It is more important than ever to be financially literate since the pandemic has affected countless individuals and left them financially stranded. Kaiwen ZhangSunnyvale, Calif.Archbishop Mitty High School, 9th gradeTo the Editor:Re “Again, Top City Schools Take Very Few Students Who Are Black or Latino” (news article, April 30):I am one of the few Black students at Bronx High School of Science. When admissions to the specialized high schools rely solely on tests that some students view as “the way out” because the schools nearby are underfunded and not rigorous enough, there is a problem. The test should be eliminated; instead we should focus on creating great “specialized” schools in every corner of the city. Elite colleges and universities do not depend on a single test for their admissions, but no one denies their merit.

Source: New York Times May 08, 2021 15:00 UTC