Are South Asians (India) considered Asian?

[arceuz]

<p>I am from India, but am now a Canadian citizen. I am hoping to apply to the Ivy League when the time comes, and am wondering if I would be considered "Asian" on the common application.</p>

<p>I have never in my life been called Asian and in Canada, Asian refers to those from East Asia. If I do have to check "Asian", wouldn't that be false as i have never considered myself that (And neither has my school)? </p>

<p>Its like I'm bad luck Brian. Never been called Asian in my whole life, but have to suffer from discrimination because of the common application. Can i check "Other", and write East Indian? </p>

<p>Also, would my first and last name show I'm Indian? They sure do sound like it.</p>

[megan702]

<p>yes you’re ethnicity would still be east indian. this would be clear from your name. Nationality would be Canadian Indian.</p>

<p>I am an American citizen but I’m still considered Chinese/American Chinese</p>

[txie2014]

<p>like megan mentioned, you’re ethnicity is asian no matter where you grew up</p>