University and college admissions

whether to go to a community college or a university for post-secondary education. In this essay, we will compare and contrast community colleges and universities. A university and community college serve the same purpose, to educate and share a sense of community. However, the two also have distinct differences such as, in their learning environment, the tuition fees, and the requirements needed to be admitted. Choosing which path to go on when it comes to college is an immense decision for a…

In 1970s, the successful admission rate at Stanford University was nearly 22.4% but today, this stands at 5.7%. With digits of students applying to elite colleges is exploding, having better test scores than ever. It’s never been harder. Asian-American students are facing an extra source of stress in responding to the application question asking for race and ethnicity. There is a general perception that Asians are at a disadvantage in the college admissions process. Asian students going through…

Better Than Four” by Liz Addison, was published in the New York Times Magazine’s College Essay Contest. Throughout this essay, the author follows a fictional, yet symbolic character; Rick Perlstein. Through this character, Addison expresses her thoughts on the American Higher Education System. Consequently, she manages to highlight the importance of community colleges and the stark contrasts community colleges and universities share with each other all through the usage of reasoning and…

case of Abigail Fisher versus the University of Texas, ironically, she is the type of person affirmative action benefits the most. But the ban of affirmative action has not always been a disadvantage for all minorities. In an article written by Glen Towns from the New York Amsterdam News, he mentined that African Americans have seen an increase in admissions at the University of California, Los…

go to college to acquire a degree so they can pursue their dreams. As they begin the application process, minority students tend to become favored by many colleges and universities who are attempting to build diversity at their schools to provide an “equal” chance of admittance to people of all backgrounds. However, when it comes to admissions, colleges and universities should provide equal opportunities to minorities and…

prohibiting the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, public colleges or university, community college, or school district shall not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in the operation of public education or public contracting. 3. Issue for the court to decide: Should the court decide to prohibit University and state college from adjusting the…

major things a college considers when they receive an application is the student's SAT, GPA, extracurriculars, and community service. But within that priority pie of factors for admission, are race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Over the years, universities have adopted affirmative action while others have banned it. However, even though banning affirmative action may improve dropout rates and graduation percentages, it does not help the bigger problem: lack of diversity. Colleges should…

Due to some statistics data such as 42% of all Asian American adults have at least a college degree, Asian Americans are frequently portrayed as a model example of hard work and patience among other minority groups in the U.S. So called model minority stereotype. Many people take the stereotype further and argue that since Asian Americans are doing well, they no longer experience any kind of discrimination so no longer need services such as bilingual government documents and public assistance.…

recommended for college admissions? The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), and American College Testing (ACT) began shortly after the 1900s, and is still being used today. The SAT and ACT test were organized to evaluate a students success potential in college. Although it was a good idea to have only one test for college admissions, it disregards the creative and practical skills. Standardized test, such as SAT and ACT test, don’t determine a students full potential of entering college. Steven…

following: Are similarly situated college applicants being treated dissimilarly on the basis of race in violation of the 14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause? The holding is that similarly situated college applicants are being treated dissimilarly on the basis of race. The Supreme Court finds in favor of Abigail Fisher. The plaintiff has been injured by the actions of the defendant. Specifically, Abigail Fisher suffered financial injury as a result of the University of Texas at Austin…