I am Half Kaqchikel, am I also half Native American?

Applying to College Hispanic Students
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<p>Here are two of the threads that come up in the Search that I recommended above:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/995834-hispanic-native-american-both.html?highlight=native+american[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/995834-hispanic-native-american-both.html?highlight=native+american&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/695769-hispanic-native-american-college-app.html?highlight=native+american[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/hispanic-students/695769-hispanic-native-american-college-app.html?highlight=native+american&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Yes, the CA definition of AI/AN includes all Original Peoples of the Americas, so OP from S & C American are included and you would be accurate to include yourself in this category. Do be aware that the AI/AN group is mainly aimed at N. American tribes, so I’m not sure what the impact on college admissions would be for you. Also be prepared for some colleges to ask for verification of your tribal affiliation.</p>