My Dreams Ran Into An Affirmative Action Concrete Wall! Today’s Deep Dive Podcast:
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Today’s podcast shares my personal story about affirmative action in college admissions. Being admitted to NC State University in 1976, despite lacking academic preparedness, led to significant struggles, a loss of confidence, and the abandonment of a dream of attending medical school. Affirmative action, for me, created a mismatch rather than a genuine opportunity. Attending a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) would have been a more suitable path. I take 100% responsibility for the decision to forgo the HBCU offer and overcame my initial setbacks through perseverance, earning multiple advanced degrees, and achieving a successful career. Champions Get Up When Knocked Down!
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I am a proud nerd (as my beautiful wife and daughter have told me) and an investment and finance blogger with an NC State, Chemical Engineering, University of Rutgers MBA, and Harvard University Advanced Management.
I left a corporate career to make a difference as a speaker and writer. I was blessed to be coached and mentored by strong women and men in my family and professional life. It is my time to serve and give back.
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