First, I am not talking about black kids whose SAT scores are on par with whites and Asians who would have been accepted even if they werenât black, but the blacks whose scores are substantially lower but are admitted anyway to achieve a pre-determined racial outcome.
Hereâs the proposal: instead of being more lenient with blacks with lower SAT scores, where they often struggle to keep up with the class, why not have a âgap yearâ to bring them (and any other underscoring kid who wants in to a very competitive program) up to a higher standard - a one-year SAT prep course focused on filling in the educational gaps.
Plus, it doesnât have to be full-time. It could be half-days, allowing the kids a chance to work a part-time job. Doing so would not only provide them some spending money, but incentivize them to do well in their prep course so as to go on to a great college.
And once they complete the prep year, they will be in a better position to compete with the kids who had higher academic metrics - because they will be equal to them, in terms of academics, and not âcoming from behind.â
The course, for lower-income, would be covered by Pell Grants.
Now please letâs discuss this civilly. Itâs a good compromise solution that still gives blacks a chance without discriminating against other races.
Hereâs the proposal: instead of being more lenient with blacks with lower SAT scores, where they often struggle to keep up with the class, why not have a âgap yearâ to bring them (and any other underscoring kid who wants in to a very competitive program) up to a higher standard - a one-year SAT prep course focused on filling in the educational gaps.
Plus, it doesnât have to be full-time. It could be half-days, allowing the kids a chance to work a part-time job. Doing so would not only provide them some spending money, but incentivize them to do well in their prep course so as to go on to a great college.
And once they complete the prep year, they will be in a better position to compete with the kids who had higher academic metrics - because they will be equal to them, in terms of academics, and not âcoming from behind.â
The course, for lower-income, would be covered by Pell Grants.
Now please letâs discuss this civilly. Itâs a good compromise solution that still gives blacks a chance without discriminating against other races.