<p>I’m not sure whether I qualify or not- I’m multiracial. I’m concidered by colleges to be either “of color” or an URM, but it says it’s only for “Asian, Black, Latino/a, and Native American” students, and while I’m part Black, I’m also part White. What do you guys think?</p>
<p>It would be in Swarthmore’s (& the other LACs) best interest to open up these campus visit opportunities to ethnic minorities AND perspective students of “economically disadvantaged” backgrounds (how does one put this more diplomatically?)/first generation students. They may find more gems that could (potentially) contribute to their incoming freshman class. </p>
<p>It only makes sense–and I believe if you were to contact the school staff directly they’d give this consideration. Admittedly, it had been my experience with this school in particular, that only through persistence (series of calls) could one get through the “gatekeepers” via the phone – in order to succesfully communicate to the needed decision makers, and get our questions answered. Perhaps they’re inundated w/myriad of such requests on a daily basis? I don’t know.</p>
<p>If memory serves me, with some LACs such as Colby College, in order to be eligible for the paid air fare/transportation costs, a highschool counselor’s written confirmation of perspective student’s need is required. I understand LACs are shelling out significant dollars for these events, and want to ensure that their funding is directed to those truly needy kids, but my D was unwilling to jump through their hoop (think of the child who doesn’t want his/her peers to know about a backpack/school supplies received from charity…). </p>
<p>As I stated in an earlier post – in many cases, these LAC “Discovery Weekends” may be the ONLY opportunity a able young person has (think logistics/transportation costs/“plane fare”) to visit this caliber of college. Sooooo very grateful for what Swarthmore provided for my D (we’re from Seattle area). </p>
<p>And…I trust that these excellent schools are opening up their gates a little bit wider in welcoming our bright but financially challenged prospies (Questbridge)-- as they have our equally bright ethnic/racial demographic students. I’m confident that our LACs are giving consideration of both of these needs–for these important Discovery Weekends. :)</p>
<p>Sorry about the length of this ~ looks more like novel then a msg…</p>
<p>I don’t think Discover Swarthmore is meant for economically disadvantaged minorities. They do not ask for income on application. There are several of these diversity fly in trips that do ask for this information.</p>
<p>I believe the intent of program is just to increase their diversity numbers by attracting high caliber minority students early in the Fall and convince them that Swarthmore is a great fit.</p>
<p>My DD applied primarily because I want her to experience some of the better LACs in country before she makes her mind up on her college list. We have done college visits in Philly, but only drove by Swarthmore. I thought campus was gorgeous, but teens didn’t want to get out since we had spent day at U of Penn.</p>
<p>My DS was offered a spot in program two years ago as a senior, but he couldn’t miss his football game to attend. </p>
<p>Again great program and I encourage you to apply.</p>
<p>Leye13, I would advise you to apply. Even though you are part white, you would qualify as a minority candidate.</p>
<p>how in depth are people going with the essays for the application? should i be very stressed about them? and do you think they’ll take more than two weeks to write? i mean, they’re not very long…</p>
<p>Well it all depends on your writing skills. When I looked over the prompts for the first time I thought about how I would answer for a day or two, then I set aside an hour to answer. I did not get them looked over by another set of eyes and didn’t feel like I needed to. Don’t worry about this one too much, worry about perfecting your why swat supplement in the fall.</p>
<p>okay, thanks!! i was worrying about it more than i should have because i heard the program was super selective, but i should probably be more concerned with my REAL application, like you said :)</p>
<p>does anyone know out of all the people that got into the program last year, how many were asians (chinese, japanese, korean)?</p>
<p>Personally it seemed as if all minority groups were represented equally. That is the Quaker way! But then again that is a visual observation and attendance yield may also play an important role in race distribution.</p>
<p>I am a little confused by one of the boxes. It says “Academic Interests/Talents.” What exactly do they want here??? A list of things you are interested in, an essay of your experience, your high school interests/activities?? Very confused by this part, please help!!</p>
<p>I literally just listed all of the subjects I was interested in/good at, but I have no idea; I’m just an applicant like you. Good luck, though!!</p>
<p>^^^^^^ i did the exact same thing</p>
<p>I just got yet another email inviting me to apply for this. Too bad I’m of European descent, because I would have absolutely loved to attend.
I feel like it’s prejudiced against me…just taunting me with the persistent emails.</p>
<p>Are you supposed to get a confirmation email after you submit your application? All I saw was a “Congratulations for completing the application” page after submission.</p>
<p>All I saw was the “Congratulations for completing the application” page as well.</p>
<p>I think they only send you an email if you’re missing anything.</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone who applied 
I think I might’ve had an issue with my application being submitted but I contacted their office and am waiting for a reply. It’s exciting finally being a senior and applying!</p>
<p>just got the confirmation e-mail. So excited!</p>
<p>Morethanluck: when did you apply? I still haven’t received a confirmation email…</p>
<p>I applied online on August 9th and i sent in my transcript on the 10th</p>
<p>wait, was a transcript required? i don’t remember reading on the application that we had to send a transcript.</p>