<p>Is Affirmitive Action strong for Middle-Eastern races? It’s probably not as significant as for blacks, but how does it look?
More specified, Persians. 1st generation Persians, international.</p>
<p>Im sorry but this is a really uninformed question. Affirmative Action does not “look” like anything for anyone other than African Americans. The point of Affirmative Action is not to support every nation/race, but to reverse generations of discrimination and hardship here in the States visavis African Americans. You can hate it or love it, but thats what it is.
What you are probably referring to is colleges interested in International students to diversify their student body. Some colleges are interested in that. In which case its on a per college basis - look up a composition of a particular college and you will see if they have people from Iran going there. That should give you an idea.</p>
<p>The above isn’t quite correct: Affirmative Action isn’t limited to African Americans. The policies can also apply to women, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asians and other groups which in the past have been discriminated against in the US. </p>
<p>But mhmm is correct in saying that Affirmative Action per se will not apply to foreign nationals. Though the willingness of a school to diversify its student body could result in scholarships/grants to a foreigner, whether he is of European descent or not.</p>
<p>Alright, not Affirmitive Action, but an increased chance of admission?</p>
<p>^ Does your country/region have a lot of applicants to US colleges? If so, no increased chance, if not, yeah you will get a slight boost compared to other international applicants.</p>
<p>Most colleges don’t look at your race but where you are from if you are an international. This way they can boost there “# of countries our undergraduate population are from” statistic.</p>
<p>I’m from Denmark. Nope, almost none. And especially no 1st generation immigrants, it’s an extreme rarity. It’s more usual with short-term visits in high-school or study-abroad programs.</p>
<p>First generation advantage is a way for colleges to give another boost to black and hispanic American candidates. You are on the wrong track believing this will impact an international application.</p>