<p>Trans’ reply was harsh. This is not a stupid thread. However, colleges are asking for the ethnicity you idenitify with. Since you referred to “exploiting” this piece of your heritage, it does not seem like you consider yourself Hispanic. The NHRP (National Hispanic Recognition Program) requires you to be a quarter Hispanic. Colleges do not base ethinicity on the NHRP, but that is something to keep in mind.</p>