State-of-residence change during gap year?

[lel15]

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[sunshine859]

I would check with the state of Pennsylvania directly to see how they determine residency. In general, a gap year doesn't change your residency. My state for example, considers me a resident as long as my parents still live there, regardless of how old I am or where I live now.

 

[lpp06]

Facts

(all data from 2017/18)

PA has no public MD schools.
FL has 6 public MD schools.

PA has 8 total MD schools.
FL has 8 total MD schools.

PA Total Apps/Total Matriculants/Matriculant Rate: 1665/757/45.4%
FL Total Apps/Total Matriculants/Matriculant Rate: 3340/1131/33.9%

https://www.aamc.org/download/321466/data/factstablea5.pdf

PA avg applicant: 506.3/3.59
FL avg applicant: 502.9/3.53

https://www.aamc.org/download/321500/data/factstablea19.pdf

PA avg matriculant: 512/3.72
FL avg matriculant: 509.9/3.70

https://www.aamc.org/download/321502/data/factstablea20.pdf



Interpret how you will. But FL has many more public schools, with a less competitive applicant pool.

 

[MedicalDoge]

Florida schools just need you to move in 1 year before first day of class to be considered a resident. So, congratulations, you are now a Florida resident since Florida schools start in July/August!

No idea about Pennsylvania