Best States to apply in

[Carlsbad1919]

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What are the best states to be a resident in? Does it really matter if you live in Illinois or Florida?

 

[Blade28]

Are you planning to apply to IL and FL schools?

 

[LO281OK]

This is the percentage of matriculation (not to be confused with micturition) by state based on 2007 data:

53% Alabama
45% Alaska
34% Arizona
43% Arkansas
41% California
40% Colorado
44% Connecticut
42% Delaware
44% District of Columbia
39% Florida
40% Georgia
37% Hawaii
38% Idaho
44% Illinois
46% Indiana
45% Iowa
43% Kansas
50% Kentucky
51% Louisiana
49% Maine
46% Maryland
50% Massachusetts
41% Michigan
43% Minnesota
47% Mississippi
47% Missouri
44% Montana
41% Nebraska
40% Nevada
33% New Hampshire
44% New Jersey
46% New Mexico
46% New York
39% North Carolina
43% North Dakota
47% Ohio
43% Oklahoma
40% Oregon
44% Pennsylvania
49% Puerto Rico
51% Rhode Island
43% South Carolina
47% South Dakota
40% Tennessee
40% Texas
42% Utah
48% Vermont
44% Virginia
35% Washington
58% West Virginia
42% Wisconsin
38% Wyoming
38% U.S. Territories
8% Canada
27% Other
42% National Average

 

[LO281OK]

Based on data from AMCAS national applicant data.

45% Connecticut
47% Delaware
40% District of Columbia
48% Maine
44% Maryland
47% Massachusetts
42% New Hampshire
48% New Jersey
47% New York
48% Pennsylvania
49% Rhode Island
49% Vermont
47% All Northeast

45% Illinois
48% Indiana
41% Iowa
46% Kansas
42% Michigan
41% Minnesota
49% Missouri
45% Nebraska
43% North Dakota
49% Ohio
44% South Dakota
46% Wisconsin
45% All Midwest

48% Alabama
45% Arkansas
39% Florida
40% Georgia
48% Kentucky
42% Louisiana
42% Mississippi
39% North Carolina
44% Oklahoma
50% Puerto Rico
45% South Carolina
42% Tennessee
43% Texas
44% Virginia
48% West Virginia
36% U.S. Territories and Possessions
43% All Southeast

38% Alaska
35% Arizona
42% California
35% Colorado
38% Hawaii
39% Idaho
44% Montana
38% Nevada
35% New Mexico
40% Oregon
44% Utah
38% Washington
40% Wyoming
40% All Western

13% Foreign
33% Unknown Foreign
14% All Foreign
43% All Applicants

 

[Carlsbad1919]

I am moving soon and part of my decision involves where residency is most helpful (i.e. not California). Right now both Illinois and Florida are strong possibilities and I was wondering if either might be a better choice.

 

[LO281OK]

Looks like I used a shotgun when you wanted a more precise instrument... I'll try to get something for you.

Anecdotally between these two I would say Florida (though you will need to research the residency rules). 3 State Schools and 1 Private School with a strong preference for state residents. UF and Miami have good names. I've heard good things about USF and FSU appears to be a fairly easy school to get into. I enjoyed living in Florida when I was in the Navy. Plus you can still apply to all the private schools in Illinois.

On the flip side in Chicago you'd be really close to a few great schools. Money-wise, you'll probably spend more on med school there. If you are looking for a better shot at getting into a state school I'd take Florida. If you want the absolute best states for in-state admissions then check out Mississippi, Alabama, & South Carolina.

What areas do you need help with in your app. or is it just getting away from the competitive CA market?

 

[Carlsbad1919]

I need to improve my UG GPA a fair amount.

 

[LO281OK]

In that case you'll want to consider the schools in the area you choose to relocate. Check out the Post-Baccalaureate Programs... There are a few in Illinois (Loyola, Sothern Illinois, etc.) & Florida (USF, Miami, Barry, North Florida in Jacksonville)