5 Ways to Bust the Model Minority Myth for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

The model minority myth is a harmful stereotype that perpetuates the idea that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are a monolithic group of high-achieving, hardworking individuals who have overcome

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Road to Vet School as a Minority Student: How Poverty and Natural Disasters Built My Resilience

As a minority student navigating the road to veterinary school, I have faced more challenges than I could have ever imagined. Growing up in a poverty-stricken area, facing natural disasters,

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The Common App Saw a Rise in Minority Applicants, but Does This Signal Equity in Admissions?

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in minority applicants using The Common Application (commonly referred to as the Common App) to apply to colleges and universities across

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