<p>Diversity is something I screened for when helping my d select schools to apply to. All kinds of diversity–racial, financial, country of origin–that’s usually all you have to go on, but you can get ideas from lists of student clubs too. Like another poster, we live in a very white area and I want my kids exposed to a wider variety of skin colors, ethnicities, etc.</p>
<p>So to me, if a school is 50% nonwhite/non-American, that is a plus. D has spent years surrounded by white Americans so overkill for a while is appropriate. Additionally, I think it is extremely valuable for white Americans to experience life as a minority.</p>
<p>I certainly want my d to fit in at BS but I really hope she does it by expanding her range of friendships and not just seeking out those who fit her demographic. I know from my son’s experience and general knowledge, that students tend to hang out with others like themselves. But if you throw them into a soup that’s a big mix they are more likely to create some new bonds. That’s what I want for my kids.</p>