Does This "Count" as "Hispanic" and Will it Boost Admission Odds?

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<p>Question: My wife’s birth certificate lists her father as being Hispanic and she grew up with a Hispanic name. However, she never really knew the man, and was truly raised by an Italian immigrant that she has always considered her true “father”. Can my daughter list herself as part Hispanic on her applications? She has […]</p>

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<p>I fully agree with the Dean. Our collective goal should be equal opportunity with no favoritism, racism, sexism, discrimination, etc. Race should not matter.</p>

<p>On the other hand, the Dean provided advice based on the here and now reality.</p>