Question.

[Revolver]

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So I live in Virginia now, and I found out VCU will not accept pre reqs from CC. In a year I plan to apply to Midwestern CPG, but I probably won't get in since I'll only have 46 credit hours done with some pre-reqs to finish up.

I know that most state pharm schools will not accept out of state students so I was thinking if I don't get into Midwestern CPG I'm going to move to another state and live there for a year while finishing up my pre reqs, so I can have a better shot of getting in as an instate student. Question is where? I've heard Texas has the most Pharmacy schools so that would give me better odds... are there any other prime state locations for a struggling pre-pharm student? 😀

 

[i.<3.pharmacy]

So I live in Virginia now, and I found out VCU will not accept pre reqs from CC. In a year I plan to apply to Midwestern CPG, but I probably won't get in since I'll only have 46 credit hours done with some pre-reqs to finish up.

I know that most state pharm schools will not accept out of state students so I was thinking if I don't get into Midwestern CPG I'm going to move to another state and live there for a year while finishing up my pre reqs, so I can have a better shot of getting in as an instate student. Question is where? I've heard Texas has the most Pharmacy schools so that would give me better odds... are there any other prime state locations for a struggling pre-pharm student? 😀

There are plenty of private pharmacy schools that don't care what state you come from... if you don't care about where you live, then why not apply to some private schools? Sure the tuition is a bit more expensive than going to a state school, but if you are really set on pharmacy school then I think it's definitely worth it. Even if you did go to state school out of state you would be paying non-resident tuition, which is approximately the same prices you'll be paying in private school. It's something to think about...

I'm doing my undergrad at a private school and from my experience, they give much more financial aid. I had applied to both state and private schools, and my financial aid packages from the private schools were AWESOME compared to the state schools... and actually came out CHEAPER than going to a state school. You can't just write off private schools because of the cost factor... who knows, it just might work out better for you.

 

[BeaverOSU]

I know that most state pharm schools will not accept out of state students so I was thinking if I don't get into Midwestern CPG I'm going to move to another state and live there for a year while finishing up my pre reqs, so I can have a better shot of getting in as an instate student.

Most schools will still consider you an out-of-state student even if you've lived in the new state for a year. That's considered moving to the state for educational purposes and some schools will make sure you pay out-of-state rates. There will probably be restrictions on how many credits you may take per term during your first year of moving to the new state. If the new school finds out you've taken more than, say 8 credits per term, you will still be considered out-of-state for tuition purposes.

Also another factor is if you've moved to the new state for a job. If you move then find a job, you may be considered out-of-state. If you accept a job offer in the new state before you move, then usually you can get in-state tuition.

Hope this helps! 🙂

 

[Revolver]

Most schools will still consider you an out-of-state student even if you've lived in the new state for a year. That's considered moving to the state for educational purposes and some schools will make sure you pay out-of-state rates. There will probably be restrictions on how many credits you may take per term during your first year of moving to the new state. If the new school finds out you've taken more than, say 8 credits per term, you will still be considered out-of-state for tuition purposes.

Also another factor is if you've moved to the new state for a job. If you move then find a job, you may be considered out-of-state. If you accept a job offer in the new state before you move, then usually you can get in-state tuition.

Hope this helps! 🙂

So how long do you have to live in the state to be considered in-state?

 

[njac]

every state is different. my parents moved to new mexico a year before I did, but because they claimed me on their taxes I was considered a resident as soon as I got here for financial aid purposes.

I know when they were looking to move again (before I got into pharmacy school) they looked at california - I would not have resident status if I moved there with my parents.

 

[WVUPharm2007]

Maybe you should look into Charleston over here in West Virginia. They have a new private school that just opened up and might be what you are looking for.