<p>1) Do you support AA in college admissions for all minorities regardless of social/economic status?</p>
<p>2) Do you think a boost for low-income college applicants (regardless of race) is necessary given that higher income students have many advantages that low income students don't have access to?</p>
<p>3) Are you against any kind of boost to anyone black or white, rich or poor since everyone faces hardships in life? (pure meritocracy)</p>
<p>1) No, AA should be reserved for minorities who are significantly disadvantaged. </p>
<p>2) Sure, why not? I mean, if a low-income student has impressive stats and extracurriculars, it is a bit more impressive given their situation.</p>
<p>3) Pure meritocracy is a bit like communism, in that it’s a decent idea but would never work out. Plus, holistic admissions are “more fair.”</p>
<p>@moonman676 Really? I also kind of think like you, although I am Hispanic I think that AA should be based more on income, status, assets, etc. than in race alone, but don’t you think that race and income intersect by a lot and AA would still have kind of the same results if it were based in status rather than in race?</p>
<p>MODERATOR NOTE: Further comments should be posted on the sticky Race FAQ thread.</p>