Affirmative Action in University Admission: Liberal Theory Respect for the autonomy of a person rejects distributive justice in higher education admission ‘All justice involves discrimination’1 Aristotle’s teleological view on justice focuses on the goal of an action rather than its initial fairness. As it is the outcome that matters‚ discrimination on the way is inevitable in order to achieve equality in a society. The case of Cheryl Hopwood’s rejection to the University of Texas due to
Premium Affirmative action Discrimination John Rawls
Colleges Worth the Price of Admission? When it comes to the topic of attending college‚ most of us will readily agree that obtaining a higher education is important. Where this agreement usually ends‚ however‚ is on the question of paying for it. Whereas some are convinced that tuition is too high‚ others maintain that it is important no matter the cost. Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus address just such an issue in their essay “Are Colleges Worth the Price of Admission”. Hacker and Dreifus discuss
Premium Higher education Education College tuition
Author Note Admissions Essay: Philosophy of Nursing I am profoundly excited and engaged by the current revolutions occurring in the health care field. Having studied the history of this unfoldment‚ I find it both fulfilling and challenging that the time has finally come for nursing to take on and claim more responsibility in the field. For so long nurses have played a vital role in the care of patients‚ but have been devalued by the political dynamics of health care. I observe that changing
Premium Nursing Nurse Health care
and I believe that studying an array of subjects thematically‚ fosters a constructivist ideal‚ allowing you to make connections between different concepts‚ resulting in a more meaningful education. In addition to this‚ my decision to transfer to Cornell stems from my appetite to face a more challenging academic environment. I’m always the enthusiastic student with a raised hand‚ along with many questions and insightful observations that I was ready to expatiate about outside the classroom. Whether
Premium
In "The Admissions" by Meg Mitchell Moore‚ Angela‚ Henrietta‚ and Maria go for a walk together. Moore shows what each girl is like and what their relationships are with each other. There are many ways an author can depict their characters. In "The Admissions"‚ the author uses point of view and tone to depict the characters‚ Angela‚ Henrietta‚ and Maria‚ and the relationships between the three of them. The point of view employed by Moore is third person limited‚ so the reader knows what Angela knows
Premium Woman Psychology Emotion
In regards to the Admissions Philosophy Statement‚ I feel l can understand and respect the intellectual‚ social‚ and cultural differences of people. In fact‚ I have my own experiences where I felt different with others. Being from a Korean immigrant family‚ I follow a culture that was different to other people’s. I spoke Korean in my house‚ ate Korean food‚ and occasionally engaged in Korean traditional activities. When I was in Elementary school‚ I remember my peers often making comments on my
Premium Psychology Emotion Personality psychology
I worked with a student that is a junior this week on college admissions. I had the student fill out a college selection questionnaire‚ so we can have a session about his likes about location‚ characteristics‚ religious affiliation‚ atmosphere‚ and academics. The readings this week talked about ethical issues. According to Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (2009)‚ counselors need to analyze ethical issues to make an ethical decision that possibly is critical to their session they are conducting
Premium Education Teacher Psychology
Some students have a background‚ identity‚ interest‚ or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you‚ then please share your story. College Admission Narrative Essay “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”(Victor Hugo) It was in the comfortably lit classroom of my freshman general music period where I learned the influence that music could have in one’s life. My teacher would frequently
Premium High school Education College
2nd July 2013 Sulistiawaty Apandi “Ellison Nonis” 4 Watervista Close‚ The Vines WA 6069 Mobile : 0401 725 095 Email : ellisonnonis@gmail.com ECU Admissions‚ 270 Joondalup Drive Joondalup‚ WA 6027 Attention : Ms Pauline Hayes Admission Officer Dear Ms Pauline‚ Re : Application to study University Preparation Course (Education Assistant Program) C20 at ECU. Introduction My name is Sulistiawaty but I prefer to be called “Ellison” for a private reason. I was born
Free Education School Teacher
basic science and mathematics‚ created in me the zeal to understand fundamental physical principles governing the behavior of materials and how things work. Though I applied for Petroleum Engineering for my undergraduate studies‚ I was offered admission to study Gas Engineering. My stay was however short-lived as I was transferred to Chemical Engineering‚ due to the dis-accreditation of the department of Gas Engineering by the Nigerian Universities Commission‚ stating its lack of facilities to groom
Premium Chemical engineering Process control Undergraduate education