<p>I’ve come to the conclusion that 95% of posts on CC will eventually devolve into an argument.</p>
<p>AA is only one factor in the equation. It’s not like every minority that applies to ivy leagues gets in. You also can’t say they wouldn’t have gotten in because of lower stats. If ivy leagues only admitted the top people based solely off of “merit,” then their average GPA would be 4.0, and their standardized test scores would be perfect, but they’re not. Is it fair that colleges look at what state you live in to help your chances? By definition, IS/OOS aren’t fair then. Is it fair that essays are read subjectively? Is it fair to give an edge because somebody had a parent attend their school? Say what you want, but AA is just one factor in the scheme of things. Private colleges like ivies can do admit pretty much whoever they want. If you don’t like it, nobody is forcing anyone to apply there. If a minority gets in, it certainly isn’t due to race alone. URMS that apply won’t get an acceptance letter on a silver platter, and have to earn it like everyone else. Once in college, they still have to put in just as much work as everyone else if they want to be successful academically.</p>