| I have no idea what your legal obligation is here, but the college is asking because they want to attract people who come from diverse backgrounds or because they want to encourage applicants who have had a hard time because of their background. If you haven't been involved with Native American culture, and you've never been disadvantaged for your background, it is morally wrong to put it down on your app. What if you're taking a place away from a kid who grew up in poverty on a reservation, but whose GPA was slightly less than yours? But writing an essay about studying your Native American heritage is cool! |