<p>OOS = Out of State (generally applied to one attending a public university in a state they don’t have residency in)</p>
<p>There are med profession forums here and Student Doctor Network has a high school forum as well as pre-allo, etc. Here’s a link:
[hSDN</a> | Student Doctor Network](<a href=“Medical Student Communities | Student Doctor Network”>Medical Student Communities | Student Doctor Network)</p>
<p>You’ll likely qualify for both need and merit aid. Of course, you’ll want to research and target your list carefully so that you can maximize your chances of obtaining a full ride, or something very close to it, at a school that meets your needs. Your stats look very good, btw. Feel free to ask questions on the College Search forum too.</p>
<p>Colleges will probably not offer you jobs, but most schools have a placement office and hold recruiting events and interviews on campus. The better schools generally have a strong alumni network which can be very useful as well.</p>