America has never been a meritocracy. If you were white, male, rich, you started off way ahead of others. |
It's strangely typical of DCUM, so perhaps a reflection of how people see DCUM postings. So, the thesis of this entire thread is incorrect...yet numerous postings just double and triple down on the original heading. |
What impact, if any, will the reduction in student visas have on college admissions? |
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I dont know about meritocracy but both my husband and I came here for masters programs , worked hard and have a decent net worth, so I feel this country does something right. America gives you many more chances than any other country does. Yes, we worked in jobs we did not like for 10 years due to visa issues but have done generally well after that. However, we were lucky not to have undergrad student loans. The price of undergrad education has become very limiting for many but if you look past the top 50 colleges there are still some great value colleges. |
There is no universe where my housekeeper's kid should go to college for free while I have to pay her salary and my kid's tuition! |
This is pretty amusing trolling. Well done. |
Your housekeeper’s kid has to be a strong enough student to get merit at a top 75 school. The vast majority of student loans are kids attending a regional college that costs $10k per year who have to borrow nearly 100% to attend. If it makes you feel better…that’s the profile of your housekeeper’s kid. |
Your housekeepers kid is likely much smarter than yours if this is the case and I suspect that it is. |
Please note: Community college enrollment is way up. This is fabulous news! Enough with scamming kids. |
How should it work, then? |
Not at the top colleges. Most other colleges will be easier, especially if you are full pay. |
A new post should be started with this info and the info provided by the poster you responded to. |