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Hello Orlando! My name is Sante Di Sera and I am a highschool senior from Salt Lake City, Utah. While you say that you aren’t all too good at any subject, I believe your writing is honest and conversational. With more time to learn and enjoy school, I’m sure you’ll grow to discover what you love. I think it’s amazing that you care so much about…Read More
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Sante commented on the post, Filling in the gaps: Josh Powell's motive
Sophie,
Super interesting stuff! I like how you are not just describing the events that went down, but also making informed inferences based off of that information. You lead the reader down a logical path that not only provides evidence for your reasoning but pushes your reader to come to the same conclusion. Well done! It might be interesting…Read More -
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In Legacy Admissions Offer An Advantage – and not Just at Schools like Harvard by Max Larkin, the author gives insight into the what, why, and transitioning away from of legacy in college admissions. As more and
Read MoreIn Legacy Admissions Offer An Advantage - and not Just at Schools like Harvard by Max Larkin, the author gives insight into the what, why, and transitioning away from of legacy in college admissions. As more and more of...
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Sante commented on the post, Being Black
Oscar,
To Kill a Mockingbird is most definitely a great piece of literature. The themes of racism, family, and justice work to give social commentary of the racism that was pervasive during the time. I like how you discuss the reader’s attitude towards the story, because the book was written with the intent of making the reader question the…Read More -
Sante commented on the post, Artificial Intelligence Part 2
Hello Joseph!
I think it’s awesome that you’re delving into the world of AI for you explanatory essay! Both of my parents are involved in CS, so often times I get to hear about the current AI and technology leaps and bounds that our society is taking. I never really considered the intent behind AI, and it is interesting to hear that the main goal…Read More - Load More Posts
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Your post was very interesting and gave me a new perspective regarding how being an alumnae has much to do with racial preference as you stated above, causing much of those who attend to be rich white individuals like how it was back in the day. It is not something that an individual has much control over but more of something you are born with as you stated above. It is also a sad truth that your family background as well as financial background plays a role to your acceptance. This are great points, this website here can further help explain the affects you stated above. https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/news/2302-impacts-of-lower-socioeconomic-status-on-college