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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What should it be based on then no snark intended

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Not PP, but if they were to factor in any demographics it should be strictly FARMs so that "disadvantaged" kids from all groups can benefit.[/quote]

I would agree with that.  However, I don't agree that they should lower the bar for FARMS kids.  They need extra support, yes, but they need to be measured with the same yard stick as everyone else.  Otherwise, to the child, you are telling them that they aren't as smart as the other kids, so they don't need to do as well.  Not a good message.[/quote]

I agree but if it does get pushed then I would hold my nose support the above...[/quote]

Except some who are less prepared are going to struggle and that is not good for their self esteem either. There is some recent research on the downside of affirmative action admits to elite schools, [b]basically they drop out hard class and get degrees that are not as in demand.[/b] [/quote]

The newest research suggests that this "mismatch theory" is a myth.  You can read more here: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/06/26/new-research-mismatch-released-day-after-justice-thomas-cites-theory-criticize

[i]But on Tuesday, two researchers released a new study on mismatch that offered a very different take from that of Justice Thomas and other critics of affirmative action. These researchers -- using an unusual study pool of University of California students -- argue that mismatch is real, but that the supposedly mismatched students do quite well (and benefit from being at more competitive institutions). Further they argue that most of those who could be said to be mismatch students aren't black and Latino students, but white and Asian students -- and that the generally positive impacts of being mismatched apply to those of all racial and ethnic groups.[/i][/quote]

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