<p>Ok, let me preface this by saying this may be a stupid question. I may be way over-thinking (and overstressed about this). Anyway, would it be in my favor, given I'm a Caucasian/white, to NOT fill out the optional race question?</p>
<p>Wondering this same thing.</p>
<p>We hear so much about Asians/Indians being at a disadvantage, and Blacks/Hispanics being at an advantage. I’m sure this is exaggerated on these forums, but it still exists.</p>
<p>So, wouldn’t all Asian/Indian (and possibly white) students just not fill out this section if it might hurt their chances? Or do colleges treat “unspecified” as the least favorable option- it can only hurt you? That seems the only way this system can work, unless the college explicitly asks for your ethnicity in the supplement.</p>
<p>Technically speaking, I don’t think it can hurt you. You may hear students complaining that unspecified = Asian-in-denial, so I understand your concern. </p>
<p>P.S. You may want to take this question to the [url=<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1366406-race-college-admission-faq-discussion-10-a.html]Race[/url”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1366406-race-college-admission-faq-discussion-10-a.html]Race[/url</a>] thread.</p>
<p>It shouldn’t hurt you, but it won’t help you either.</p>