<p>I have a question about how colleges look at citizenship. I was born in a different country, but now I live in America and am a US citizen. My mom said that someone told her that even if you are have a double citizenship you should list only US citizen on a college application. His reasoning was that the colleges liked American citizens better because after college they will help out this country, but if you are a citizen from a different country you could just leave America and go there...
I think this is just absurd. Any opinions?</p>
<p>No, I don't think so... U.S. is rather one of "ultimate" destinations, i.e. you can migrate from China to U.S., but migration from U.S. to China is unlikely. </p>
<p>And some colleges don't even ask whether you're double citizen, there's a box "U.S. citizen" only. </p>
<p>BTW, ruskie? It means pierogi? Where are you from? ;)</p>
<p>uzbekistan</p>
<p>So it has nothing to do, really they're not going to think you will return to uzbekistan. I am not saying that you won't, just it's natural way of thinking...</p>
<p>If you are both citizen of US and another country, put US citizen on app even if you can put other country. For majority of colleges, you need to be US citizen or permanent resident to qualify for need-based financial aid.</p>
<p>i mean for the common app should i put dual us citizenship or just us citizen</p>
<p>You may as well report the facts that apply to your situation. A lot of colleges are looking for students who have international experience. Being a United States citizen helps you for financial aid and possibly for admission too, but being one who has ties to another country may help you even more.</p>