Introduction: Throughout American history, the United States has been a cauldron where different diversities mix and mingle. In this broth of diversity, all the ingredients (ethnic groups) will not always conform to each other; this could possibly lead to discrimination. This article will primarily focus on discrimination against Asian American youth in the 21st century and how it affects their academics. The research question guiding this investigation is: “To what extent do stereotypes of Asian American high school students as a model minority impact their performance on standardized tests such as the ACT?” » The focus will be on stereotypes of Asian American students, such as being smart, genius at math, or good at everything, and how that affected a student's academics. This will lead to an investigation into the model minority myth and the Yellow Peril, with the self-fulfilling prophecy linked to both topics. This will also lead to an analysis of statistics of ACT scores and college readiness. This essay will not discuss the effects of stereotypes on the academics of Asian students outside of the United States. The purpose of this paper will be to prove: due to stereotypes of Asian American youth; this has led to a positive effect on academics among Asian American youth, as shown by ACT scores. Stereotyping: Stereotyping is defined as “an idea used to describe a particular type of person or thing, or a person or thing thought.” to represent such an idea. When Asian Americans first immigrated to America, they were stereotyped as the Yellow Peril. This term was the irrational fear Western societies had of Eastern societies attacking and waging wars within the United States...... middle of paper ......play• watch watching television or playing computer games • choosing their own extracurricular activities • getting a grade below an A • not being the No. 1 student in all subjects except gymnastics and drama • playing another instrument than the piano or violin • do not play the piano or violin. » Of course, these principles do not apply to every Chinese mother. This is simply a stereotype thrown at the Asian community. These principles shape children to fit into the minority model of academic excellence. Having to be number one in each core and in the whole class emphasizes that his girls must have good grades. This is the characteristic of the stereotype that people focus on in this era. From the interpretation of these traits, one can come to the conclusion that culture and customs strongly influence the way a family raises its children and that this directly changes the outcome of the said children's grades...