State of Education for Latino Students
The abolishment of affirmative action in college admission has had adverse effects on Hispanic students. Most Hispanic students come from poor backgrounds with poor-performing schools. Despite the hardships, some students still manage to overcome the challenges and attain college admission pass marks. However, due to lack of know-how, many of those bright Hispanic students do not get admission into state public universities.
Apart from lowering the bar for bright Hispanic students, the students should be guided on how to apply for scholarships and student loans. Hispanic students are at a disadvantage because of their impoverished backgrounds. In an ideal American family, high school students get help from their parents and guidance counsellors when applying for college admissions. The case is, however, different for most Hispanic students since their parents are not conversant with English. Furthermore, school counsellors who play a significant role in helping the students apply for college admissions are overburdened from the high number of students. Therefore, apart from implementing affirmative action, colleges should reach out to Hispanic communities and educate disadvantaged students on college opportunities, including fees waivers, students’ loans and scholarships.
The cost of college tuition is high. According to Ted Mitchell, all American students should be given an equal opportunity to access higher education regardless of their background. The development of America depends on young people, including the Hispanics who cannot access higher education due to their background. Helping the Hispanic students access higher education is not enough; more effort should be put into ensuring the students complete their studies. Hispanic students should be given the opportunity to succeed in higher education, just like other students because they, too, are part of America’s future.