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unclejesus
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Schools: Booth (Chicago) Kellogg '26 CBS Haas '26 HBS Tepper '26 Sloan '26
GMAT 1: 730 Q48 V41
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Schools: Booth (Chicago) Kellogg '26 CBS Haas '26 HBS Tepper '26 Sloan '26
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18 Feb 2024, 16:56
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Hey everyone,
Might seem like a weird/unique question. I understand that some ethnic groups like ORMs have a harder time competing with other applicants.
I have a unique background. One of my parents are of Nordic descent and my other parent is biracial - Indian and African. Not getting into details of exact racial makeup for privacy reasons. I was born and am a primary citizen of the Nordic country.
My question is whether or not including this information on my application would help my chances. On most applications I would select: White, African/Black, and Asian (Indian). Thanks for any help!
Might seem like a weird/unique question. I understand that some ethnic groups like ORMs have a harder time competing with other applicants.
I have a unique background. One of my parents are of Nordic descent and my other parent is biracial - Indian and African. Not getting into details of exact racial makeup for privacy reasons. I was born and am a primary citizen of the Nordic country.
My question is whether or not including this information on my application would help my chances. On most applications I would select: White, African/Black, and Asian (Indian). Thanks for any help!
18 Feb 2024, 22:22
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unclejesus:
Yes, you can select all the boxes that apply. At the end of the day, ethnicity really matters if it plays an important role in your story and, hence, your application. You might come from a very unique background, but if it's just a profile and not an identity, it probably won't carry as much weight.
Is there something about this mixed heritage that you can legitimately lean into in your essays? How has it influenced your life, if at all? That's really where it can make a difference. Otherwise, it's just another "factor."
Yes, you can select all the boxes that apply. At the end of the day, ethnicity really matters if it plays an important role in your story and, hence, your application. You might come from a very unique background, but if it's just a profile and not an identity, it probably won't carry as much weight.
Is there something about this mixed heritage that you can legitimately lean into in your essays? How has it influenced your life, if at all? That's really where it can make a difference. Otherwise, it's just another "factor."
18 Feb 2024, 22:39
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unclejesus
Hi unclejesus,
Your background does have an impact on your applications. You can select all the boxes that meet your criteria.
However, Adcoms want to ensure they enroll a mixed batch of cohorts, hence, the tough competition. We recommend you highlight your background in your supplemental essays and your applications if it brings out a story that has/is impacting your life. It will help you draw an upper hand over the pool of applicants.
In case, you wish to speak with our admissions consultants, you can schedule your free call here.
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