@Marcelleparcelle, I totally agree with @mathplustutornj. Being not STEM-minded asian should be considered a blessing, in my opinion.
I believe that what made me different is that I am definitely a blend of two cultures which was manifested in my essays. Moreover, the interview was definitely what I was good at. I was able to show everything I wanted through it. I assume that my confidence in interviews might have been smth schools deemed unique. And a lot, I mean, a shitload of luck.