<p>I'm out of state minority student that was invited to this event because I have speaken directly to people that work in the diversity office.
I am going, but how much do you think it will help if I put in on my app?</p>
<p>*spoken...</p>
<p>Taking the time to come in-state and go to one of these programs certainly shows an increased level of interest and commitment on your part. The program itself may also give you some insight as to different opportunities or organizations you'd want to take part in, and adding that to your application shows you to be not just committed, but informed - always something an admission officer likes to see.</p>
<p>i was totally there!</p>