<p>What is the representation of japanese undergrads in MIT? Are they a URM? cz I saw the enrolment stats the most recent had only one japanese student (the previous years had 'bout 5-7)…</p>
<p>Are you referring to Japanese students applying as US residents or as internationals? In the first instance, they would definitely not be considered URMs. If you are thinking about Japanese nationals applying from Japan, they would be part of the international pool which is limited to about 8% of each class. There is no specific quota by nation but MIT is interested in admitting students from a wide range of nations. </p>
<p>To the extent that few Japanese students apply to MIT for undergraduate as opposed to graduate studies, your application may stand out more than that of students from nations such as India or China with large numbers of applicants.</p>
<p>thanks for the reply…another question, if i am a japanese national studying in india, does it hurt my chances?</p>
<p>Well, Japanese are a very small minority in the US.</p>
<p>hey anyone?</p>
<p>I believe you will be treated equally as all the other fellow international students. If it hurt your chance, it would also hurt anyone else outside the US.</p>
<p>With that said, you have an equal opportunity. And I even think you do have some great incidences! A Japanese living in India, and applying from India. You sure do have some great essay ideas, right?</p>
<p>You will be seen much better than a Japanese applicant in Japan. Believe me.</p>
<p>thanks for the encouragement!!</p>