Most states require that you establish your residency for something other than schooling, mainly a job. They often also usually require that you at minimum register your vehicle, register to vote and get a drivers license there. Some states require that you own property there. If you only applied to your state school, that was a mistake. Also, establishing residency really doesn't increase your chances of acceptance mainly because acceptances are just low everywhere. Apply to some private schools and to some state schools that give instate after a year.
