advantage?

<p>hey you guys.well,i was born in a different country(Dominican republic) and i moved over here to the US.I am a resident and not a citizen.although my name is not Hispanic at all(Sky Dotel,I'm a guy btw).would this be an advantage of any sort when applying to college?being an immigrant?</p>

<p>Not really. Many people who apply to college are immigrants.</p>

<p>Well, your Hispanic heritage will give you URM status.</p>

<p>If you are not a US citizen, then you are applying as an international applicant which is much harder to get admitted to elite colleges.</p>

<p>If you are permanent resident, you do not have to apply as an International Applicant. Race not nationality usually gives you an advantage in undergraduate admissions.</p>