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> Guess which is likely to have the higher SAT/ACT, even though they were born with the same abilities. Probably the one who went to the better school - but by
by commandlinefan 5y ago
> Guess which is likely to have the higher SAT/ACT, even though they were born with the same abilities.
Probably the one who went to the better school - but by how much? 10 points? 20?
> There are plenty of brilliant kids who made the mistake of being born in the wrong zip code
Yes, and when they're white it's even worse because they're facing an uphill battle against affirmative action.
- kstrauser 5y agoYou know that the Harvard lawsuit was about Asian kids being held to higher standards than everyone else? It’s worth privately considering: would your opinion on this change if it weren’t white kids who’d benefit? Don’t answer here, but think about it. I mean, maybe it’s possible that I’m subconsciously rooting for Harvard to keep its rules in place because they benefit my own kids, who are white. I don’t think so because I didn’t know the details of the lawsuit until very recently, but I admit it’s at least possible. Would you still feel that these rules should be overturned if they hurt your own kids’ chances to go to Harvard?
- commandlinefan 5y agoWell, yes, actually I would. I know, because my children are hispanic and benefit from affirmative action programs.
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