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I am applying to law school and in the section that asks for you race/ethnicity and the section is optional should I put anything or should I just leave it blank? I am from Jordan in the Middle East. Am I considered White/Caucasian or Middle Eastner? Would putting either one hurt or help my chances of getting in?
Hi Kays,
That section tends to be added for statistically purposes. When applying to law school admissions tends to put heavy weight on your college gpa and the LSAT score. If you are worried as to whether or not include your ethnicity, I would consult with the particular law school for advisement.
Best of luck,
Elena Rodriguez
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