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Residency question
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No.
You live in California, how on earth could you be a Texas resident?
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haha, no. On top of that, I'm pretty sure you can only claim residency from one state. I could be wrong tho as I know this has been argued about before but I talked to a friend who thought he could claim CA and AZ (for more legit reasons than ownership of a restaurant), but when it came down to it he had to choose one or the other. But none of htis matteres cuz you arent a resident of Texas.
I know but... I read a couple Texas threads in WAMC and people say if you are willing to buy a house and live for a few months, then you can become a TX resident. I forgot to mention the 6 month part I heard from others in the initial question.
My new question is: How easily could I switch? Is it just a matter of me living in TX for 6 months?
I'd much rather live in CA and get into MD schools, but seeing that CA pre meds are always at a disadvantage and TX (no offense) have slightly easier stats, I wanted to see what option I have here considering my parents own the building.
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Dude, there is no easy shortcut into getting into medical school. I mean you think everyone who applies from Texas gets into a Texas medical school? Come one man. It'd be one thing if you're a resident of a sparsely populated state like the Dakotas or something but Texas, Cali, Florida ... HUGE populations with TONS of colleges/universities. Granted Cali takes the cake with the admissions standards thanks to the asian population (j/k) but it ain't that much different in Texas. Worry about yourself, get good GPA and MCAT and residency won't mean **** cause you are competitive anywhere you apply.
Yes I know not everyone gets in. I also know the stats for TX schools are easier. This was something that spontaneously came to mind because I remember my parents owned a busiess there and someone saying on WAMC that owning property and staying for a short period can lead to the residence status. I by no means meant that medical school will be easy. I lurk these forums everyday (too much if you ask me) and know what I will have to accomplish in college.
This was just a side issue that I randomly thought of... not to mention I am very bored all the time and I start thinking of random things lol.
Anyways I'll close the thread then.
