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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Could someone please answer this question:

Why are some of you so outraged about ending DEI and think it will be the end of diversity?  Don't you believe diverse populations will be admitted on their merit?  Your objections seem to make it clear you *don't* believe this to be true.  I find that so curious.  You're actually saying that you don't think diverse/minority populations could possibly get in on their own merit, and that adcoms would need to know what race they are to make up for that.  Bizarre.[/quote]

Thank you. The unspoken racism in these posts is astonishing [/quote]

Of course many minority/low income students can get into UVA with stellar grades, even better grades than Kyle from
NOVA. However, other amazing low income / minority students might “only” have a 1390 SAT, despite English being their second language, while riding the bus to and from work every day after school, being their parents’ interpreter, not knowing if they will have food the next day, having moved over five times in their childhood, babysitting their siblings, trying to study in loud apartments, and having to dodge being recruited by gangs.  So, yeah, I think that 1390 SAT is outstanding, and well deserving of a UVA admission letter. [/quote]

DP.  What you're describing would be considered first-gen.  What does the color of anyone's skin have to do with their life circumstances?  Visited Appalachia recently?   :roll: [/quote]

Tell me you haven’t experienced racism without telling me you haven’t experienced racism.

I have, and I am a privileged white passing Latina. Some kids in my DD’s circle joke around with her about getting deported. Luckily, she does not take those jokes seriously. Imagine the anxiety other “brown” kids are going through right now. These families are not necessarily low income, but because of the color of their skin, people make assumptions, and comments are made. Teachers often steer them towards less demanding courses. So yes, race does come into play, despite their income levels.

With respect to kids from Appalachia, I assume you are referring to white kids. I hope they get all the help and boosts in admission too. The difference is that if they are successful after college, they can dress the part, possibly do some code-switching and will be able to fit in more easily in those Wall Street circles. An  “Alejandro Gonzales” might have a harder time fitting in. So again, race does come into play.

I get how some saw how their wealthy and educated African or Argentinian  neighbor’s kid got into UVA, and thought it was unfair, but unless you were one of those admissions officers, you will never know why they made that decision.

Also, the fact that you are not racist, does not negate the fact that racism is still a big problem in this country. [/quote]

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