The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program is the source material for a number of college application essays. Unfortunately, what feels like a highly differentiating 5-week experience makes for a fairly predictable essay; one we read several times every year.
Let’s talk about diversity in college admission. Does the color of your skin affect your chances for admission? What about sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, religion, or what state you’re from? The short answer is yes, all of these things are given consideration in the admission process. But when an admission office is looking for diversity does it undermine the academic achievements of all applicants? It’s a touchy issue marred by ignorance and misunderstanding.
Does Diversity Really Matter?
Let’s talk about diversity in college admission. Does the color of your skin affect your chances for admission? What about sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, religion, or what state you’re from? The short answer is yes, all of these things are given consideration in the admission process. But when an admission office is looking for diversity does it undermine the academic achievements of all applicants? It’s a touchy issue marred by ignorance and misunderstanding.