Does URM Status Help at Cornell?

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<p>I'm Black, father is Arab & mother is Somali</p>

<p>Born in Tripoli, Libya.</p>

<p>Any boost to my potential acceptance?</p>

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<p>Yep, it’s a hook. Your application still has to be strong though</p>

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<p>William is right, Prosp is wrong. It does not even remotely guarantee anything. If his friend getting in is real, he probably was class president, research, had a high GPA, great AP’s or something to make up for it.</p>

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<p>Midas: If you’re not a US citizen or hold Permanent resident status, then you will be in the ultra competitive International pool. Abysmal chances for anyone there. Prosp: get your facts straight.</p>

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<p>3.35uw GPA</p>

<h2>2100 SATs</h2>

<p>ECs
Class President
Football & Track
Debate Team
Tutor & Charity Volunteer</p>

<p>I am a citizen of the USA, I’m black and born in Tripoli Libya</p>

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<p>Are you being recruited Midas? If not, then your 3.35 is really your albatross. Nonetheless, even if Cornell passes you up, I imagine you’ll have some very nice choices come April. Best of luck to you.</p>

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<p>Anyone who has read Prospective’s other posts knows he’s a ■■■■■.</p>