<p>Hello! I hold a Russian citizenship and have been a U.S. resident for a few years. This summer (next month) I will be getting my American citizenship. Next year, I will be a senior and applying to colleges. So I am confused which should I apply as with both citizenships?</p>
<p>Some say the good thing about int'l is that it guarantees no financial aid (which is okay) but others say U.S. colleges take more U.S. applicants and you aren't competing in such a small and rigorous pool as int'l.</p>
<p>Please help. Who do I apply as next year? Many thanks!</p>
<p>why is no financial aid a good thing…? I’ld imagine that you’ld want to get as much aid as possible.</p>
<p>you apply as a domestic US citizen. you don’t apply as an international. I don’t even think you have that option.</p>
<p>there is literally no benefit to applying as international. it’s much harder to get in, and you won’t recieve as much aid.</p>
<p>I did not mean it’s a good thing, I meant that I can pay full prices from savings.</p>
<p>Also, if it helps I’m looking at places like Tufts, Georgetown, Boston College, etc.</p>
<p>You would apply as a US student.</p>
<p>You would apply as a US permanent resident (with an advantage of dual citizenship :)).</p>
<p>The minute you had your green card in your hot little fist you became a domestic applicant for financial aid purposes. If you happen to be completing high school outside the US, then the international admissions office might need to take a look at your school records to interpret them correctly. But you still would be a domestic applicant because of the money thing.</p>
<p>Your immigration experience and Russian background may provide fodder for your essays.</p>