<p>Hello!</p>
<p>I’ve lived in America all my life. I’m moving to Poland and will be attending a Polish IB public school for my last 2 years before college.</p>
<p>Will I be an Internat’l, or domestic applicant? I am very concerned with what colleges think about this. Let me know if you can explain something to me. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>If you are a US citizen or legal permanent resident (green card status), you will be a domestic applicant. If you had any other immigration status while living in the US, you will be an international applicant.</p>
<p>Ok thank you. But how will they view ME as an applicant. Will my classes be recognized if I’m in an IB program? Will I be in a bad position for acceptance?</p>
<p>Please let me know what you think?</p>
<p>The whole point of the IB program is to provide a standardized education for students who live in different countries around the world. It really doesn’t matter where you live, or where you study. An IB candidate is an IB candidate.</p>
<p>For admissions and financial aid, your citizenship will make a critical difference. US citizens and legal permanent residents are domestic applicants for financial aid purposes no matter where they are living or have studied. For this reason, it is significantly easier for them to qualify for both need-based and merit-based financial aid. Admissions is also easier for citizens and legal permanent residents. There are no colleges or universities in the US that admit international applicants on a fully equal basis in comparison to domestic applicants.</p>
<p>Alright. So Polish school won’t really make a difference?</p>
<p>Actually your experience living abroad will help to make you a more attractive and unique candidate. Embrace this opportunity to explore a new country and culture. I see some great college essays in your future.</p>