As the Supreme Court takes up the future of race-conscious admissions policies in higher education across America, ABC News asked a group of current students for their views on affirmative action, race and diversity on campus.
does. It's not just an arbitrary thing, but it serves a legitimate purpose. Students really know that having a diverse community shapes her education. That's what they're really seeking."
Fordham University freshman German Ortega, 18, says he received a full-ride tuition scholarship dedicated to supporting Hispanic students."I got my scholarship because I'm Hispanic. It's called the Hispanic Recognition Scholarship. It's sad that I got a full right because I'm Hispanic, because they needed to give that scholarship to Hispanics. It's good for me, but it says a lot.
Baruch College graduate Yariel Ortega, 23, is the first in his family of five to graduate from college. He opposes the use of race in college admissions."When you check off all the boxes – in terms of grades, extracurriculars, resume, cover letter, recommendations – I don't think race should be a factor now. If the student has met all the requirements, I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to be there. I come from poverty. I come from a low income family.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology senior and student body president David Spicer, 21, says administrators' consideration of race has helped ensure a sufficiently diverse campus."Prior to Brown v. Board of Education, race was used as a negative thing, as a tool or metric to block people from education, to prevent opportunities for people traditionally excluded from them.
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