Does ethnicity affect college admission result?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi, everyone!</p>

<p>This is my first post in College Confidential, so basically first I want to say hello to this community!</p>

<p>I'm a high school sophomore in a private school in the USA,
and I just want to ask something to you; I think you are more informed than I in this community, so, yeah.</p>

<p>As I mentioned in the title of this post, my question is about ethnicity in college admission.
I'm a Korean studying abroad student. Most of people around me are basically saying that because I am Korean, being accepted in Ivy Leagues or other prestigious universities in the USA is much harder than Americans.</p>

<p>Is this true?
Do I have much less chance to be accepted to, let's say, UPenn Wharton, than Americans only because I am Korean?</p>

<p>I'll wait your replies.</p>

<p>Thanks, and again, hi everyone, and I hope for the best for all of you!</p>

<p>P.S. Is measuring my possibility to be accepted to UPenn Wharton (yes, that's my goal college) possible with my current profile as a sophomore?</p>

<p>If yes, here is my profile:</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 4.1
SAT: I didn't take it yet. Sorry;;
Extracurricular Activities:
-Published a book and sold copies in my school and donated the raised money to charity
-Varsity Bowling
-School newspaper editor
-Peer Tutor
-School concert band - clarinet
-Local youth orchestra</p>

<p>Awards:
-Certificate of Excellence for being selected and participating in the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad</p>

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<p>First, those schools are reaches for everyone. As an international student you will be competing with other internationals who will have high stats.</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, as an international student you do have a harder time getting into an Ivy League school. Particularly in Asia, the pool is very competitive. Even if you lived the United States, Asians tend to be an overrepresented minority at most top colleges. So in short, yes, ethnicity and nationality play a role in admissions and it is in some way a disadvantage to be an Asian (especially an international from Korea). All hope is not lost though, and I think the fact that you published a book will stand out! Keep on the right track and apply to a wide range of top US schools and you’re bound to get in!</p>

<p>Best of Luck!</p>

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<p>Ah, I see. Thank you! :)</p>