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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That's terrible people say rude things. Your daughter sounds amazing. Congrats on her acceptances![/quote]

I sincerely doubt that anyone says what OP is claiming, and I’ve been active in both private and public high schools. No one says that[/quote]

OP here. I assure you, these comments have come from parents of my kid’s peers. One, I clearly remember, was the same mom who, back when they were in Kindergarten, asked if I would “let” my kid date a Black person. I was in shock!  I grew up in a liberal state, and was not ready for this kind of comment. Just a few months ago, this same mom said to me, “You know, your kid will have an easier time getting into XX University, because you are Hispanic”.  [b]Which in some cases may be true, but kid did get high grades, and deserves to be there. [/b]

I have also heard, “Well, if my kid were were Hispanic, we would totally use that to our advantage”[/quote]

It can't be both ways.. sometimes it's needed, sometimes not.  While your kid may be smart.. IS smart.. I'm sure there are a thousand other Asian kids who could beat the snot out of him in academics and ECs that did not get *that* seat.  What do you tell them?[/quote]

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