Affirmative Action Should Not Be a Part of the College Admissions Process
Time for Change
Affirmative Action programs seek to level the playing field for minority students who may otherwise be overlooked, despite their merit (Waller 57). As college students, we are very familiar with the subtle nuances of University admissions decisions. Looking back on the process, I feel that Affirmative Action programs are unfair. Admissions preference should not be given to students based on skin color or place of birth. Just because the aim is to help minorities does not excuse or mitigate the fact that non-minority students who are qualified are often denied spots in favor of students with a different skin tone (Cohen 45).
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Article by, Ruby Kavitsky and courtesy of Associated Content, Inc.
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