Any socio-econ affirmative action boost?
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:56 am
I am a first generation immigrant from Central Asia and though my parents work very hard, they do not make very much money. I was able to attend a T10 undergrad university with the help of a Pell Grant and very generous need-based aid.
I know that I am not a URM, but was wondering if there were any schools that practice affirmative action based upon socio-economic circumstances. I noticed that UC Berkeley's application asked for family income and highest education attained by parents and was hoping that it indicated that Berkeley considers socio-economic conditions as a part of their affirmative action calculation.
Any insight from the wider community?
I know that I am not a URM, but was wondering if there were any schools that practice affirmative action based upon socio-economic circumstances. I noticed that UC Berkeley's application asked for family income and highest education attained by parents and was hoping that it indicated that Berkeley considers socio-economic conditions as a part of their affirmative action calculation.
Any insight from the wider community?