greencard holder elligible for US med schools?

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ashleykim91

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Hi, I'm an overly enthusiastic first year pre med student. Right now I hold a greencard. By the time I apply to med school, I would be in the process of applying for a citizenship. Yet, depending on how long it takes, i might have to wait a year after graduation to get my citizenship. With a high GPA and MCAT scores, is it necessary to hold a citizenship or is a greencard good enough?

 

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Having a green card makes you eligible for US med schools, and I don't think it matters if you are a citizen or a green card holder. Double-check with the schools you are applying to.

 

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Permanent residents and U.S. citizens are treated equally in the application process.

 

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ashleykim91 said:

Hi, I'm an overly enthusiastic first year pre med student. Right now I hold a greencard. By the time I apply to med school, I would be in the process of applying for a citizenship. Yet, depending on how long it takes, i might have to wait a year after graduation to get my citizenship. With a high GPA and MCAT scores, is it necessary to hold a citizenship or is a greencard good enough?

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