<p>Dude, I feel the same exact way about you about certain people. Calling me a nerd because I have big ambitions… Saying I have no life… That I’m going to fail… ETC.</p>
<p>How did they try to give you a D?</p>
<p>If you’re the Valedictorian, throw that in at the end of your speech. “And a big (blank) to Mr. (blank and (blank) for being racists.”</p>
<p>If not, after you graduate, rub it in their faces.</p>
<p>Amen to that. I guess when race, gender or religion is involved, it stings a little more. You would think with a minority president, we would be past this crap…</p>
<p>I always thought the stereotype was to condescend to any URM because they were ‘shoo ins’ in getting into colleges.</p>
<p>Your teacher is dumb 1) Because he’s obviously a jerk 2) His understanding of racial stereotypes and college admissions is so 1950’s.</p>
<p>Congratulations on your acceptance! </p>
<p>Seriously – you should go talk to the teacher seriously, one on one, and tell him how much his words might have damaged a lesser person than you. I wouldn’t smack him with your acceptance package (tempting though that may be) nor would I diss him in your valadictory speech (if you get to make one). Just talk to him one-on-one and advise him to be more encouraging with the next person.</p>
<p>You’ll do more to change the world in a positive way. Even teachers can learn something from students.</p>
<p>Very Happy, In theory you are spot on, but there are some individuals that will NEVER accept a minority president and intelligent URM’s. I had one teacher hand me The Bell Curve to explain why I would never make it. When I tried to report her, they told me I “misunderstood” her intention. The best revenge is success period.</p>
<p>That book is such a f******* joke - I mean, really, Herrnstein is a pioneer in the field of Quantitative Analysis…as it relates to behavior.</p>
<p>Did you catch that? This is a man that thinks human behavior can be understood in a quantitative sense.</p>
<p>I’ve never understood people like him, or Dr. Watson. If you’re really going to subscribe to the nonsense that somehow whites are genetically predisposed to be more intelligent that blacks…then I guess you’d also have to sit pretty with the data saying asians are somehow much more intelligent than whites. Somehow, Dr. Watson and Herrnstein never quite get to that.</p>
<p>It’s almost like they know they’re full of s**** and are only trying to advance a specific racist understanding of the world because it’s more comfortable to them, and they’d like to see policy adjusted accordingly. It’s almost like that.</p>
<p>The Bell Curve is the ‘academic’ equivalent of ■■■■■■■■.</p>
<p>Interesting article</p>
<p>[Newspaper</a> Rock – Where Native America Meets Pop Culture](<a href=“http://www.bluecorncomics.com/2009/04/race-glass-half-full-or-empty.html]Newspaper”>http://www.bluecorncomics.com/2009/04/race-glass-half-full-or-empty.html)</p>
<p>You know, this kind of stuff happens to all kids, not only those of certain races. My son is not at the top of his class, and when he told his GC of his plans to apply to such places as Marquette, Johns Hopkins, Catholic U, he was told, “Why don’t you just stay in Louisiana?”</p>
<p>I wonder if he was one of the rich kids at the top of the class, if he would have been given this advise.</p>
<p>This is why we’re number 47 in the nation in technology. They just want to hold our kids down here. Why educate them, when they need more people to make the beds for the tourists at the hotel.</p>
<p>^ Which is terrible, considering educated people from Louisiana would be the best hope for Louisiana’s recovery and growth.</p>
<p>Hey OP, I don’t think you should aggravate the teachers at the moment. They could treat you even worse after you wave the acceptance in their face and if he does give you a D or F you might get your admissions revoked. Just be careful before graduation.</p>
<p>I agree. bite your tongue a little while longer. I had to kiss some serious a** to get my recs, so i feel your pain. Anyway, better safe than sorry…</p>
<p>@OP: Really? Really? The way to spite your teacher’s stupidity is by launching an irrational tirade? Really? Because, you know, that definitely doesn’t reinforce the stereotype of blacks being reactionary. Your teacher’s are wrong in doubting your ability. You got into Yale - congratulations. But do you really think that you prove anything by saying about them and their children things that are even worse than what they said about you? Cliche as it may sound, two wrongs don’t make a right. It’s this type of backlash that purports the stereotype. What if you had been classy about it? What if you had carried yourself with dignity concerning your achievements? That would have been a testament to your ability that is far greater than what you have displayed on this message board. If you want to live with a chip on your shoulder and a point to prove concerning racism, fine. But please don’t ruin it for the rest of us trying to break free of stereotypes with dignity and class. It’s actions like this that polarize even the most progressive people on civil rights issues: when things like what you said give ammunition to the fools that still believe that some races are better/smarter/more able than others. I only hope your teacher never sees what you wrote.</p>
<p>so who agrees with affirmative action?</p>
<p>Bump.
That is a different thread.
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/696185-should-affirmative-action-consider-social-class.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/696185-should-affirmative-action-consider-social-class.html</a></p>
<p>op–it is understandable that you were offended by your g.c.'s actions. In my opinion, rather than simply venting angrily here, why not go to the principal (possibly the school board) and calmly with dignity present the facts of what occurred, and how you were “coached” to maintain low expectations. this would be a way to not only address her negative attitudes, but to bring a serious matter to the attention of people who may be able to prevent this from occurring again, this year and in future years.</p>
<p>Nine Steps to Forgiveness<br>
Frederic Luskin, Ph.D.</p>
<p>"1. Know exactly how you feel about what happened and be able to articulate what about the situation is not OK. Then, tell a trusted couple of people about your experience. </p>
<ol>
<li><p>Make a commitment to yourself to do what you have to do to feel better. Forgiveness is for you and not for anyone else. </p></li>
<li><p>Forgiveness does not necessarily mean reconciliation with the person that hurt you, or condoning of their action. What you are after is to find peace. Forgiveness can be defined as the “peace and understanding that come from blaming that which has hurt you less, taking the life experience less personally, and changing your grievance story.” </p></li>
<li><p>Get the right perspective on what is happening. Recognize that your primary distress is coming from the hurt feelings, thoughts and physical upset you are suffering now, not what offended you or hurt you two minutes - or ten years -ago. Forgiveness helps to heal those hurt feelings.</p></li>
<li><p>At the moment you feel upset practice a simple stress management technique to soothe your body’s flight or fight response.</p></li>
<li><p>Give up expecting things from other people, or your life , that they do not choose to give you. Recognize the “unenforceable rules” you have for your health or how you or other people must behave. Remind yourself that you can hope for health, love, peace and prosperity and work hard to get them. </p></li>
<li><p>Put your energy into looking for another way to get your positive goals met than through the experience that has hurt you. Instead of mentally replaying your hurt seek out new ways to get what you want. </p></li>
<li><p>Remember that a life well lived is your best revenge. Instead of focusing on your wounded feelings, and thereby giving the person who caused you pain power over you, learn to look for the love, beauty and kindness around you. Forgiveness is about personal power.</p></li>
<li><p>Amend your grievance story to remind you of the heroic choice to forgive."</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Congratulations, best wishes.</p>
<p>^ 10. Go listen to any song by Ratatat, because holy crap, those are some fresh beats.</p>
<p>No, like, really. Step number 10 works way faster.</p>
<p>LOL!!!
Collegehopefull: Hilarious!!!</p>
<p>Hey guys. Its been so long! I am surprised I am even coming here. </p>
<p>No I did not slap my teacher and no I am not throwing a fit at grad day.
I spoke to my father and he told me what I was thinking of doing already - forget it.
I got a PS3 and I am venting my anger very well with that. I wished I had a wii, but I am so skinny that would be too much exercise for me. He is going to get me a car and all that should help me with all my worries.</p>
<p>You know, I think my teacher is already in enough shame. THe whole school thinks it is cool I am going to Yale. It is rather sad, but I hope he does not prey on others.</p>
<p>In the other news, the most important thing for me right now is NOT dignity. I am not a proud person at all. That is so not me. I have ignored bad teachers and I will ignore anyone else. </p>
<p>Thank you guys for all the advice. I am keeping low till this summer. My teacher can do whatever he wants to. My school is so not good, but I worked so hard and that is good enough to keep my soul at ease.</p>
<p>That’s cool your parents bought you a car.</p>
<p>Cooler still you’re going to Yale. I’m happy at least one of us is going.
<em>turns on ‘For what it’s worth’ -Buffalo Springfield, pours another glass of J.Daniels</em></p>