Do I qualify for instate (California)?

Question

Hey everybody.
I live in Shanghai, China, but I have a permanent residence in California, where I spent 14 years of my life. I attend an international school now, but had attended California public schools prior to high school. My parents still pay their state taxes, my brother lives in the house in California and I intend on getting my driver's license this summer in California.

Do I qualify for instate? I'm attempting to get into UC Berkeley or UCLA, which obviously selects more California residents. Does living in Shanghai and attending an international school for high school adversely affect my chances of getting in?

Answer 1

Must live here one year for resident tuition.

Answer 2

Since you said your parents pay state taxes in California, that should qualify them as residents. You, as their dependent, would therefore also be a resident of California.

In response to the second part of the question, yes, that does affect your chances. It probably increases your chances. As long as you have good grades and are a qualified applicant, you should be able to get in. Universities reserve a certain number of spots for incoming freshman to be given to international students. I used to live out of country, and friends of mine would get into schools in the US that I don't believe they would have if they had lived in the US. I think it increases your chances.

Anyway, good luck!

Answer 3

i am not sure in cali but i the state where i live you would you can also try it in court it helps go to jdusa.com you can see a copy of the tryal if they dont let you