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Hey,

Since I haven't gotten an acceptance yet, I'm starting to think about the next cycle. I'm currently a California resident, but do not plan to practice here. In order to maximize my chance for an acceptance, I have been considering establishing residency in a different state. Texas seems like a good option, but I'd have a hard time convincing my girlfriend to come along. Where would you go?
 
There's a few states that practically favor only their in-state residents. Even then, they all have some sort of stipulation of how long you'd have to be there and what you're doing that would establish you as a resident and not some drifter.

Texas for sure. North Carolina. Mississippi. Areas like that, that give high preference to their in-state is a great option. Florida too if you like UF.
 
But if you move to Texas a year before school, will you be considered a Texas resident? I thought you had to have graduated from high school there or have parents who live there...
 
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But if you move to Texas a year before school, will you be considered a Texas resident? I thought you had to have graduated from high school there or have parents who live there...
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You move there for non-educational purposes and you will qualify.
 
MolarBear_ said:
Hey,

Since I haven't gotten an acceptance yet, I'm starting to think about the next cycle. I'm currently a California resident, but do not plan to practice here. In order to maximize my chance for an acceptance, I have been considering establishing residency in a different state. Texas seems like a good option, but I'd have a hard time convincing my girlfriend to come along. Where would you go?
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TEXAS!!!!
 
I can't answer for raising your chance at dental school acceptance, but anywhere in Northern Virginia is great to settle for life lol.
 
Southern Illinois dental school is an impressive program and is incredibly inexpensive. They only really take in-state residents. It's in a small town outside St. Louis, so cost of living is inexpensive too. You could alternatively live in St. Louis.
 
I would pick TEXAS. Most other states may have 1 or 2 state schools that offer similar benefits but by settling in Texas you're giving yourself the best shot at gaining acceptance to 3 different top notch schools. Also living expenses are competitive if not they are much lower when compared to most other states with dental schools


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Freakoutfrank said:
I would pick TEXAS. Most other states may have 1 or 2 state schools that offer similar benefits but by settling in Texas you're giving yourself the best shot at gaining acceptance to 3 different top notch schools. Also living expenses are competitive if not they are much lower when compared to most other states with dental schools


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Yeah, that seems hard to beat. What about moving to a WICHE state? Would I be favored at more schools if I moved to Oregon or Washington?


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MolarBear_ said:
Yeah, that seems hard to beat. What about moving to a WICHE state? Would I be favored at more schools if I moved to Oregon or Washington?


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I'd look into their schools COA to see. If you can get into a school out there why couldn't you get into a school in Texas 😉


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Texas is the best. Literally no other state compares in terms of cheap tuition and 3 attempts at getting into a school. Also, to boil it down even more, try your hardest to get into San Antonio. Cheapest living/rent out of the 3 schools.
 
MolarBear_ said:
How is it a waste if I would have to wait a year anyway?


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Would you be applying before or after getting residency? The whole point of this post implied you'd be applying after becoming a resident in another state which of would suggest you wouldn't apply in the next cycle.
 
Texas. I got SOOO lucky my parents moved to Texas 4 years ago, even though I moved from NC to TX in 2016 and got residency cause of parents. Thanks mom and dad. North Carolina is also a good option, good dental schools with high preference for their in-staters.
 
DATanimelover said:
Texas. I got SOOO lucky my parents moved to Texas 4 years ago, even though I moved from NC to TX in 2016 and got residency cause of parents. Thanks mom and dad. North Carolina is also a good option, good dental schools with high preference for their in-staters.
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Which school will you be attending? Just curious
 
Don't they ask you if you've lived in Texas for 5 years to be considered a resident?


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MolarBear_ said:
Yeah, that seems hard to beat. What about moving to a WICHE state? Would I be favored at more schools if I moved to Oregon or Washington?


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Oregon and Washing are both good schools, but COA is almost double amount of school in TX.
Plus, Texas have 3.
 
Changing state residency for educational purposes is state dependent. It is not as easy as just moving and boom you're now a TX resident.
And although it's not easy to hear, but I would give @rivarat some credit for saying the difficult stuff, I really doubt she's trolling you. If your gf isn't willing to move with you, what IS she willing to do? Or what else is she willing to not do? It's a good opportunity to gauge her commitment to you.
Think about it....

Whatever you decide, I wish you luck. I know this is not an easy process.
 
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