Hello! I'm a junior from outside the US, and I'm planning on applying to American colleges. I've heard that some colleges are need-blind in their admissions process, but I'm not sure if this applies to international students. Can anyone clarify this for me? Thanks a lot!
Hi there! It's great to hear that you're considering applying to American colleges. To answer your question, while many colleges in the US claim to be need-blind, not all of them extend this policy to international students. Need-blind admissions policies are more commonly applied to domestic students.
However, there are a few selective colleges, such as Amherst, Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and MIT, that do have need-blind admissions for international students. This means they won't consider your financial need when making their admissions decisions.
It's important to research each college's specific policies, as they can vary. Keep in mind that even if a college isn't need-blind for international students, they may still offer generous financial aid packages. So, don't let that discourage you from applying.
Here's a blog post of schools offering finaid to international students: https://blog.collegevine.com/schools-that-grant-financial-aid-to-international-students-a-complete-list/
Good luck with your college search, and I hope you find the perfect fit for your needs!
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