Chance Hispanic Student

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look, the bottom line is that even before the Supreme Court decisions Hispanics in general were not being given the same bump in admissions as African Americans. The bump was much smaller. If OP’s son will be a first generation college student and his first language is Spanish his “story” might be more compelling, but even there UVA and William & Mary are not rolling out the red carpet for any application with 3.5 GPA, especially without strong test scores, unless you’re a recruited athlete.

Source? I recall following a Reddit thread where the verified school admin literally had to refute every baseless “fact” some well intended “college admissions sage” tried to post. The clueless bloke continued to post until the School admin replied I share the data, that is news to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Look, the bottom line is that even before the Supreme Court decisions Hispanics in general were not being given the same bump in admissions as African Americans. The bump was much smaller. If OP’s son will be a first generation college student and his first language is Spanish his “story” might be more compelling, but even there UVA and William & Mary are not rolling out the red carpet for any application with 3.5 GPA, especially without strong test scores, unless you’re a recruited athlete.

Source? I recall following a Reddit thread where the verified school admin literally had to refute every baseless “fact” some well intended “college admissions sage” tried to post. The clueless bloke continued to post until the School admin replied I share the data, that is news to me.

Can you share the link? I’d love to read that.

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone for the input. Student is catholic. His award from College Board was based on PSAT and not SAT ( this is usually how it goes for National Merit ) should have probably mentioned that his top choice is VT.
He’s aware of the competitiveness nature of the top schools in VA which is why he wanted some feedback from strangers on how he looks on paper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is he going to write about his immigration experience? What does he want to major in? And are you Catholic?

I'm saying yes to VT, JMU, UofSC, Alabama, Clemson (maybe waitlisted first), and Fordham.

Yes to writing about his story. Actually is a very strong essay. Considering Public Health or Biology for major.
Fordham provides full tuition to awardees of NHRP which is why it’s on his list.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks everyone for the input. Student is catholic. His award from College Board was based on PSAT and not SAT ( this is usually how it goes for National Merit ) should have probably mentioned that his top choice is VT.
He’s aware of the competitiveness nature of the top schools in VA which is why he wanted some feedback from strangers on how he looks on paper.

Does he go to public or private school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is he going to write about his immigration experience? What does he want to major in? And are you Catholic?

I'm saying yes to VT, JMU, UofSC, Alabama, Clemson (maybe waitlisted first), and Fordham.

Why would his religion matter?

Because I think Fordham will love this kid. You most certainly don't have to be Catholic to go there, but if he had any church involvement, that could flesh out his application and make him an extra appealing applicant.

I agree. Does he have any volunteering/church involvement?

[Anonymous]

brownie09 wrote:Student has Hispanic name. He immigrated at age 4 and he and his family escaped
a very dangerous city. Has dual citizenship.
He was born in Mexico but has been a US citizen for several years now.
He is also interested in VCU for sure.

This could be many, many, many, many applicants.

[Anonymous]

His GPA is not as strong as everything else, which is unfortunate.

Why apply to Fordham? It's expensive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

brownie09 wrote:Student has Hispanic name. He immigrated at age 4 and he and his family escaped
a very dangerous city. Has dual citizenship.
He was born in Mexico but has been a US citizen for several years now.
He is also interested in VCU for sure.

This could be many, many, many, many applicants.

Baloney. The overwhelming majority of kids applying to college will not have had anything remotely resembling this experience. That’s why it makes the news.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

brownie09 wrote:Student has Hispanic name. He immigrated at age 4 and he and his family escaped
a very dangerous city. Has dual citizenship.
He was born in Mexico but has been a US citizen for several years now.
He is also interested in VCU for sure.

This could be many, many, many, many applicants.

Baloney. The overwhelming majority of kids applying to college will not have had anything remotely resembling this experience. That’s why it makes the news.

only when combined with stellar academics, which is not the case here

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is he going to write about his immigration experience? What does he want to major in? And are you Catholic?

I'm saying yes to VT, JMU, UofSC, Alabama, Clemson (maybe waitlisted first), and Fordham.

Yes to writing about his story. Actually is a very strong essay. Considering Public Health or Biology for major.
Fordham provides full tuition to awardees of NHRP which is why it’s on his list.

Got it. I think he's going to do really well. Good luck ... will you let us know how this turns out?

[Anonymous]

brownie09 wrote:Help me chance Male Hispanic Student:

National Hispanic Recognition Award
Tennis Varsity all 4 years, Captain for senior year
Medium GPA 3.5 UW, 4.0 W
11 Honors, 9 AP
Seal of Biliteracy issued by VA
NHS, NSHS
VCU Internship for minorities
UT Dell Medical School Yearlong Academy
PTSO Class Representative all 4 years of HS.
Over 60 hours of community service
Certified Lifeguard job
Test Optional

His schools:
UVA, VT, JMU, W&M ,UofSC, NC State, Alabama, Clemson, Fordham.

Thank you

Why not abroad in some top-level bilingual program, like in Spain or Mexico?

[Anonymous]

He should also apply to other Catholic schools. They would give him great merit aid and could bring the price down to an in-state university price.

[Anonymous]

brownie09 wrote:Student has Hispanic name. He immigrated at age 4 and he and his family escaped
a very dangerous city. Has dual citizenship.
He was born in Mexico but has been a US citizen for several years now.
He is also interested in VCU for sure.

Let me guess the city: Baltimore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He should also apply to other Catholic schools. They would give him great merit aid and could bring the price down to an in-state university price.

Thank you for the suggestion. I will have him look this. Any suggestions?