Hispanic, Adoptee -- does this help with admissions?

<p>Does being Hispanic or adopted give you an edge in admissions in today's age? With certain schools? Anyone have any stories to share?</p>

<p>My son is a B student --good community service, average soccer and lacrosse player. Interested in Education and the sciences. Rising junior from NJ. Don't know if he'll choose big or small school yet. Will travel.</p>

<p>Any advice?</p>