Timber, don't worry about this too much. The reason why most people who get into a particular school are state residents is because most applicants want to stay in their own home state. They usually apply to their state school, and then express a strong desire to stay close to their home at the interview. Schools do not want to waste time and money accepting students who are likely to turn them down to attend closer to home, so they take this into consideration. Also they want to accept someone who will stick around and serve the community in which they are in.
The admissions committee will know that you do not have an osteopahtic school in your home state, so this will not be a consideration for you. The only schools I would discourage you from applying (unless you are, as some has said, a "superstar") is Michigan since they are state supported. Other osteopathic schools are private. However, they will want someone who has plans to stick around (especially those schools in rural and underserved communities), so make sure you express an interest in at least wanting to consider making your permanent home in the area (who knows? you just might!).
Good luck to you. Let us know if you get in, OK?
[This message has been edited by ana (edited 02-07-2000).]
