"Harvard College brings together students from all 50 states and from countries around the world; from cities, suburbs, small towns and farms; from public, private and parochial schools; from every ethnic and religious background; and from across the economic spectrum. Students arrive with a remarkable diversity of interests. They are scholars, community volunteers, journalists, artists, athletes, actors, musicians, and enthusiasts of many other kinds. What all Harvard students have in common is intellectual curiosity and energy. Harvard values excellence and diversity in the talents and aspirations of its students, and in the resources and opportunities the College offers them." – Harvard College Admissions
 

H/R RAZA dedicates a large part of its time and finances working with the Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program and their efforts to encourage and assist prospective students towards applying to Harvard. The UMRP was founded by H/R RAZA members, and originally targeted Mexican-American students. Now an equal partner in Harvard's effort to achieve diversity within its student body, the UMRP has assisted the Admissions Office for more than twenty-five years in extending its reach to students who for reasons of history and circumstance might have considered Harvard inaccessible. We strongly encourage you to apply to Harvard and become part of our amazing community. For more information on admissions and financial aid, visit the college admissions website at: http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/index.html
 

The UMRP now has five divisions that target African American, Latin American, Asian American, Native American, as well as Mexican American students. The program is staffed by current undergraduates who coordinate recruitment efforts on behalf of each division. Coordinators are equipped to address a full range of questions concerning academic and extracurricular opportunities at Harvard, as well as social and residential life. David Hernandez (dhgarcia@fas.harvard.edu) and current RAZA president Diana Robles (dcrobles@fas.harvard.edu) are the current coordinators for the Mexican American division and would be more than happy to assist you in learning more about Harvard.
 

UMRP coordinators also are prepared to handle requests for campus visits, either day or overnight, special group information sessions, and tours. During your visit, you can also meet with current member of H/R RAZA and discuss student life or share their experiences on what it means to be Mexican American at Harvard.
 

You can contact the UMRP at 617-495-1514 or at umrp@fas.harvard.edu or visit their webpage at:
http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/ prospective/applying/minority_recruitment/index.html