I suspect being FGLI is a plus for internationals, but in the context of being compared with other international applicants. Someone who has overcome the many hurdles that FGLI face is going to be viewed favorably against someone from a privileged background with the same level of achievements. The benefit of Yale and other well endowed colleges is that being low income will not hurt you, and if you are fortunate enough to be accepted, the aid will be generous if you prove to be low income.
1 Like