I'm a little anxious about NC State right now. I lived in NC until 2011, then moved up to DC. except for last semester, i've taken classes each semester when I was in DC (so it was easier to claim NC residence as a student up here). However, last semester I didn't take any classes, just worked full time in VA. I am again taking classes this semester, however. I called admissions really early on in the cycle and asked them about my situation, and they told me to apply as a resident and that there was about a 50% chance that I would be denied residency. If so, I could challenge it and probably have a good case (driver's license, car registration, financial support, and vote in NC). This is REALLY important to me because I had to apply alternative eligibility (my last 45 GPA didn't meet the cutoff), and so if I'm not considered a resident, they won't even look at my application. I haven't heard anything with regards to being rejected or denied eligibility yet, but I'm unsure if they've really rejected anyone so far. I'd obviously love to go to NC State because its close to home and I loved living in the area for undergrad, but I'm trying to stay realistic about my chances there (first i'd have to be deemed a resident, then accepted under alternative eligibility). Do you think it would be reasonable to call admissions and ask about my residency status? Has anyone been/is in a similar situation?
Did everyone else get one??
