<p>Ok so im Indian (not Native American) and im wondering, what ethinicity thing do I fall under.</p>
<p>Ive talked to some people and they say 'Caucasian/nonhispanic', and others say 'Asian/Pacific islander.</p>
<p>I looked up Caucasian, and caucasian does NOT mean that you are white. People from western india are considered caucasian because caucasian is a type of bone structure,
And im from western India.</p>
<p>Im not white, I have light tan skin, do not have any features of the 'asians' that many people picture, such as 'slanted eyes' (not being racist) so what do I consider myself? Asian or Caucasian?</p>
<p>Indians and Pakistanis usually are classified as Asian. The term “South Asian” is commonly used to distinguish them from East Asians (Chinese, Koreans, etc).</p>
<p>The Common App does not say Caucasian. It says ‘White including Middle Eastern’. Asian includes the ‘Indian subcontinent’. So, you’re Asian in this case. If the form says ‘Caucasian/White’ then that’s not you. In general, i’m pretty sure you’re considered Asian.</p>
<p>India is in Asia. You’re considered Asian by U.S. census standards. Just realize that race is a hypothetical construct and one’s classification depends upon the rules of the country/region determining the classification. There really is only one race: human.</p>
<p>I’m Indian too, applying and I think its fairly obvious that India comes under Asia (atleast the last time I checked :P). GL applying buddy Glad to see Indians on CC!</p>
<p>Asian. Besides, if your name is a traditional Indian name, the AdCom will know that you are Indian. Even more so if you decide to write an essay about it.</p>
Glad to see Indians on CC!</p>