Is Affirmative Action necessary in the college admission process, to create diversity

“Yes, I do. It will continue to be necessary until the general public can decide for themselves that they can make changes for themselves.”
Cedric Diggs-Junior
Orlando, Fla.-Mass Communication
 
“Yes, because it is very important to have diverse student backgrounds in a university. Affirmative Action will not only help minorities enter various universities, but also enable them to interact with other races and cultures.”
Tina Iyasere-Senior
Baton Rouge- Biology
 
“I feel that Michigan’s system is too extreme by awarding more consideration for race than for test scores. Some consideration should be given to the fact that for generations, minorities have been at a disadvantage due to the unacceptable condition of the educational system in our country. Bush is crazy to think we’re at the point of a leveled playing field.”
Wayne Haydin-Senior
New Orleans-Political Science
 
“Well to be honest, colleges and universities will set their own standards as far as admission process goes. I think that Affirmative Action may only apply to certain colleges and universities.”
Corey Polk-Senior
Baton Rouge-Accounting
 
“Yes, I think it should be necessary because unfortunately there are too many colleges and universities that discriminate and will not allow minorities or disadvantage students take part in there programs.”
Bill Hanna- Secretary II
Department of English
“Yes, Affirmative Action still exists in the admission process into some colleges, because everyone is still not considered to be equal.”
Melissa Hollins-Senior
Clinton-Social Work

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