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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can see my kids ending up the same way and it makes me sad too. Since admissions are a lottery these days (especially if you’re not an URM) I’m encouraging them to do the things they want to do though, despite the grades. Not just what gives them the best shot at something that’s out of their control and may well be impossible anyway.[/quote]

Someone always has to go there.  What do you mean “especially if you’re not an URM”? Do you actually think UNDERREPRESENTED students have some privilege that actual privileged students do not have? They are called UNDERREPRESENTED for a reason. Would you trade your kid’s lot with with one of those students? Didn’t think so.  If a school opens its doors to a few kids who are URM, but the majority of the school is still the privileged students, how is it a lottery for the privileged kids but not the URM kids? Do you think all the URM students who get in are all the URM students who have applied? How about call out legacy. Come on! [/quote]

DP but acknowledging that it’s more of a lottery if you’re not URM (or first gen) isn’t criticism; it’s simply fact. Acknowledging it also doesn’t diminish anyone’s achievements. Relax. [/quote]

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