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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What is pathetic is that being a minority/experiencing discrimination is important for admission to an educational institution. Social engineering at its finest. [/quote]

This! (I'm a minority).[/quote]

Totally agree.  DS wrote about an issue in his school that he actually had no involvement in but as if he knew the kids involved and regretted not standing up to them when the talk started around the lunch table (he did get accepted).  He also considered writing about the time in middle school when he had to do an "about me" presentation, included something about being a Christian and was laughed at for that.  But we didn't think that was the kind of discrimination VT was interested in from an UMC White boy so opted not to do that.

I did some looking for any explanation VT gave when they revamped their admissions a few years ago and found this article: https://roanoke.com/news/education/virginia-tech-to-revamp-application-process-for-potential-new-students/article_9b4e5a35-c3c1-546c-81d1-5690a85f4c3c.html

Sounds like at that point they hadn't finalized the four questions but did say:

According to Virginia Tech interim director for admissions Juan Espinoza, the school will ask students questions that will  show skills in the following areas:

Positive Self-concept
   Recognizes and accepts any strengths and deficiencies, especially academic, and works hard at self-development.
   [b]Exhibits a realistic view of the system based upon personal experience. Committed to improving the existing system. Takes an assertive approach to dealing with existing wrongs, but is not hostile to society, nor is a "cop-out."[/b]
   Plans ahead and sets goals.
   Seeks and takes advantage of a strong support network or has someone to turn to in a crisis or for encouragement.
   Demonstrates strong leadership in any area of his/her background (e.g. church, sports, non-educational groups, etc.).
   Participates and is involved in his/her community.
   Acquires knowledge in a sustained and/or culturally related ways in any field.

Not all of these made it specifically into the final question but the "discrimination" Q clearly addresses the "realistic view of the system."[/quote]

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