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HI everyone, more pre vet stress here 🙂 So my question is not about residency as a vet student, it's about moving beforehand to a state to establish residency. I know that I have heard of people doing it, but assuming that's done (I'm talking relocating to Ohio) has it been successful for you or do you wish you had not moved? Did it help or hurt your application at all?

Thanks so much for answering everyone. 🙂
 
Very successful for me. Made sure I moved well ahead of the "deadline" (which varies by school) so there wasn't any risk. Successful in the sense that when I applied I was considered in the in-state pool, which typically accepts a much much higher percentage than out-of-state applicates. Also now paying half the amount as the out-of-staters. If you can afford it and can deal with being there for a year or more before matriculating, then more power to you.
 
Ohio allows you to change to in-state residency after your first year of vet school, provided you follow the rules regarding the switch. If you are doing so for a tuition basis, that bit of info might cause you to rethink your move.

I don't know all of the details, as I have never had interest in doing it, but I know that you have a lot of hoops to jump through to change your residency either before or during your vet school days. Like 2CatMatt said, there are strict deadlines that you cannot miss. This is a big decision to make and requires a lot of research! For Ohio specifically, I believe you are not allowed to leave the state for more than two weeks out of the year. You have to get approved for out of state internships. You might not be able to receive money from anyone (even birthday money), but that one gets a little confusing for me. Some things to think about!
 
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My deal is that I'm currently in a situation where I don't want to apply to my IS (Tufts). I already had Ohio as my top for vet school as I previously lived in Columbus for years and have a great support system and group of friends in Cbus. At this point I'm trying to minimize my debt into vet school (if I get in) and if I don't I'll have myself in a good enough situation to figure out what to do next/where else to apply. It also puts me in a better proximity to the other schools I would be applying to which reduces the traveling costs if I get accepted for interviews. I would move 18 months or more before applying (for the class of 2020 I would be moving in January.) I have a call into the school to confirm residency rules and timelines. Its just helpful to hear other experiences and that it works out for others 🙂
 
Minimizing debt is always a good thing 😛 Ohio is pretty central to several vet schools like you said. Since you already have roots in Ohio, it makes more sense that you'd want to move.
 
I'm just starting to realize that I probably need to get roots in a state w/a school I'd apply with plenty of time to go, I just needed to hear some other stories/votes of confidence/practical viewpoints 🙂
 
I moved to Wisconsin before applying to school to establish residency. I can't speak for Ohio, but Wisco requires that you live in the state, working full time, pay state taxes (obviously), have a state drivers license & license plates, and register as a Wisconsin voter all for 12 full months to gain residency. there are ways around the 12 month rule, like buying a house. I am SOOO glad I established residency before applying and would do it again in a heartbeat. I also did not want to attend my IS school (USU/WSU) and there is no chance I would have ever been accepted to UW as an OOS.

I don't know if this is true, but I read somewhere on one of these threads that some schools like IS students who are from different states? Maybe because of the diversity aspect?

Anyway, it worked for me in Wisconsin. But be sure to talk to the school and make sure you complete all the little things (like registering to vote) to be considered a resident in time for the application cycle. I would suggest getting a copy of the form (from the school) that they have you fill out when you apply to become a state resident. It will be a good check list for you.
 
rightmeow said:
I moved to Wisconsin before applying to school to establish residency. I can't speak for Ohio, but Wisco requires that you live in the state, working full time, pay state taxes (obviously), have a state drivers license & license plates, and register as a Wisconsin voter all for 12 full months to gain residency. there are ways around the 12 month rule, like buying a house. I am SOOO glad I established residency before applying and would do it again in a heartbeat. I also did not want to attend my IS school (USU/WSU) and there is no chance I would have ever been accepted to UW as an OOS.

I don't know if this is true, but I read somewhere on one of these threads that some schools like IS students who are from different states? Maybe because of the diversity aspect?

Anyway, it worked for me in Wisconsin. But be sure to talk to the school and make sure you complete all the little things (like registering to vote) to be considered a resident in time for the application cycle. I would suggest getting a copy of the form (from the school) that they have you fill out when you apply to become a state resident. It will be a good check list for you.
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For Wisconsin when does the 12 month count start? Is it 12 months before you apply or 12 months before you enroll (so like Augustish)?
 
I sort of did. When I was in Texas, I was accepted OOS here, but couldn't matriculate because [reasons]. LSU was my top choice anyway, so I rounded up the cats and made a run for the (eastern) border. Absolutely definitely without a doubt I am happy I did. I <3 Louisiana.
 
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rightmeow said:
I moved to Wisconsin before applying to school to establish residency. I can't speak for Ohio, but Wisco requires that you live in the state, working full time, pay state taxes (obviously), have a state drivers license & license plates, and register as a Wisconsin voter all for 12 full months to gain residency. there are ways around the 12 month rule, like buying a house. I am SOOO glad I established residency before applying and would do it again in a heartbeat. I also did not want to attend my IS school (USU/WSU) and there is no chance I would have ever been accepted to UW as an OOS.

I don't know if this is true, but I read somewhere on one of these threads that some schools like IS students who are from different states? Maybe because of the diversity aspect?

Anyway, it worked for me in Wisconsin. But be sure to talk to the school and make sure you complete all the little things (like registering to vote) to be considered a resident in time for the application cycle. I would suggest getting a copy of the form (from the school) that they have you fill out when you apply to become a state resident. It will be a good check list for you.
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Ohio and missouri are fairly similar in that regards - as far as switching residency once I were to start, which I would assume to be fairly similar to establishing residency prior to applying.
This is a link for Ohio Residency for tuition purposes off Ohio's website - Hopefully it will be of some help.
http://registrar.osu.edu/Residency/independent_students.asp
 
Thanks for the input everyone. I'm glad to see I wouldn't be he only one. A related question: my leases is up in march - we are resigning next week - but how have people gotten out of leases in the past for school? I was planning on paying the last month of this cycle (February) and moving in January but moving in the middle of the school year is awkward.
 
I'm in a similar position, except that my lease is up tomorrow, with no option of renewal, simply due to costs, and there is no close, affordable, place to stay on a vet assistant salary... so I'm stuck being a drifter for the next few months. As of now, I'm moving in with family to cut out the cost of rent, so that it should buffer the forced resignation of my former job, and allow me to catch up on a few outstanding medical bills. In the meantime I'm just planning on being a drifter until I hear from my in-state school. If the news is bad, then I will probably just move early to the location of the school I choose, as to jump start my own residency process, but if the news is good, ill just stay with family, work a mediocre job, then move before school starts with some new classmates! 😀.
 
Anyone know which schools it's easier/quicker to establish residency in? Seriously considering moving since my instate school has waitlisted me twice now and I think they're crazy to keep turning me down 😵. They'll let me hear what they didn't like about my interview after May 1st, but honestly I was really shocked this time that they didn't like my interview, kind of doubting I can fix whatever it is they're disliking.
 
Ohio and Georgia are two that I considered. Both are 12 months and the norm changing the residency stuff - license registration etc. each have limitations in how much you leave the stars in those 12 months and finances allowed from outside sources. Check the websites for further info.
 
I did and it worked. I am from Texas and realized that my overall GPA would never get me into A&M, so I started looking at other schools. I found out that LSU only considers your last 45 and prerequisite GPAs, which were great, so I knew LSU was where I needed to apply. I then found out that if you have lived in Louisiana for 1 year on the day that you start school, you are a resident. After confirming it with the school, I made the move in August, was considered in state during the application process, and was just accepted! I know it seems tough to move with just the hopes of getting accepted. I couldn't have done it if my boyfriend hadn't come with me.
 
Kaclark2008 said:
I did and it worked. I am from Texas and realized that my overall GPA would never get me into A&M, so I started looking at other schools. I found out that LSU only considers your last 45 and prerequisite GPAs, which were great, so I knew LSU was where I needed to apply. I then found out that if you have lived in Louisiana for 1 year on the day that you start school, you are a resident. After confirming it with the school, I made the move in August, was considered in state during the application process, and was just accepted! I know it seems tough to move with just the hopes of getting accepted. I couldn't have done it if my boyfriend hadn't come with me.
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I am getting some flak from considering moving without a guaranteed acceptance. I still think its worth it for the increased chances/cheaper tuition/slightly less stringent admissions pressure on me (GPA/GRE etc). I just have to figure out how to tell my roommate/my job/my friends.. :/ And you know, the where to live/who to live with/how to pay bills thing on the other end.
 
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ESD_2029 said:
New England to Columbus OH. Previously lived there so still have a support system but regardless it's a big consideration.
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Well if you feel that you can get accepted right away, I don't see why you shouldn't. That is how I made the argument to my boyfriend, which is the only reason that he agreed to move with me. I also got a job at the school as a tech, which could have helped me get in. You could try that to increase your chances.
 
So I'm actually considering moving to either Alabama or Louisiana as well to apply again next cycle if I don't get off waitlists this year (Auburn, LSU, Va-MD which is my IS). I'm glad that it's not completely crazy, but it's a long way from home
 
I would consider it if you don't get in this time. But if you got an interview as an out of state applicant, I think you will get in. Two people that I know didn't even interview and got in other years. That means that many people turned it down, so they had to go to the people that didn't make the interview pool.
 
Kaclark2008 said:
I would consider it if you don't get in this time. But if you got an interview as an out of state applicant, I think you will get in. Two people that I know didn't even interview and got in other years. That means that many people turned it down, so they had to go to the people that didn't make the interview pool.
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Yes I got an interview at LSU, so I'm really really hoping that I'll get off the waitlist! Auburn is my first choice, but LSU looks amazing also, especially with their wildlife hospital. We'll just have to see in the next few months. In the meantime, looking at places I could possibly move to in Alabama 😛
 
Elasmobranchiiphile said:
Lol, I'm a Virginia resident waitlisted at VA-MD and think about relocating too. We could be roommates! Maybe then I at least could afford to move XD
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Haha YES! That MMI interview sucked, and apparently worse than I had originally thought 😛 Where are you thinking about relocating to?
 
So far I was considering Wisconsin (I have family up there, but I don't think anybody has room to put me up for year), Georgia, NC (though I really don't want to have to wait until March to hear if I got in!), and maybe Louisiana or somewhere-I'd have to go through and reevaluate schools I originally had knocked off my list for high OOS tuition.
 
Gotcha. LSU looks pretty great, and my aunt actually lives in New Orleans so I could possibly go there but I'm not sure if I'd want to live there for a year 😛
 
Lol, I was worried about Wisconsin and learning to drive/sucking it up in the snow and cold (though I suppose I would if I went to school there too) XD.
 
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