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Steveserna25
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The Gentleman
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Re: Chances for a first Generation Mexican-American
Chances at USC are very good. Chances at UCLA are slightly worse. Apply to some T14 schools OP. Just remember, if you aren't getting rejection letters, then you aren't applying high enough.
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Steveserna25
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Re: Chances for a first Generation Mexican-American
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St.Remy
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Re: Chances for a first Generation Mexican-American
Being a URM at your numbers range is very unpredictable. I don't think anyone will be able to speak to your exact situation but some general advice is to apply to a much wider range of schools than a standard applicant, and obviously write a DS.Steveserna25 wrote: That's actually a great way to look at it. I don't really understand how being a URM affects my chances. Does it usually give you a significant boost?
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Steveserna25
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Re: Chances for a first Generation Mexican-American
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Flett
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Re: Chances for a first Generation Mexican-American
My PS is half personal and half cultural with work experience and "why law" overtones. My DS is strictly diversity/adversity/cultural exchange. I don't feel they are redundant as they both cover different areas of my cultural experiences. I think it works, but I could be wrong.Steveserna25 wrote:Yeah I can't really find anything concrete to indicate where i stand. Is it appropriate to write a Diversity statement if your personal statement discusses my heritage/Socio-economic background? Or would that be redundant?St.Remy wrote:Being a URM at your numbers range is very unpredictable. I don't think anyone will be able to speak to your exact situation but some general advice is to apply to a much wider range of schools than a standard applicant, and obviously write a DS.Steveserna25 wrote: That's actually a great way to look at it. I don't really understand how being a URM affects my chances. Does it usually give you a significant boost?
