Dual citizen = diminished chances?

Applying to College
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I have both American and Hungarian citizenship. However, I've never lived in the United States (my longest it was one month) nor do I consider English is my first language. Culture-wise I also consider myself more Hungarian. Actually, the most appropriate term would be third-culture kid.</p>

<p>I noticed that the number of international applicants that selective colleges admit is very low. Usually around 10%. So would applying as a dual citizen diminish my chances of admission? Should I apply like an American who studied abroad? (I've lived in 4 countries so far, so most of my life I've actually lived outside of Hungary).</p>

<p>Another thing that I noticed, however, is that the colleges I want to plan to do not have, if any, a lot of Hungarian students enrolled. Is that a potential hook? </p>

<p>What should I do?</p>

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<p>I think the dual citizenship actually increases your chances because your american citizenship makes you a domestic applicant, since a lot of schools do have an international quota.</p>

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<p>You are a US citizen who has been educated abroad. This means that you are eligible to file the FAFSA and receive federal financial aid - which is a very good thing.</p>

<p>Email the admissions offices at each place you are applying to, and ask them how they would like you to submit your school records. Some will want you to complete the forms for an international applicant. Others won’t. Don’t be surprised if each place wants something different.</p>

<p>There are many US citizens like you. The colleges and universities are familiar with your situation.</p>

<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>