<p>I’m not sure if Libyan is URM. It seems to boil down to the “race” you identify with, but it might be considered North African or Middle Eastern. Not that there’s anything wrong with that… Check the race FAQ thread. </p>
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<p>Also, I don’t think not being from California decreases your chances at Stanford.</p>