<p>Hispanic is not a race. That is why the common app asks 2 distinct questions. A student whose family is from Spain is Hispanic, regardless of the color of his/her skin. If the student in question is a junior, they should have indicated on their PSAT that they are hispanic. Being a National Hispanic Scholar carries a lot of weight, certain schools even give pretty hefty scholarships. If student did not indicate “hispanic” on the PSAT, he/she should go to their guidance counselor and mention this. The guidance counselor has until late spring to make any changes on a students behalf with the college board/national merit. However, for every student that identifies as “hispanic” on the PSAT, I am pretty sure that guidance counselors are required to verify it.</p>