Reply #5: I'm sorry this happened. But there are many more schools.

[Hoyt]

Fortunately, there are plenty of other good schools and lots of years for you to realize this might not be where you want to go anyway. You might even be able to appeal the decision.

Personally, I am for Affirmative Action (to a point) even though it might produce some results like yours. I guess I still can't shake the spectre of George Wallace and other governors standing in the doorways of schools telling Black kids they could not attend, and "separate but unequal elementary and high schools." I also remember employment ads in my area saying "__________ need not apply." I know things are better now, but there are still repercussions from those years.

I've also listened to people complain about being turned down for say a promotion even though they “knew” they were better qualified than the "minority" who got the position. I always like to ask how they know they are better qualified? -- that usually produces dirty looks and/or comments about where I can put my opinion.

In any event, I wish you well. Your credentials indicate you have a bright future if you don't let things like this stop you. Good luck.