Nonetheless, the four students at ASL who spoke to The Crimson--Jason K. Givens, who was accepted at Yale; Marc Menshaw and Menon, who will attend Princeton, and Lampley from the Class of 2002--found time to take the college tour.

These four students added that although the logistics of applying from overseas may be difficult, the experience of growing up in London has molded them into more attractive candidates for admission.

"Living abroad changes a student," said Menon, who wrote about the cultural issues of being Indian in her application essay, throwing in some ideas about London. "Students mature more quickly than living in the U.S."

McEvoy also said living abroad makes students stand out in the eyes of the admissions office. "Our students are seen as different, and sometimes being different may be helpful," she said.

Many counselors said they think that British citizens who have a chance at being admitted to Harvard and other American colleges should apply more often.

"My own belief is that it is something to encourage," Halksworth said