<p>While I said good-bye to this forum, I am returning briefly to clarify a few points since no other members have chosen to do so.</p>
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<li><p>Ethnicity (Hispanic) and race are two different concepts, that’s why they’re asked in two separate, not mutually exclusive questions on college applications. Hispanics can be, and are, of any race(s). This is clearly stated in the OP of the Definition sticky thread at the top of the page which I have referred members to many times over the years. Appearance, surname, fluency in Spanish, etc. are NOT determining factors for Hispanic status. </p></li>
<li><p>NHRP is ONE definition/standard of Hispanic status. It is the definition used for NHRP recognition and scholarships, it is NOT the definition used for college admissions. Colleges use the US Census definition, again found in the OP of the Definition sticky thread. It is NOT NECESSARILY the definition used by other recognition/scholarships/programs for Hispanics, each organization has their own definition of who qualifies as Hispanic.</p></li>
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<p>Any help in the future in referring new members to the Definition sticky thread and/or clarifying the usual misconceptions/misinformation about ethnicity and race would be a great service to this forum.</p>