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As the question states.. How much does this help when applying to public state schools?
How important is it to be a resident of a state when applying to their school?
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It helps in most schools, public or private.
In some states it is crucial (NM, SD, TX), in others it's modestly helpful (CA).
In some states it is crucial (NM, SD, TX), in others it's modestly helpful (CA).
It differs per state/school; however, most states do show some preference for in-state applicants; however, I believe that you can apply to be considered a resident at the time of application if you're working on your residency and will be a resident upon time of matriculation.
For example, in Texas, public medical schools must reserve 90% of their seats for in-state applicants - though this case is a bit extreme compared to other states.
For example, in Texas, public medical schools must reserve 90% of their seats for in-state applicants - though this case is a bit extreme compared to other states.
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The University of Washington is a slight variation on in-state bias in that applicants who are from Wyoming, Alaska, Idaho, and Montana are considered "in-region" in addition to the State of Washington. Outside of those states and not being a MD-Ph.D. applicant, you have next to no chance of being accepted at U Wash.
