<p>@jea828 thats crazy isn’t race and ethnicity self reported and whatever you choose it to be? </p>
<p>Instead of trying to second guess the process, and put so much effort into your race/ethnicity, just be you! You will probably be better served putting those energies into putting a good application. Trying to figure out what you think will get you in may backfire. Just be the best you that you can be when you hit submit on the CA on 1/1/15. </p>
<p>We have Native American on my fathers side of the family, we just needed to get the proof, which relatives have and change the records. Friends and family suggested that we go through this process to get a leg up on the competition. In my heart of hearts I knew that DD needed to be true to herself in this process. </p>
<p>If you have always identified as both, then check it, be true to yourself. </p>
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<p>@spuding102 yes, in most situations you can report whatever race/ethnicity you identify with. However, our school district has a rule that if you want to change your race/ethnicity from what you originally reported, you have to provide some sort of “documentation.” I assume this is to prevent hundreds of seniors from suddenly changing their race in order to become eligible for certain scholarships or programs. In my neighbor’s case, it was actually her guidance counselor who suggested she add the Hispanic notation to her records before applying to colleges. And even though the “documentation” (father’s birth certificate) didn’t prove anything, it fulfilled the district’s requirement. I suppose they probably realize that there’s no way to prove/disprove a student’s race or ethnicity, but feel they should make some semblance of effort to keep people honest. </p>