<p>I am Mexican, the child of two immigrants. I will be the first generation in my family to go to college. I have an unweighted 93.9 GPA, rank 81 out of 382 (really bad I know, but the kids in my class are ridiculously smart), got an 1880 on my SATs. My ECs include working in an office for three years (part time), being president of my school's FCCLA chapter (which I have been involved in all four years of high school), volunteering regularly at my county's hospital (in the ER), and attending piano lessons weekly (have played since the fifth grade). I feel like my credentials aren't good enough. My first choice is the University of Scranton. Will my status as a minority help at all or add as a bonus?</p>
<p>Check these out.</p>
<p>Hispanic Students subforum
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1366406-race-college-admission-faq-discussion-10-a.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1366406-race-college-admission-faq-discussion-10-a.html</a></p>
<p>Is this the usual, or is there an unusual number of race in admission questions this fall?</p>
<p>In your case it will definitely help. I’m guessing you’re a first generation too, so that helps too.</p>
<p>Based on reported data, I think it is highly likely that you will get into Scranton with your stats, regardless of minority status (which can only help).</p>
<p>It depends on the college. The college’s common data set should indicate whether it considers ethnicity in admissions.</p>