International vs. Domestic applicant.

Applying to College
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<p>How large or significant is the difference in acceptance rate to colleges like HYPSMC between an International(canadian, if that makes any slight of a difference) and a US applicant? </p>

<p>Don't intend to make this into a chances thread, but briefly - if I had something around a 3.98 UW, 4.5W, 2300 SAT, 800/780/760 SAT 2 and some major/minor ECs (regional, local, and a few provincial/state) with good essays, recs, and 5 APs by end of Jr, and 11 by end of Sr. year, with scores of around 3/4/5/5/5, am I <em>LARGELY</em> disadvantaged compared to a US applicant with similar stats, or is the acceptance rate virtually the same? </p>

<p>Just to make things worse, let me add that I'm asian and that I'm in need of aid (though I think most are "need-blind")</p>

<p>I must have asked this question like 100 times but I never seem to get a clear-cut, fresh answer. </p>

<p>Thanks for any input.</p>

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<p>Canadians are generally less disadvantaged compared to other internationals. Some schools are even need-blind to Canadians over other countries.</p>

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<p>^ how about admission itself?, not finaid.</p>

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<p>I think those schools treat Canadians like Americans. Unfortunately, no matter where you’re from, chances will be slim at those schools (about 3-5%) being in the crowded Asian pool if you have nothing that truly differentiates you.</p>

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<p>Canadians=Americans even in admissions?</p>