Is half-Japanese, half-Indian considered a minority?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm an international student. My mother's Japanese, and my father's Indian. I do look mixed.
Am I considered a minority? If so, am I an under-represented minority in universities? Will this help improve my chances in admission?</p>

<p>Do I still tick the Asian box, or can I tick the Other/Mixed box? </p>

<p>Thank you in advanced!</p>

2

<p>Both Japan and India are in Asia… But I didn’t know mixed was a choice, so.</p>

3

<p>Actually, on the common app, once you tick “Asian”, there’s a drop down menu for specification of what type of Asian you are. I’m pretty sure Japanese and Indian are both options for the drop-down, so I don’t think you can tick “other”. </p>

<p>But it’s up to you whether you want to identify yourself or not~</p>

4

<p>So am I able to multi choose in the drop down? Am I able to tick both Indian and Japanese?</p>

<p>Am I still a minority even though I come under Asian, and will it help my admission chances?</p>

5

<p>No, you are not a URM. Your chances will definitely not go up and if anything it’ll hurt you.</p>

6

<p>It’s not a common combination, but no.</p>

7

<p>First and foremost, Intl. applicants are not considered URMs no matter what their race/ethnicity.</p>

8

<p>Oh Okay thank you for clearing that up! :D</p>