<p>if i have a US and Yemeni passport and want to apply to Ivy Leagues/other universities..?
can I apply from/as a Yemeni, even though I've lived in the U.S. most of my life?
That way I'd be put at an advantage..right?
I'm currently in Yemen and am staying at this high school for this semester, but possibly longer if it's beneficial toward applying to universities/extra-curricular activities.</p>
<p>Where should I spend my senior year at: here or US?
Both schools are rigorous, but my US school has more APs and activities..however, wouldn't it look good if I started more activities/got more involved and did the best I could in a country like Yemen?</p>
<p>Would I be considered an international student for having a Yemeni passport? </p>
<p>What if I want to apply for a university in England?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>I don’t know of a single American college or university where international students have an easier time being admitted than U.S. citizens and permanent residents have. It’s kind of a universal truth that gaining admission to an American college or university is much easier for domestic applicants than for international ones.</p>
<p>Yemen is an underrepresented country, though, which I’ve heard that universities want more students from underrepresented countries. I bet I can make myself look better here, as well. If I’m able to apply according to my Yemeni passport (as a Yemeni) then I was thinking that might give me a boost and they’d really notice how I’d contribute to diversity, as opposed to being more thought of as a “Yemeni-American” by applying from there/passport/etc. </p>
<p>I really don’t know much, though. That’s why I’m on here trying to find out.</p>
<p>Ifyoure an international student you have to pay a very very large amount for tuition compared to residents of the us. So if money is or could become a problem that may be something to think about, especially since schools are fairly reluctant to give international students scholarships. Just something for you to think about since the prices are so much more. Good luck!</p>
<p>Price isn’t too much of a worry, but would I have an advantage if I don’t apply for financial aid/disadvantage if I do? and thanks :)</p>
<p>Also, if I’m still considered domestic, then can anyone please answer the other parts of my post?</p>
<p>…such as their interest/importance of staying here or returning, activities/if I do sports HERE, the fact that I’m Arab, etc…?</p>
<p>You are a US citizen, so you are considered a domestic applicant.</p>
<p>If you have studied in a foreign school system, the international admissions officer might be the one who evaluates your school records and ECs.</p>
<p>Your particular cultural and ethnic background might make for an interesting essay topic. At an institution that is especially interestedin diversity and has no other qualified Yemeni-American applicants this year it might tip you from the maybe pile into the yes pile. However, there is no way to predict that.</p>
<p>Make your list, be sure you’ve got at least one safety that you love on it, apply, and see what the results are.</p>
<p>Would they then look at the school in the US and the school here separately?
And does that mean that I’d pay domestic/possibly in-state fees even if I graduate/stay senior year over here?</p>
<p>Whether or not you are in-state depends on that place’s specific policy. You need to read through the residence policy very, very carefully. Usually you can only be considered in-state if your parents live in that state.</p>
<p>The political situation in Yemen is very challenging right now. Will you even be able to leave that country on your own for college?</p>
<p>Regarding your question about applying to UK universities, you should look into the policies of each university your interested in. When I was searching for schools in the UK, I was surprised to discover that my local high school degree (UAE) wasn’t sufficient for me to apply. If I remember correctly, Oxford won’t accept the Yemeni high school diploma by itself. Of course, you could get around that problem by taking APs or SAT subject tests, but that would also depend on the policies of each school. </p>
<p>If you’re enrolled in an American high school in Yemen, forget what I just said. From my experience, you’ll be better off graduating from an American high school than a Yemeni one. Also, yes, you might get special treatment if you apply as a Yemeni rather than an American (no financial aid), but saving money seems like a better idea.</p>
<p>^ So there is or is not a possible positive boost in applying as a Yemeni to a school in the UK?
I attend an international school that goes by the American system, so I believe it is sufficient.</p>
<p>For current information about applying to a university in the UK, contact the Education Officer at the UK consulate in Yemen. If there is a branch of the British Council there, they would know as well. You need to find out whether or not applying in one status or the other will be more favorable. It is entirely possible that one status will make getting a visa easier, but the other one will make getting financial aid easier. While you are at it, find out which of the UK institutions accept US financial aid (Stafford Loans) some used to, but that may have changed recently. Obviously if you would be using a Stafford Loan to help pay, you would need to apply as a US citizen.</p>
<p>Before you take this whole process much farther, you really do need to sit down with your parents and find out just exactly how much they can pay each year for your education. If you don’t get some ginormous scholarship, what your family can pay (and what you can borrow if the institution accepts Stafford Loan money) will determine where you can go.</p>
<p>From my experience, going to the British Council is a complete waste of time. Don’t bother with it. The branch in my city could be the anomaly, however. I suggest trying the consulate first. Yes, you don’t need to worry about experiencing difficulties with not having sufficient qualifications. Your questions regarding UK college admissions would be better answered by the posters in the international student forum.</p>