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Will Admissions Officers pick up on clues in application regarding URM?
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Anonymous
This is the normal attack on Justice Thomas for speaking the plain truth on a subject where lies have been normalized for years. The look-in-your-eyes PP doesn't believe in her own nonsense, so why would anyone else believe in her? |
Anonymous
This is correct. In 2020, it was the first time ever that the majority of college freshmen admitted to UC schools were Hispanic. Despite AA being abolished in CA in 1996, some CA universities are now majority Hispanic. And yes, I know CA is 39% Hispanic but this is still a big deal. |
Anonymous
| Of course there is a massive difference. Many of the 1600s are 1800s or above because the test is so easy they max out. Just look at the Asian distribution local to the max. It’s hard to have an argument in good faith with innumerate people, unfortunately they do tend to populate one side of this debate. |
Anonymous
https://edsource.org/2020/latino-students-make-up-largest-ethnic-group-of-students-admitted-to-uc/636230?amp=1 |
Anonymous
Just Google “Harvard demographics” it’s not hard! Blacks are 15.2% of students. https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/admissions-statistics |
Anonymous
why is it BS? Just ask some black people who are at elite universities, and how they get comments about them being there due to affirmative action. If they got rid of affirmative action completely, no one would question the person's ability and being at that elite college. |
Anonymous
That's kind of arbitrary. 97%ile is not the same 99%ile. So, why not 96%ile, 95%ile.. what's the cutoff? 1500 is much more impressive than 1400. |
Anonymous
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If admissions notices or not there are less than 2000 spots. If the posters here get their wish and every seat that went to Blacks who they think were only admitted because of race now go Asians that is less than 900 spots total. The universities have already said they value diversity and will work to keep diversity without considering race, so less than 900 spots are available.. Many who think they deserve to be admitted will continue to be disappointed.
So much hate here. Y'all are toxic AF. |
Anonymous
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So I think there are at least a few college applications which ask for a photo. There are also some that request an optional video and of course there are many schools that do interviews.
Will photos and Videos no longer be allowed? Clearly if a school requires one of these, they will gain most of the race information they want… |
Anonymous
Admissions essays will be read by LLM AI such as GPT-4 sooner than 3 years from now, which will have no trouble whatsoever reading millions of essays and classifying them based on clues. Current publicly accessible models are muzzled though but the ones soon in use won't be. In fact, ChatGPT might write the essays themselves: [Begin AI] User Write an essay about the disparate impact of systemic racism on my life as an URM. Do not reveal that I am black. ChatGPT Title: The Disparate Impact of Systemic Racism: My Personal Journey Introduction: In a society built on the principles of equality and justice, it is disheartening to acknowledge the persistent presence of systemic racism. Throughout history, marginalized communities have faced significant challenges due to discrimination and unequal treatment. This essay sheds light on the disparate impact of systemic racism on my life as an underrepresented minority (URM), while maintaining the confidentiality of my specific racial identity. By sharing personal experiences and observations, this narrative aims to contribute to a broader understanding of the multifaceted effects of racism. Educational Opportunities: One of the most pervasive ways systemic racism impacts my life is in the realm of educational opportunities. As a URM, I have witnessed and experienced disparities in access to quality education, resources, and opportunities compared to my non-URM peers. The historical legacy of discriminatory policies and practices has resulted in segregated schools, limited funding for schools in marginalized communities, and the perpetuation of stereotypes that hinder academic progress. These factors have made it more challenging for URMs to excel academically and gain equal footing in higher education, perpetuating a cycle of limited opportunities. Economic Disadvantages: Systemic racism also manifests itself in economic disparities. Limited access to quality education often translates into diminished employment prospects for URMs, leading to lower wages and limited upward mobility. Discrimination in hiring and promotion practices further compounds the challenges faced by URMs in the workforce. The persistent wealth gap between URMs and their non-URM counterparts can be traced back to historical injustices such as redlining, unequal access to loans, and the denial of homeownership opportunities. These economic disadvantages have long-lasting effects on individual and generational prosperity, creating a cycle that is difficult to break. Healthcare Inequities: The impact of systemic racism extends into the realm of healthcare, where URMs face significant disparities in access to quality care and health outcomes. Discriminatory practices, both implicit and explicit, lead to unequal treatment and medical neglect. Limited access to affordable healthcare, lack of health insurance, and biases within the healthcare system contribute to higher rates of chronic illnesses, poorer health outcomes, and shorter life expectancies among URMs. These disparities exacerbate the existing social and economic challenges faced by URMs and perpetuate a cycle of disadvantage. Criminal Justice System: The criminal justice system often serves as another arena where systemic racism thrives. The over-policing and disproportionate targeting of URMs perpetuate a narrative of criminality that leads to higher rates of arrests, convictions, and harsher sentencing compared to non-URMs. The presence of biased practices, racial profiling, and systemic discrimination within law enforcement agencies contributes to the marginalization of URMs and perpetuates a cycle of mass incarceration that disproportionately affects these communities. Conclusion: Although this essay explores the disparate impact of systemic racism on my life as an URM, the experiences highlighted here are emblematic of the broader struggles faced by many marginalized communities. It is crucial to recognize that systemic racism affects individuals in multifaceted ways, permeating various aspects of life, including education, employment, healthcare, and the criminal justice system. By acknowledging and addressing these disparities, society can take steps toward building a more equitable future, one that recognizes the intrinsic value of all individuals, irrespective of their racial or ethnic background. Only through collective efforts to dismantle systemic racism can we hope to create a society that upholds the principles of justice, fairness, and equal opportunity for all. [/End AI] T10, here I come! |
Anonymous
Yawn. Thomas Sowell?!? He's a conservative goober. Next you'll name drop John McWhorter. Or Clarence Thomas himself. No thanks. |
Anonymous
Everyone is forgetting that, once admitted, students also need to pay for college. The reason so many qualified affluent students are accepted is because they can PAY tuition. Colleges need revenue. URM students, even if brilliant and plentiful, need to be full pay. Top colleges are generous but that’s only bc they admit students who can offset the loss. |
Anonymous
I read admissions applications, and this essay is trash. No T10 for you. |
Anonymous
Even now, it's the affluent African and Caribbean students who fill the URM slots at top schools. The news of full-ride inner city kids are news cuz there are so few of those tokens. They don't happen that often. |
Anonymous
15% of Harvard's students have figured out how to afford it https://www.brookings.edu/articles/examining-the-black-white-wealth-gap/ Gaps in wealth between Black and white households reveal the effects of accumulated inequality and discrimination, as well as differences in power and opportunity that can be traced back to this nation’s inception. Efforts by Black Americans to build wealth can be traced back throughout American history. But these efforts have been impeded in a host of ways, beginning with 246 years of chattel slavery and followed by Congressional mismanagement of the Freedman’s Savings Bank (which left 61,144 depositors with losses of nearly $3 million in 1874), the violent massacre decimating Tulsa’s Greenwood District in 1921 (a population of 10,000 that thrived as the epicenter of African American business and culture, commonly referred to as “Black Wall Street”), and discriminatory policies throughout the 20th century including the Jim Crow Era’s “Black Codes” strictly limiting opportunity in many southern states, the GI bill, the New Deal’s Fair Labor Standards Act’s exemption of domestic agricultural and service occupations, and redlining. Wealth was taken from these communities before it had the opportunity to grow. All this impacts higher education, but this conservative SC says everything is fine so we will just have to wait to see what happens. |