International Applicants

[NotAsking4Much]

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Hey guys,

I wanted to ask a question for a friend. If one is international (not Canadian), but did her undergrad at a US university as well as being fluent in English and what not, how much discrimination/uphill battle will he or she face at schools?

I know about state schools not accepting int'l apps, but for the majority of private schools, does anyone know about their stance on basically US college grads with a different countries' citizenship?

Thanks!

 

[mspeedwagon]

HUGE unfortunately! This is the very reason I didn't apply straight out of undergrad and waited until I got my green card. There are a very limited number of schools that accept international students (the vast majority do not). Most of the schools that do are in the top tier. Additionally, he/she won't qualify for any form of loans or financial aid.

With high stats, it's not going to be much of a problem (assuming that paying full tuition is not a problem). Otherwise it's damn near impossible.

 

[ownage]

for a friend, huh 😎

 

[NotAsking4Much]

for a friend, huh 😎

Well considering I already got in...lol.

@MSpeedwagon: Hm interesting. That really sucks. I don't see the logic behind that if they already can compete on a normal level with US students for four years.

 

[mspeedwagon]

To be fair, it's the same in every other country. Priority is given to citizens and residents of the country in question universally. The bias against international students (even as US graduates) continues through residency. Not all places are willing to apply for the proper work visas for residency candidates and will often pass over international students in favor of American citizens.

Again, this is NOT a problem at the top institutes (they truly are looking for the best of the best), but at many other places international students will face this bias.

As an international student, you really do need to have a complete application above and beyond the average US student and the finances to support the endeavor (the latter is a hold up for some of the best international candidates).

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@MSpeedwagon: Hm interesting. That really sucks. I don't see the logic behind that if they already can compete on a normal level with US students for four years.