Admission Boost for "Non-traditional URM?"

rn6zj

Q: Do minority students who do not fit the tradition URM (under-represented minority) definition get any boost in admissions by submitting a diversity statement?

I understand that traditionally URM includes African Americans, some Hispanics, and Native Americans. How about "non-traditional URMs" (e.g. U.S. applicants who are ethnic minorities, foreign-born, and/or economically disadvantaged)?

I understand the importance of the diversity statement, but is there any measurable boost from it?

Thanks everyone. It's good to be part of this community. I am learning a lot already.

10000019

ethnic minorities is too vague.
foreign-born no.
economically disadvantaged that's a soft.

Leah M B

Generally, no. It might be a tiny boost, but not super consequential. Law schools like having diverse classes though so anything that makes you stand out can be like a soft factor. But it’s nothing you can count on or really measure.

rn6zj

Thank you guys for the responses.