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<p>I'm a white Bahamian, and I can tell you the only way it will make any difference for me is if schools like the fact that I'm a first-generation American with a parent from a "rare" country. I'd rather rely on my own stats and personality to get me in, not my Mom's home, though I have to say it's tempting.</p>
<p>"others fortunate enough to have good pigmentation are not getting an admissions advantage."</p>
<p>Maybe I'm misinterpreting, but that sounds kind of offensive.</p>
<p>yeah TOTALLY OFFENSIVE!!!</p>
<p>I'm so sick of one's ethnic background and color of skin having an impact on college admissions. It's total crap that applicants get preference just because of their color. It should only be based upon one's performance and academic record. I'm tired of hearing about totally unqualified URM's getting into prestigious universities. If they had a different skin color, they wouldn't have gotten in, it's as simple as that. They take spots from more qualified applicants. Everyone should be treated as equal in the terms of race. It's sad that we have to resort to this type of admission practice in this day and age.</p>
<p>I want proof that "unqualified" URM that get into prestigious universities</p>
<p>Which ones have you heard of? Can you share names? Which ones have you met? Did you see their applications before they submitted? What were their records in comparison to other admitted applicants? Which applicants were denied a chance to get in because of AA? Also, please name the colleges in particular and the years the students applied. You seem to be really knowledgeable about this, so I'm sure you'll have no problem providing this information.</p>
<p>We all know that urm status is a "boost" and that all things being equal, it's better to be urm.</p>