<p>am i allowed to check off that i'm spanish, even if im only 1/16th spanish?</p>
<p>There was a post by an actual admissions officer who flayed students who would conveniently "find" some part of their ethnic heritage when it came time for college admissions to see if any advantage could be gained. I'm not commenting on the whole "underrepresented minorities" thing -- there are plenty of posts about that.</p>
<p>All I'm saying is you're stretching and will likely face the consequences. Please consider not doing it. Best of luck w/your apps</p>
<p>If you can prove that you are part spanish then do it. Everything that can help will help. Good luck on your apps!</p>