High School Senior's College Rejection Video Sparks Unfounded Racial Controversy

John Haag's father denies claims made by right-wing influencers that his son was rejected from Cornell University due to his race.

John Haag, a high school senior, posted a TikTok video expressing his disappointment over not being accepted into Cornell University despite his impressive credentials.
The video went viral after it was shared by right-wing influencers who claimed, without evidence, that Haag was rejected because he is white.
Haag's father clarified that his son never indicated that he believed his rejection was due to any racial preference.
Many social media users pointed out that Haag's SAT score, while high, was below the average score of accepted students at Cornell.
The Supreme Court outlawed affirmative action earlier this year, which should mean that the applicant's race didn't play a part in his rejection.