Does your ethnicity influence your application?

Hello, So I am wondering how much your ethnicity and cultural background influences the strength of your application. I have heard from people that it gives you an advantage, is that true? And if so, how much of an advantage? For example, I am of Latin origin and first of my family to get a degree. I got a 3.98 GPA in college and did research. I have done extensive community service, volunteer work (hospice), and shadowing. I am also going to help out with a clinical trial. The only... Does your ethnicity influence your application?
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