<p>This is getting a bit out of hand. You have to look at it from vtran’s perspective. Why does someone who has tried their hardest but hasn’t had personal struggle have higher admission standards. Is it vtran’s fault that he is wealthy/middleclass is familial success something that detracts, or is less meaningful than overcoming burden. I think their is validity to both sides of the argument and I am sure the universities are trying their best to accomodate adversity while not outright discriminating against middle class applicants. On a side note for most teenagers success comes at a social cost, not just for blacks.</p>