<p>i really dont know what i am right now
my nationality is canadian, i'm currently living in america (PA) under a visa, so i have no social security number, and this year im a senior.
all applications require the social security number, which i dont have.
my councellor doesn't know what to do with me.</p>
<p>i've been living in america since the beginning of 11th grade, and what hurts me a lot is the fact that my councellor would not let me take AP or honors classes during my 11th grade here because she says they're really hard and what not, so now i think that's going to hurt my application to univs a lot...
(just fyi, i aced those classes.....) </p>
<p>I think you are an international student, just like me and we are in the same state too! Because we all need a visa in order to stay in america. But i think some school have different policies for canadians and mexicans, so you might have a better chance than other intls.</p>
<p>wow, that sucks hard!
does this mean that i have a worse chance than other people only cause i'm international?
also, im not gonna need any financial aid..so does that help with my chances or no?</p>
<p>You are an international student.
Yes it does mean that you have a worse chance than your peers.
But because you dont need finaid, you might be judged like your peers, except with a more critical eye.
Unless the school has an international quota..
But might be an exception in some schools because of your canadian status. Check up with them.</p>
<p>Hansen, I wouldn't fret too much especially if you don't need financial aid. Many schools will see your "international" status as a plus. Look for them. Many schools treat Canadians and Mexicans in the same pot as US students and offer them aid to boot. Do your research and apply to schools that are interested in your "background."</p>
<p>You're international, though some schools make an exception for Canadians give the same consideration to Canadian citizens as they do to Americans. (I couldn't tell you which ones though)</p>
<p>you are definately an international student</p>
<p>i am an international student and i came to live in the US when i was the 11th grade-with an f-1 visa. i am currently in the university in US-still with my f-1 visa</p>
<p>with regards to the Social secuirty number-you can just leave it blank-no one requires it-except jobs off course-but by law you can even a bank account without a social security</p>
<p>but once u get to college and u get a job on campus(i assume you would) then u will have to apply for a social secutity number and once you receive that you can use it for the rest of your life.</p>
<p>most school treat canadians and mexicans as international-they need the I20 and all-i think the only thing is that u dont need an entry visa (i know thats how it is an my school)</p>
<p>Most of the Ivies and a lot of other schools of the same caliber treats Canadian applicants just like they treat US applicants - though you will in practical terms apply as an international student.</p>