Not The Only One

I don't know if you guys remember, but I wrote a post soon after I was denied admssion from Carolina about if the college admissions process was fair and balanced. I have always thought that it was not fair and balanced, and I just now have found an article that backs this up. I'll get email newsletters periodically from My College Options about scholarships, etc. In this particular issue was an article entitled, "All's Fair In College Admissions" by Andrew Flagel, Dean of Admissions and Associate VP for Enrollment Development at George Mason University.

In the article, Flagel addresses the issue of fairness in college selection and provides some good examples to back up his points. He states that a university in the Midwest (name witheld) was caught sending emails which revealed "blatant influence by politicians in efforts to get unqualified students admitted." Flagel also attributes the unfairness to money issues. He concludes that, at least in the college admissions process, it is better to be rich than poor. He cites being rich as a way to get extra assistance whether it be tutoring, college essay help, things that most can't afford on a regular basis.

I decided to write about this to finally prove my position on this issue. After I published the post, I asked for you guys to vote if you thought the college process was fair. If my memory serves me right, a couple voted and said yes. Well, that's your opinion, but here is a pretty darn good example to prove my position on the issue. You know, I'm still bitter towards Carolina for not admitting me, but NC State has worked out so much for me (and I'm having more fun over here than I probably would have had over at UNC anyway).

P.S. You can read the full article here.