<p>I'm from the Midwest and interested in applying to schools out east (not like HYP but like BU & Northeastern type schools). Is it easier for someone from the Midwest to get into these schools because many of the applicants for them are from the east? Or does it not make a difference? Also, where can I find info on the state distribution of students for the schools I'm interested in? Usually the college website I'm assuming. Thanks!</p>
<p>The college website may have information about the geographical distribution of the students. If you can’t find it, it is also OK to call the admissions office and ask. </p>
<p>Sometimes being from an under-represented part of the country can be a tip factor. It won’t get you into a place that you aren’t otherwise qualified for, but it may move you from the Maybe to the Yes pile.</p>
<p>When you say “midwest” do you mean metro Chicago or Columbus? Or some small farm town outside Des Moines? Big difference. But in general, the midwest is not lacking in applicants to most colleges and it’s extremely unlikely you’ll get any “boost” for your geography.</p>
<p>It will help you more with schools with a more regional enrollment, (eg, Villanova) than schools with a national following, such as Georgetown, GW, BC, BU, NYU, etc.</p>
<p>Even national universities like to draw and redistribute their alumni around the country so I think it is a small benefit applying from the midwest. Everything being equal, even a Chicago applicant adds more diversity to the admitted class than one from MA/CT/NY/NJ. That being the case, there were more than 1000 metro-Chicago applicants to my HYP school last year so they are not wanting for super qualified applicants. Unless you are from Idaho or Wyoming, geography is only a small tip.</p>
<p>How about rural IL? We’re in Southern IL, which is underserved in many ways. Not in any shape like Chicago.</p>
<p>It might boost your application marginally, but it won’t be a game-changer by any means.</p>