<p>Frankly, I am insulted by H&P’s reasons for dropping EA. They imply that URMs are not smart or savvy enough to apply EA.</p>
<p>With all the information readily available to everyone on the internet, students with even a little bit of initiative can find all kinds of information. Students should NOT rely solely on their guidance counselor to walk them through the admissions process. Students need to be more proactive and resourceful.</p>
<p>Although we live in a pre-dominately “white” community (read 99%) with an excellent school system, we have received most of our information (summer programs, application process, scholarship information) from web sites.</p>