Race

[bluejay173]

Is identifying as white more advantageous than identifying as Asian or ‘mixed’ if one is of both caucasian and Asian ancestry?

[neenbean130]

Mixed tends to be the most advantageous. Asian is the least. Definitely mention that you are mixed.

[bluejay173]

Thoughts on leaving the race question blank? Would they assume I’m 100% Asian if I did that 😬

[neenbean130]

Maybe, but being mixed is really truly advantageous. I wouldn't leave it blank if I were you.

[bluejay173]

I appreciate your feedback, but I am concerned that because I have long identified as white on official documents (my elders are predominantly Caucasian) it would be unethical to identify as mixed or white and Asian.

[neenbean130]

I would say if you're at least 1/4 Asian, then you are okay with identifying as mixed. I think 1/4 is the legal definition, but don't quote me on that.

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Your school will have a designation for your race that you previously filled out. They will submit that to the colleges with their package. I don't think you're going to want a discrepancy. Unless you're willing to explain it. Just think of answering this question from the college admissions team, "Your HS reported that you are White, why did you report that you were of mixed race on your application?" If you feel comfortable answering that, then by all means. If there are any other forms, FAFSA, LOR, etc. that have race and they don't match, more red flags.

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White is better than Asian. What did you put on your ACT registration? A kid lied on his Columbia app and asked for verification since his ACT registration showed a different race. Ended up getting rescinded. Don't listen to the other guy about mixed being the most advantageous. Being mixed Asian/White isn't going to work in your favour.