<p>“Appalachian” is most definitely NOT an ethnic category. </p>
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<p>If you have lived in the region Appalachia (the region of the Appalachian mountain range) most or all of your life, mention that in your college application essay. Simply write about how where you grew up influenced you and made you the kind of person you are. Colleges that care about this issue will know you are in Appalachia from your address.</p>