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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread is too long to read, but my opinion is that AA should be removed because it always makes the minorities "less than". I mean that they are always perceived to have been given an unfair leg up and the perception (often incorrect) is that they were only admitted because they were Black etc. Many of these kids are equally as smart as other kids and don not deserve any kind of asterix next to their name.
I think the playing field should be level so it is known that everyone there has earned their spot. Maybe AA was required years ago when there really was a different in opportunity but now there are so many qualified minorities and access to[u] testing materials is free (Khan Academy)[/u] for anyone who wants it, so I don't think AA is required anymore. It is outdated in my opinion and I actually think it does more damage than good by being divisive.[/quote]

A computer and internet access are not. [/quote]

There is already free internet program for low income household and computer loan program.

Next.

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If Khan Academy's free materials were as good as expensive classes and private tutoring, the UMC/UC parents wouldn't do it.

Trying to make college admissions "fair" is kind of a mug's game though.  There's never going to be a level playing field.  That's why it's disingenuous to say AA is unfair, but all the other nonsense and hoops that colleges make kids jump through are ok[/quote]

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