Arr! Wit' th' demise o' Affirmative Action, be they bringin' forth a fresh weapon: Adversity Scores, matey!
2023-07-02
Arr, me hearties! In order to muster a crew o' fine lads 'n lasses, this here medical school at U.C. Davis be sizin' up the hardships o' each applicant. But I be wonderin', can this method be set sail upon the whole nation? Avast! Methinks only time 'n tide shall tell!
In the quest for a diverse student body, U.C. Davis School of Medicine has come up with a unique approach - ranking applicants based on the disadvantages they have faced. While this may seem like a noble endeavor, the question arises: can this system work on a national level? Avast! Let's ponder upon this matter, me hearties.Arr! The medical school be aiming to admit students who have encountered hardships in their lives, be it financial struggles, disabilities, or other adversities. They be using a points-based system to rank applicants, awarding extra points to those who have faced greater disadvantages. Aye, it be a noble notion indeed, for a diverse class be crucial in the medical field.
However, me fellow pirates, there be doubters who question the effectiveness of this method on a national scale. While it may indeed increase diversity within the medical school, some argue that it could lead to a lack of standardization in the admissions process. Aye, it be a slippery slope, me mateys!
One concern be that this system may unfairly advantage students who have faced more hardships, regardless of their academic abilities. Just because a pirate has sailed through stormy seas doesn't mean he be the best candidate for the ship's captaincy, after all.
Another doubloon in the treasure chest be the potential difficulty in determining what be considered a disadvantage. Arr, the line between disadvantage and simply a rough patch in the sea of life be a murky one indeed. Making such judgments, me hearties, could be akin to navigating through treacherous waters.
So, me fellow buccaneers, while U.C. Davis be pioneering this ranking system, it remains to be seen if it can be successfully implemented on a national scale. Aye, diversity be a worthy goal, but it be important to strike a balance and ensure that the most qualified candidates be admitted to medical schools, regardless of their hardships. Let us weigh anchor and set sail on this spirited debate, arr!