Leveling the playing field - College admissions - Page 2

MaggieMack · ‎10-01-2014

I was surprised to read the initial responses to Feline's first post, I was expecting them to be much more supportive. Leaving "Harvard" out of the equation, because I think the Ivy League schools are so different in so many ways, my thoughts:

Putting more emphasis on what a young person has done in their community is an excellent idea. It brings to campus those who are already making a difference in the world, those who are likely to enlarge the scope of their ability to give through their education. We should be encouraging those with open hearts to mix with those who haven't had that experience yet. A college education can be a life education in ways that can't be taught through books or professors. Learning by watching through the examples set by other young people is very meaningful.

Maybe the day will come when the "cool kids" aren't those with the most money, but the most heart.

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. - Aesop

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

@MaggieMack wrote:
I was surprised to read the initial responses to Feline's first post, I was expecting them to be much more supportive. Leaving "Harvard" out of the equation, because I think the Ivy League schools are so different in so many ways, my thoughts:

Putting more emphasis on what a young person has done in their community is an excellent idea. It brings to campus those who are already making a difference in the world, those who are likely to enlarge the scope of their ability to give through their education. We should be encouraging those with open hearts to mix with those who haven't had that experience yet. A college education can be a life education in ways that can't be taught through books or professors. Learning by watching through the examples set by other young people is very meaningful.

Maybe the day will come when the "cool kids" aren't those with the most money, but the most heart.

I really do not have a problem with colleges using community service or life experiences as a factor, yet academics should be the most important determining factor.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

@MaggieMack wrote:
I was surprised to read the initial responses to Feline's first post, I was expecting them to be much more supportive. Leaving "Harvard" out of the equation, because I think the Ivy League schools are so different in so many ways, my thoughts:

Putting more emphasis on what a young person has done in their community is an excellent idea. It brings to campus those who are already making a difference in the world, those who are likely to enlarge the scope of their ability to give through their education. We should be encouraging those with open hearts to mix with those who haven't had that experience yet. A college education can be a life education in ways that can't be taught through books or professors. Learning by watching through the examples set by other young people is very meaningful.

Maybe the day will come when the "cool kids" aren't those with the most money, but the most heart.

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Glad to see you're getting the thread back on topic rather than focusing on problems and minorities.

Just taking into account other qualities, life experiences and achievements for entrance into college is a big step in acknowledging traits that predict sucess.

AngusandBuddhasMom · ‎03-10-2010

Wow I raised my DD as a single parent. She is of a mixed race and graduated at the top of her class in HS. She graduated from an Ivy league college and her entrance was based on her grades ect. She went to her school on a full scholarship which she was awarded for busting her b# tt. While I believe these changes will broaden the chances of kids to go to Harvard I still think grades should be apart of the equation. My DD played field hockey for her school while working and maintaining a full class work load. It can be done but priorities have to be in the mix.

She had fun and a wonderful four years but so many seem to get to college and they relax as if thats it their done.

milkbone · ‎10-22-2015

College and University ADMISSIONS are a JOKE :-(

Your daughter or son wants to get into a school. They have GREAT grades.

An athlete is recruited. Male or female.

POOR grades, and a criminal record :-(

The athlete gets into the school, AND is GIVEN money BY the school for his FUN, dating.

EVERYTHING is PAID by the school !!!!

YOUR child cannot get into the SAME school :-(

THIS IS ALL APPROVED BY THE SCHOOLS, I am NOT talking about "illegal" recruiting.

The athlete gets ARRESTED, and the SCHOOL pays their LEGAL bills.

YES....this ALSO includes.."Ivy League" :-(

YOUR CHILD GOES TO A JUNIOR COLLEGE :-(

"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." MLK

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

Um, the goal stated "ethical engagements and contributions", not a rap sheet, as another consideration. The student still has to qualify academically which is what is the most important factor for admission.

AngusandBuddhasMom · ‎03-10-2010

@milkbone wrote:
College and University ADMISSIONS are a JOKE :-(

Your daughter or son wants to get into a school. They have GREAT grades.

An athlete is recruited. Male or female.

POOR grades, and a criminal record :-(

The athlete gets into the school, AND is GIVEN money BY the school for his FUN, dating.
EVERYTHING is PAID by the school !!!!
YOUR child cannot get into the SAME school :-(

THIS IS ALL APPROVED BY THE SCHOOLS, I am NOT talking about "illegal" recruiting.

The athlete gets ARRESTED, and the SCHOOL pays their LEGAL bills.

YES....this ALSO includes.."Ivy League" :-(

YOUR CHILD GOES TO A JUNIOR COLLEGE :-(

Really? your post is bias by a few bad apples.

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

I'm missing something here. How is this going to solve the problem of kids from poorer families getting onto these elite campuses? They still have to pay for the education, fees, etc.

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

The way many get into college: scholarships and loans.

nun ya · ‎03-09-2010

@Lipstickdiva wrote:
I'm missing something here. How is this going to solve the problem of kids from poorer families getting onto these elite campuses? They still have to pay for the education, fees, etc.

Most of these private colleges have huge endowments and offer need based scholarships.