How should I represent my URM?

Colleges & Universities Brown University
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<p>The ethnic background from the common app. has become pretty much useless data.

  1. More and more students leave this optional section blank over fear of being discriminated against, hurting their chance of admission, or believe it’s not relevant. (up to 10% at some universities)
  2. Many schools do not include the ethnic background of international students in their reporting of ethnic mix of their students. (10-15% of class)
  3. Some students stretch the truth. (up to 10%)
  4. Students from 2 or more races often select the one that will help them. (up to 5%)
  5. The definition of URM varies from person to person.
  6. No one cares to check on the validity of the data entered.</p>