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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP again. This idea that URMs are "taking all the spots from 'qualified' students" that some like to promote is preposterous. These are the most underrepresented in the stats and in observation. Visited several Ivy colleges -- largely white and Asian (some moreso than others, of course).

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Not sure where to get this data, but it would be interesting to view racial demographics for SAT scores over 1500 and over 1400, etc.  I suspect that is very different than "the percentage of race X in the USA".  But it would more accurately explain why Elite universities have a higher percentage of Asians than the general population.  In general most asian kids grow up being pushed academically and in households where education is at a premium and parents will make sacrifices to make it happen.

I agree with elite universities attempting to broaden their diversity and include more URM, more lower incomes students---I want society to succeed and that means helping those who don't have as many opportunities as my family has to attain success.  The fact my kid didn't get into a T10 school doesn't really upset me that much---my kid will be fine.  One reason is that we picked target schools and safeties that were "true target/safety" and one's my kid really liked.  Do that and your kid will have a great school they love to attend.

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