<p>I have heard many times that Asians are held to a much higher standard when trying to get into an ivy league. Im only half asian, so would it be a good idea to identify myself on an application only as white? My name doesn't exactly give away anything else. Will it better or hurt my chances either way?</p>
<p>You can identify yourself however you see yourself: white, Asian, or both. Or you can choose to not disclose your race.</p>
<p>The only admissions downside would be identifying yourself as Asian. I suspect that white, half Asian and nondisclosure are all about equal.</p>
<p>Remember that answering the race/ethnicity question is optional. Having said that, deciding to identify your racial/ethnic background is more than checking a box on an application. You could possibly talk further about your bi/multi cultural background and how it has shaped you personally. Having worked in admissions at Ivy schools, I know that checking a box or not checking a box is not the sole determinant with regard to how your race or ethnicity may have shaped your life.</p>
<p>AA discussions belong exclusively on the College Admissions Race FAQ sticky thread.</p>