<p>To the quote above, I was insinuating that not every single URM needs AA. However, that doesn’t suggest that it isn’t delegated to them. The fact of the matter is, we’ll never know who it is and who it isn’t given to. I went on to say that the quantitive facets of an application do not solely deem one as qualified or unqualified in a holistic admissions process. Those against AA typically use quantitive stats as the basis of their argument while elite colleges make decisions in a different manner. The poster I was referring to neglected to acknowledge the quality of the OP’s other credentials in the context of how they were achieved, thus my statement. None of that blatantly suggests my perspectives on AA. But of course, you wouldn’t quote me there. </p>
<p>My thoughts on AA (for the record):
*I could’ve honestly cared less about the reactions I received upon the wake of my acceptances from my peers and teachers. The fact of the matter is, I now have the opportunity to share an equal playing field for the first time in my life in college. I did not have that opportunity throughout grade school, considering the general scope of my school district inhabited by the poor/ working class. To eliminate AA without first ensuring that there is actual equality within our k-12 school systems across America (which is astoundingly by far not the reality) will render consequences that may very well destroy the fabric of minority-mobility in this country, which then causes other detriments affecting society at large. Let’s guarantee that all students are given the same opportunities to excel; then we can talk about expelling AA policies.</p>
<p>America is not a meritocracy and it never has been. It would be nice, perhaps, to see such a thing. However, until every student in this nation is given an identical education with identical opportunities to excel, AA will continue and minorities will thrive via opportunity while managing to persevere through the same old criticism that was endowed to them upon birth.*</p>
<p>AA isn’t pretty and I oppose many of the elements of the policy, as some are inefficient in resolving race-related issues. However, its benefits outweigh its detriments. Until something that is more equitable is proposed and put into law before legislation, AA is here to stay.</p>