U of Vermont for OOS

[airmax]

I am looking at applying to some OOS schools (I am from WI), and I went to Vermont's website and found out they accepted over 60% OOS students last year, which I thought was a heck of a lot and decided I would apply there. However, when I went to a different site unrelated to UV, they said OOS students have a big disadvantage than in state. Can anyone help me who knows? Am I wasting my time applying, or will I stand a decent chance as an OOS?

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[Oschemi]

I am looking at applying to some OOS schools (I am from WI), and I went to Vermont's website and found out they accepted over 60% OOS students last year, which I thought was a heck of a lot and decided I would apply there. However, when I went to a different site unrelated to UV, they said OOS students have a big disadvantage than in state. Can anyone help me who knows? Am I wasting my time applying, or will I stand a decent chance as an OOS?

They did not accept over 60% OOS. 60% of the class is OOS. Anyway, apply, you definitely have a shot. I applied as an international student and received an interview. Good luck with you application

 

[VQuick]

I'm from Wisconsin and will be applying to U Vermont too! Regarding your question, they take such a high percentage of OOS because Vermont is tiny. However, I read that most of these "OOS" students are from New England. Thus, if you're from N.H. you might as well be in-state. Their student body is definitely not 60% people from far away. So in conclusion, it's probably not any easier to get into than a comparable state school for true out-of-staters like us.

 

[notdeadyet]

However, I read that most of these "OOS" students are from New England. Thus, if you're from N.H. you might as well be in-state. Their student body is definitely not 60% people from far away.

Actually, half of the OOS matriculants are from outside of New England, according to their last year.

OP- UVM is a great school. It's been rising in rankings and doctors I've spoken to about it (here in California) have only had good things to say about it. They're kind to OOSers, but it's no haven and can be competitive to get in. Think of it as a private school in terms of selectivity for OOS students and for price (ouch).

I was going to attend med school there until a couple weeks ago when I was accepted to an instate. But I'd highly recommend UVM. I had a better impression of that school than any I'd visited.

 

[silas2642]

I am looking at applying to some OOS schools (I am from WI), and I went to Vermont's website and found out they accepted over 60% OOS students last year, which I thought was a heck of a lot and decided I would apply there. However, when I went to a different site unrelated to UV, they said OOS students have a big disadvantage than in state. Can anyone help me who knows? Am I wasting my time applying, or will I stand a decent chance as an OOS?

If you're interested in the school, I'd definitely apply-- they're pretty OOS friendly. On top of that, it's a really nice school; Burlington is absolutely gorgeous, the campus is beautiful, and the class seemed really nice. The only downside to UVM is the cost... it's really expensive and there's no way to gain instate residency once you've matriculated.

 

[MadHopsMD]

I am looking at applying to some OOS schools (I am from WI), and I went to Vermont's website and found out they accepted over 60% OOS students last year, which I thought was a heck of a lot and decided I would apply there. However, when I went to a different site unrelated to UV, they said OOS students have a big disadvantage than in state. Can anyone help me who knows? Am I wasting my time applying, or will I stand a decent chance as an OOS?

Yes, past week i spent there I noticed one thing for sure: Vermont's tiny but absolutely gorgeous! As for med school admissions only 84 in-state students apply overall, 59 get interviews and they end up accepting 40 (and only 34 end up enrolling). I believe the 84 in-state students who apply includes students from Maine (they reserve 10 mandatory seats for them). So there is no wonder they end up choosing so many OOS students. It helps that OOS students pay twice more too 🙂

 

[questionstoask]

hey does anybody know how to make a vermont residency? if i buy a property in vermont(say a cheap hut outside of a major city), would i get residency immediately? if i dont buy any property, do i need to pay rent and/or work for 12months before applying? is paying rent alone sufficient(say i'm unemployed)? thanks

 

[MadHopsMD]

hey does anybody know how to make a vermont residency? if i buy a property in vermont(say a cheap hut outside of a major city), would i get residency immediately? if i dont buy any property, do i need to pay rent and/or work for 12months before applying? is paying rent alone sufficient(say i'm unemployed)? thanks

http://www.uvm.edu/~rgweb/webpages.htm

 

[notdeadyet]

http://www.uvm.edu/~rgweb/webpages.htm

To add to this annecdotally, UVM has one of the strictest residency policies of any school I looked at. They're tough.

 

[questionstoask]

To add to this annecdotally, UVM has one of the strictest residency policies of any school I looked at. They're tough.

so what is it?? that website doesnt answer any questions.

 

[MadHopsMD]

In general, to prove that you are an in-state resident for tuition, you must be able to document that:

-you (or the parent upon whom you are dependent) have physically resided in Vermont for at least one full year prior to the first day of classes of the semester for which you are applying,
-that you rely on in-state sources for your financial support,
-that you are not in Vermont merely for the purpose of attending a college or university, and
-that Vermont is your permanent home and will remain so indefinitely.

like notdeadyet points out...its tough to get in-state status.

 

[questionstoask]

In general, to prove that you are an in-state resident for tuition, you must be able to document that:

-you (or the parent upon whom you are dependent) have physically resided in Vermont for at least one full year prior to the first day of classes of the semester for which you are applying,
-that you rely on in-state sources for your financial support,
-that you are not in Vermont merely for the purpose of attending a college or university, and
-that Vermont is your permanent home and will remain so indefinitely.

like notdeadyet points out...its tough to get in-state status.

that doesnt answer my question. i am looking for in-state status for ADMISSIONS purposes. And there is nothing difficult about anything stated above.
p.s. i can definitely move to vermont >12months before the start of classes, but unlikely i would move there >12months before submitting my application.

 

[deleted77919]

that doesnt answer my question. i am looking for in-state status for ADMISSIONS purposes.

They will use the same system to determine residency status for admissions and for tuition.

 

[questionstoask]

They will use the same system to determine residency status for admissions and for tuition.

for real??? then all you have to do is move to vermont before august of the year that you're applying??? somehow i doubt this. i know there is such a policy in NY, but i thought in most states you had to live 12months before applying.

 

[deleted77919]

for real??? then all you have to do is move to vermont before august of the year that you're applying??? somehow i doubt this. i know there is such a policy in NY, but i thought in most states you had to live 12months before applying.

Admittedly I do not have any experience with VT spec. but all 26 schools I applied to back in the day used the same requirements for admissions and tuition. Its just too awkward to maintain 2 separate systems.

Edit: and you would need to convince them you moved to VT for a reason other than applying to medical school.

 

[questionstoask]

Admittedly I do not have any experience with VT spec. but all 26 schools I applied to back in the day used the same requirements for admissions and tuition. Its just too awkward to maintain 2 separate systems.

Edit: and you would need to convince them you moved to VT for a reason other than applying to medical school.

thanks!!

 

[MadHopsMD]

Admittedly I do not have any experience with VT spec. but all 26 schools I applied to back in the day used the same requirements for admissions and tuition. Its just too awkward to maintain 2 separate systems.

Edit: and you would need to convince them you moved to VT for a reason other than applying to medical school.

ya i think the decision is also very subjective. there isnt a formula...