<p>Does ethnicity affect my chances for getting accepted into a college? I've been worried because Cambodian are classified as under "Asian" which is a well represented group. There aren't many Cambodian-Americans (probably one of the smallest minority groups) and most of us are poor and when are parents were brought to the states they were settled in usually "ghetto areas". So if I'm applying for a college and I say I'm Asian do you think it would affect my chances?</p>
<p>Admissions officers of some schools definitely are aware of the different backgrounds and opportunities shared by some ethnic groups. A SE Asian sounding name, plus information about your high school’s relative wealth (which your school provides to the colleges) will allow colleges to evaluate you aptly.</p>
<p>^Agree, depending on the college, they may consider your country of origin and SES. For instance Amherst includes Asians in their diversity weekend:</p>
<p><a href=“https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/divoh[/url]”>https://www.amherst.edu/admission/diversity/divoh</a></p>
<p>Also, see if you qualify for the Questbridge Program (under Financial Aid & Scholarships forum).</p>