<p>In some "Chance Me" threads, I'm noticing that some people are mentioning that they are out of state. If I applied to a college/university out of state, would I have more or less of a chance of getting in than someone who was in-state? Or does it not make a difference? Thanks :P</p>
<p>it matters for public schools</p>
<p>Is it a good or bad thing?</p>
<p>Along with the concern for public schools, private schools sometimes will take a student with slightly lower scores if that student comes from a state/region where the college doesn’t get many applicants.</p>
<p>Good or bad thing: For publics, generally instate students have an advantage. OOS students typically need to have better stats. Some states limit the number of OOS students that can attend. Notice I said generally though as more and more publics are seeing OOS tuition as a money maker.</p>
<p>Shine…</p>
<p>What are your stats and what schools are you applying to?</p>
<p>when i visited University of Maryland and asked how much being instate (i am) really matters, she told me that the school is required to have at least a certain percentage instate since it is a public school. however despite the tough economic times, they will probably accept as many out of state students as possible to make more money off the high tuition costs. So being out of state can be seen as both an advantage or disadvantage, really.</p>
<p>^required by law that is. and it is an increasing trend to minimize the in state % of students and maximize Out of state students</p>
<p>To elaborate on collegebound’s point, many public Us are trying to maximize OOS students (within the bounds of their laws) in order to generate more revenue for the school. Don’t expect any financial aid if you are OOS (except for some few public Us like UVA).</p>
<p>is it good or bad?</p>
<p>good if you have the ability to pay it.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone! 
And mom2collegekids, I’m only a soph in high school so I haven’t taken the SAT or anything…I get my PSAT scores sometime in December though.</p>
<p>^^^</p>
<p>When you get your soph PSAT results, use that sheet to go online to see the actual questions. </p>
<p>Also, take the SAT in June and pay the extra for the detailed score report. That’s a good practice for your junior PSAT and the score report will provide a test copy and answer sheet with your incorrect answers indicated…</p>