Half Black Half Alaskan Forum

[shane0515]

Hey guys,

I'm half black and half alaskan but I was raised by my black mother. I don't know my dad at all because he left when I was younger. I've always identified as black but I was wondering if I could legally put alaskan when applying for schools. I have no proof or ID that I'm alaskan besides the way I look. I always but just black before when applying to schools.

[badfish]

Hey guys,

I'm half black and half alaskan but I was raised by my black mother. I don't know my dad at all because he left when I was younger. I've always identified as black but I was wondering if I could legally put alaskan when applying for schools. I have no proof or ID that I'm alaskan besides the way I look. I always but just black before when applying to schools.

Do you mean "inuit" alaskan or "i live in alaska" alaskan?

[shane0515]

I mean Inuit alaskan. I've never lived in Alaska.

[Cupidity]

Lets have babies so our children can go to yale.

[pugalicious]

Wow. You're like the Bionic URM. Made up of parts of lesser URMs.

You could check black on the application, then explain your Inuit roots in a separate diversity statement.

[badfish]

I mean Inuit alaskan. I've never lived in Alaska.

I'm not entirely sure how the tribal thing works. I mean, you've certainly got enough "blood" but I don't know if they ask for tribal cards etc. You're probably safe but I would ask the schools you are interested in applying to directly.

Also, that's an awesome mix.

[shane0515]

I'm actually working to get in on merit. I have a 3.67 gpa and I'm averaging a 165-168 on LSAT practice tests. I was just wondering if that would give me a boost?

[badfish]

I'm actually working to get in on merit. I have a 3.67 gpa and I'm averaging a 165-168 on LSAT practice tests. I was just wondering if that would give me a boost?

Yes, native american is URM.

[shane0515]

Alright, thanks a lot