alexis4

I was born in souh Africa, but am white with blue eyes and blonde hair. I was recently told I should write down that I am African American. I feel that gives the wrong idea to admissions officers.
What do you think I should do?

Manorite

Yes, it is wrong. They mean black. You know, those other people in South Africa who, until recently, weren't treated like human beings.

menloparkmom

an African American is a designation given to black skinned Americans born in the US, whose ancestors from Africa were brought over to America as slaves. It does not apply to descendants of white Afrikaners from South Africa.

Manorite

In addition, I believe a black-skinned African who then became an American citizen would qualify.

tedders83

If it asks for ethnicity you should put down white. If it asks for nationality, put down African or American or wherever your citizenship is.

zobroward

probably wrong but, colleges play a game..I have heard this before and "diversity" admits is a hush hush subject for colleges! probably when you go for an interview they will feel you tried a back door and will toss your application!