Straight A′s

“While Asian American students occupy a rather visible position vis-à-vis debates concerning affirmative action and admission standards, the issues that these students face during their undergraduate careers remain obscured. Privileging the voices of students who are negotiating the present-day terrain of the neoliberal university, Straight A’s offers a rich collection of narratives that at times cohere with and at other times diverge from master narratives concerning Asian American academic achievement. A much-needed book.” - Cathy J. Schlund-Vials, editor of Flashpoints for Asian American Studies

"Offers powerful insights into what today’s Asian American students may feel, perceive, and experience within their circles and communities." - Raymond Pun, Booklist

"Offers fascinating insights into the nature of academic achievement and the American Dream." - Matthew Reisz, Times Higher Education

“Straight A’s does not aim to pick a side or solely focus on the lawsuit [against Harvard]. Instead, it explores a variety of issues pertinent to AA students who have been living, as identified by the authors, ‘straight A lives’ (p. 6) and who have also been impacted by the Model Minority Myth.”

"The book is a great preliminary text for those interested in Asian American studies and higher education experiences. This is especially true for Asian Americans who are interested in unpacking the complications related to attending college. Overall, the text serves as a way to uplift seldom heard voices and use them to open larger conversations." - Reuben B. Deleon, Journal of Asian American Studies