How much does being minority/first gen student help with getting into Columbia and other schools?

Applying to College
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My top two schools I applied to are Columbia (ED) and Tulane (EA).

I know I’ll be getting results soon anyway, but I was still curious. I’m Black and Mexican and first generation, how much do you think this will boost my application?

I also have pretty good test scores, a high GPA, some great ECs, impressive rec letters, a fantastic interview, a really unique and well written personal statement, and great supplements for both schools. So of course race/first gen alone aren’t the only things going for me, I’m just wondering how much those factors will boost my application or increase my chances, for Columbia and Tulane or for most schools in general.

Thanks!

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Colleges that consider such things as part of holistic admission processes generally do not say how or how much they matter.

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http://talk.qa.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1843141-race-in-college-applications-faq-discussion-12.html#latest

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