I think we can all admit her color played an important role in accruing nearly half a million in free money. To suggest otherwise is disingenuous and motivated by PC culture. We can all celebrate her achievement and recognize that it's exorbitant at the same time. We're not fucking overcompensating bigots!
It probably played some role but when news stories give these numbers they are usually adding the value of multiple offers from multiple schools so she probably isn't getting anywhere near half a million once she chooses a school and eliminates the other scholarships
I've got to imagine the perfect attendance thing is just a coincidence and not a major factor in getting the $$$. She couldn't be a C student w/ perfect attendance and be in this position. Probably had a lot of letters of recommendation, etc. Sounds like a go-getter or at least has a mom putting academic pressure on her.
So, maybe a disproportionate amount of scholarships (more than a non-black or non-female kid would get w/ same the marks) but if she applied for a shit ton and got them I say good on ya. Don't hate the player hate the game.
I don't care what color anyones' skin is, perfect attendance is a rare and amazing achievement in itself. This is a hard working young adult with a very bright future.
Dedication and hard work pays off..doesnt matter what color you are.
The color of her skin DID matter. White kids don't get scholarships for attendence
She was Valedictorian
I was valedictorian and didn't get even close to that amount from over 20 combined scholarships
I think we can all admit her color played an important role in accruing nearly half a million in free money. To suggest otherwise is disingenuous and motivated by PC culture. We can all celebrate her achievement and recognize that it's exorbitant at the same time. We're not fucking overcompensating bigots!
It probably played some role but when news stories give these numbers they are usually adding the value of multiple offers from multiple schools so she probably isn't getting anywhere near half a million once she chooses a school and eliminates the other scholarships
Sorry, affirmative action exists. How many middle american white valedictorians end up with half a million dollars in sccholarships? Eaaaattttt shit
I've got to imagine the perfect attendance thing is just a coincidence and not a major factor in getting the $$$. She couldn't be a C student w/ perfect attendance and be in this position. Probably had a lot of letters of recommendation, etc. Sounds like a go-getter or at least has a mom putting academic pressure on her.
So, maybe a disproportionate amount of scholarships (more than a non-black or non-female kid would get w/ same the marks) but if she applied for a shit ton and got them I say good on ya. Don't hate the player hate the game.
I don't care what color anyones' skin is, perfect attendance is a rare and amazing achievement in itself. This is a hard working young adult with a very bright future.
You agree that the people that gave here the scholarships care tho right?
I highly doubt it. I think they care she’s a valedictorian who never missed a day of school.
THIS is America.