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<p>It’s that kind of attitude that I dislike in admissions. Like it or not, it’s racist, and it’s discriminatory, and it really reveals how deep seated some stereotypes are. </p>
<p>When a stereotype like the “Asian stereotype” that Asians are lifeless study grinds in math and science becomes accepted by so many people, including Asians themselves, it becomes way too easy to just throw everyone into the stereotype box even if they don’t really fit there. Just because someone’s Asian, and likes math, and likes classical music, doesn’t mean they’re a -clone- of every other Asian who’s like that. That excuse just doesn’t work. </p>
<p>Especially when checking a URM box, with the exact same “study grind” characteristics, suddenly makes you unique and special and not a clone at all.</p>