<p>What does this mean? Also what is the difference between this and state residency? Like if I lived in Montana then... would it make a difference if i lived in california (hypothetical).</p>
<p>yes, statistically, it'd be easier for you to get in from montana than california.</p>
<p>thanks for the advice and speed. what is state residency though?</p>
<p>state residency is the state in which you reside (...?)</p>
<p>I mean like whats the difference between the two?</p>
<p>The two states in which you reside? Their laws, apparently.</p>
<p>I would interpret it as geographical residence = where on the globe you live (ie the country of your citizenship) and state residence = the state in which you live.</p>
<p>Since that's the Common Data Set I'm guessing that the State Residency box is only relavent for State Universities that have a mandate to accept a certain percentage of applicants from their state. I.e. it's much easier to get into Berkeley if you are from CA.</p>
<p>I believe the actual situation relates to regional issues. Individual state quotas do not exist but regional guidelines try to ensure reasonable distribution from all areas of the country. In other words no advantage for living in North Dakota but possible advantage in living in upper Midwest depending on number of applicants from that region.</p>