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To: TigerPaw who wrote (158350)	1/17/2003 10:44:08 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1587764

As I understand it race is one of many factors used to decide among applicants who are otherwise qualified according to their SAT scores and other competative measurements. Out of 150 points in scoring an application, a PERFECT SAT score is worth 12 points, while being African American is worth 20. cnn.com "As for the undergraduate college, the university awards minority students 20 points on the basis of their race toward a 150-point admission system. By comparison, an outstanding essay receives one point and a perfect SAT score 12 points. Twenty points are also awarded to "scholarship athletes" and 20 go toward applicants who are included in a category called "provost's discretion."