<p>MS4211: You are correct about the extra tutoring sessions.
I don’t think genetics really account that much for the “academic success” of asians. It’s the culture. The Asian parents, even the ones that are not well educated themselves, know the importance of education. In my home country, it is good to be a nerd. The parents actually want nerds to be friends with their own kids, as they believe that the nerds will positively influence their children. Nerds are respected by their peers. (that was what I experienced back when I was still there). Popularity is not a big thing in schools.</p>