<p>Does anyone know if being an URM improves one's chances at Rochester?</p>
<p>At any school where URM’s are very underrepresented, of course. Rochester is one of these schools, with over 50% of the student body being white. They are looking for diversity amongst the student body and are looking to admit types of people who don’t normally apply to private schools.</p>
<p>Of course, your grades and everything else still must be up to par.</p>
<p>This is actually for my daughter, and it is a reach for her. Thanks for the info.</p>