2 Kids, Same Stats, 1 Lives In State, Other Lives Across The Country - Who Gets In???

Applying to College
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<p>I know to a lot of colleges, where you live doesn't make a difference, but to some it is "considered."</p>

<p>So being that some "consider" it, which is it better to be, from the same state as the school, or from a far away place?</p>

<p>I always thought the student who lived farther away would get in, because that would great more diversity for the school, geographically speaking.</p>

<p>Also, is this the same for racial status as well. Again, many colleges to not even care, but some also note it as "considered."</p>

<p>Does that mean say a first generation African, or first generation Asian would be more likely get in with the same stats than the typical "white American?"</p>

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<p>Yes, sometimes where you live does give a slight boost. Of course - a first generation gives a slight boost and a first gen African American gives a big boost.</p>

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<p>For private schools, living far away is generally an advantage. Public schools obviously tend to give preference to people living in the state.</p>