Am i still considered a URM? How much does it help my chances?

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<p>I was born here only because my parents wanted me to school in America and be an American citizen. They don't like the education back home apparently.</p>

<p>After I was born, they brought me back to Nigeria and i lived there until i was 3-4. Yoruba is my first language, I just picked up English while being in the company of my English/Yoruba speaking family.</p>

<p>I consider myself to be a Nigerian (both my parents are nigerian and my grandma is South African).</p>

<p>My earliest memories are from Nigeria, not from living in the US. Would i be considered a URM?</p>

<p>How much can that help me when applying to colleges (Ivies)?</p>

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<p>Yes, you are an URM, as it is by race/ethnicity, not nationality. You should really elaborate on your unique experiences, as it could really help you out and make you stand out and seem interesting. Good luck!</p>

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<p>First off: OMG a fellow Yoruba American on CC!!! :D</p>

<p>Next: your experiences in life, assuming they’re mentioned in your essays, should definitely play a role in getting you to an Ivy. And yes, you are a URM. I assume you’re doing very well in school. What state do you live in?</p>

<p>Chance me back, please! <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?p=16844161[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?p=16844161&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>OMG YAAAYY heyyy there!
i live in NYC lol and yes, I’m working hard!</p>