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Here is the deal:
I'm a software engineer at Google, 6 years experience, MS in Computer Science (undergrad also in CS). GPA is around 3.5. A lot of current ECs mostly to do with education and technology for kids and adults as well. I'll be turning 33 at the time of my application. No MCAT yet. I plan on applying in 2012 (since I need to complete my chemistry requirements.) 50hrs shadowing a doctor.
The thing is that I am not a US citizen. Is it typical for schools to require that you be a resident of the state where you'd like to go to school if you have a green card? I saw this in the faq of a Texas school and wonder if its common:
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If I am a foreign national, can I be considered for admission to the medical school?
Foreign nationals must be permanent residents of the United States and qualify for Texas residency to receive consideration for admission.
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If that is indeed the case...do you think it's crazy to quit a great job to move to the state where you want to establish residency? And do you have to be a resident by the time you apply or when you matriculate?
Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions. This is my first post on the site though I've been lurking for a while.
I'm a software engineer at Google, 6 years experience, MS in Computer Science (undergrad also in CS). GPA is around 3.5. A lot of current ECs mostly to do with education and technology for kids and adults as well. I'll be turning 33 at the time of my application. No MCAT yet. I plan on applying in 2012 (since I need to complete my chemistry requirements.) 50hrs shadowing a doctor.
The thing is that I am not a US citizen. Is it typical for schools to require that you be a resident of the state where you'd like to go to school if you have a green card? I saw this in the faq of a Texas school and wonder if its common:
"
If I am a foreign national, can I be considered for admission to the medical school?
Foreign nationals must be permanent residents of the United States and qualify for Texas residency to receive consideration for admission.
"
If that is indeed the case...do you think it's crazy to quit a great job to move to the state where you want to establish residency? And do you have to be a resident by the time you apply or when you matriculate?
Thank you for your thoughts and suggestions. This is my first post on the site though I've been lurking for a while.