<p>I don't see how others on this thread can steer toward affirmative action...etc. The dude lied on his application form for whatever personal reason and was "found out".</p>
<p>Laterdaysluke, how many other times have you pretended to be black? Plenty of times, I'm sure. Afterall, the burden of whiteness is such a terrible thing to bear in this country! It's just not fair that black people have all the power, and all the wealth, and all the opportunities... and now, there's even a scholarship reserved for them---what nerve!</p>
<p>Since you consider yourself black, I assume that you will make sure your future children's birth certificates and other records reflect that information. You also will make sure that your romantic partners are aware of how you regard your race. I am sure you also are making sure that your medical records, etc. reflect this info. I am sure you would want you, your romantic partners, your future progeny to have all of the benefits that come with being black in the US.</p>
<p>Incidentally, don't assume that because you look "white," people will not think that you are African American if you change your records to reflect your African heritage. I know plenty of people who look white but who do genuinely consider themselves African American because they had black African ancestors. Some such people have straight blond hair and blue yes yet had a grandparent who had very dark skin and kinky hair. The "white" appearing African-Americans are not lying about their heritage. They have always been classified as "black," identify with being black, and belong to organizations that are designed to assist African Americans. </p>
<p>The people I am referring to even have taken leadership roles in "black" organizations. This included a guy who went to college with me who had straight light brown hair, white skin, a small nose, lips, and similar "white" features, who was a proud black American and who also headed the colleges Afro-American society. Some such Americans of black African heritage take far more pride in being black than do black Americans whose physical appears more clearly reflects their black African heritage.</p>
<p>"Do they not score well because of the color of their skin?"</p>
<p>African-Americans and other minorities tend to live in unprivileged areas and alos tend to have fewer chances to acess quality resource.s that's just the wya it's always been. We are NOT ALL like this. Where are you from (just wondering)?</p>
<p>To answer your question, you wish you were black.</p>
<p>Chidimma- That's sort of my point. If not all African Americans are "like this" then why are there special things offered to ALL African Americans. You shouldn't get extra points for your nationality/race, if anything at all, you should get it for the hardships YOU have lived through, not the hardships your ancestors lived through.</p>
<p>hey... what about asians lol. Aren't they a minority so shouldn't they be included in Affirmative Action?</p>
<p>You all are trying to be too intellectual and show off to each other...give it a rest.</p>
<p>I contemplated doing the same thing, just wondering what would happen. interesting that you actually did it, laterdaysluke.</p>
<p>my parents were thinking about having me do that. the only reason is that I put "white/caucasian" on the PSAT and that might get to schools. But no, they dont really have a way of checking up, short of an interview, and that could definatly increase yur chances of admission.</p>
<p>there are college scholarships specifically for girls. there are college scholarships specifically for christians, jews, mormons, etc. there ARE awards and scholarships for asians. theyre out there, my friend won one last year. its not something you can check off on the psat, but you can mail in. scholarships and awards are specific. thats just what they are. this isnt about debating aa or whining about the injustices youve suffered, its about people singling out blacks when this occurs with everyone. it was a pretty funny stunt, op, but you can't seriously continue to argue to point. its absurd. done.</p>
<p>do you actually get any money for the national achievement thing? isnt it more of a title rather than a scholarship? i really dont think being commended for it means anything. woopy you're one of the top african american students in the nation, but does it matter at all unless a school is deliberatly looking for the best AFRICAN AMERICAN students in the nation rather than the best ANY students in the nation? so what are you, a white kid, going to do with the distinction? its not going to get you money, its not going to do anything for you, becuase the award is probably there for schools that practice AA to know if they are accepting the best of the african american minority group. its not the award that gets you in, its what the award signifies that gets you in. and you are not what the award is signifying.</p>
<p>like what everyone else is saying, if you could do that, why cant i enter a 3rd grader 100meter dash and take first place and proclaim myself the fastest 3rd grader in the world? after all i once WAS in the 3rd grade.</p>
<p>You can get money for being a finalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program. That's the whole point.</p>
<p>"like what everyone else is saying, if you could do that, why cant i enter a 3rd grader 100meter dash and take first place and proclaim myself the fastest 3rd grader in the world? after all i once WAS in the 3rd grade."</p>
<p>SOOOO FUNNY. i should do that one day.</p>