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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is straightforward.  OP's daughter fills out the Common App that was quoted in previous posts.  If she is part black, then she can check the box that says "Black or African American."  She can elaborate on that with the boxes below it, if she chooses.  If she is not part black, she cannot check the "Black or African American" box.  If she is also part white, she gets to check that box too, and likewise can elaborate on that with the boxes below it.

Her citizenship is what it is -- US permanent resident (green card holder) which does allow for financial aid and is also critical for admission, to avoid the disadvantage of being put in the international applicant pool.  Adding another citizenship does nothing to increase her chances.

The rest is on her.  Good luck![/quote]

OP here. Thanks. This is the advice I am looking for. We have only lived here for about 4 years. The application process is complicated. We are told to take advantage of the colleges’ diversity drives. We are bombarded by letters from diversity groups at universities and with advice from friends. DD is told to do this extra curricular activity, that leadership role etc. I am used to just academics being the deciding factor to a greater extent. Here a child has to position herself by doing all these things to improve her chances. To me, her race is just one of the many things that could help. There is really nothing sinister about this. She is not going to lie, she is going to do and put what is necessary on her application to increase her chances. Just like everybody else.[/quote]

Herr race might have some bear8ng, but the passport she holds doesn’t really matter. It doesn’t matter if it is a European or African country. 
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