<p>@ waitatshu</p>
<p>Where in the world did you pull out that number? Even as a jest, you can’t quantify the intensity for ORM, and to more thoroughly answer CUCU’s question, the general culture of East Asian countries lean towards success towards education, which is where the stereotypes of hard-working Asians originate. </p>
<p>In addition, you have to consider the demographics. Abotu 4% of the US population is of Asian decent, but Asians represent 18.5% of students in college campuses. See the disproportionality? </p>
<p>I can’t say for other the races, but underrepresented minorities, such as Africans and Hispanics, are favored within selective institutions for the sake of “diversity,” called affirmative action. Denying/admitting candidates based on their race is within the moral gray area, and is hotly disputed among education officials, and of course, College Confidential.</p>