<p>Are your parents willing to pay the cost of an out-of-state university?</p>
<p>Look at the Western Undergraduate Exchange. There are a number of participating public universities in Western states that offer students from other Western states a reduced out-of-state tuition - usually 150% of the in-state cost. Most of them aren’t the “big name” schools, but who cares? It’s not about the name, it’s about what you do there.</p>
<p>I totally understand where you’re coming from, as I wanted to get out of the Bay Area after finishing an associate’s degree at a local public community college. I transferred as a WUE student to the University of Alaska Fairbanks and ended up graduating (still under WUE) from the University of Idaho. Again, fine, the names aren’t going to impress Aunt Maude, but I got a great education, Moscow is a wonderful college town and I found my way into a Big Ten graduate school and career federal employment.</p>
<p>Also, if you’re interested in medical school, both UAF and UI participate in an interstate medical school program called WWAMI that grants degrees from the University of Washington School of Medicine.</p>
<p>And of course UW has an excellent med school if my memory serves me correct…are there any other colleges that have some similar ties with popular medical schools?</p>
<p>WWAMI - Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. All of those participating states have public universities in the program. University of Wyoming, University of Montana, Montana State University, etc.</p>
<p>How much does a schools location usually affect the amount of if a student wants to go there or not? I don’t think I’d fare well in Alaska, but maybe I might have a shot at Washington.</p>
<p>Are all of the Washington public U’s difficult to get into? Or is it just University of Washington?</p>
<p>@Nike - As a resident of Washington, I can say its public schools are extremely easy to get into. In fact, UW has a >50% acceptance rate. However, they wouldn’t admit anyone below a 3.7. I recommend looking at Gonzaga and WSU. They’ll view your application holistically, and Gonzaga might even give you merit aid. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Anyone in this thread willing to give me advice? <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1448970-oh-no-did-i-just-ruin-my-chances-my-grades-have-dropped-1st-sem-senior-year.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1448970-oh-no-did-i-just-ruin-my-chances-my-grades-have-dropped-1st-sem-senior-year.html</a></p>
<p>If I were to attend Gonzaga or WSU for my first two years then try transferring over to UW, how easy would that be? Are their transfer slots competitive (be mindful that at 2+ years I’d technically be considered an in-state resident)</p>
<p>You would not be considered a Washington resident by UW if you moved to Spokane, Wash. for the purpose of attending Gonzaga University.</p>
<p>Attending an out-of-state university does not confer residency in that state for tuition purposes.</p>
<p>I thought that living in a different state for 2-3 years changes your residential status?</p>
<p>Based on “Fresh was 1.7 1st, 1.5 2nd; sophomore was 3.1 1st, 3.6 2nd, junior will be 3.3 1st, and haven’t been able to estimate 2nd.” I don’t see how “I would have a 3.8 cumulative if my freshman year wasnt so terrible” makes sense. </p>
<p>Without telling us anything about your situation, it is very difficult for people to give you advice. With what we know about you, it appears that you won’t even get considered at your “safety” OSU (if the minimum 3.0 GPA is true that someone else posted). You need to find some real safeties, and PLEASE stop caring what people at your high school think. You’re almost in college, it honestly doesn’t matter.</p>
<p>Yes well as much as it “appears” that way, OSU will be no sweat off my back. You said yourself, you have no clue what my situation is, so you resort to worst case – I’m sorry – “realistic” ideas that it is a reach for me. I didn’t come to this forum looking for people to patronize me, I came here to get some questions answered. Excuse me if I found the wrong place to do so. Also, I’ve never experienced any section of college life, so again I’m sorry if I automatically assumed kids in college had the same mindset as their younger counterparts. College planning is extremely stressful for me, especially when I have no answers and a myriad of questions. Finally, I didn’t know if my situation was acceptable to post on here due to its nature as well as the length it would have to be explained.</p>
<p>If you feel comfortable posting your situation, your are more than welcome to do so. 
It would help people give much more relevant advice for you. Right now all we have is your GPA. </p>
<p>To clarify, I meant that when you get to college, you won’t be surrounded by your high school classmates anymore. And I guarantee that all the students at OSU aren’t going to be “stoners,” so don’t worry about what the kids at your high school think.</p>
<p>Sorry for my tone, I’m just stressed as finals are coming up. I’d feel more comfortable PM’ing someone (I’ll send it to you, if your interested) my situation rather than posting it publicly.</p>
<p>No worries. If you send it to me I’ll try and help you out.</p>
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No. That’s a very common misconception, but it’s not true. Just “living” in a state is not enough to be considered a resident for tuition purposes.</p>
<p>Claiming residency for tuition purposes in a new state is a complex issue with varying rules, but in general:</p>
<p>The student must have moved to the state at least 12 months before the academic term they are applying to begins.
The student must not be dependent on support from their parents or other family who live out of state.
The student must show “intent to make the state a permanent residence” - usually shown by having a job, registering to vote, getting an in-state driver’s license, purchasing property, paying state income taxes, etc.</p>
<p>A student who cannot meet those criteria is considered an out-of-state student for tuition purposes no matter how long they’re in a state.</p>
<p>Hmm, I see. Thanks for clearing that up. On a side note, might I be able to send you a PM of my situation as to why I consider OSU to be a safety?</p>