Inserting Politics into College Interviews

myriad
Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:56:36 +0000

In political campaigns, one strategy to gain points is to investigate everything your opponent has said or written, take it out of context and publicize it in order to demonize him or her. I’m not fond of that technique. Remember, it’s called College Confidential, so people, especially students often write things in a light-hearted way never expecting some serious minded adult to later use their words against them.

Certain people may look at me suspiciously as some evil and bigoted “conservative.” Although I’m still a registered democrat, I no longer vote the party line. Instead, I look at each candidate and issue separately. Personally, I believe that everyone is equal and I don’t prejudge people based on race, class, gender or religion. However, in certain circles, that philosophy itself is considered a bigoted one.

A lot of my opinions have been influenced by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, which was founded by Alan Charles Kors and Harvery A. Silvergate. Although I don’t agree with everything on their website, I find the content to be very informative, important and stimulating.

AdmissionsAddict, I’m not ignoring your question, I just need more time and wisdom to consider it.

PS My son received an email last night from an alumni interviewer requesting an interview.