By "having more diversity," I assume that you meant to enhance diverse perspectives. You can enhance diverse perspectives and not be a person of color. Someone's racial background is not the reason they were admitted into a program, they were clearly a good fit with the PI. Although you meant no harm with your question it rubbed me the wrong way because of how rude it is to assume that someone's status as a racial/ethnic minority only made them a stronger applicant and you're lack of "diversity" is what made you a "weaker" applicant. This process sucks and we are all going through it. There's no need to try and make someone feel as though they only got into a program because they are a person of color, that's just pure ignorance and entitlement. Again, I'm sorry you are going through this but you should really watch how you phrase your questions and comments.
Also if he was really nice it wouldn’t hurt to send a quick email thanking him for his time and asking for specific feedback as to what you could do to improve your chances, I did this and the feedback I received was super helpful.
Also if he was really nice it wouldn’t hurt to send a quick email thanking him for his time and asking for specific feedback as to what you could do to improve your chances, I did this and the feedback I received was super helpful.
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