Anyone fr TX going out of state?

[snowhite]

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I'm from Texas and only applied to out of state schools. Got into two, but I'm thinking now that I should have applied in state because of the much cheaper tuition. Am thinking about deferring out of state and applying here in TX, but apparently, admissions people don't like that. Also, only one DO school here and mostly MD schools and I don't really care either way, but I wonder if because I got accepted (and applied) to only DO schools if this will hurt my chances of getting in anywhere besides TCOM...which after speaking with them today I hear they are majorly concerned about people who apply elsewhere, defer and apply there. Agghhh...so many things to think about. 🙁

 

[DORoe]

It seems to me that there must be a reason why you want to go out of state to school. Either you don't like the state schools, don't like the state itself, or you just want a change of venue. A lot of states will allow you to apply and get residency status after living there for a year. You should be able to get in-state tuition there which would take care of that problem after the first year. I would say that if you really like the schools where you got accepted go there despite the cost. If you really didn't like the places and don't think that you will be happy there defer and give it a shot.

 

[OSUdoc08]

I was born & raised in Dallas, and I am going to OSU-COM for school. I was rejected from TCOM, and OSU is the closest DO school to Dallas otherwise. The DO schools don't like that you apply for MD schools, maybe, but I was accepted to 4 out-of-state DO schools although I applied to way more MD schools than DO schools.

I disagree with the previous post about getting in-state tuition. In most cases, such as at my school, in order to gain residency---you must live in state for a year working full-time and not being in school or otherwise marry someone in-state. But out-of-state private schools cost the same for anyone, so it is up to you to decide what school is best for you. I have found that I would enjoy OSU-COM much more than TCOM anyway, so I'm happy, although I will be paying back alot more money. It's not like we are going to be that strapped for cash once we finish our education, so I don't consider it to be a huge problem.

 

[DaveinDallas]

I was born & raised in Dallas, and I am going to OSU-COM for school. I was rejected from TCOM, and OSU is the closest DO school to Dallas otherwise. The DO schools don't like that you apply for MD schools...<snip>

Ok, so now the question is: Does TCOM get it's knickers in a twist if you apply for allopathic schools here in Texas when you're applying for them?

My plan is to try to stay in state first, with TCOM being the only option for what I really want which is DO. If push comes to shove, like you, OSUCOM is the next stop and I'm not so sure that I'll choose an allopathic in state school over OSUCOM. I have no problems with Tulsa and being a DO is what's important.

If I may ask, why did you prefer OSUCOM over TCOM as you mentioned in your post?

BTW - would I be competitive at either school with a 3.3 overall and 3.58 science GPA?

 

[OSUdoc08]

OSUCOM vs TCOM:

Clearly, you must choose TCOM over OSUCOM for price. I felt more welcomed by students at OSUCOM & had a pleasant feeling the entire time I was there. The facilities seem clean and new, and I like the idea of living in a new place for a few years. I've always been in the DFW area. OSU's hospital is the largest osteopathic hospital in the nation, but TCOM's is ok too, however, OSU's hospital is one of the trauma centers in Tulsa, whereas the patients in Ft. Worth go to Harris Methodist or John Peter Smith. You won't get alot of anything at the hospital there, and since I want to do ER, that is important. It is really a personal preference---whatever place you enjoy better. Also, and this is a small also, I think Oklahoma State University is more recognized than University of North Texas. Another important thing to note is class size. OSU by far has the smallest class size of all the schools I applied to at 88. There are many other things I could probably talk about, but I don't know enough about TCOM to compare. If anyone wants to ask me about things about OSU on PM we can talk.

Your GPA of 3.3/3.58 will be very competitive. My science GPA was significantly less, and so I believe you will have a good chance of getting into TCOM. Good luck!

 

[DaveinDallas]

OSUCOM vs TCOM:

Also, and this is a small also, I think Oklahoma State University is more recognized than University of North Texas.

I thought about that the other day at work. I work part time at JC Penney's refolding/replacing merchandise after close of business to get the story ready for the next business day (Recovery Team). In our sportswear department, there was actually an OSU hat and I bumped into two customers right before closing that were wearing OSU T Shirts.

I had to remember that TCOM was associated with UNT - The Eagles.

Interesting about the Trauma Center thing. The D.O. (orthopedic surgeon) that worked on my son wanted to do his residency there for that very reason. He had good things to say about the school, even though he went to Des Moines.

 

[DrMom]

OSU's hospital is the regional trauma center in Tulsa,

Fraid this isn't true. We only have one level 1 trauma center in OK...and it is in OKC. In Tulsa, TRMC (the school's hospital), St. John, & St. Francis are all level 3s. Major traumas generally get sent to St. Francis.

 

[FiveForFighting]

Texan going out of state...

 

[OSUdoc08]

Fraid this isn't true. We only have one level 1 trauma center in OK...and it is in OKC. In Tulsa, TRMC (the school's hospital), St. John, & St. Francis are all level 3s. Major traumas generally get sent to St. Francis.

Needless to say, the fact that TRMC is a level 3 trauma center means that it is tied for the highest trauma designation in town, so theoretically, an EMS provider can choose the nearest hospital, based upon protocol. The fact that more traumas go to St. Francis may just be based upon location, or EMSA may have protocols set up that way. I know in Texas, it is based upon trauma designation, which would not differentiate between hospitals. St. Francis as little as 4 years ago was a level I trauma center, but has since been downgraded, as the entire hospital-trauma system in Oklahoma remains in question. This may be the reason for the preference for St. Francis.

In Ft. Worth, however, TCOM's hospital is not designated as a trauma center.

But of course DrMom is always right so listen to her.

 

[Snack]

Yep, another Texan poised to go out of state in August (KCOM)...if and only if I don't get off the waitlist at TCOM (not expecting this to happen). TCOM was my obvious first choice. You can't beat the ~8k per year tuition rate. It's one of the lowest in the country. I'll be paying ~31K at KCOM...hell of a difference! Either way, I'll go where I'm wanted and right now KCOM is calling and it's an excellent/comfy school.

Snowhite-
If you've already been accepted out of state, then why waste the time, energy, and money in applying again when there is uncertainty as to the outcome? Plus, are you sure you can defer your out of state acceptances? I think you have to have an extremely valid and good excuse for deferring. Trying to get into an in-state TX school will probably not work as an excuse.

 

[klite]

Yep, another Texan poised to go out of state in August (KCOM)...if and only if I don't get off the waitlist at TCOM (not expecting this to happen). TCOM was my obvious first choice. You can't beat the ~8k per year tuition rate. It's one of the lowest in the country. I'll be paying ~31K at KCOM...hell of a difference! Either way, I'll go where I'm wanted and right now KCOM is calling and it's an excellent/comfy school.

Snack, sorry I didn't see the private message you sent me LAST semester about TCOM till just now- but good to see it worked out for you- I know the xtra 100K hurts now but over the entire course of lucrative medical career it will amount to a drop in the bucket (actually I think after you average my postbac and undergrad debt we'll finish about even )
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