I’m mixed. My dad is ABC (American Born Chinese) and my mom is white. My parents are pushing for me to be marked down as white, but I don’t know what to do. Due to things like the Harvard Admission Scandal, and things like that, I understand. But I also feel that being mixed is part of my identity, and would it really help me to be white rather than be marked as two races?
Mark the race that you most identify with, not what you think will help with admissions.
I don’t have a productive, logical answer to this, but as a fellow mixed person, I would suggest doing what feels true to you! For me, I would rather provide a comprehensive, authentic depiction of myself, than do something that doesn’t sit well with me, just to improve my chances. I will not judge you no matter what choice you make, but to me, it seems like you value that aspect of your identity and feel inclined to include it!
You can mark any or all that apply to you, or none.