Apparently it's surprising to huac, and it was surprising to me and to the reporters quoted in the article that assumed the reverse. Maybe not to you, but it's

Apparently it's surprising to huac, and it was surprising to me and to the reporters quoted in the article that assumed the reverse. Maybe not to you, but it's definitely surprising to many. I don't understand the relevance of your second sentence. Do you believe that minorities see themselves as doing well at SATs and hence taking prep courses disproportionately?