Advantages for URM

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I am wondering about the advantages of being from a URM as far as admissions go. </p>

<p>Well, not that I am even considered one (my app states I am Thai, but my essay talks about being Eurasian). </p>

<p>I was just wondering if minority status is something that Stanford is concerned with. </p>

<p>Actually, this has me thinking. I hate to turn this into a chance thread but I would appreciate your opinions! (Remember, I am aware that Stanford is DEFINITELY a reach for me). </p>

<p>GPA: 3.844W. I know, this sucks. I've been maintaining a 4.4 this year but still :/
SAT: 2140. Highest in my class, even though it's not particularly impressive. I come from an uncompetitive high school in Hawaii. NO ONE goes to the Ivies, or any top tier school. Most stay in state :p
APs: Calc BC, English, US History (our school only offers 5)</p>

<p>Class Vice President- 4 years
4H Club President (Community Service)
President/Founder of a community service club in school
Chinese school once/week from 1998-present
Varsity tennis- 2 years
Math team
School Community Council Student Representative- 3 years
Second place state essay contest winner</p>

<p>Can't really think of anything else right now because I'm tired, but I'd like to hear what people think.</p>

<p>Oh I also have an annual family income of <20K if that means anything.</p>

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<p>The annual family income of <20K will help. I don't think you're URM, so that won't matter.</p>

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<p>Yeah, I know that being asian and white doesn't exactly make me a minority. I was just wondering how much of an advantage an URM might have over others in the eyes of the Adcom.</p>

<p>Now that I'm looking at my stats written out like this I've realized just how insanely improbable my admission chances are. But oh well. :P</p>

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<p>I don't think being URM is the most important factor. Most of the URMs that get into Stanford are still really bright and amazing people. Rather, I think Stanford might use the URM status as a sort of borderline case factor.</p>