<p>I'm aware that a "hook" does not guarantee anyone admission, but are there a lot of Latino/hispanic males from New York that apply to Rice?</p>
<p>It will probably give you a slight advantage, for diversity. Definitely over someone from Houston (all things being the same)</p>
<p>Here, take a look at demographics from Rice</p>
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<p>thanks! I was looking for this data, it seems as though there are quite a few applicants from New York, only behind Texas and California. I do have one more question, I know colleges don’t put an empahasis on one’s intended major, but would having political science down strike the admissions officers as diverse?</p>
<p>No. Rice admits you into Rice University (except for Music and Architecture that you apply to separately). As such, be honest with what you want to do and if you don’t know, say undecided. If Poli Sci is what you want to do, then put it down. It will not help/hurt you. Be sure to support your choice in the Rice supplement essay “Choice non-binding, why did you pick your field of study” or something to that extent. </p>
<p>In addition, make sure your other essays/recos are strong. Racial/geographic diversity can help a little, but individual diversity can clinch an admission offer. If you come across as a unique, smart, talented individual who would fit into Rice yet stand out as an individual due to your attributes, Rice would be very interested in you.</p>
<p>As for diversity, I would say that being OOS helps a little. Rice is interested in increasing their nationwide profile and thus diversifying is a big part of this.</p>
<p>yes, I would think that it is a slight advantage, considering that Rice likes to increase diversity by admitting out-of-state kids and minority groups…</p>