Best state for an acceptance

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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.
 
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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...
 
chives_irvine said:
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!!!!
 
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.
 
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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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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.
 
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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
 
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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