Biracial URM at Princeton?

<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I remember taking a look at princeton's class profile during the summer and was surprised that they included Biracial as a category. It seems that princeton's biracial population made up about 4.6 percent of their student crowd. So I was wondering if being biracial would help in princeton admissions. I myself am bi-racial, German and Chinese, and have tailored one of essays to that end. What do you guys think? Is biracial a URM? And if so, do you think it will make a significant impact on the admissions process? Thanks for the replies! </p>

<p>Haha being half Caucasian and half Asian is most definitely NOT considered an under-represented minority. White and Asian students constitute the majority of each of Princeton’s four classes, and as a halfie, you’ll most likely be considered as part of that majority. Being biracial in and of itself will not make a significant impact in the admissions process, but explaining in your essay how being from two different cultures has shaped your world views could be potentially very interesting. </p>

<p>Very funny. Age is a category too but the answer does not impact on chance of acceptance. Go for it! I mean, go for what is meaningful and the outcome may be an offer from a college you find desirable.</p>