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I think the article was focusing on the fact that these students experience a terrifying culture shock when they return home, despite the wonderful academic and cultural opportunities they have. No one is suggesting that the disadvantages are so bad--instead, the issue of going from a place like a New England prep school from some of the nation's worst neighborhoods is rarely discussed.
I certainly experienced criticism from other students of color. I spent a week at a summer program for minority students before my senior year in high school, and 7 years later, I can honestly say it was the worst week of my life. Every single thing I did (coming from a small school in an upper-middle class neighborhood) was examined and criticized by the other girls as being "too white" or "too proper." I can only imagine what the kids go through who go through this.
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