Hi, I’m African American and I’m considering applying to apply for Chemical Engineering to Stanford REA for the Class of 2024. I’m aware that being a URM in general is a hook, however, does it boost my application that I’m specifically applying to Chemical Engineering where African Americans make up ~5% of the field(Source: ACS Diversity PDF)? If so, will that increase my chances for Stanford and other T20s?
Yes, it will likely increase your chance for Stanford but you must shine in other areas besides being an URM. It’s a hook but it’s nothing drastic.
That makes sense. Thanks.