Can I get into a university without putting my race down on the common app?

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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<p>I'm sure you get these questions often but my situation is a bit more unique.</p>

<p>I am asian indian, but I have a very hispanic sounding name. So much that even some hispanics think I'm also hispanic. I can pass off as hispanic too.</p>

<p>I am definitely not going to put down hispanic as my race, but being asian and I am NOT a stellar student like most asians are and applying to college common app and with the "asian" box checked is definitely going to hurt me big time so I was wondering if I could just leave it blank.</p>

<p>And yes I realize this is a slimy thing to do but affirmitive action is hurting us a lot, and I really want to go to this school.</p>

<p>Would leaving it blank affect my chances in any way? Do colleges look at applications where the race box is unchecked negatively?</p>

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<p>come on. this is killing me…</p>

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<p>you’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>Do whatever you like; it is unlikely to have an effect one you one way or another.</p>

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<p>If u want to pursue this anonym-race strategy, make sure your high school transcript & test score reports also do not disclose your race.</p>

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<p>I didn’t report last year, and I still got into the majority of my schools. You’re fine, haha. I am reporting this year, but it’s a personal choice.</p>