[mrustow]

Nice article but no solution to the problem was offered. I would rather go with Bush's solution than no solution. I like the top 10% idea. You know from the start what you need to do. You can transfer to a black school if you are slow and still get in.

From the point of view of merit, low black admissions numbers to selective universities are not a problem. Hence, no solution is necessary. Either you have the test scores, or you don't. And if you don't, shut up and apply to a less selective school.

[mrustow]

FYI

[ffusco]

Part of the problem I see is the myth that colleges provide a brand of education so you had better go to a good school. Regardless of the applicants low scores he or she can coast knowing they got into a good school. Sure Harvard sounds better than Smalltown U but that is an extreme example. Another disadvantage to this "lower standards for diversity solution" means a mediocre student displaces an outstanding student. A mediocre student typically doesnt't bring much to a class discussion, doesn't get involved, does as little as possible to get a grade. I got into an arguement with my brother about this: He was pissed that even though he got an A+ on the final he only got a B for the class because he missed 5 classes. He still gets angry about it years later.