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@ipss
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 • 3 years ago •
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What should I put for "last name" on the common app if I have 2 of them?

I am Mexican and was given 2 last names. One from my dad and one from my mom.

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@Texas_Student
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 • 3 years ago

Put both last names with a space in between them.

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