<p>Im Asian. So when I apply for the tippity top schools like Harvard they're going to see my last name and be like wthnoob we have too many of these and toss my paper into the bin.</p>
<p>Should I legally change my name to "First name - Smith"?</p>
<p>Not ■■■■■: If you even have to consider changing your name because you are so doubtful about your chances, then do the admissions office a favor and don’t apply</p>
<p>I’m so sorry you think so poorly of your ethnicity. </p>
<p>Years ago, there used to be a big push for immigrants to assimilate, so families completely dropped their native language and took on fake last names. Fortunately today, diversity is encouraged and families no longer feel the need to drop their language or their special customs. </p>
<p>This is so stupid. I am half hispanic and I have an Irish last name (O’Something). You’re Asian. Be proud of it. Your last name doesn’t define you. </p>
<p>If you change it to Paz or something, are you going to put down Hispanic as your ethnicity?</p>