Introduction: Throughout American history, the United States has been a cauldron where diverse diversities mix and mingle. In this cauldron of diversity, not all ingredients (ethnicities) will always conform to each other; this could lead to discrimination. This article will primarily focus on discrimination against young Asian Americans 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 as smart, math geniuses or good at everything and how that has affected a student's academics. This will lead to an investigation into the model minority myth and the yellow peril, linked to the two topics will be the self-fulfilling prophecy. It will also lead to an analysis of the statistics of ACT scores and college readiness. This essay will not discuss the effects of stereotypes on the academics of Asian students outside of America. The purpose of this document will be to demonstrate; because of stereotypes about Asian-American youth; led to a positive effect on the academics of Asian American youth, as demonstrated by ACT scores. Stereotypes: Stereotypes are 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 by Yellow Peril. This term indicated the irrational fear that Western societies had towards Eastern society, which would attack and wage wars within the United States... middle of paper......play • watch TV or play video games• choose your own activity extracurricular • getting grades lower than A • not being the #1 student in all subjects except gym and drama • playing instruments other than the piano or violin • not playing the piano or violin.” Of course these principles do not apply to every Chinese mother. It was simply a stereotype imposed on the Asian community. These principles shape children to fit the minority model of academic excellence emphasizes that his daughters must have good grades. This is the characteristic of the stereotype that people focus on in this time period. From the interpretation of these traits, one can come to the conclusion that culture and customs heavily influence the way which a family raises its children and this directly changes the outcome of said children's grades..