<p>You guys ever hear of glass ceiling?
Underrepresented? Cal’s demographics consist of 65% Asians. They aren’t underrepresented in that case as with UC’s. Take a look at other private schools, the number of Asian students equals the number of African American students plus the number of Latino students. </p>
<p>I’m not sure how statistics plays a part. US demographics - 4.7% asian, 13.4% African Americans 14.8% Latinos.
So, I’m confused.</p>
<p>But, I was saying that private schools prefer whites>black/latino/native>asians because they aren’t affected by state laws hence the categorization of a private institution. </p>
<p>I have acknowledged that African Americans/Latinos/Native Americans have a significant advantage in admissions process years ago.
I’m not sure how to get my message across but, if you take a look at profiles of graduate school admits according to race you will see the trend I’m talking about.</p>
<p>In a letter dated Sept 9 Cal Senator refutes info as it relates to decline of Lation students. Senator’s figure is -0.4% and there is no action required on his behalf. Senator can be reached at 916.651.4007 925 942 6082. Pass it on!</p>
<p>@edmfanatiq An underrepresented minority (in college) is a minority whose population percent doesn’t match or come close to it’s college graduate percent. In higher education Asians are NOT underrepresentated because while they may only make up 4.7% of the population their college admission/attendance is WAY higher. Latinos/Hispanic/Chicano make up a larger percent of the U.S. population but have a way lower percentage of the population attending/graduating college. Thus, they are underrepresented in higer education institution.</p>
<p>I must let it be known that there are many white people who have Hispanic last names and who do not speak Spanish and are basically your typical American. . .but that last name gives them a Hispanic status. I am one of those people. My grandparents on my father’s side were Spanish speaking Native Americans/Spaniards from the Southwest. My mom is a blue eyed white lady. I am still considered “Hispanic” even though I don’t speak the language or celebrate any of the cultural celebrations. I wonder how this affects their admission: last name implication vs. real life typical middle class background?</p>
<p>I really doubt it matters, a 3.8+ GPA will trump just about anything. Seriously, if you get rejected with something that high, you must’ve taken a dump on your transcripts when you mailed them in or something. Somehow, fecal matter was involved with the admissions process (whether it be real or the way you wrote your personal statement or something). </p>
<p>I do think that regardless of race, 99.99% of UC admits should be within the US, and a strong priority should be given to those in California. The UC system is funded by our tax money and shouldn’t be going to people who didn’t contribute to it. -_-</p>
<p>Of course, that’s why international/out of state admissions are hella high in comparison, but still!</p>