Is being a Muslim helpful for college admissions?

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<p>Hi, everyone, </p>

<p>As the title implies, do adcoms give any preference to Muslims?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>probably not, why would they?</p>

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<p>It really depends on what school u r applying to. if they have a shortage of a certain minorty, in ur case muslim, it will bump ur chances up.</p>

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<p>nope. they dont even ask for religion. try again. :)</p>

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<p>thats my pet peeve, people lookin for ways in grrr</p>

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<p>as opposed to looking for ways OUT?</p>

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<p>not following u</p>

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<p>you get mad at people who try to find ways to get into college.</p>

<p>who doesn't try to find ways to get into college? whether it be with your GPA, SAT or religion and race</p>

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<p>u work for ur GPA, SAT...getting into college for sumthing other then wut u work for is in my opinion rediculous</p>

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<p>what the heck are you saying?</p>

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<p>I hope not, that would be absolutely wrong.</p>

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<p>Well, there are a bunch of Muslim Student Associations (MSA) every where, so i don't really know.</p>

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<p>But to the thread, not really, I do believe affirmitave action helps the more prone to economic disadvatanged groups (african americans, hispanics)</p>

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<p>that's not racist. muslims aren't a race, but rather a cult. u fail it.</p>

<p>Nosferatu is only stating</p>

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<p>islam is not a cult , its a religion</p>

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<p>Maybe if you join Muslim groups and become active in the muslim community then it may count.</p>

<p>But if religion is not considered.. what about being arab (if you are) or a Jew?</p>

<p>Would that count as an URM like Mexican or Puerto Rican?</p>

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<p>If being Muslim is something that defines you as a person and differentiates you from others, by all means write about it in your essays. Although schools don't ask for a religion on your application, you can demonstrate your beliefs in your essays. Perhaps there are ethnic issues that might be a "hook". One girl from my D's school who was accepted to H (the only from her school who was accepted to H) was a good student (not in top 10% of the class) and is an Iraqi immigrant. Although not a "listed" URM, surely this played a role in her acceptance.</p>