<p>hello all, I would like to ask a simple question. Are asiana considered URMs at boston college? Would they receive a boost during admissions for being asian?</p>
<p>I believe that URM includes, African Americans, Hispanic/Latino and Native Americans. I don’t believe that Asians are considered an under-represented minority. If anything Asians may be over-represented - Asians are approximately 5% of the US population whereas they comprise nearly 10% of the BC population. Given those statistics it’s difficult to see how being Asian will be a boost to your application.</p>
<p>Damn. Gotcha. </p>
<p>On a side note, I have a 3.5 uw and 4.1 weighted gpa, along with a 2120 sat score and 760, 770, and 660 sat subject test scores. do i you think those stats are good enough for BC?</p>
<p>Being Asian has a catch-22. You are not considered a URM but you are counted as URM for statistical purposes (to boost URM numbers).</p>
<p>URM, no. But, in my opinion, colleges such as BC are looking to expand their diversity, by adding ‘people of color’. Thus, I disagree with vince and believe that being Asian is likely a small plus factor.</p>
<p>Your gpa is on the low side, however.</p>
<p>Asians are not URM and are not counted for URM statistical purposes. And your stats are in the match category. Apply to more schools just incase.</p>