In response to "Admissions process overly selective" (SN 1/11), the reader seems to be confused, and I hope my letter will help him out.

While it may be true you have no desire to become an accountant, at least having a general understanding and showing competency in it (as well as other business core classes) will make you a better business professional and more desirable to the job market.

The fact that you failed to get accepted into the business school is a direct reflection on your inability to master and show the slightest appreciation for the most basic business classes. While you claim to have leadership ability, you will have a hard time leading in business if you cannot even master the core business classes. As a graduate of the Business College, with honors, I am glad to see that the school is taking a more selective approach in deciding who they accept into the college.

Rashad Simmons
2003 graduate