Applying with mixed ethnicity (Hispanic/Asian)

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<p>Im a junior who will be applying to colleges soon. Im half hispanic and half asian(indian) neither of my parents where born here. I have a more asian name, but I consider myself to be more hispanic since I speak almost fluent spanish, and absorbed the hispanic culture significantly more.Does applying as a hispanic really make it easier? What should I do? Could I choose to only check the hispanic box in the application?</p>

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<p>I have moved your thread to the Hispanic Students forum because it’s the best place for you to get accurate answers to your questions.</p>

<p>First, are you a US citizen, as Intl. applicants are not considered for URM status?</p>

<p>There are 2 concepts here, and both are asked for separately on college applications: ethnicity and race:</p>

<p><a href=“https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2013/2013AppFY_download.pdf[/url]”>https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2013/2013AppFY_download.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>There are many ethnicities in the US, but the only one of interest in college admissions is Hispanic.</p>

<p>Race is a biological concept and applicants can choose any that apply: White, Black, Asian, American Indian/Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander.</p>

<p>Hispanics can be of any race(s).</p>

<p>You could indicate that you are Hispanic, and that you are Asian and whatever race(s) your Hispanic parent is. You can choose to only answer only the ethnicity question, but it won’t make any difference as you will be considered Hispanic no matter what race you are. You should answer however you feel is the most honest and comfortable for you.</p>

<p>As far as how much it will help, that depends on many factors, see this thread and the one linked to for discussions:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/1229462-does-being-hispanic-have-any-impact-all.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/1229462-does-being-hispanic-have-any-impact-all.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I’m “done” for the moment since kid #2 is a sophomore in high school and #1 is happily in college now, but to anyone reading this, first and foremost, before posting, PLEASE read the pinned posts at the top of the Hispanic Students area.<br>
Then, be appreciative Entomom is here for follow-up questions like the above, which was complicated and a little new (no jab, half Hispanic/half asian was new to me!). Entomom once again answered with clarity and charm, she is a real gift to us all!</p>