<p>'When it comes down to identical stats (and since stats seem to mean everything to you, subjective things like essays and recs have no value) the favor goes to the one that would make that class as diverse and interesting as possible"</p>
<p>that only works if the minority is connected with their respective culture. if the minorities are disconnected with their culture, then it would make no sense. i believe admissions can see this through essays, extracurricular, etc.</p>