transferring after 2nd year of college to texas

[stillpremed]

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In order to get instate when the applications are turned in during the 4th year of college, since texas has so many med schools. Is this recommended? What is the experience of those who have taken this road? thanks!

 

[MichaelRW]

In order to get instate when the applications are turned in during the 4th year of college, since texas has so many med schools. Is this recommended? What is the experience of those who have taken this road? thanks!

I don't really think that it's a matter of recommendation, but rather it is a matter of deciding what you want and what is best for you and your particular situation. If you feel that you would have a better shot of landing a spot in one of the many Texas M.D. schools, then I say go for it. If you would rather go to a Texas M.D. school over your current state's school then transferring now in order to attain residency is probably a good idea. I have considered the Texas M.D. school myself, as there are many to choose from. I don't see a problem with what you are doing, IMO. Go for it! 👍

 

[InanelyHighNut]

Plenty of steers and beers here. Why not? 🙄

 

[TheMightySmiter]

Does Texas allow you to declare residency just because you attend school there? You might want to check on that before transferring, because a lot of states don't let students become residents unless they own property or have a permanent address there.

 

[metallica81788]

I'm pretty sure you either have to own property there or live there for 1 year with a full-time job (i.e. moving there for some other reason than school).

I definitely know that moving to Texas for school will not get you residency.

Good luck.

 

[2011MS1]

Just so you know that it is not possible. I know friend that went to texas for UG but had to come back to our state for Medical School because they are not instate there, which makes it pretty hard. I am pretty sure this is the case with all states, you can not transfer residency by going to school there. Alternatively you can work there for 1 year.

 

[armybound]

Does Texas allow you to declare residency just because you attend school there? You might want to check on that before transferring, because a lot of states don't let students become residents unless they own property or have a permanent address there.

nope, you won't be considered a Texas resident just because you're getting an education here.

 

[Daedra22]

I transferred to Texas from Tennessee... and managed to get residency. However, I married someone from Texas and did say that my intention is to maintain a home here (which, it honestly is). So, I don't know. I would personally ask TMDSAS directly, because Texas is totally worth it if you can become a resident here. 😀

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

if you can get a deal with a person to write you off as a full time worker ..
or.. you could buy some property..
i dont think texas property is very pricy..

im actually debating this as well.. because i too realize that if i can go to texas i will get into a medical school... and i will easily be able to get out of med school alot cheaper..

 

[DocMcCoy]

The only way I have seen someone get instate Texas residency-

-Full time job in Texas for 12 months
-own property with mailing address for 12 months
-you can get a tuition waiver (for undergrad, not sure about medical school) by joining the Texas National Guard
-Get deployed as a member of the Texas national guard

There may be other ways, but I know all of the above have worked.

There are also a lot of medical schools in California, Ohio, etc. are you sure you want to end up in Texas? It might be worth exploring residency option in other states.