I screwed my Stanford application!

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<p>I can't believe I would make such a huge mistake. I am applying to Stanford, and I poured my heart and soul into the application, but compeltely forgot that I have such a huge advantage being born in Kuwait. I didn't write that in ethnic background, and wrote Indian instead since my nationality was Indian. </p>

<p>There are probably a million smart Indian kids, but how many Middle Eastern kids apply to Stanford--it would've given me such a huge advantage, and I can't believe I didn't use it--damn it. Anyway, I am trying to send an addendum in, but I doubt it will get there in time--they've already started reviewing applications. </p>

<p>Anyway, do you really think it will affect my chances? </p>

<p>Other stats- Freshman at Rollins, 1390 SAT, 4.7 weighted high school GPA (ranking: 1/799), 3.81 (top 10%)</p>

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<p>how are you applying now?</p>

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<p>nope, the middle east is still in asia</p>

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<p>I meant applied as in past tense. I guess it can count as Asian, but usually Middle Eastern is put into a separate category.</p>

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<p>even so, the middle east is in asia, which means that you wouldnt have benefitted from AA even if you put it.</p>

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<p>I don't think it would have helped either way, so don't worry about it.</p>

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<p>Hey give them a call and ask them to correct it. If there is one thing I learned about admission officers from top colleges is that they are very flexible!</p>

<p>Good luck!
Dimitri </p>

<p>PS: I'm turning down Stanf in favor of MIT. Sad I won't see you all next year... My best to class 2010!!!!!</p>