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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read beyond the first page as this thread seems to have devolved into a tangential issue. But I think OP has a black DC attending Pomona, so I'll try to address that specific concern as a non-black Pomona parent.

First off, Pomona is great. All else aside, rest assured that your DC will get a great education with an abundance of resources, caring professors, and smart, interesting students.

Second, you might check out this video (as well as part 2) on the perspective of black students at Pomona: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=932Q-SLJPSc

Third, I believe the 5% from last year is an aberration due to the recent legal change. As noted elsewhere, Pomona usually has a much higher percentage and I'd be surprised if it weren't able to course correct after last year.

Anyhow, I sincerely hope your DC regains their enthusiasm. I am confident that they will. My DC chose Pomona over a couple Ivies, and there was at least a little second-guessing in the months follower DC's decision. I think that's normal. But it now seems like a distant memory and there's no looking back. Again, Pomona is great and I hope your DC will love it.[/quote]

+1. Black parent here of a HS student. I also noticed the decline of Black students for the most recent Pomona class and was disappointed as well. However, Pomona sent a rep to our school for the first time last fall, which leads me to believe that they're hoping to attract more Black and Brown kids. [/quote]

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