@CaliCash I’m guessing you didn’t really poll GCs. OPs GC actually knows the OP and suggested checking the box. And, in asking the question, the OP is merely expressing confusion based on the unknown and appearance, neither of which mean OP is or isn’t. OP you can be latino/hispanic and white (and you can check latino/hispanic, white on the Common App). You do not know your paternal birth grandfather’s ethnic/racial background and you appear white. Is that the reason you question your ethnicity/race? However, you say your mother “always” identified you as hispanic/latino. “Always” strikes a chord here. Your grandfather is Mexican, and the rest of your family identifies as hispanic/latino? I’m assuming it was part of your cultural upbringing/experience based on these statements? If so, you have your answer from your family and GC. If that is not the case, and you’re being told you should check it because you can get away with it and game the system, then you you have a different answer. If the former is accurate, check the box with pride. If the latter is true, don’t.