x-rayeyes said:
question for you all: My mother is 100% Indonesian (Pacific Islander), which makes me 50%. My other half is white. On the AMCAS, does my 50% classify me as 'Pacific Islander'? I'm sure there is some benefit instead of marking 'White'. Or should I decline to answer? I have email AMCAS-no response after 3 emails. Gonna call tomorrow and find a way through the automated she devil. Thanks for any and all suggestions!
I don't think Indonesians are classified as Pacific Islanders. They are considered Asians (or Southeast Asians). I think there is an option on AMCAS for Southeast Asian.
Geographically speaking the eastern part of Indonesia does lie on the Pacific and the people are of the same stock as many of the Pacific Islanders (Polynesians, Melanesians, etc) but politically speaking it is still considered as being in Asia. Same reason Filipinos are Asians and not Pacific Islanders.
Which part of Indonesia does your mother come from?
Btw, I am Indonesian Chinese (born in Indonesia, grandparents moved from China to Indo), in case you are wondering.