Should Son Disclose Pakistani Roots?

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<p>Question: My son is applying to colleges and we’re wondering if it makes sense for him to identify his Pakistani heritage? He’s 25% Pakistani and while born in the US, a grandparent was Pakistani. We realize schools are swamped with Asian students but does it make sense to offer this information as consideration? And, does […]</p>

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<p>I don’t really think its gonna matter either way! Im an American but my dad’s family is from Pakistan! My mom’s white though, and I had trouble filling out those application forms where they ask for your race! I just put Asian and Caucasian! Maybe the inter-racial thing might help me! But I honestly believe that your heritage should not even come under consideration! Your grades and other stuff matters the most! And it kind of makes it harder for Caucasian kids to get in because they dont get the special “minority” treatment! Kinda sucks</p>