Though considered “white” do Middle Eastern applicants have any advantage in their heritage? I am a sophomore in high school so please excuse my ignorance.
Thanks
<p>I'm half egyptian. I described myself as being north african.</p>
<p>No, unfortunately we don't have any advantage(i'm from Iran). </p>
<p>The only groups with advantage are African America, Native American, and Hispanics.</p>
<p>hey I'm from Iran too. It can really go both ways (asian or caucasian, not white though).<br>
Either way it doesn't really help us.</p>
<p>I'm half Egyptian too. I thought I might have a slight advantage since I was born and raised in Appalachia. What do you think.</p>
<p>edison427 : What other half are you? American?</p>
<p>I'm Armenian, and unfortunately there is no advantage for me either since I am also technically "white".</p>
<p>But at least the UC lets you state your first language. :)</p>
<p>Adamo, is your name adam? haha cause mine is.</p>
<p>my other half is polish. i speak both arabic and polish fluently =) hoping that mite be unique enough for me to have an "edge" on those apps</p>
<p>arent mideasterns asians????????????</p>
<p>the definition of caucasian includes people of middle eastern descent</p>
<p>edison427: hey, cool. my name is adam. i wish i knew arabic, my dad never really taught it to my. i know german though. woo hoo. on my apps, it usually says choose as many as apply, so i generally check caucasion and other and write in egyptian-american.</p>