<p>I am a hispanic student who is applying to Michigan based on their demographics will that help me in any way?</p>
<p>Michigan voters blocked affirmative action at state schools through a ballot initiative awhile ago. If your application is within the ‘norm’ for Michigan admissions by all means apply. By Michigan state law, however you cannot get admissions preference over someone equally qualified simply because you are Hispanic. </p>
<p>But can it still help or is it not a factor at all?</p>
<p>Assuming you have the grades and test scores, being an URM (which Hispanics are) can certainly provide a boost. </p>
<p>It will help. The administrations are above laws and do whatever they want to circumvent; kind of like our president really.</p>
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<p>It is not a factor. By law it cannot BE a factor. It does not mean that Michigan has abandoned the pursuit of a diverse student body with unique backgrounds, talents and opinions. It simply means the check the box plus brownie points for a less competitive application to boost racial statistics is no longer an option. If you are a strong candidate with a compelling essay or a first generation with a strong academic record or something else by all means apply. If you are looking for a university that is a touch beyond your reach and your stats and hoping your heritage will overcome a weaker application, there may be easier opportunities in the country.</p>