<p>OP,</p>
<p>I think you sound like a very strong candidate. Were you able to communicate in your application that you took the strongest courseload? Were you able to communicate all of your independent work clearly so that schools will see your love of learning and desire for challenge? I think that’s very important. Being 1st gen Hispanic will probably be a brownie point. I don’t know how they view 1st gen Hispanic who have no financial need, though. (That’s not us at all! My son is not 1st gen as I graduated from a state univ. We are not Hispanic but he is. And he has a lot of financial need) Does anyone know?</p>
<p>I am sure you will get into a great school. Keep us posted!</p>