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by xjwm 1695 days ago
>Most students, 48 percent, claimed to be Native American on their application.

I seriously have to wonder...is it possible that some of these applicants are confused about what the term 'Native American' signifies? E.g. confusing being 'from America' instead of a decedent of Indigenous peoples? It could be people taking advantage of the system, but it could also be due to ignorance.

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The survey question was "Did you falsely claim to be a racial minority on your college application," so this can only be those who knowingly lied.