how you feel about that?

oso
Interesting. Did you visit all the schools you were admitted to?
[2005-03-16 15:01:25]

irasali
I think we all have moments of self-doubt but we can't let it get the better of us. You should be proud of yourself, you had the courage to apply to these elite universities and you got accepted.
[2005-03-16 15:20:07]

cindylu
Oso, I visited Michigan after I was admitted and I visited Harvard the fall before I applied. The only school I didn't visit was Teacher's College.
[2005-03-16 15:26:09]

tumbleweed
You know I think that a well-rounded individual is soo much more beneficial to a university than a student with just high test scores. And it sounds like you not only had the test scores and the grades, but a lot else going on! Furthermore, it's always been my feeling that it doesn't matter how you get into an institution but what you do with yourself once you're there. Any of the schools would have been so lucky to have you ;)
[2005-03-16 16:15:48]

Geo
Those Hahrvahs bastards would have been so lucky to have you. I'm glad you went with your heart. I hope I can do the same if I ever get the choice.
[2005-03-16 16:55:19]

Colorado Luis
I think it is a big mistake to believe there is any truth to some people's belief that you are less qualified but that you got into some prestigious school just because you're Chicana. The truth is that the so-called standards are designed to tell who is the most qualified white applicant, and don't do a great job of recognizing the very talented people of color out there. Giving a bonus under the existing system to people of color is a crude but effective way of dealing with this inability to recognize talent when it comes in a non-traditional package.
[2005-03-16 19:26:33]

Daily Texican
I was accepted into law school because I'm brown. Fuck it. Then again, I've always been a product of affirmative action. Back in the day, none of us would be in school.
[2005-03-17 15:54:23]

Diana*
hey cindylu, wow, what year were you when you took over royce? hehe... i wish i coulda been there, but either way, i'm glad you stayed around, even though i never get to see you. good job on being almost done with finals... *diana*
[2005-03-20 02:02:55]

bursty pants of joy
okay, you can scrap my other question now. :o) i love this: "who cares if being a Chicana helped me out in this case. I know it's hurt me (or other women like me) in the past. If it's helping me out now, good." beautifully put. i had a much smaller but similar moment when i realised that i probably only got into soas because i am a mature student. the goverment states that uni's have to enrol a certain amount of us in order for the uni to receive funding. that made me a little sad, but then i realised that i didn't care how i got in, only that i did and all that matters is that i prove to myself (and my imaginary others) that i am capable by working hard and getting good grades.
[2005-03-21 05:12:31]

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