To you first point, we're a generation removed from first gen immigrants in schools. The numbers of non-white applicants and admits reflects that. Their numbers are going up whereas the rest are going down.
Second, all that talk about life outside of school is for the birds. When you're an adult with a family, nobody gives a crap if you were cool and had friends in hs/college. Can you provide for your family and are you happy? That's what it boils down to. As an employer, can you take direction and do your job well and efficiently. It's all excuse making for people who don't want to prioritize their future and that of their future family.
Second, all that talk about life outside of school is for the birds. When you're an adult with a family, nobody gives a crap if you were cool and had friends in hs/college. Can you provide for your family and are you happy? That's what it boils down to. As an employer, can you take direction and do your job well and efficiently. It's all excuse making for people who don't want to prioritize their future and that of their future family.