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Minority Status
I know minorities hve a greater chance of getting into Ivy League colleges because they want a diverse student body.
I'm 1/8 Native American; would that affect their admissions decision? I wrote my college essay about finding out about this part of my heritage because that was a pivotal point of my life.
If it, in fact, does positively affect their decision, would I be asked to prove it? Because I have absolutely no proof (it's a long story). :(
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I go to an Ivy League college. I think your essay is really important, but don't try to give them any crap because they won't fall for it. I don't know if you have sent your essay, or not, but I know if you concentrate only on what you think they want to see rather than what you really feel it won't get you very far. If I were you, I would dedicate no more than one or two paragraphs on ethnicity, and the rest on other interests and events in your life. Remember, diversity isn't only about race.
The essay is important, I know, but there is also the interview. Mine was done by a psychologist, so like I said, the best thing to do is be yourself and don't concentrate on being 1/8 Native American. Be yourself, be open about your opinions and your life, even if you think they won't agree. They want students who are confident enough to stand behind what they feel. On alot of my papers my professors thank me for writing about how I really feel, and not just repeating what I think they want to hear. The website of the college you are interested in will probably have a link on how to write a good essay.
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What the F, yeah use your heritage to get into college, rather than actually using your brain, such a great idea.
It makes me sick that anyone should have a higher chance of getting into college based on what their ethnicity is, it's complete anti-white racism, and it's unfair.
Everyone should have a fair chance, diversity at stake or not.
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