<p>I know, I know, this is a stupid question. But I'm relatively new to this site and I see everyone using this word all the time, and it's driving me crazy that I can't figure out what it means. Help, anyone?</p>
<p>Don't worry. I recently figured it out myself. (I'm new too, hi!)</p>
<p>Under Represented Minority</p>
<p>i.e., not Asian or White.</p>
<p>Can SOMETIMES be a major tip in admissions decisions.</p>
<p>Aaaahhh. Okay. Thanks, guys! :)</p>
<p>No, its not just "not asian or white" </p>
<p>The three big, and arguably only effective URM categories are Native American, Latin/chicano, and African American.</p>
<p>Native American has the largest pull of any URM, Latin/african american are essentially the same in how much they would affect an applicant.</p>