Do I count as an international student?

b_r_um
Mon, 14 Jul 2014 02:48:10 +0000

It depends on where you apply. Some colleges are actively trying to increase their international enrollment, so being a full-paying international applicant would actually help you. Others (like Harvard and MIT) get a flood of applications from foreign students and not having your green card could actively work against you.

If worse comes to worst, you can always take a gap year and re-apply when you do have your green card in hand.

All the best!