Don't Lose Hope!

CUlater21
Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:32:53 +0000

Quirindongo, I think you had a great approach to the application process, and I’m very impressed with the schools you got into. Your list indicates that you chose based on “fit” rather than prestige (which is always a good thing). But I don’t think it’s accurate to say you weren’t filling a URM slot when you are, in fact, Hispanic. You obviously showed interest in your schools and had a passion for your ECs, but anyone reading this thread should not jump to the conclusion that it’s typical for someone with a 1990/3.4 to get into Bowdoin. That usually doesn’t happen unless there is some kind of hook, URM or otherwise.