How does ethnicity affect chances of being accepted

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@Pitthopeful

For example I am a U.S. born, but roots are asian. Will i be judged more strictly. I started slow freshman year, but have recovered great since. Though I feel like if i check asian across college apps, I will be at a disadvantage because of the high asian standards.

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<p>At Pitt, marking Asian may help you. Pitt isn’t really that diverse (about 79-80% Caucasian last time I checked) so being a minority is definitely in your favor. I hardly think the “high Asian standard” stigma applies to Pitt. Generally that is for top-notch colleges (Ivies) and not so much for state/public schools. Regardless, Pitt is getting tougher and tougher to get into, race aside.</p>