Local private schools have plenty of non-citizen students - this is DC where there is a huge international presence via Embassies, World Bank, IMF and other international organizations. So don't think about how you fit into the non-citizen pool - just check the box and include your citizenship when asked. It may even help in a school that appreciates diversity in their student body.

Since you're paying before the school year starts, I think they want to know so as to add diversity - therefore it's a plus. They're not worried you'll up and leave without paying.

Anonymous wrote:Does the application even ask for citizen status?

Yes-some ask for the child/parents citizenship.

Could be a benefit if they are looking for diversity I would imagine.

I don't think they would have a reason to ask. Is it on the application?

Does the application even ask for citizen status?

No. Why would it matter at all one way or another to a private institution that doesn't receive any government aid? Even if it did, legal residents are treated the same as citizens.

officially....no

Does one have a higher chance of being accepted than the other?