<p>I am applying to college now. I am of guyanese.descent. I was born in Guyana. My mom is indian guyanese and my dad is half indian half black. I look 100% indian, my hair is super straight and sleek and my features are very indian but i feel if i put black i can get away with it because my skin is not dark brown but brown enough. I want to check the african american box on my common app even tho on my school records even though it says asian which i am not. I identify with the carribbean culture but that is not an option. What will the repercussions be if I put black on my college app?</p>
<p>Why don’t you put both Asian and African American on the common app?</p>
<p>will i still get the same benefits</p>
<p>Put African American, but don’t put Asian. This will be the most beneficial.</p>