What makes up 'URM's ?

[billabongboy9828]

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@vaselopita

So the diversity colleges look for is the color of ones’ skin? What about an African American family who makes a good amount of money… successful. Their children have some good opportunities in my opinion. So the less-fortunate European kid who hasn’t had as much opportunities has a lesser chance of getting into College A because, even though his family is from underrepresented country, he’s white?

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<p>Though there is a clear corellation between family income and SAT score, schools have made it a clear priority to not discriminate based on socioeconomic status. This goes both ways, for the rich and the poor.</p>

<p>If you’ve had a tough upbringing, however, there are other ways that you can bring this up to schools. </p>

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@Rtgrove123

Nosike:</p>

<p>Give the poor kid a break. There is nothing wrong with what the OP was asking. I would say **there is something wrong when students attempt to hide behind their URM status…cough cough…like making 6 chance threads when you haven’t even taken an SAT/SAT Subject test. **

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<p>Agreed 100%.</p>