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Teen Challenges UC Admissions, Claims Anti-Asian Bias

4/30/2025

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Stanley Zhong, a determined Palo Alto teen, is taking a stand against the University of California and other colleges, alleging racial discrimination in their admissions processes. Despite boasting a remarkable 1590 SAT score and a job offer from Google, he faced rejection from 16 schools. His father argues this highlights a troubling anti-Asian bias in elite university admissions.

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Story summary

Stanley Zhong, a determined Palo Alto teen, is taking a stand against the University of California and other colleges, alleging racial discrimination in their admissions processes. Despite boasting a remarkable 1590 SAT score and a job offer from Google, he faced rejection from 16 schools. His father argues this highlights a troubling anti-Asian bias in elite university admissions.