Fools, bad drivers, math and science nerds, FOBs, etc. There are so many stereotypes and misconceptions about one specific ethnic group: Asian. But perhaps the most popular image of Asian Americans presented in society is that of “model minority.” If you were to ask a random person to choose a specific minority group that has been more successful academically, economically, and socially than others, chances are 90% of them would answer: Asians. “Asians earn more money than any other race.” “Asians have the highest grades compared to other races, especially in math and science subjects.” But contrary to these popular stereotypes, the misrepresentation of Asian Americans as a model minority is false and simply a myth. Furthermore, this misleading comparison can actually lead to harmful consequences for Asian American students. Why are Asian Americans so vulnerable to the stereotype of being overeducated and overachieving? It probably goes back to Asian immigrants and their backgrounds. Asian immigrants are most likely associated with fighting for the American dream because they did not have the means and resources to achieve success in their home country. Therefore they now seize the opportunities that arise in countries like the United States. In an April data report, experts at the Pew Research Center, a nonprofit that collects data based on social issues, public opinion and demographic changes, reported that "Asian Americans are the highest-income, more educated and faster-growing racial group... place more value than other Americans on marriage, parenthood, hard work, and professional success. Biased statements like these are the reasons why Asians are encouraged to be further discriminated against ... middle of paper ... pressure for someone to measure up. Each person has their own level of understanding and there are no proven statistics that show a connection between race and intelligence In addition to discriminating against Asians, what most What people don't realize is that they are discriminating against other ethnic groups as well, thus creating interracial tension. When you superficially praise the success of one group, you indirectly bring out the failures of the other group. For example, when you compare the success of Blacks, Hispanics, or Native Americans to the success of Asian Americans, you ignore the fact that Blacks, Hispanics, or Native Americans can also be successful. The model minority myth also creates an exaggerated portrayal of Asian students as hardworking, studious, and persevering, which can lead to Asian American students being bullied by their peers..