<p>I am extremely interested in going to college in Colorado. The only problem is, University of Colorado in Denver's BA/BS-MD program is only welcome to in state students. I am quite close to Colorado- I live in Wyoming- so is there anything that I can say in my essay/application to get into that program? Have there ever been out of state students who got into in state only programs/colleges? Thanks in advance</p>
<p>Regardless of whether or not some of these programs are instate or out of state, they always have a very large pool of applicants to choose from. The same thing goes for the Colorado program, as there are many extremely qualified instate applicants who apply to it. The adcoms really won’t take you seriously if you’ve never lived in the state or have a strong nexus to that location either. I say that only because a lot of instate programs usually have a “mission” to train students from their home state to practice medicine in their home state in addition to being funded by the state government (if it is a public school). </p>
<p>To use another example, the Sophie Davis program is an instate only program that is extremely competitive. I live in New York, applied to the program and I didn’t even get an interview invite! They sure as hell won’t take somebody from New Jersey just because it’s close.</p>
<p>In short, can you try to apply to the program? Yes. Will you get in? Nope.</p>
<p>Well then. I guess that’s that. Hypothetically, if I did something super awesome that was overwhelmingly legit that displayed by supreme love of Colorado, would that move me from .01% chance of consideration to, say 12.5%? And yes, this is a serious question. Kind of.</p>
<p>Hmm, good question. Donate ten-million dollars to the school, and they’ll definitely consider you. ;)</p>
<p>To your second question: nope. If they have a rule, they stick to the rule. $10 million might help, but that’s about it.</p>
<p>Seducing the admissions officer?</p>
<p>Let’s hope you’re good looking. ;)</p>
<p>Why are you so into this one program? There are other bs/md programs that accept OOS, even at state schools. All private schools definitely accept OOS.
There is nothing you could do. There are many to one spot in each program. You are just another small fish swimming in a huge pool filled with the same fish. However, applying to correct list of programs might increase your chances of getting into at least one. Focusing on one is not a good idea. D. did not get into her #1, but she got into her #2 and couple others 4 years ago. And she is at Med. School of her original #1 choice after applying out of her bs/md (she went to her #2, which actually was a better UG for her).<br>
Being flexible is a better strategy! Good luck!!</p>
<p>I was well aware that my chances were basically 0% but Colorado is a location that I’d really like. I was just wondering if any out of state people have ever gotten accepted into in state only programs before. This thread was started only out of mere curiosity 
I have many other choices but who doesn’t love CO? (Besides the Broncos. You’re allowed to not like them)</p>
<p>Well, if it means anything (cause the answer to your question is still ‘no’), I was accepted into an OOS B.S./M.D. program this past cycle. Unlike programs that have a solid “no OOS” rule, this program LIKED the fact that I was OOS. However, this was a program that actually accepted applications from OOS applicants as well as IS applicants. It is even in a public school. </p>
<p>I would recommend that you basically seek out OOS programs that actually allow OOS applicants to apply to them. From there, you can ascertain for yourself which programs you would want to attend should you be accepted. As it’s already been said, the OOS programs that have a “no OOS student” policy will stick to it, and those that don’t…don’t. :)</p>
<p>I shall keep my eyes peeled…btw, if you dont mind me askin, what was the program that you got into? hehe</p>
<p>MiamiDAP, I am of the strong opinion that you should make a thread about all the accomplishments of your daughter so that we don’t have to see you posting the same thing again and again.</p>
<p>^
LOL. Could not agree more… =_=
Maybe even sticky the thread…</p>