What is the requirement to be classified as black or African-American in a college application?

[Anonymous]

I am sure I have some black blood in me. Can I get some kind of test to prove that? And will that make me eligible to apply as a black person.

How many generations back can I go?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am sure I have some black blood in me. Can I get some kind of test to prove that? And will that make me eligible to apply as a black person.

How many generations back can I go?

23andme.com

But if you have been checking the white box for everything else, it isn't going to help you much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, it seems there should be a relatively obvious answer but African-American includes those from Africa and the Caribbean.

If one were born in Africa or the Caribbean - or if an applicant's parent or grandparent was born there - can one obtain minority preference for college application? Are there any specific limitations in this regard?

Turn the racists' rule around on them: One Drop.

I don't worry a bit about people opting in. Most who are have ulterior motives quickly learn that the benefits they perceive are far outweighed by the weight of the responsibilities of blackness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Honestly, we are all descended from Africa.

Affirmative action should take income into account. Most of the "help" should not be based solely on race or perceptions of race (the one drop method).

++ 1 Billion!!