<p>I am currently a citizen of China, and a permanent resident of Canada. On the common app, if I put down China for my citizenship, will it affect my chances, and group me with the millions of Chinese? I know that some universities do not count Canadians as international, so I was considering becoming a Canadian citizen.</p>
<p>you should apply for canadian citizenship</p>
<p>Canadians are definitely considered internationals at Princeton.</p>
<p>I feel that ,even though both are international, beingCanadian will make it relatively easier compared to China (diversity stuff)</p>
<p>yeah, the pool of applicants from china will be a LOT larger than from canada so naturally you have more competition</p>
<p>So they don’t take in consideration that I have lived in Canada for many years? I have plenty of ECs, so would that separate me from the “typical” chinese?</p>
<p>Of course it’ll be a leg up over many other Chinese. 1. your credentials won’t be questioned 2. what you submit will be more easily evaluated.</p>
<p>But the Int’l pool does face the toughest odds. You’re somewhat fortunate to have climbed ahead of many others – but it’ll still be tough.</p>
<p>Good luck to you</p>