<p>Hi guys--quick question.</p>
<p>I'm half white, half Asian. Does this count as a URM? I have heard three different responses:</p>
<p>a) Yes, because there are fewer biracial applicants than single-race applicants.
b) No, because you're half Asian, half white. How ORM could you get?
c) It won't matter in the long run, because other ECs, essays, etc. will matter more in the applications process.</p>
<p>Any comments would be appreciated! : )</p>
<p>No. You are going to put down white. White isn't ORM nor URM, only asain (and indian to a lesser extent) is ORM.</p>
<p>No it isn't terrapin. sorry</p>
<p>Oh, DUH. White wouldn't be ORM. Oops, I feel really silly now...but you get what I mean.
And no, I'm NOT going to put down white. I'm going to put down what I am. : )</p>
<p>I don't know if it'd help you, but you could check "Other" under Ethnicity on your college apps!</p>
<p>ooh...the ever-mysterious other. lol</p>
<p>Well, other won't get you URM status. Also, if your dad is asian, it doesn't matter what you check because of your last name. It doesn't matter how you spin it, you are not URM.</p>
<p>You can use being a biracial applicant as a TYPE of hook. This is, of course, assuming that you have cultural and emotional ties to both races. Of course, there are more and more biracial applicants every year, but it probably helps that you're not JUST white or JUST asian.</p>
<p>Some colleges actually have a box for biracial that you can check on the app. (Thank you, Tiger Woods). It could also be a nice little thing for you to write about in a 'What would you bring to the community' essay.</p>
<p>thanks for your advice, ses. I genuinely appreciate it.</p>
<p>I feel like I relate well to both my Asian and Caucasian side. It has definitely made my life unique...which I plan on elaborating upon when I fill out college apps.</p>
<p>thanks again for your comments, everyone.</p>