Do admissions committees look differently at non-US citizens?

[toothgirl86]

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I'm originally from Canada, but I have been living in the US for 10 years, and I have applied for citizenship. Do you think admissions committees would take into account the fact that i am not a citizen? I was looking at Temple's website and it said that they take an average of 12% non-citizens per year... that's not a lot!!!
Any help or feedback is appreciated! Thanks guys!!!

 

[jigabodo]

12% might not be a lot, but its a pretty decent chance given the fact that international students only comprised a small percentage of total applicants.

As long as you've got good enough stats, you shouldnt have to worry about not being accepted - thats whats so great about America. I am an international student myself and this is speaking from my own experience.

 

[EngDentist]

I'm originally from Canada, but I have been living in the US for 10 years, and I have applied for citizenship. Do you think admissions committees would take into account the fact that i am not a citizen? I was looking at Temple's website and it said that they take an average of 12% non-citizens per year... that's not a lot!!!
Any help or feedback is appreciated! Thanks guys!!!

Since you mentioned that you have applied for citizenship I am assuming that you are now a permanent resident. If so there is absolutely no difference between a permanent resident and citizen applicants.

(For example a student on a F1 visa would fall under the non-citizen category but not a "green card" holder)