where should I live to get in-state - VA, MD, or DC?

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Hi Everyone,

I am applying to med school for the fall of 2003. Right now, I live in Maryland and work in Northern Virginia. I am considering moving to VA this summer to get in-state residency.

Is this a good idea? I figured my odds would be better with 3 med schools instead of 1.

What do you guys think of University of Maryland vs. the Virginia State schools? Does DC even have any public med schools?
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thanks for you help,
u2ecila

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DC does not have a public school. GW, however, does give special admissions consideration to residents of the DC area (which would include N. VA and most of MD, I believe). Howard and Georgetown might do the same.
 
I asked my premed advisor that question. His answer was VA was the best for admitting state residents. It has 3 public schools, EVMS acts like a public. DC has none and MD has one and it's stats are more competitve than 2 of the VA schools. So if you can afford it, move to VA. Its a great place :wink:
 
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