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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I am not a troll; my son is not a candidate for Harvard or like schools.

Some helpful advice here, but I think it underscores the validity of my question, meaning it’s really unclear right now for minority applicants.[/quote]

OP, I encourage you to focus on fit and where your child really wants to go.  Yes, there are still invitations in the very open-ended essay topics to communicate anything diversity/experience-related that supports a kid's candidacy.  That's clear.

However, the best school for your kid may be the one with a strong alumni network in the industry your child wishes to work in.  Or the size of school that is comfortable, etc.

I would recommend that your kid try to make some direct non-AO contacts at the schools of most interest.  That could be through clubs, foreign language departments, student LinkedIn pages, etc.  Personal insights may help determine how best to present a candidacy.  You also may want to do an advance check on how welcoming the campus feels to your child.  That's very personal.[/quote]

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