<p>palmettotree, that concept seems ludicrous. In America today, I think most ppl have a concept of on nation and not antebellum ideals where there is a distinction between regions. My friend who is Jewish attends Vanderbilt and it is offensive for you to suggest that somehow he took some “Southerners” spot. He was VERY accomplished (3rd in class) and definetly deserved to be there. And as a Black Republican it is really offenisve to me to refer to minority applicants as “Affirmative Action Beneficiaries” they are MANY black applicants who are very qualified to attend Vanderbilt, and who would get in regardless of affirmative action.</p>