<p>yeah, i thought it was half too, cuz i know for schools like Umich, u can claim being bi-racial and ur still a URM. But something in the manner of 10% is not enough :-\ . The only hope she has to claim URM status is the native american part, which is why i said she needs proof of her tribe; they have a special code for that…</p>
<p>I think some schools send you a special form if you check that box to prove that you really are what you say you are. Again none of this matters for UC’s but it is still interesting.</p>
<p>My personal opinion is, whether or not Prue decides to apply to UCLA, she shouldnt claim URM status, because in the end, everyone has a % of something, so that would make everyone a URM; but like i said, its my opinion only.</p>
<p>Hmm, Mojo why would I want to study something that I have spent my whole life learning about. I know who I am and where I came from. I understand the those cultures, I want to learn about how other people live, and how they view life. It just happens that I am most interested in Asian cultures. </p>
<p>The ONLY reason that I mentioned the URM, was because people on this board always ask. I did not know that UCLA doesnt factor it in, and actually I prefer it that way. I would much rather know that I was accepted because of my grades. </p>
<p>I am not going to waste my time writing down my entire family history, but if you want to give percentages it more like 60% white, and 40% African American/ Native American. If that is not considered URM then that is just fine with me. Citan, thank you for answering my question.</p>
<p>In her other posts she clarifies a bit more. She is 30% African-American. Prue you did forget one important detail…you are first generation. That should help you. 
Coming from an OOS community college with your good (but not great 
) gpa will still be tough. It is not impossible though. If you get up to a 3.7 you should have a good chance.</p>
<p>Thanks Sweetny007.</p>
<p>bleh, to be honest i think AA is a terribly flawed system and smart kids like Prue should take advantage of it. Also Asian studies is not an impacted major @ UCLA so i think your chances are better than most people think.</p>