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[m1redsox]

As a high stat URM, the world is your oyster (in my opinion), and you probably shouldn’t have much of a problem getting interviews at top schools. However, I’ll say that you’re at a distinct advantage at scoring an acceptance to Baylor and UTSW which are certainly both “top” schools that cost less than half of any other top school. They may not be as exciting to you, but I don’t think there’s any difference in prestige between Baylor/UTSW and, say, Duke, Pitt or UMich, but the difference is that you will be in WAY less debt than any of your other T20 colleagues. Now if you can score a significant scholarship elsewhere, or free school at NYU or Cornell, then that would obviously trump the cheap TX tuition.

 

[Putkernerinthehall]

Yes, but probably not as much as someone with lower stats. Are you interested in staying in TX ? Baylor and UT Dallas SW are outstanding.

 

[OfMiceAndWomen]

You won’t have any disadvantages as high-stat URM. Shoot all your shots, you’ll do great. Applying to all schools on TMDSAS and whatever schools you want on AMCAS will cover all your bases.

Also IMO if you’re low-income/qualify for need-based financial aid, getting into a T10 may work out better financially than a public TX school without aid.

 

[wysdoc]

Hello! I'm sorry if this is too neurotic but i have been doomscrolling posts about how texas residents are disadvantaged when applying to OOS schools.

I'm a high stat URM (3.95, 518+) and it has been my dream to attend a top medical school. Am I at a disadvantage simply because I am a Texas resident?

According to our most recent statistics ( I believe from 2019 as it takes some time for stats to be analyzed and published),
1501 Texas residents matriculated in Texas and 250 matriculated out of state.

The high stats or otherwise exemplary applicants are the ones who get the OOS opportunities.
Think about your list as in "This is a school I would love to attend even though it costs 3 times as much as my Texas school".
Would you still want to attend? Then keep it on your list.

Remember that scholarship and grant offers are not as plentiful in med school as in college, so you will be taking out loans for much of your tuition and cost of living.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I also have to ask you why you want to go out of state rather than stay in-state.