Am I URM?

[vinestarmed]

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.

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[Hollow Knight]

Yes

Unique Populations

It is important to recognize that unique populations among faculty will vary in different institutions.

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[LizzyM]

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.

 

[vinestarmed]

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.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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?

 

[vinestarmed]

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.