<p>the specifications of non-citizen students wanting to study in American Colleges or Universities. I mean, seriously. The use of the word "International" is thrown around s0 recklessly that it makes foreign students think that it refers to them. But in reality, it is with reference to those who are international yet citizens of the country (or at least, that's from what I've observed, and I do hope I'm wrong). Would someone tell me what would it take for a foreigner to get into a university in the US? Don't say "good" scores.... Be specific.</p>
<p>Well, an international student is simply someone who comes from a foreign country… As to what it takes him to get into US universities, it depends a lot on what university he’s applying to (I mean there’s a clear difference between harvard and nebraska state university…) It is normally not harder for him to get admitted than it would be for an american student (except for public universities).</p>
<p>"But in reality, it is with reference to those who are international yet citizens of the country (or at least, that’s from what I’ve observed, and I do hope I’m wrong). "</p>
<p>What on earth do you mean by this sentence?</p>
<p>In the case of colleges and universities in the US international/foreign refers to anyone who is not a US citizen or US legal permanent resident.</p>
<p>Each college and university sets its own policy for admission of international/foreign students. You have to investigate each institution separately. For general information, read through <a href=“http://www.educationUSA.state.gov%5B/url%5D”>www.educationUSA.state.gov</a> Then follow the links to find the location of the Advising Center closest to where you live, and make an appointment with the counselors. They can tell you which colleges and universities in the US have admitted students like you from your country in recent years.</p>
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If I understand your statement, you’re wrong.</p>
<p>A US citizen living and studying in another country is still considered a domestic student, eligible for all the same admissions criteria and financial aid as any other US citizen. (He or she may not be a resident of any state for admissions purposes, but that’s a different issue).</p>
<p>A citizen of a country other than the US is considered international, regardless of where he or she lives and studies (with the exception of those states in which undocumented non-citizens can be treated as residents of that state).</p>