<p>Can we get girl roommates?</p>
<p>@Newtocollege - Whenever I see your username, I want to call you Newt. But anyways, I’m not sure what I want out of a roommate because I’ve never had to share a room with anyone before. I think I’d want someone who’s willing to go out and do stuff (bike rides, plays etc.), someone who is up to date in current affairs, someone who goes to bed early, and a lot more that I’m not entirely sure about.</p>
<p>i dont want a roommate</p>
<p>Rush – I didn’t mean to imply I agree with legacy. One of my classmate’s mom is one of those who knows everything about everything. When she heard I was applying to Stanford, her first question was, “Did any of your family go there? I don’t know anyone who got in w/o a connection.” So that bums me out. </p>
<p>But overall, I admire Stanford’s commitment to diversity. No need to take another white girl from a good school. There is, of course, a chance my hooks will count, but I’d be surprised.</p>
<p>Re: roommate. From June-Nov, I’m at XC practice at 6am. So I’m very much an early-to-bed person. And from all the info books, that would imply I’ll have a hard time at college with a “standard” roommate. Our tour guide at Stanford said the paperwork related to roommate was much more extensive than the application itself, and that Stanford seems to do an amazing job. </p>
<p>Oh yea, I hope they’re into manga. And not a fan of Palin. :-)</p>
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<p>Why should it? </p>
<p>Also, race plays a huge factor in the advantages and disadvantages in your life, considering the large correlation between race and socioeconomic status. Plus, white people (especially males) are just naturally treated better and taken more seriously. It’s not always overt anymore, but it has to do with a subconscious prejudice.</p>
<p>I’m sorry, but your statements just sound like someone who actually is a white upper-middle to upper class applicant. If that’s true, please try to realize your privilege. If not, well, I’m still sorry you’re ignorant of the potential troubles you could have faced, and be grateful you didn’t.</p>
<p>Mb I meant to say it shouldn’t matter where parents went to school. And I’m black and don’t like when people say I’m only gonna get in somewhere because of my race</p>
<p>and im lower middle class</p>
<p>^Lol oh, bad typo then 
And I’m not saying you’ll get in somewhere because of your race. I’m saying that traditionally, blacks get the short end of the stick in comparison with whites, especially poor blacks, and it’s important to recognize the link between race and socioeconomic status, which eventually determines one’s schooling, among other advantages/disadvantages.</p>
<p>i know, thats just what people at my school say. My point was that there are rich native american and poor asians so its not just race that determines advantages</p>
<p>What does DS mean?</p>
<p>Sure, there is a link between race and socioeconomic status, however it’s the socioeconomic status and opportunities that should matter, not the race. I know a few students who were URM, but from wealthy, highly educated families and were offered free rides to schools they didn’t even apply to because of race. I also know someone who is claiming to be from URM,who isnt technically, just to get that advantage. The race issue is a little out of control, imo.</p>
<p>So…does anyone like to dance?</p>
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<li>Adcoms still instantly reject any URMs who they feel would be incapable of doing the work at their institution.</li>
<li>URM status isn’t just intended to be an opportunity-equalizer. URM status is an indicator of a different cultural background which an adcom wants on its campus, just like SAT scores are an indicator of intelligence.</li>
<li>Greater preference is still given to URMs who come from low incomes.</li>
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<p>@JuiceBoxEnjoyer, that is not true. I have seen a URM with a 3.1 GPA, 24 ACT, and ZERO EC’s get admitted to Stanford. What makes you think someone like that could handle the rigor at Stanford?</p>
<p>I highly doubt the above numbers attributed to an URM unless he is a top notch sports recruit.</p>
<p>This is just a made up number to denigrate URMs.</p>
<p>@StanfordCS either extraordinary life circumstances led Stanford to believe he had amazing untapped potential, or what you’re saying is untrue</p>
<p>I’m not talking about college admissions…Whites just don’t face oppression in this society, and generally have more privilege.</p>
<p>What about Asians? Are they so privileged?</p>
<p>I. Am. So. Screwed.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1245178-if-college-requires-all-scores-what-do-i-do.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1245178-if-college-requires-all-scores-what-do-i-do.html</a></p>
<p>I don’t know about Asians.</p>
<p>Actually, going back to what I said about the applicant with a 3.1 and 24 ACT being admitted. My GC told me about him as well when I went to go see him, also I knew the kid, he was in my Calc AB class. He showed me his acceptance letter he received. He had no extraordinary life circumstance, no he was not a recruited athlete, no he was not a developmental case. So, no, it’s not all about GPA and test scores.</p>
<p>Oh, yeah, he currently has a 3.7 GPA at Stanford and an Econ major.</p>
<p>So, test scores do not accurately predict your ability to succeed in college.</p>
<p>If you think I’m lying, then that’s your prerogative, but really why do I need to lie on a forum? Why? So, I can impress random people who I likely never will meet?</p>