Is There a Growing Up in Poverty Admissions Boost? Forum

[scifiguy]

I know there are racial bumps, but is there a boost for having grown up in poverty (while not being a racial minority for law school purposes)?

If not, should one mention such a background if it is true and relevant to one's achievements in life?

[hephaestus]

No.

[ScottRiqui]

I guess if it's shaped your attitudes and you have a good "overcoming adversity" story, it could make good fodder for a personal statement. But an explicit boost? No.

[HYSenberg]

I imagined that the UC's had a boost for poors given that they ask questions related to economic disadvantage on the app. Idk if they actually care though.

[jkhalfa]

Only black people can be poor. URM/AA exists so they aren't oppressed by people like you /s

[bp shinners]

I know there are racial bumps, but is there a boost for having grown up in poverty (while not being a racial minority for law school purposes)?

If not, should one mention such a background if it is true and relevant to one's achievements in life?

Only inasmuch as a well-written diversity statement about it will help you.

[RhymesLikeDimes]

I grew up very poor, but I feel like I'm coming across as a crybaby when I try to write about it. There's no real boost for it because obviously it's impossible for white people to have to overcome obstacles.

[midwest17]

I grew up very poor, but I feel like I'm coming across as a crybaby when I try to write about it. There's no real boost for it because obviously it's impossible for white people to have to overcome obstacles.

In one sentence, you've managed to convince me that you wouldn't be able to write a good PS about this topic. Congrats.

[John_rizzy_rawls]

Only black people can be poor. URM/AA exists so they aren't oppressed by people like you /s

Wat

[ph14]

Not directly, but it can provide good material for an interesting and insightful personal statement if executed skillfully.

[ph14]

Only black people can be poor. URM/AA exists so they aren't oppressed by people like you /s

Wat

"/s" indicates sarcasm.

[John_rizzy_rawls]

Only black people can be poor. URM/AA exists so they aren't oppressed by people like you /s

Wat

"/s" indicates sarcasm.

I'm old

[ph14]

Only black people can be poor. URM/AA exists so they aren't oppressed by people like you /s

Wat

"/s" indicates sarcasm.

I'm old

It's not really intuitive, so I figured I might explain.

[RhymesLikeDimes]

I grew up very poor, but I feel like I'm coming across as a crybaby when I try to write about it. There's no real boost for it because obviously it's impossible for white people to have to overcome obstacles.

In one sentence, you've managed to convince me that you wouldn't be able to write a good PS about this topic. Congrats.

Tell me about it

[hichvichwoh]

it'll help you get all of that precious need-based aid that exists outside HYS