<p>woo go some republican for 2008!!! ..............ok that was random. Sorry ive been without access to communications for almost a week! Whats going on in the world?! Lol</p>
<p>DHA_10, that will be like really freaky if I would meet some people from CC at Harvard! I am much nicer and more fun (even a bit silly) in person than on paper. That is why I PRAY for a good interview. </p>
<p>Hey DHA_10...I know that I am not THAT unique but I got a good chance...well assuming that my scores go up :) Anyways, do you think that Harvard will in a way compare Puerto Ricans to other Puerto Ricans in addition to the whole app pool? applying EA I know that there will be a VERY small number of Puerto Ricans applying! I heard that of TOTAL applicants , about 1500 were african americans. Now there are about 33 Puerto Ricans in Harvard so I can imagine that the applicant pool is MUCH smaller than for african americans. even more...applying EA will cut this even more. I heard in A is for Admission (skimmed thru it so not sure) that it is a greater advantage to be applying and be puerto rican than as other hispanics. Is this true due to the small number applying? Insight please!!?</p>
<p>Yea that would be kinda freaky, but this summer I met a lot of kids from CC there. One of them is now one of my closest friends and one of them was in my entryway, so its not that uncommon. When I meant that ur not unique, I didnt mean as a whole. Actually compared to a lot of people you arent in fact, however, when compared to your fellow latinos you might be surprised. You know, while I was there, I was looking for all the info on admitted minorities and how they broke down. It turns out like 60 percent of the population on latinos are mexicans, some other percentage were cubans, and I remember that puerto ricans were 10 percent. From what Ive seen, you are a pretty strong candidate. I also stumbled upon some info there at Widener library that most of the minorities who apply are middle-class or upper-middle class. So maybe the inner city background and helping others in our communities will be a leg up. I know some of these things may seem wierd, but like they have these old admissions books in the stacks (like records and stuff you have to locate) that tell you all sorts of stuff. Anyways, ive stressed about this too. The best advice I can give you from countless hours of research this "fiscal" year is "try to tie everything you have together" Show your passion, and in the interview <em>Key advice</em> When they ask you about ur ECs, become very enthusiastic and go on in detail about it and how it shaped you (an AD there told me about this...) anyways if few puerto ricans apply, imagine peruvians!! Lol</p>
<p>Actually compared to a lot of people you arent in fact, however, when compared to your fellow latinos you might be surprised</p>
<p>In this statement I meant "compared to a lot of people you <em>are</em> in fact, however ..." I meant ARE not ARENT Sorry if that confused u lol</p>
<p>apfreak- You're from FL, right? I know there are quite a few students from PR, as opposed to from the mainland. How does this influence your chances now?????</p>
<p>I just did a quick unscientific facebook.com search, and there are currently 40 current students from PR alone, FYI.</p>
<p>I really wish you luck, Harvard def. needs more Hispanics. I applied with a perfect GPA and a so-so SAT and didn't get in. Wish you the best of luck bro...</p>
<p>EAS I am confused over what you are getting at! Do you mean that there are 40 Puerto Ricans at Harvard?</p>
<p>I mean that there are currently at least 40 students from Puerto Rico at Harvard, and who knows how many students who are of Puerto Rican descent but not from the island. Do you think being from PR influences AA versus being a Puerto Rican from FL?</p>
<p>DHA_06 I am sooo confused over what ya mean....:)</p>
<p>EAS...I have no idea....:) What I'd LOVE to know though is how many Puerto Ricans applied EA and RD. I bet the EA pool is VERY small...like maybe 200 or less. Does anyone know what the EA puerto Rican pool is????</p>
<p>Okay....is DHA<em>10 and dha</em>06 the same person!! I feel as if I get the same tone or voice out of those two posters. This is freakin' me out</p>
<p>ARRRRRRR! I hate AP Calulus..my teacher is crazy! Our class suffers with D's, C's, and B's with no curves or multiple choice while the next teacher gives curves and MC and students get A's!! RRRRRRRR! Yes this will help me on the AP exam (higher standards...the lady gets a billion 5's each year) but my rank will drop!! RRRR! Anyone else in the same predicament!! RRRR!</p>
<p>Not to change the conversation but I was just really mad!!...and madd.............:) :) :( :(</p>
<p>Stanford and Berkeley should triple their acceptance of Hispanic students. The number of Hispanic students attending these institutions must reflect the population demographics in California. Racism cannot win!! " the writing is already on the wall" California will soon become a majority Hispanic state. </p>
<p>I am African American; however, I believe the influx of Hispanics will truly make the US a great melting pot. I have relatives in California who are basically racist against Hispanics; they have forgotten the racism they faced from Whites; this is unfortunate. Yes! I said it. There are racist Blacks in California too. This must stop. Minorities unite and be strong. Fight for AA for Latinos too. A multicultural society will help African Americans
Cheers!!</p>
<p>boo!! Go admissions to academic institutions based on poverty and merit!!! Boo race cards! And yea dude I am the same person (long story)</p>
<p>No...GO race cards WITH socioeconomic aspects AND merit...and diversity of mindset! Did you not like get kicked out and then reapplied here or something...:) I think I will do that to see different people's reaction....nah!!</p>
<p>DHA_10/06- when you say boo race cards, do you mean that racism or racial discrimination do not exist in America? I am curious on what people think of this issue. Is it an issue?</p>
<p>Oh totally. Racism is not prevalent anymore. However, now I see reverse racism, with black/dark latinos being racist towards white individuals. This is so wrong. Boo race card means someone shouldnt be accepted into an academic institution if he/she is of a certain race. That should bare no wieght. If an individual is poor, however, they should be given an advantage. It doest matter if they art white/hispanic/black. These places should be filed with people who have achieved, or have done everything in their power to do the best they can, no because their grandparents were slaves.</p>
<p>DHA, how could you say racism is not prevalent anymore? I know many people who experienced racism and I have even experienced implied racism (albeit not in a malicious manner). Are you making assumption do to your frame of reference?</p>
<p>Of course, DHA_10, you didn't see any racisim toward the minorities at the place where you were in the majority. You were in the majority and probably were not particularly attuned to racism toward people who don't look like you.</p>
<p>Meanwhile,how do you know that the black people stared at the blonde because of racism? Maybe she was attractive. Their looking at her certainly didn't mean that they disliked her or hated her.</p>
<p>As a black person, I know that when I'm in countries or regions in which people don't see many black people, people look at me. It doesn't mean they dislike me. They may just be curious.</p>