I'm looking into different law schools in my area (which is south Texas) and I've read that it is hard to get into UT Austin. When I looked at the website, I noticed that they list things like "race and ethnicity," "history of overcoming eco/socio disadvantages" and "geographic diversity" under factors considered for admission. Does that mean that because I'm a middle class white guy I won't have a good change getting in? My grades, resume....why is it that it's that one aspect the school looks for, that could make or break my future...
2006-06-17 03:34:16 · 2 answers · asked by James P 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
did you grow up in south east texas?? you do have a point~~!
2006-06-17 03:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by doll face 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that there are lots of middle class white guys at UT Law. They just want to make sure that it isn't ALL middle class white guys.
In professional schools, you learn as much (or more) from your classmates as you do from your professors. If everyone is just like you, there isn't much that they can add to your education.
My time in Business School was greatly improved by the presence of people with a diverse group of people. And there were plenty of middle class white guys to go around.
2006-06-17 11:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋