Art Robinson: "Moreover, its applicants are weighted toward those who seek severe, difficult, total-immersion training in science - an experience few women and blacks desire."

In January 2003, Art Robinson wrote an article in his newsletter, responding to a headline on MSNBC that read, "Caltech has fewest black freshman". Here is one line from his response.

"Even though it has relaxed its standards, Caltech has continued to admit based on merit and ability. Moreover, its applicants are weighted toward those who seek severe, difficult, total-immersion training in science - an experience few women and blacks desire."

Source: Art Robinson’s Access to Energy newsletter, January 2003.