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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People: this is what OP is asking:

Do you think this could go wrong or help her college applications?

OP is not asking if it is dishonest or if she should retitle it. [/quote]

No it can't go wrong.  But it should be described in a way that does not mislead about her race.

Let's get real.  [b]For a URM, the program title has signaling value to get admitted.  URMs are told to include these items.  For all candidates, the name of the employer and having a corporate internship is the most impactful part of this.  Not the program name.[/b]

People modify/translate job titles on their resume all the time. For example, "Marine Biology Intern" instead of "Sealife Technician 1".  Weird job titles are a burden when applying and interviewing.  Some license is fine as long as you don't misstate your level (people from one of my employers often lie about being a manager when they were not).  I view this program name question as the same thing.  I'd go with the original program name.  If anything, as mentioned above, the race-based programs are under pressure now.  It may also be renamed by next year.  That also happens...programs, colleges, even employers get renamed.  And then you have to decide whether to be literal or translate.[/quote]

The purpose of the SCT case was that race alone should not give an applicant an edge. So, she should put the name of the program down. [/quote]

Yes, that's the most cynical take.  But some of us are ok with affirmative action even if we are not personally advantaged. And as you know these little clues are supposed to support a holistic picture along with essays and other material.  Also, I'd never want someone to accuse my child of misleading anyone to get an advantages.  Honesty is more important than getting into an Ivy or the very best school possible.  I'm a big believer in going where you're wanted.[/quote]

Huh? Isn’t the cynical take that you don’t put the name down because AOs will otherwise ignore the SCT ruling and give an unwarranted boost to the app? My suggestion wasn’t cynical bc I had faith in the AOs. You do not.[/quote]

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