Do I count as Chinese or ....

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<p>Hey, guys
I just have a quick question</p>

<p>i am a chinese girl who immigrated to Canada about 1.5 years ago.( i donn't have a citizenship, just permanent immigrant)</p>

<p>so when i apply to US universities, they will consider me as Chinese or differ me form other chinese because I am living in Canada?</p>

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<p>no i'm pretty sure you're canadian</p>

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<p>You're Chinese</p>

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<p>thank you !
..........................</p>

<p>anybody else?</p>

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<p>Chinese, perm resident isnt a citizen. The only case of permanent resident being the same as citizen (for colleges) is if you are a resident of US lol. </p>

<p>Also I think you are considered an International which isnt good since you wont get much financial aid. I think Canadian citizens get some. Not sure.</p>

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<p>A citizen of China.
A permanent resident of Canada.
A Chinese by descent.</p>

<p>You're an international.</p>

<p>Anyways, it won't be easy to get into competitive schools. Chinese like many other Asians are over-represented.</p>

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<p>You wont get the canadian advantage (SOME schools are needblind canadians).</p>

<p>You'll be an international student - chinese living in canada. THus, u'll be compared against ur canadian peers, but if finaid comes to play, you'll be disadvantaged (at SOME schools that are needblind to canadians)</p>

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<p>o
thank you</p>

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<p>I've just checked the website of U Penn, and it says </p>

<p>"Penn maintains a policy of need-blind admissions for citizens and permanent residents of the U.S., Canada and Mexico; financial need does not affect their admission decisions. "</p>

<p>and then i think the other schools should be the same</p>

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<p>I ve heard a guy says in most of the Ivies they consider Canadian p-residents as Canadians.
As far as I know they put you in the same pool as other Canadians so don worry.</p>

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<p>thanks , liangshengtm</p>

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<p>hi people.
i'm new to college Confidential. =)</p>

<p>i have a similar question to DinaZhang.</p>

<p>so, i'm biracial. Korean and Chinese.
i got a Canadian citizenship when i was like born(?) somehow, since my family has a background in Canada or something...
i was living in Hong Kong,
until four years ago, my family moved to Canada, probably permanently.</p>

<p>so, if i decided to apply for US unis someday.
what will they consider me as??
Canadian? International? or what, i don't know, i'm just 15. >_<</p>

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<p>This is not the place to be asking this question. Call the college and talk directly to an admissions counselor. First, colleges have different policies on this, and second, this issue is not that simple.</p>

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<p>In the US, Korean + Chinese is not considered biracial. It's biethnic, but not biracial. As red recommended, you should consult with specific colleges to ask about your status.</p>

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<p>If you have a multi ethnic background, put everything that you are on any and all apps. That is all I know as a lady who is half German and half Afro Colombian who was born in the US. I do not know anything about Canada with regards to this thread. The only thing I know is that I have been applying for scholarships left and right and I have been offered a lot for certain aspects of my ethnic background, so I therefore figure it is best to just be true to yourself on any apps for anything with schooling even if it looks unique.</p>