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<li><p>I live in State A. I want to go to college in state B. If I move in with my grandparents (aunts, uncles, brothers, cousins…old neighbors…) and register to vote and change my car registration, will I get instate tuition in State B?</p></li>
<li><p>If I live off campus, and live in my apartment year round, will I get instate tuition in the state my parents do NOT live in?</p></li>
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<p>I’m not surprised this type of comment is so common. Son #1 will be attending an out of state university; Son #2 is interested in another. About half the people we talk with suggest the idea of trying to get in-state tuition some way or another. Sometimes they even float a new strategy after we reply that this would not be truthful and we are not considering it. All of these people would consider themselves to be good, decent, law-abiding individuals. But they seem to believe that lying about residency is okay (and easy to do–but that’s a different issue). </p>
<p>If adults behave this way, I’m sure students are getting this message from their friends, too.</p>
<p>^ And we wonder where their kids get the ‘entitlement gene’ from. ;)</p>
<p>Some schools, such as UT-Austin, actually direct OOS students to the page where they tell you how to get in-state residency. As long as you follow the rules, they are glad to let you get in-state status. The people in the residency office were always happy to talk to me and guide me through the process. They HAVE tightened up the rules this year, but you can still get residency based on your first year in Austin, going to school. Before this year, it used to be enough to own even a small part of any real estate in Texas, but now you have to be the sole (or joint, married) owner of a residence that you live in all year (in addition to other simpler requirements). So my oldest son was able to get in-state tuition starting his sophomore year, but it will be impossible for my two younger kids.</p>
<p>Note: My dad has been a faculty member at UT since 1965. People are always surprised to learn that my sister and I, as well as our children, received no preference in admissions or assistance with tuition.</p>
<p>Mac or PC?</p>
<p>How can I get a BB&B coupon?</p>
<p>“Is $200+K worth it for a college education?”</p>
<p>“I found a misspelled word, so you have no chance at an ivy.”</p>
<p>“Will an ivy laugh at my 2370 SAT?”</p>
<p>“I want you to chance me even though most of my stats are projected, and I’m not graduating for more that 2 years.”</p>
<p>^ …and I’ll chance you back!!</p>
<p>My parents said, they will not pay for my major? Can I still get financial aid?</p>
<p>lololololo i find this thread absolutely hilarious. All of you are excellent at doing these. All mine are taken!</p>
<p>I told my parents I don’t want to have anything more to do with them, and they won’t pay my tuition!! It’s so unfair!</p>
<p>Technomusic is the best.</p>
<p>Berkeley has amazing graduate programs but its undergrad is TTT.</p>
<p>“Rising” senior</p>
<p>I think this pretty much sums up 99% of all threads on CC…</p>
<p>Hello, my name is Jonathan from New York. I was wondering if I could get into any college in the entire universe with these horrible grades and these terrible credentials. Will someone please help me!? Here goes: 5.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale); 2400 (single sitting) SATs; participated in every club in my high school; Started 12 new clubs/became Club President of each respective one; was Valedictorian of my class; participated in Community Service; Volunteered all over the place; Held jobs at 8 different workplaces; Wrote an amazing College Application essay; Teachers wrote excellent recommendations about me/sent those to the colleges; participated as Captain of every available high school sport team; played 4 different instruments/played in Jazz Band/Orchestra/Marching Band/Symphony Band/Choir… Oh yeah, and my high school is ranked #1 in the entire country… WHAT ARE MY CHANCES PEOPLE??? HELP ME!! I’m just so worried, and I probably won’t even get into the nearby Community College!! HEEEEEELLLPPPP!!!</p>
<p>I miss the CC writing awards :(</p>
<p>my favorite:</p>
<p>Some people just can’t handle their coke</p>
<p>Hi, Jonathan: admissions from New York are hyper-competitive. You will need several safety schools.</p>
<p>Has anyone mentioned yet: Love thy safety?</p>
<p>My essays will probably be good because I’ve been told I’m a good writer.
I’m a recruited athlete. What are my chances?
I’m taking AP Environmental Science instead of AP English, will colleges look down on me?
ECs: Key Club, Multicultural Club, volunteering at the soup kitchen and library
Is this a good essay topic?
Is this topic too controversial?
Anything over a 700 is equal to an 800.
I got a 3 on AP Chem can I still get into my state university?
What’s a good major?
All liberal arts majors are unemployed, donchaknow?
Lots of super smart super talented super awesome kids (like my child) go to state universities.</p>
<p>There’s always those posters with great stats/ECs/recs, etc. who think they’ll apply to all of the top 20 schools, based on the idea that they have great shots at all of them so it’s likely if they apply to many, at least one or two will come through…</p>
<p>And thern there’s the usual response to this kind of post with Andison’s story…</p>
<p>My terrible parents think that just because they’re paying for my college they can tell me what to do.</p>
<p>My unreasonable kid doesn’t do what I tell him even though I’m paying for everything.</p>