Stanley Zhong, a high-achieving student from Palo Alto, faced unexpected rejections from 16 of 18 colleges he applied to, including several UC campuses. Despite his impressive credentials—including a 4.42 GPA, nearly perfect SAT score, and success in coding competitions—his family's confidence in college admissions was shattered. This led to lawsuits against the colleges, claiming racially discriminatory practices against Asian-American students. The situation highlights ongoing debates over race in college admissions, reignited after the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action policies. As Zhong begins his career at Google, he and his father seek accountability from these institutions.
"It was surprise upon surprise upon surprise, and then it turned into frustration and, eventually, anger," his father, Nan Zhong, told The Times in a recent interview.
Zhong, 19, and his father, Nan Zhong, filed a series of lawsuits this year alleging that the colleges...engaged in 'racially discriminatory admissions practices that disadvantage highly qualified Asian-American applicants.'
The consideration of race in college admissions has been a fervent debate in America for decades, becoming increasingly so since the Supreme Court struck down in 2023 affirmative action policies.
Both Stanley and I felt the same way, that something is really funky here."
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