If you are Asian, is it better not to list on your college application under race and leave as "preferred not to state?

[Anonymous]

or does it matter anymore? I still feel Asians are not given a full fair chance even with the change in affirmative action.

[Anonymous]

This was not my family’s experience , but it seems that people won’t let go of the belief, so I am really not sure how to get through to DCUM posters!

[Anonymous]

Common App collects but schools stop receiving that data last year.

[Anonymous]

College admissions officers do not view the race boxes in the Common App following the Supreme Court decision in summer 2023.

[Anonymous]

Yes, okay to list now but as mentioned common app personnel don't bother with it.

[Anonymous]

Do not list.

[Anonymous]

Your last name might give it away.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:College admissions officers do not view the race boxes in the Common App following the Supreme Court decision in summer 2023.

yes, this race box is removed from AO so they won't have visibility to this. They can still probably tell from your name so I suggest start looking at changing your name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:or does it matter anymore? I still feel Asians are not given a full fair chance even with the change in affirmative action.

My Asian kid left it blank. Top 20 schools are still practicing 'AA" in their own ways.

[Anonymous]

Don’t check the box.

But your name is Lee, you got an 800 math SAT, you have 15 APs, and your ECs are violin, tennis and robotics.

I think they’ll figure it out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:College admissions officers do not view the race boxes in the Common App following the Supreme Court decision in summer 2023.

yes, this race box is removed from AO so they won't have visibility to this. They can still probably tell from your name so I suggest start looking at changing your name.

And yet applicants with clearly Asian names still get admitted in quantity. Or are suggesting to legally change it for a year, then changing it back? Is emancipation necessary since most are under 18? If there is a best practice guidelines please share.

[Anonymous]

Meh. Last cycle, my East Asian DC checked the box, noted fluency in an Asian language elsewhere in the Common App, and touched upon their Asian identity (although it wasn't the central theme) in the personal statement. DC was admitted to multiple T20 schools. Being Asian is a meaningful part of DC's identity so it didn't make sense to hide it. AOs want authenticity. YMMV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your last name might give it away.

DS is adopted, American last name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This was not my family’s experience , but it seems that people won’t let go of the belief, so I am really not sure how to get through to DCUM posters!

?? It wasn't the belief.
It was revealed as a fact in the Supreme Court.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:or does it matter anymore? I still feel Asians are not given a full fair chance even with the change in affirmative action.

You will continue to feel the way you have decided to feel. The data says otherwise, but you still feel the same.