<p>is 35k considered low income? do they kinda expect to me explain why my parents make so little in that 3rd essay? and does low income affect ur chances at all? (im international (asian canadian) btw...)</p>
<p>You do not have to explain your parents' income. That secton is totally optional and you should only use it to tell them things about yourself that you want them to consider. Yes, low income should help your admission chances.</p>
<p>It'll also help you get some killer scholarships and financial aid.</p>
<p>Then again, many schools are not need-blind for internationals (and it's difficult enough to gain admission as an international). Not sure whether that's true for Berkeley, though.</p>
<p>Oh, I didn't realize you were international. Yeah, often times it's more difficult because you're an international and even moreso because of income for most schools.</p>