Not to diminish OP's accomplishments at all. His father benefited from AA which enabled him to level the playing field. Or perhaps more than level the playing f

Not to diminish OP's accomplishments at all. His father benefited from AA which enabled him to level the playing field. Or perhaps more than level the playing field. Given that, is OP still starting from behind and need help to catch up? Or is OP now part of the privileged group and should take a few steps back?