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Building diversity

By DEENA GREENBERG · April 11, 2006

United Minorities Council Chairwoman Shakirah Simley considered going to a predominantly black college before applying to Penn. Simley, a College junior, said her family pushed her to apply to a mostly-black school, but she decided that Penn was the best place for her and applied early decision.

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