Applying to diversity programs as a white male?

Title just about says it all. I go to a target, have an excellent GPA, excellent SAT and I am a varsity athlete. As a freshman, however, most of the major banking internships are diversity focused.

As a straight white male, how is applying for these programs viewed by the sponsoring companies?

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Seriously, you can't play gay for 10-12 weeks? It's not like their going to test you. What, kissing test? Circle-jerk invite? Personally I think diversity sponsorships are a joke (as I think the best candidate should win regardless of race, gender, or sexuality), but if you think you have to go so far to get ahead in your future career opportunities that you want to lie to get into this program, by all means try it. Besides, you may find you actually ARE gay, in which case it's a win-win for you.

 
hereicomeTitle just about says it all. I go to a target, have an excellent GPA, excellent SAT and I am a varsity athlete. As a freshman, however, most of the major banking internships are diversity focused.

As a straight white male, how is applying for these programs viewed by the sponsoring companies?

Just say you are half hispanic or some dumb bullshit. Or you are gay. Unfortunately you are just going to have to earn your spot bro, no hand outs.

 
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