Hey I was wondering if it would be a good idea to put down “decline to specify” for ethinicity on your application for Whites and Asians?
<p>if ur asian, yes
white = no</p>
<p>Declining to specify would just mean not marking any of the boxes. It wouldn't help you and it wouldn't hurt you. If there isn't ink in one of the minority boxes, they no longer care about the question.</p>
<p>I would not specify if you aren't really into your culural background. Like, if you're Asian by birth but not by practice. That way, you'll avoid all the multicultural organizations trying to get you to join, and colleges won't try to put you in segregated dorms or anything like that.</p>
<p>Is Russian a minority?</p>
<p>Russians are caucasian i think.</p>
<p>Hmm, I should think before I ask. A lot of my stuff does have to do with my background, especially my hook. I think they will figure it out anyways :(</p>
<p>The word caucasian comes from the Caucasus region between the Black Sea and the Caspian sea where the Caucasus Mountains are. Russians are definitely caucasian. I don't think you will get any URM bonus points, but put it into the essay.</p>
<p>I didn't specify just because I don't really agree with those questions. Economic background tells more about your life than your race.</p>
<p>i've got a question! let's say ur half black and half asian. is it better ( for affirmative action purposes) to just not mention the asian part? i'm an active blaack and an active asian, but i hear colleges dont need anymore over achieving asians!</p>
<p>I really don't think it would matter if you checked both or only black, but the asian part won't help. I would just check black. You can say anything on the form that you would be comfortable saying to someone in person.</p>