I read someone post that mentioned that the low-income students would less likely be able to do the extra-curricular activities that colleges look for. I never really thought of that, but after thinking about it, it is true. In high school, my parents couldn't afford the cost of all the uniforms, camps, and trips, so I wasn't able to join cheer leading. I remember being disappointed, but realizing that cheer leading was the last thing our money should go to.

This is very true. Unfortunately we need people to pursue all sorts of activities and research. If no one does the 'less important' things, then we would not have the information that we have now. Everything is important to Someone.

I think that this information is completely from the mind set of the 1%. As an adult, I know that you grow from failure. It is ok to make mistakes, as long as you learn from them and not repeat them.

Many people try to squeeze as many volunteer opportunities, or leadership roles as they can, because it looks good on a resume. But doing too many things, especially in a short amount of time can show that you don't give these opportunities your all. You can possibly spread yourself so thin, yet still make an important impact.

Education, especially higher education is a corporation. We need higher education to be actually for the students. We need to revamp the admission process, to help the 99% succeed.

When reading this, I can't help but wonder if the percentage amounts are this low based on how many students actually receive the grants, or is it based on how many students take the time to actually apply for the grants. The money may be there for the poverty-level income students, but do they have the resources to apply for the grants.

This is so refreshing to read. Harvard is actually basing their acceptance on grades and those that actually deserve to go there, instead of just those who can afford to go.

This is putting an unnecessary stress on students. There is enough pressure put on them to get good grades, but now that isn't even enough. They feel like they must get perfect grades, be in the 'right' organizations and do all the right things.