Applying as Mixed-Race/Ethnicity (MBA)

Simple question about the logic behind relative competitiveness among typical MBA applicant groups.

From what I've read, this is what I understand:
1. White + Male + Investment Banking = very large applicant pool, disadvantage
2. Asian + Male + Investment Banking = very large applicant pool, disadvantage

Then is the logic closer to A or B?
A. White Mom & Asian Dad + Male + Investment Banking = small applicant pool, advantage!
B. White Mom & Asian Dad + Male + Investment Banking = DOUBLE DISADVANTAGE

4 Comments
 
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Look at today's ceo's and western world leaders. Find the group that is "under-represented." Those people get the leg up.

Are you trying to say that Asian males, who are vastly underrepresented at the C-level, get a "leg up" in MBA admissions?

Come on now.

(Since we're just talking about Asian and White guys here.)

 
Best Response

Okay, it was phrased in a tongue in cheek manner, but my underlying intent is fair.

If you're a white male with banking experience, you don't "play up" the fact that you're a white male with banking experience. Conversely, if you're a Native American who just sold her tech startup, you are in a very unique situation (in general and especially in the eyes of an admissions officer).

I'm looking for any insight into whether mixed (white/Indian) kid is "special" enough for that aspect to be explored in an introspective essay or whether such discussion should be excluded.

For the record, the only troll here would be a first year accountant out of undergrad responding to questions in the MBA forum (if your WSO profile is accurate).

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