Are Natives of Guam Considered Hispanic? Forum
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jcruz1
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Are Natives of Guam Considered Hispanic?
I'm a Chamorro (a native of Guam), and I'm wondering if I should check Hispanic on the Demographics section. I was told that I should a decade ago when I was applying or college and taking the SATs, and was even recognized by the NHRP. I know that definitions change over time, and I'm wondering if I qualify now. Thanks.
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Yeshia90
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Re: Are Natives of Guam Considered Hispanic?
Wouldn't it be more Pacific Islander?
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jcruz1
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Re: Are Natives of Guam Considered Hispanic?
Yeah I check that one too, but Hispanic's a separate category.Yeshia90 wrote:Wouldn't it be more Pacific Islander?
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bdubs
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Re: Are Natives of Guam Considered Hispanic?
It's a self identification issue, so check whatever you identify with most. If you're unsure just check all that apply (I would think that may include Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and probably Caucasian)
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jcruz1
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Re: Are Natives of Guam Considered Hispanic?
Thanks, that's really helpful.bdubs wrote:It's a self identification issue, so check whatever you identify with most. If you're unsure just check all that apply (I would think that may include Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and probably Caucasian)
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bdubs
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Re: Are Natives of Guam Considered Hispanic?
No problem. Also, don't worry about whatever small effect it will have on your application. Unless you check the African American, Mexican, Peurto Rican, or Native American box(es) everyone pretty much agrees that it has very little influence on the admissions decision.jcruz1 wrote:Thanks, that's really helpful.bdubs wrote:It's a self identification issue, so check whatever you identify with most. If you're unsure just check all that apply (I would think that may include Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and probably Caucasian)
ETC: careless omission of Native Americans
Last edited by bdubs on Mon Oct 10, 2011 11:53 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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shoeshine
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Re: Are Natives of Guam Considered Hispanic?
You forgot Native American.bdubs wrote:No problem. Also, don't worry about whatever small effect it will have on your application. Unless you check the African American, Mexican, or Peurto Rican box(es) everyone pretty much agrees that it has very little influence on the admissions decision.jcruz1 wrote:Thanks, that's really helpful.bdubs wrote:It's a self identification issue, so check whatever you identify with most. If you're unsure just check all that apply (I would think that may include Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and probably Caucasian)
