<p>I agree with NSM's assessment:</p>
<p>*Many top colleges are becoming increasingly aware that lots of their black admits are immigrant African/Caribbean or kids of such immigrants. They are trying to give more of a tip to African American nonimmigrants, whose families were hurt by the racism that led to affirmative action. * In fact I would not be suprised if over hte next few years, the schools would start asking to further idenitfy (I beleive that Amherst has already begun).</p>
<p>If money is going to be an issue, I would sugges that your son cast a wide net to look at schools that are really looking to increase their african american population. I would add Union to the list. He should also look at schools where he would be in the running to get merit aid.</p>
<p>all the best.</p>