<p>“Reed because they have 1% AAs in their student body, so I assume they would be more willing to seek diversity” .</p>
<p>It could also mean that Being URM means nothing to Reed, or that they don’t care. </p>
<p>Seriously, the pacific northwest has a hard time attracting black folks. Something to think about.</p>
<p>"Our culture has done African Americans a great disservice by engendering a sense of entitlement among them, </p>
<p>Oh, THAT was the disservice!</p>
<p>“and they do themselves an even greater one by insisting on perpetuating that attitude.”</p>
<p>Please tell me where the OP’s post suggested entitlement or attitude. But I would love it if students could find a more discreet way of exploring this issue. I don’t believe anyone should decide whether or not to apply based on responses here, so what’s the point?</p>