Is being Pacific Islander an advantage?

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<p>I was wondering what I should put down as my ethnicity...</p>

<p>I am Half-White, Half-Pacific Islander</p>

<p>Does putting down that I am ONLY Pacific Islander an advantage?
Or should I HONESTLY check off that I am both White and Pacific Islander?</p>

<p>I already submitted my early action apps as BOTH. Now I am worried that I put myself as a disadvantage by doing so.</p>

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<p>I think either way might give you an advantage, depending on circumstance.</p>

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<p>I can’t remember what movie this joke was in but they’re were saying “maybe you could get in if you were a Pacific islander but no way otherwise…” Yes, I’d go for it…it’s the truth…and it will give you a small edge (and sometimes a small edge is all you need).</p>

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<p>Me too! I checked both Pacific Islander and White.</p>

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<p>Usually it is best to list yourself as a minority if you are mixed, but I’m pretty sure Pacific Islander is under the Asian umbrella so listing both doesn’t really hurt or help you.
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