Whats the deal with Howard...

Not speaking for the whole population of minorities of course. Some have EXTREMELY good stats, but as a rule Howard accepts the people (generally minorities) that have come from disadvantaged backgrounds so they have a shot too. Some may have struggled more because of circumstances beyond their control like rough inner city public schools that don't educate that well. They may be very bright but just may not have had the right resources to grow to the point where their suburban counterparts in middle class neighborhoods have.