<p>Without reading the rest of the thread: Whatever it is, that MIT is doing or not doing, ends up producing a more well-rounded class, and therefore I support it. Obviously all of the people who get in are technically qualified anyway, and nobody is entitled to get in. But from what I know of MIT admissions, mentioning race on a what-are-my-chances thread may or may not be relevant, it depends on context. Certainly it should not be the subject that sparks the most discussion regarding a prospect's chances, as has happened here..</p>