<p>*Yes, my son is a URM (1/2 Puerto Rican) but based on results for 2011 on the Hispanic parent’s thread, I’m not seeing huge benefits. My son’s stats are similar to the above (2320 SAT, 3 SAT II 800, 800, 730 (will retake the 730 and add one more), 5 APs (all 5s, one 4 and will take 3 more), 4.0/4.87 gpa, will have about 70 college units, has some national awards (physics olympiad semis twice, AIME twice-decent score this year, nationally ranked in chess for age, etc), lots of ECs including tons of music ( professional violin work, youth worship leader, teaching and community service), varsity baseball, work 3 jobs part time, and so on.</p>
<p>Do I think his URM status will help? I don’t know but if it does, I guess it’s similar (though from what I’m reading, it’s less of an advantage) to legacies, athletes, and other students with a “hook”. I seem to be more focused on his weaknesses as a homeschooler and I worry about those. Honestly, I think, I truly think, the essays are going to be a make or break for him.</p>
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<p>What was your son’s PSAT? If his score was similar to his SAT, then he’ll be a National Merit. If so, he’ll be able to find safeties with that. </p>
<p>Is your son going to be a math major, physics major, or both??</p>
<p>His URM status will help at certain schools. Some schools already have plenty of Hispanic kids, but some don’t and surely want more.</p>