|
The UC system in California *claims* that it does not participate in affirmative action...
But I truly don't believe that it's true. An ex-boyfriend of mine marked that he's "Hispanic" on his application, even though he's not. I have far more extracurricular activities, a higher GPA, higher SAT I and SAT II scores and didn't get into half of the UCs he got into.
It's ridiculous. Anybody who goes to a UC knows that exceptions are being made. We've all met a students in our classes and in our dorms that were awarded a spot due to their race.
It's impossible to get into a UC these days if you're white or Asian unless your GPA is a good 2.0 points higher than that of other miniorities' who are admitted.
It's unfair, its unconstitutional, and whether or not its an official mandate, it needs to stop happening, especially in the public school system.
What the hell happened to admission based on MERIT?!!
XOXO,
Annie.
|