Affirmative Action

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on the subject. Personally, I think its a racist program that has kept some very smart white students out of good schools in favor of their "less advantage minority" classmates. I personally have been screwed by this program, as I was rejected by my top choice school but a classmate of mine got in.  Now don't all start flaming and calling me a racist, hear me out.

GPA: Mine, 3.7. His, 3.3

SAT scores: Mine, 660 Verbal, 800 math. His, 600 verbal 650 math.

Extracurricular Activities: Mine- Boy Scouts (eagle scout and assistant scoutmaster), marching band (vice president), jazz band, concert choir (soloist), acapella group, men's choir, science league(state champ), math league (team high scorer), drama club (5 leading roles), intermural baseball. His........ none

Interview: Mine- I went and was told by the interviewer that I would make an "excellent fit at MIT". His- He didn't go to his interview...

Skin Color: Mine- White, His- Black

Now what you must understand is that he does not come from some "poor, disadvantaged minority family living in the ghetto." No, he comes from a middle class family living in new jersey suburbia. And as for being a minority, my school was 50% black, 20% white, and 30% hispanic, asian, and indian. So don't give me that minority crap.

I was pretty bummed when I got rejected, but when I found out that he stole my space, I was furious. And he knew why he got in. He even said to me, "Come on, you know you never really had a chance." F that buddy, I'm better and you know it... 

Anyone else feel strongly about Affirmative Action, either for or against it? If you're just gonna post flaming stuff or meaningless statement, don't bother. Please.

meh.... its just reverse racism... everyone is just too politically correct. 

It isnt always about your GPA...

Now you know to apply to more than one college at a time... Try looking into a community college to get your start.

I think it's stupid too, if someone is qualified, they're qualified. Everyone is fighting to be treated equally, by asking for special treatment.....thats not equal... Every time I bring it up someone rants on about stuff that happened way back so I just shut up.

Hades wrote: Now you know to apply to more than one college at a time... Try looking into a community college to get your start.

This was 3 years ago. I did apply to a bunch more schools, and got accepted into all of them. I had to take my second choice, but I'm very happy with where I'm at. I'm now at RPI, one of the top engineering schools in the country. Like I said, I'm happy with it, I just wish that I wasn't forced out of my top choice by racism.

Racism, rriigghhtt....

Good job spotting that one, Enstien.

rockerdoode wrote: okay wait...you are **edited**ing about something that happened three years ago?  Wow...I feel sorry for anyone who has ever wronged you.

nah, I just wanted to bring up the subject of racism, I mean affirmative action. In order to explain why I feel so strongly about it, I needed to tell the whole story. Its not like I sit at home every night plotting the doom of this kid. I stopped doing that months ago....

I think affirmative action is stupid. It serves no point but to make distinctions between black and white. Since we are all equal, why aren't we all treated the same? I don't care if you happen to be green: if you are the most qualified person, you get the spot. If you aren't, then that is too bad.

Argument for AA within college admissions.

Arguement against AA within college admissions.

Relevant Quote wrote: The Argument: There are several factors that a college should take into account when considering applicants, such as grades, test scores, and extra-curricular achievements. However, an applicant's race is not a legitimate factor to take into consideration because it is outside of the student's control. It is impossible for a college to consider every aspect of a student's background when making admissions decisions. Why focus on race in particular, as opposed to the thousands of other aspects that differentiate students from one another? The Response: The purpose of the college admissions process is not to reward merit but to get the best overall student body. Insofar as affirmative action increases the diversity of the student community, it makes for a better learning environment.