Does this constitute "state ties"?

[YourAveragePremed]

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I lived in Tennessee until the age of 9, and my father currently has a clinic in TN. I'm currently living in a neighboring state; are those decent ties?

 

[GoSpursGo]

You'll need to look at that state's schools' requirements to receive in-state status/tuition. It probably has something to do with specific language from the statute that provides funding from the state to the medical school, so it really varies from state to state.

 

[Goro]

Worth a shot, especially for Quillen and you live in western NC or VA

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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What are “strong ties,” and what do they mean for health professional admissions? A “strong tie” is usually associated with the amount of time the

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But I agree... if you live in a rural county in Appalachia, you probably will get some preference for schools with a rural health mission or focus.

 

[macrophagefanatic]

I lived in Tennessee until the age of 9, and my father currently has a clinic in TN. I'm currently living in a neighboring state; are those decent ties?

Yes, Quillen would almost certainly consider those strong ties. Also, Quillen gives high consideration to out-of-state applicants who live within a 250 (I think that's the number they use) mile radius of campus.