Elite College Degree Won't Shelter Asian Americans from Discrimination

Guest: Jennifer Lee, PhD, Professor of Sociology, Columbia University, author of "The Asian American Achievemenet Paradox" Harvard set a record for itself in college admissions this year – a record low. Fewer than five percent of applicants for the incoming freshman class got accepted. Diversity among the incoming class increased, though, which is encouraging to members of minority groups. But such low acceptance rates at the nation’s most elite colleges makes for a lot of disappointed high school seniors around the country. For one group in particular – Asian American students – the sting of rejection may be particularly intense. ONLINE BONUS: Jennifer Lee