<p>Hi all,
DD is just a run of the mill straight A student with some great academic awards at her small private (very well regarded) high school here in NY. EC's were of the regional level, certainly not national, but she is very well thought of by all teachers and by EC "leaders". Very decent SAT's. She also has had quite a hardship throughout high school to deal with.</p>
<p>She applied to 9 schools last year, and got into one. Devastating to say the least, as it was dead last on her list. Almost took a gap year instead. BAD counseling from GC to say the least....Now DD is very unhappy at this school, and she is almost certain at this point that she will transfer.</p>
<p>I realize that this might change as the semester progresses, but was wondering is anyone knows if having dual citizenship with another country is even remotely thought of as some type of "hook". Not even a "hook", but as something that might (positively) set her apart from other applicants. She never mentioned this on her freshman apps. Also, even though she is not technically of the ethnicity of the native people of this country (where she has the dual citizenship), there is a SMALL % of it in her heritage. Should this even be mentioned? I have no idea on how to advise her on this...what % ethnicity does one usually have to even warrant mentioning on this app? </p>
<p>She wants to approach this admissions game vastly differently than as a freshman, when she thought it was enough to be a good student with good EC that you have a passion for. Any suggestions?</p>