<p>1) comapred to other ivies, does URM status help more or less at Yale?</p>
<p>2) is being chosen for an interview (via phone call) a sign that you are just more available than other applicants, or a sign that you are more attractive than other applicants?</p>
<p>thanks</p>
<p>1) unknown: but applying to Yale is crushingly tough for everyone.
2) no to both scenarios. read the RD interview thread to understand how interviewees are "chosen" (basically, they aren't -- it's randomized)</p>
<p>1) depends on the individual applicant. 2) is totally random.</p>
<p>what is URM</p>
<p>Unrepresented Minority.</p>
<p>And honestly...I truly doubt it makes such a large different. Yale doesn't accept mediocrity. I'm sure it's definitely not a minus in your column but if you don't have the stats and essays to back it up, you won't be admitted regardless of your ethnicity.</p>
<p>Past the standard stats, Yale is holistic enough that I don't think it makes a HUGE difference. If you have the quirks, personality, and history then ethnicity is second. Of course it definitely warrants a second glance.</p>