<p>I come from a poor family in Asia. My dad escaped to US 12 years ago because of political prosecution. when I was 15, I went to US too and attended highschool here. I have faced lots of hardships when i was new here, for example, I did not know English at all, racism at school(I'm the only Asian at school), bullied by lots of black kids so bad( got beated up). I used to at the edge of dropping out, but I felt like if I drop out, I would be in the low class forever and my life would be doomed, so I kept going to school.
My grades and SAT scores aren't good due to language problem, but they increase as I improve my English skills.( 87.5 unweighted in freshmen year, 92.5 in sophomore year, 98 in first semester of junior year. sat 1440( 1040 CR+M) in sophomore year, 1930(1370 CR+M) in junior year.)
I don't have any outstanding ECs because I have to work after school since freshmen year.</p>
<p>so will I still get discriminated because of my race when I apply to colleges?</p>
<p>Don’t let the other Asian anti-AA-ers try to convince you that just because you’re Asian, you have no shot at getting into college. It’s blatantly false. If you can articulate your story well enough, you’ll be able to shine through. </p>
<p>Keep in mind that even in top colleges, the rare cases of applicants facing adversity and succeeding are in high abundance, so the top 20 or so will still be reaches for practically everyone. Try to find your best fit college above all else.</p>
<p>Good luck in applying to college next year!</p>
<p>I don’t believe there is Asian discrimination in college admissions. There is just not the leg up that other URMs get, except at schools where Asians underrepresented. After all that is what the “U” in URM stands for. Look at some private college, particularly Catholic ones, where your scores put you in the upper quarter and see what pans out. Especially ones that seem to all white in student body and are trying to have some students of color and with different back grounds.</p>
<p>Your most important college picks will be those where you are sure to get accepted and you know you can afford. After that, do take some chances. You will likely have some good choices if you do this.</p>
<p>In a way i can relate. My mother came to America when she was in her twenties, although i was born here, i grew up speaking Hungarian. We’ve had our share of hardships, but i am banking on my uniqueness and experiences for my college essay. I think you have a good plan. Best of luck to you!</p>