I live in Houston, Texas and I know my position is unique but I am wondering to what extent.
My grades are nothing particular but I am in all advance placement classes (upon graduation, I would have taken 14 AP courses). I got a 30 on my ACT and am awaiting to take the SAT soon. I am also top 15% of my class. I don’t have any out-of-school things worth announcing but I do actively participate in volunteering events that my school offers, and I am part of three clubs - including the Spanish National Honor Society.
I am a hispanic (Mexican specifically) DACA recipient who immigrated here at the age of 2. Both of my parents never even finished middle school so that would classify me as first generation. My mother is a housewife who takes care of my brother and I, and my dad works as a waiter.
I don’t quite know what university I will be attending but the University of Houston is one of my top schools. A worry of mine is that the financial aid any school can give me is limited because I don’t qualify for FAFSA and I am not even a U.S. citizen.