<p>for private schools, i don't think it really matters as long as you don't ask for financial aid. international students willing to go to a private school in the united states are the ones who can afford it (in most cases anyway) so i don't think this is a problem. for public schools, most of the space is reserved for in-state students (for UC, close to 90% are from california). statistically, 90% of Cal's student body is from california, about 8-9% out of state, and 1-2% international. basically means that international students have a disadvantage when applying to public schools, but since private schools don't have to follow the "in-state percentage" rule, you won't have that much of a disadvantage (compared to public schools) applying to privates.</p>
<p>FastMeD says "Koreans are... trained to be drones. They have no mind"--hummm.</p>
<p>Do I see a bit of bigotry showing through here?</p>
<p>so based on this thread, applying as int'l doesn't affect chances for private schools (ie like the ivies, applying w/o FA)</p>
<p>Nope. Once again, this is what Columbia sent me:</p>
<p>"[international] candidates should be aware that their applications are read in a more selective process than are other candidates'."</p>
<p>Uhhh... I'm from Canada and few Canadians apply to US schools. Can't hurt, right? RIGHT?!!!</p>
<p>What are my chances like if i came to US around 5 years ago from Ukraine. I now have a US citizenship. And my SAT scores a little lopsided with math being high and reading a little lower.
I am 19th in my class of 542 with a slow start in my freshman year probably because of my English back then. My SAT score is 1900, which i very likely to go up after i retake in October. What do you guys think about my chances of getting into NYU? Or maybe i can try for one of the ivies? Should i apply early? Plz help!</p>
<p>well 5 years and a citizenship.. I think you're NOT gonna be considered an intl. student at all.</p>
<p>and since you have a citizenship I don't think being an intl. student explains your score.</p>
<p>and I advised you to post your stats on what are my chances forum. no one can predict chances with SAT scores only!</p>
<p>I came to the US like a year ago. When I get to apply to colleges, I would have been living here for about 2 yrs. If I apply to privates, would I be considered as an Int'l student? </p>
<p>Also, How many years does a student need to be living in CA to be considered a California in/state student?</p>
<p>I think a year</p>
<p>I'm a Swedish citizen who moved to the US five years ago. I'm fluent in English and have a 2270 (800CR/760M/710W) SAT I; the rest of my credentials are [url="<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=241270%22%5Dhere%5B/url">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=241270"]here[/url</a>]. Is my resume strong enough for me to have a half decent chance at any of the schools on my list (also in the other post) in spite of my international status? If any of you could help me out I'd be extremely grateful.</p>
<p>some tops colleges will consider you with other applicants in your area for admission purposes; however, they will consider you as an intl. student if you need financial aid.</p>
<p>So if you do not need FA, you will not be at a disadvantage at Ivies (most other colleges would see you as intl. student and that certinaly isn't going to help you).</p>
<p>I think your stats are good. although I can not say for sure cuz your GPA isn't on 4.0 scale, but still, your SAT scores are very good. your ECs are good. </p>
<p>Don't worry about it... just do your best write amazing essays and you'll do fine. </p>
<p>I freaked out about being an intl. student, too, but what can you do? it's not like Green Cards come out in like 5 business days or something. </p>
<p>Good luck</p>
<p>I do need financial aid... that's the problem. I can probably manage about half tuition, but no more than that. I guess you're right--I'll just have to write some stunningly brilliant essays and hope for the best. :p</p>
<p>yea that's the spirit!!!</p>
<p>half tuition? that might hurt you... </p>
<p>I know for sure that princeton and yale will be need-blind even for intl. students, but for all other colleges, they are need-aware for intl. students.</p>
<p>I called some colleges and asked them about intl. student FA and one said that only about 15 intl. students get FA.</p>
<p>so if you're applying to an Ivy or top internationally well known school, it'll be very very tough.</p>
<p>I think about thousands apply to Ivies internationally and only like 40 get in as a freshman (HYP and some lower Ivies have 7~9% intl. students divide that by 4 to get approx. freshman intl. students)</p>
<p>Sorry to be the bearer of a bad news, but as you said, do your best and hope for the best!</p>
<p>So let's say person X applies to Yale. even if he LIVES IN THE US but still considered international (but no FA), will X be compared with other Actual int'l students? (say compared with students from New Zealand, Singapore, Korea, Italy , etc) Is it THAT hard to get in as an INTL?</p>
<p>no if I can correctly remember what Yale rep. told me,
If you live in the U.S. but do not have a permanent resident status or citizenship, you are international student, but since you go to HS in US, you will be considered for admission with other students in your area by an adcom who is familiar with your state's education system.</p>
<p>However, FA is citizenship based.</p>
<p>therefore, if you DO NOT need FA, then you will be just be like other students with green card or citizenship.</p>
<p>Yale is one of the very few schools that is need-blind to all, including internationals. Yale meets all needs if you are admitted.</p>
<p>alright thnx wowser</p>
<p>kevster1001 so where areyou applying?</p>
<p>oh I am just a Junior, but starting to "unfold the road" is nothing bad either~
you? i am trying to get bits and pieces of small important info so i don't go crazy last minute~</p>
<p>haha good thinking..
yea I waited a bit long. Although I started to gain info from CC since early junior year, I'm panicking!!!!</p>
<p>How are you a senior member anyway?</p>