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[alexwantsanMD]

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Hello Everyone,

 

[GreenDuck12]

You can only claim one state of residence on your application. Each state (and sometimes the medical schools themselves) have difference rules and expectations for being classified as a resident. You will want to verify any information for yourself.

As for claiming residency it is really not a matter of picking and choosing which one is best. In most cases it has very little to do with where you live (as a student) but rather where your parents live (if you are still claimed as a dependent). Since you are still in undergrad, your parents are most likely claiming you on their taxes. For that reason, you will most likely be able to ONLY claim their current state of residence and not the state that you are going to school in. My advice, stick with MI and be excited your odds of admission are higher there. Let WA continue to develop their medical program.

Hello Everyone,

I have a question regarding the application state residency process. Hearsay told me that because I graduated from a MI public high school, yet reside and am currently completely my preReqs and Bachelors at the prestigious 4-year in another state, I hold a novel 'Dual-Citizenship.' when applying. Is this true? Or even possible?
To follow that; if the case is NO, and I can only hold residency in one state, would it be in my best interest to mark myself as a resident of MI? (As they have 6 allopathic schools.), I have strong ties to the state, alas my heart is want to stay here in the PNW, yet with only 1 allopathic school at the moment and another one looking for accreditation..

 

[Goro]

You can only be a resident of one state, but some state schools will look favorably upon you for having gone to University in their state. This is one of the few "ties to a state" that are real.

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Hello Everyone,

I have a question regarding the application state residency process. Hearsay told me that because I graduated from a MI public high school, yet reside and am currently completely my preReqs and Bachelors at the prestigious 4-year in another state, I hold a novel 'Dual-Citizenship.' when applying. Is this true? Or even possible?
To follow that; if the case is NO, and I can only hold residency in one state, would it be in my best interest to mark myself as a resident of MI? (As they have 6 allopathic schools.), I have strong ties to the state, alas my heart is want to stay here in the PNW, yet with only 1 allopathic school at the moment and another one looking for accreditation..

 

[DrMikeP]

Mentioning I had a home in another state other than my state of residence on my secondary I'm sure helped get me an interview at a particular med school. So claim whatever state works out the best for requirements, but don't feel bad about mentioning where you went to school or your family lives in appropriate secondaries if you get a chance.

Best of Luck