Question about foreign permanent resident

[ArsenalForever]

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Hi,

I got a question, I lived in a south Asian country until I was 18. Then, I came to US and finished my undergrad degree in a state school. I wanted write about the experience while living abroad, but I am also afraid the admission people will have doubts about me for being foreign. I wonder do people in admission committees, especially the ones in state school, have such doubts?

I am a US California permanent resident.

 

[NickNaylor]

If you're not a US citizen, schools are going to know that - this isn't something you're going to be able to hide. I wouldn't be afraid of writing about an experience that "outs" your "foreigness" if you feel that it's important or will help your application. Unfortunately you're already going to be facing an uphill battle, so I doubt this is going to hurt much if at all.

 

[Finches]

I'm not sure what you mean by a "US California Permanent Resident." Do you mean that you're a legal resident? Permanent residency means that you hold a Green Card.

If you have a GC, you shouldn't have any problems.

Also, there are preliminary questions on AMCAS to determine your legal status in the U.S. Your essay topic doesn't matter in that issue.

 

[Catalystik]

Hi,

I got a question, I lived in a south Asian country until I was 18. Then, I came to US and finished my undergrad degree in a state school. I wanted write about the experience while living abroad, but I am also afraid the admission people will have doubts about me for being foreign. I wonder do people in admission committees, especially the ones in state school, have such doubts?

I am a US California permanent resident.

Public state schools tend to have a mission to train docs who will provide medical care for the people of their state. While this may not be universally true, if you plan to return to your birth nation to reside permanently after completing training, you could refrain from mentioning that.

 

[FattySlug]

I am a permanent resident and had no problem getting in. My stats are not outstanding either. 3.6 33M so I really don't think it is going to hurt you.

 

[sc4s2cg]

Public state schools tend to have a mission to train docs who will provide medical care for the people of their state. While this may not be universally true, if you plan to return to your birth nation to reside permanently after completing training, you could refrain from mentioning that.

I am a US citizen, but was born in Hungary and lived there till age 9.

I guess I will refrain from mentioning that I'd like to practice overseas after my debt has been paid off. Thanks Catalystik!

 

[Catalystik]

I am a US citizen, but was born in Hungary and lived there till age 9.

I guess I will refrain from mentioning that I'd like to practice overseas after my debt has been paid off. Thanks Catalystik!

BTW, I wasn't suggesting that it was unwise to mention plans for intermittent international relief work during breaks from a regular practice situation. Many attending docs do this during their vacation time.