<p>So for college apps. Would it be better for me to check the Asians box or check other and write down Pakistani? I'm saying this b/c according to some people, Pakistan is considered to be part of the middle east as well. And obviously I would prefer not to be lumped together with the other oober asian geniuses (no offense - stereotype of college not mine lol) if i can obviously help it. thanks!</p>
<p>bump :( anyone?</p>
<p>I have quite a few Pakistani friends (from NY as well)- I checked with them- they're all putting down "Other- Pakistani."</p>
<p>If I were you I would definitely do Other - Pakistani</p>
<p>I don't think your being South Asian (Pakistani, Indian, Banglasheshi) will be viewed any different than other Asians. I think that the "uber asian genius" label applies to your ethnic group, too.</p>
<p>thanks everyone!</p>
<p>Write Pakistani if you want. If they have a problem you can just say that their being racist =P turn the AA Tables biatch!!!</p>
<p>screw AA...</p>
<p>Also, from the experience of a friend, I know being a Muslim woman heavily turns the tables in your favor (given, this was for and MBA admit, but still).</p>
<p>does it REALLY????
I'm a Pakistani Muslim woman (but how do I show them I'm a Muslim?...)
and I checked Asian....on the Common App, I checked Asian (including Indian subcontinent)...so definitely pick Asian because Pakistan is in the Indian subcontinent.....right?</p>
<p>Woah- if I told any of my Pakistani friends that they were from the Indian subcontinent they'd probably try to murder me.</p>
<p>dude, I'm Pakistani...and I always thought that was true...since they were one nation and all... </p>
<p>enlighten me Johnson181...what am I supposed to put down?</p>
<p>I have no idea, honestly, as I'm a little white girl. I shared what all of my Pakistani friends are doing, as they would know far more than I.</p>
<p>Quite a few years ago a girl once yelled at me for five minutes for implying that they were the same nation...</p>
<p>you are still part of the INDIAN subcontinent</p>
<p>Pakistan was once part of India and is only a country today because of some horrible decisions that were made in the past.</p>
<p>but they were the same nation, 60 years ago</p>
<p>I know that. But clearly not the same nation anymore.</p>
<p>right but the land is still considered part of the subcontinent...you can still put Other but...you're still brown.</p>
<p>well, yes, but aren't they still both in the Indian Subcontinent?</p>
<p>I'm just wondering, because that's what I always thought :/</p>
<p>they both are yes.</p>
<p>thank you</p>
<p>10 char</p>