Changing Residency for Application/Re-application?

[Zaarge]

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I wanted to see if there was anyone on here who has moved states and established residency to apply or reapply to a school for a better chance of acceptance due to their in-state status.

I've already applied this cycle (only to a handful of schools) and was considering the possibility of moving to a different state and establishing residency during a gap year if I am not accepted to any schools I'm interested in this cycle. With how much public dental schools favor in-state students over those from out-of-state, it seems like this would significantly increase chances of acceptances and obviously help with IS tuition as well.

I'm curious if anyone has any personal experience with this or has heard of this being done. Any info good or bad on the subject is much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[macsak]

I wanted to see if there was anyone on here who has moved states and established residency to apply or reapply to a school for a better chance of acceptance due to their in-state status.

I've already applied this cycle (only to a handful of schools) and was considering the possibility of moving to a different state and establishing residency during a gap year if I am not accepted to any schools I'm interested in this cycle. With how much public dental schools favor in-state students over those from out-of-state, it seems like this would significantly increase chances of acceptances and obviously help with IS tuition as well.

I'm curious if anyone has any personal experience with this or has heard of this being done. Any info good or bad on the subject is much appreciated. Thanks!

sometimes it's not that simple
there are minimum times to establish residency
requirements vary by state

 

[AppalachianDentalBoy]

I know for Texas you have to have lived here for 12 consecutive months by October 1st, the application deadline. You can submit your app as instate if you will hit twelve months by October 1st too.

 

[knewstance]

I tried this (not specifically for this reason). Doesn't really matter what you do and if you legally establish residency or not. You will not be considered a resident unless you have lived there for many many many years (like you graduated high school there and your parents live there and your childhood dog is buried in the local cemetery). I lived in 2 different states each for about 2 years, holding a full-time job in each state during those times. Neither of the state schools truly considered me a resident.

Moral of the story: if your in-state school doesn't like you or you don't like your in-state school, you will be attending a private school.

...I'm not salty at all /sarcasm

 

[Jolly roger dentistry]

I know for Texas you have to have lived here for 12 consecutive months by October 1st, the application deadline. You can submit your app as instate if you will hit twelve months by October 1st too.

Where do you put your state residency in your application?


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