<p>Sounds like URM programs. What the OP is saying is quite possible. If you are a high stats URM that schools are going after, your chances are excellent..</p>
<p>bump................</p>
<p>Your chances are good, but I got tons of emails and letters from schools for things like that. It means your scores are high enough, but it doesn't guarantee you admission. </p>
<p>Personally, I crossed schools off my list when they invited me to stuff like this. It seemed kind of desperate.</p>