<p>I am an South Korean international student studying in Canada (I am studying in Canada as a foreign student, so I'll be considered as South Korean on the actual application; I've been here for 5 years now). I am a junior currently.</p>
<p>Many people say being an international can really decrease one's chances at HYPMS (especially Harvard and MIT) because the pool is so competitive. But then someone also told me that some schools, including Harvard, do not consider whether an applicant is domestic or international during the application process. I would like to know what the truth really is, and if internationals have way lower chances at these top schools, by how much. </p>
<p>I won't write my stats for now since I am a junior and many people seem to bash juniors asking for chances; but if anyone is willing to evaluate my chances, I will put my stats up and will greatly appreciate it. </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>