How does ethnicity affect chances of being accepted

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pittsburgh
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<p>For example I am a U.S. born, but roots are asian. Will i be judged more strictly. I started slow freshman year, but have recovered great since. Though I feel like if i check asian across college apps, I will be at a disadvantage because of the high asian standards. Does this also apply to all races. Just read an article and was wondering. Thanks for feedback.</p>

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<p>At Pitt, marking Asian may help you. Pitt isn’t really that diverse (about 79-80% Caucasian last time I checked) so being a minority is definitely in your favor. I hardly think the “high Asian standard” stigma applies to Pitt. Generally that is for top-notch colleges (Ivies) and not so much for state/public schools. Regardless, Pitt is getting tougher and tougher to get into, race aside.</p>

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<p>Here are the ~percentages for Pitt undergrads in 2010-11</p>

<p>78.8% White, non-Hispanic
7.2% Black or African American, non-Hispanic
5.5% Asian, non-Hispanic
3.3% race and/or ethnicity unknown
2.0% Nonresident alien
1.8% Hispanic
1.3% Two or more races, non-Hispanic
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic</p>

<p>I would say yes, mark Asian on your application.</p>