Am I URM?

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vinestarmed

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I genuinely ask myself if I am an underrepresented applicant, as I was born and raised in a rural area in Mexico, I am from a low income background and had to move to the United States for college (obviously on a full scholarship), the only issue is that I am white (like white, white) and feel like I would not be considered as one.

Note: I am not a US citizen nor resident, and I live in an area with a high Latino population.
 
If you aren't a US citizen nor a US resident, you are not likely to get any traction as a URM. You are an international applicant who (I presume) speaks Spanish. Your language skills might count for something but your status as an international applicant could hold you back.
 
If you aren't a US citizen nor a US resident, you are not likely to get any traction as a URM. You are an international applicant who (I presume) speaks Spanish. Your language skills might count for something but your status as an international applicant could hold you back.
I should graduate in 2 years, which would be 4 years of living in the United States, would you recommend to take a gap year (maybe do a master's?) to reach the 5 year status and seek residency in the country or try in my cycle as an international student?

I do speak Spanish, I lived until age 18 in Mexico.
 
OP: we don't really know who you are or your circumstances, but your institution's prehealth advisor might have a better idea as they have access to your transcripts. What has that person told you?
 
OP: we don't really know who you are or your circumstances, but your institution's prehealth advisor might have a better idea as they have access to your transcripts. What has that person told you?
Mr Smile, is it okay if I PM you? I think that would be a little more private information.
 
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