@annieca-I'm assuming you applied for the Dual MA program they have? Sounds like a good stint there. I'm not even sure if my application is being considered there, seeing as how two of my recommendations were submitted weeks after the deadline. Hopefully it works out for both of us though!
Anyone else applying to the University of Washington?
For my SOP, I briefly mentioned my Latino heritage. But as previously mentioned, I only did so because it's directly related with my research interests, so I wouldn't do so if that was not the case.