Is it b/c of affirmative action and they have to accept students that have a lower grade average than I do? I feel it is unfair, what do you think?
2007-04-02 19:35:29 · 3 answers · asked by hpage 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It's because of that stupid 10% rule Texas has.
I'm sure it's one of the reasons UT-Austin has tanked in the rankings. CA has a similar rule, but it's not so hard line and not so generous. Kids in the top-10% are guaranteed a spot in the UC system, but they can't choose which one. The schools still choose them, meaning out top UCs can still take the best of the best .
2007-04-03 03:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be a lot of reasons for it; don't assume affirmative action. For one thing, with grade inflation, a 3.8 isn't what it used to be. A lot of students now have GPAs over a 4.0, which used to be the highest possible. You don't mention your SAT score, which may not be as high as others, and they may have decided that your GPA was due to easy grading at your school, rather than mathematical talent. You may be lacking extracurricular activities. Also, most schools look to craft an entering class which is varied in its characteristics in a lot of ways. There may be too many applicants from your high school, or your part of the state, or who share your interests. They may have had lots of math applicants, but not many in physics. They may have had too many applicants of your gender. It just isn't always about race.
2007-04-03 02:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
yes this is very unfair
but i think this is life
2007-04-03 02:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋