<p>"AustroHungarian, colleges want a CULTURALLY diverse class. Why do they care what your race is? Race is biological. Ethnicity is cultural. </p>
<p>If OP grew up with Pacific Islander influences, I say he should identify himself as a Pacific Islander by all means. Why do colleges care about your biology? Culture matters more."</p>
<p>I think your argument is very idealistic and I’m NOT morally opposed to what you are saying. I actually agree! However, the problem is your advise is bad, because regardless of how colleges SHOULD admit by race, they do it their way.</p>
<p>Don’t advise OP to do something that could get him labelled for fraud in the admissions office. Even though you want race to be defined your way, Stanford has all the power in this situation, so it’s best to play the game their way.</p>
<p>Unless you convince every major university in the US to follow your ideals, it’s really a moot point. Sad but true.</p>