<p>I know asians generally got it bad since so many of them work hard to do well, but does going to a private school (Georgetown Prep) boost your value since not many orientals are found in a wealthy conservative enviroment?</p>
<p>Are you joking?</p>
<p>I think you're being a little too calculative about admissions.</p>
<p>There are a TON of Asians at top prep schools.</p>
<p>Suze, for some reason in the e-mailed version of your last post there was a link to a virus Trojan.mespam</p>
<p>Might want to check out your computer?</p>
<p>You know, you're the first Asian I've seen to refer to his/her race as an 'oriental.' (I've been told by many Asians that it's a word used usually for products, not people.)</p>
<p>And no, that won't help you. Just as there are tons of Asians at the top universities, so there are tons of Asians at top private schools. And even if it did have any sway, it wouldn't be major.</p>
<p>The word's negative connotations aren't intrinsic, they come from the type of person who usually uses it.</p>
<p>It seems intrinsic to me, with the "oriental products" and "goods from the Orient" and such. Seems to objectify what it's modifying.</p>
<p>Oriental only means people of the "orient". Guess it depends on the usage. </p>
<p>Anyway, people of Asian descent are heavily represented in private schools. Also why should you being from a "wealthy conservative environment" help boost your chances?</p>
<p>Also, Asians don't have it so bad as you or some people might exaggerate. I see countless people appealing to UCs right now when all they have is their high GPAs and SAT scores they had achieved in a three month private tutoring session. They then claim that the system is against Asians. The system is not against Asians. It is what you do, that makes an impact on admissions. </p>
<p>I would answer 'no' to your question. Just work hard and that will be a boost for yourself. Private school should be the pad that helps launch your hidden potential, not the boost yourself. Also, keep in mind that you have great opportunities, even as an Asian.</p>
<p>Why do you think asians have it "bad". Look at the UCLA and Berekley student body.</p>
<p>Gryffon is right... why would being from a wealthy environment help you AT ALL.</p>
<p>In the US and Canada - "oriental" has a negative connotation; in the UK, it is the term that is commonly used to refer to East Asians since the term "Asians" is used to refer to South Asians. </p>
<p>gryffon - "Also, Asians don't have it so bad as you or some people might exaggerate. I see countless people appealing to UCs right now when all they have is their high GPAs and SAT scores they had achieved in a three month private tutoring session. They then claim that the system is against Asians. The system is not against Asians. It is what you do, that makes an impact on admissions."</p>
<p>So only Asians have high GPAs and SAT scores from private tutoring sessions (btw, only a certain % of Asian applicants have the finances to do that - the majority don't)?</p>
<p>So how would you account for the large disparity btwn Asian-American and Jewish applicants who get accepted into the Ivy League (and certain other select universities)?</p>
<p>Jewish applicants make up about 1.5% of all university/college applicants and yet, make up about 25-26% of the Ivy League student body.</p>
<p>In contrast, Asian-Americans make up about 5% of all applicants and yet, only make up about 15-16% of the Ivy League student body.</p>
<p>^^w00t for Jews!</p>
<p>Orient=east
Oriental=eastern
So since Asia is considered to be the east, and those who come from Asia are Eastern, the term "Oriental" is perfectly logical. It was only considered "racist" or "deragatory" until the PC crew came along.
Sorry for the slight thread hijack.</p>
<p>Coming from Georgetown Prep will give you as much of a boost as Exeter or Choate would give you-and the ivy acceptance rates at those schools are on the decline due to the huge amount of applicants. POrtray yourselfhonestly and openly on your app. The school you get into will be right for you despite your race and school.</p>