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- I'm a person of color who was just accepted into Princeton after the repeal of affirmative action.
- When applying, I made sure to prove I was a person, not just a grade.
- I'm happy I got in, but I can't stop thinking about the other POC who weren't so lucky.
The college admissions process is a game. Unlike other games, though, you don't necessarily have the chance to fail, to practice, to test-drive, or to get good; you just have to win. You just have to play the game that has been impending since you set foot in high school.