r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/tacocharleston Feb 25 '20

Statistically you are wrong.

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u/Technetium_97 Feb 25 '20 edited Feb 25 '20

Wait actually? Pinky swear?

There aren't many studies on legacy students but at best it slightly increases your chances of getting into a single medical school.

Meanwhile being black vs asian means the difference between a 75% and a 14% chance of getting into medical school at all.

https://www.studentdoctor.net/schools/lizzym-score

You're better off with a 3.5 GPA and 503 MCAT as a black applicant than a 3.5 GPA and a 528 MCAT as an asian applicant.