Question about hooks...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>How much does being of minority status REALLY help in the admissions process? I'm hispanic and thinking of applying to Yale in the fall, and I'm just curious as to how much my heritage will play into the admissions process (I suppose, in a sense, that I'm philosophically opposed to affirmative action, but if it can help me fulfill my educational desires, I may as well take advantage of it).</p>

<p>...Sorry for the cross-posting, but I originally intended to post this in the "Yale" forum, and accidentally posted it in the Yale 2012 one.</p>

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<p>It's one feature of who you are. All of it will be taken in consideration but know that your academic performance and potential will be the bulk of what makes you likely or unlikely to be admitted. If your other metrics fall in line with other admitted students, then obviously it bodes better than if you're shy of them. Good luck to you!</p>