(06-23-2020 06:08 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  

(06-23-2020 04:53 PM)Rice93 Wrote:  

(06-23-2020 04:45 PM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  93, I would be interested in your thoughts about my thoughts in my edited post #89.

I agree with wanting Rice students to be of the highest quality regardless of race. However, the way the "highest quality" has traditionally been determined (SAT scores, etc., AP courses, etc) has made it harder for black students to measure up. I have no doubt that a system of better parameters (figured out by people smarter than me) would find plenty of black applicants that can thrive in an academically rigorous school like Rice.

I guess you are saying that black students don't do so well on SATS. Sounds racist, but only if I say it.

I thought that it was obvious that I was referencing the multiple studies that suggest racial bias in the application of the SAT, not to mention the ability of rich parents to afford high-priced programs to raise their kids' test scores.