How much of an advantage is it to apply without financial aid as an international?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Stanford University
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<p>I'm a Canadian permanent resident and thinking about applying to Stanford paying full. My chance is quite low I think. How much would no finaid help?</p>

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<p>I think it puts your chances at the same level as US citizens (~10-12%)</p>

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<p>it wouldn't help at all. When you apply for Stanford, they don't look at financial need at all.</p>

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<p>for internationals they do look at financial aid before making a decision.</p>

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<p>oh really interesting. Could you provide me with the link on the Stanford Website that says so?</p>

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<p>"Stanford adheres to a need-blind admission policy (except
in the case of non-U.S. citizens and non-U.S. Permanent
Residents); your financial status is not a factor in our
admission decision."</p>

<p>4th page in the applying guide under "Applying for Financial Aid"</p>

<p><a href="http://admission.stanford.edu/pdf/08-09_Applying_Guide.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://admission.stanford.edu/pdf/08-09_Applying_Guide.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>oh ic. That sucks man. But really, I don't think it will matter, but at least it wont hurt.</p>