"They got in because they're black"?

rhandco
Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:44:22 +0000

It is true in some cases that someone was offered a spot that they would not have been because of various reasons. In terms of diversity, engineering schools will admit less qualified women - I do believe that was part of the reason I was admitted to an Ivy. So getting in “because you’re” whatever - black, female, gay, atheist, legacy, athlete, Native American, etc. is not exactly true, it is one of many factors. And in many cases, the person would have gotten in anyway.
However, it is an really rude comment to make.