<p>How much (if it all) will this help me?</p>
<p>edit: Some schools do not even have a space to fill in so I just select other on those.</p>
<p>I don’t know…what are you considered? I thought MEs were considered European. Please correct me if I’m wrong…</p>
<p>Sorry, I meant as in Middle Eastern nationality, I live and always have lived in the US</p>
<p>Yes, I know what you meant. What are you considered?</p>
<p>it depends on the country; some are considered asian, others african. none are considered european, though.</p>
<p>sorry, i forgot to answer the question. it will probably help at least a small amount, because the ratio of middle easterners to other minorities in america is small.</p>
<p>All my cousins filled in Middle Eastern or Arabic American on their college applications so I was planning to do the same.</p>
<p>Ok, I was leaning more towards African, but didn’t think they were.</p>
<p>Yeah, if they give you a space to write something, do it.</p>
<p>yeah, it’s a little confusing… it’s usually just easier to put “other”.</p>
<p>i’m middle eastern too, and i’ve been trying to figure out what to put on my apps since my first AP test.</p>
<p>You wouldn’t be considered a minority where I work! Steer clear of southeastern Michigan publics if you want an edge for being middle Eastern/Arabic American.</p>
<p>Arabs are considered white/Caucasian as far as racial classifications go, so it won’t give you a “minority” boost if that’s what you’re asking.</p>