Becoming a TX Resident..

[MexicanDr]

Is it possible to be a CA and TX resident when applying to med school? I am a CA resident, but lets say I go to TX and do a postbacc over there for a year, will then I be considered a TX resident as well as a CA resident? Or what are the steps to become a resident of another state and still be considered a CA resident?

I am asking this questions because it seems TX residents have an easier time getting into their state med schools than CA residents into CA schools.

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[TAWS]

Not possible. AMCAS does not let you list more than one state of residence.

 

[J ROD]

You have to pick a state...only one!

But, you can move to another state and establish residency.

Tx is alot easier to get than Cali.

Just check on what it takes to become a Tx resident before you make the move.....I would also try and make the decision look like you are doing it for a job or another reason....not simply to get into med school...schools can probably see through that!!

 

[mgirl21]

You can't move here just for school to gain residency.

"A domicile in Texas is presumed if, at least 12 months prior to the census date of the semester in which he or she is to enroll, at least one of the following applies: 1) the person owns real property in Texas, 2) the person owns a business in Texas, 3) the person is married to someone who has established a domicile in Texas, 4) the person has had gainful employment other than work-study and other such student employment in Texas."

 

[J ROD]

You can't move here just for school to gain residency.

"A domicile in Texas is presumed if, at least 12 months prior to the census date of the semester in which he or she is to enroll, at least one of the following applies: 1) the person owns real property in Texas, 2) the person owns a business in Texas, 3) the person is married to someone who has established a domicile in Texas, 4) the person has had gainful employment other than work-study and other such student employment in Texas."

Exactly...you have to buy some land and work a year maybe even two and then apply.....

 

[TexasPrincess]

http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/frwqAskedQ/13-TexasResidency.html

It sounds like you just have a to buy a small piece of land and be here. Half price med school for 4 years is probably worth it!

Texas Public schools are required to take 90% In State.

You can claim dual residency with Florida because so many people are snow birds there.

 

[DocMcCoy]

Not possible. AMCAS does not let you list more than one state of residence.

You use TMDSAS for Texas schools and it is possible, it is a completely different application service. It may be as simple as having a mailing address or piece of property for a year or two. Or, do like I did and join the Texas national guard and go on a deployment to get automatic state residency. That would be dedication

 

[mgirl21]

nvm.