<p>The Hispanic issue is actually really important. I have no idea how you should classify yourself, but you may wish to call admissions, CommonApp, or ask more around this board about how you should identify. By classifying as Hispanic, you’ll be giving yourself a huge advantage (seriously, HUGE), but you don’t want to be dishonest about it. Like Dunnin said, given the school/area/culture you live in, makes classifying as Hispanic seem more realistic. Still, you should seek more information on that.</p>
<p>Do you know how you classified yourself for the PSAT? There are separate awards based on race. Anyone other than hispanic/black is just a National Merit Scholar; if you classified as Hispanic, you’ll be a National Hispanic Scholar as well, which is a different boat (again, probably a huge advantage in the admission process). Not sure exactly how all that works though, you’d have to look into it, or just wait until next year when you get your awards.</p>
<p>There are so many schools. I’m not real good with rattling off names but I know there are people around here who can. You might want to try posting your stats/situation and asking for college suggestions in the “College search and selection” board. Make sure you mention that you are interested in Med school.</p>