How does having a Green Card affect admission?

[698344]

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I was wondering how having a green card affects admissions compared to US Citizenship and being an International student. So basically, is a green card equal to US citizenship in the admissions process? Meaning, does having US Citizenship over a green card give you an advantage in admissions? Or is having a green card only a bit better than being an International Student?

EDIT: Just some backstory, I previously thought that green card=US Citizenship > International Student, but some people on different threads have been saying otherwise, so I am a little confused.

 

[gyngyn]

I was wondering how having a green card affects admissions compared to US Citizenship and being an International student. So basically, is a green card equal to US citizenship in the admissions process? Meaning, does having US Citizenship over a green card give you an advantage in admissions? Or is having a green card only a bit better than being an International Student?

EDIT: Just some backstory, I previously thought that green card=US Citizenship > International Student, but some people on different threads have been saying otherwise, so I am a little confused.

In most private and many public schools permanent residents are considered equivalent to citizens. This is most important with regard to access to federally insured loans. There are exceptions to this. If you plan to apply in TX, be sure to check if you will be considered before paying for a secondary.

 

[Banco]

Green card (perm resident) = US citizen for med school admissions, at least at 95%+ of medical schools.

Here is an interesting link: http://web.jhu.edu/prepro/Forms/International.Students.MS.Policies.pdf

 

[698344]

In most private and many public schools permanent residents are considered equivalent to citizens. This is most important with regard to access to federally insured loans. There are exceptions to this. If you plan to apply in TX, be sure to check if you will be considered before paying for a secondary.

Thanks for the reply! Seeing that I love in MN, the University of Minnesota is my #1 choice, and my OOS chance in TX is slim to none anyway.

 

[gyngyn]

Thanks for the reply! Seeing that I love in MN, the University of Minnesota is my #1 choice, and my OOS chance in TX is slim to none anyway.

U of MN was the first school to accept me and thus has a special place in my heart.
I wish you every good fortune.

 

[698344]

Green card (perm resident) = US citizen for med school admissions, at least at 95%+ of medical schools.

Here is an interesting link: http://web.jhu.edu/prepro/Forms/International.Students.MS.Policies.pdf

Quite the interesting link indeed. Like your profile pic btw. Thanks for the reply.

 

[698344]

U of MN was the first school to accept me and thus has a special place in my heart.
I wish you every good fortune.

Meant I live in MN, not love, but I do love MN. Anyway, thanks for the reply and wishes.

 

[amazing tekkers]

A friend of mine came to the US in 2010 as an immigrant, now is an MS-1 at the U of M, he's currently a permanent resident.

 

[VitaminVater]

As someone who currently has a green card and applied last cycle, I had no trouble at all in any part of the admissions process. The only thing I could think of is maybe if you're trying to get outside scholarships, some of them specifically want citizens and not permanent residents.

 

[698344]

As someone who currently has a green card and applied last cycle, I had no trouble at all in any part of the admissions process. The only thing I could think of is maybe if you're trying to get outside scholarships, some of them specifically want citizens and not permanent residents.

That's reassuring, thanks!

 

[MDsohard]

To second vitamin. I also hold a green card and had no problems during my cycle. The only thing that will happen is that some schools will ask for a copy of yours but that's about it.

 

[mk04447]

It should.