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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:04 pm
by Anonymous User
thanks for the advice guys! deleted!
Re: Should I write a diversity statement?
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:22 pm
by Dcc617
Anonymous User wrote:deleted
I'd say depending on how you framed it, but I'd also be concerned about seeming like I was trumpeting his misfortune to increase my odds (I'm not saying that's your intent at all, but the perception could be there). How would that bring diversity to the class? How are you planning to talk about it?
Re: Should I write a diversity statement?
Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:22 pm
by Dcc617
Also, I'm sorry to hear about your brother.
Re: Should I write a diversity statement?
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 12:26 am
by Mack.Hambleton
Don't write one.
Re: Should I write a diversity statement?
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 12:30 am
by Clemenceau
Yeah I'd say no. There are plenty of instances where a non urm could effectively write a diversity statement, but from the info you provided, I don't see this as a great idea.
Re: Should I write a diversity statement?
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 12:36 am
by El Pollito
if you have to ask, don't