<p>Hi everyone</p>
<p>I am a korean citizen. I came to Texas in August 2006.
But I am not a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident.
Thus, when I apply to college, will I be competing with people in my region (Texas)
or international students?</p>
<p>Also, is getting into a medical school in US harder for international students?</p>
<p>You are an international student as far as financial aid is concerned.</p>
<p>Some universities may put you in the same admissions pool as people from Texas since your HS transcript will look show several years of education in the US. You also need to find out whether the public universities in Texas will consider you in-state for tuition. Some states grant in-state status to international students who have spent a certain number of years in schools in that state.</p>
<p>It is very hard for international students who aren't permanent residents to gain admission to medical school in the US. You may be better off to do medical school in Korea, and return to the US for your residency and specialization.</p>
<p>bump for additional info</p>
<p>Have you visited the International Student and Med School forums? Both have good information for a student in your situation. You can reach them by clicking on "Discussion Home" in the upper left of this screen, and then scrolling down in the new screen that opens up.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>thank you!</p>