<p>I was actually born in Texas, but in the interim 10 years have lived in Utah, the Dominican Republic, California and Georgia(currently living here). I have heard that Rice looks more favorably upon out of state applicants, should I mention that I was born in Texas when mentioning where I have lived or not? I'll admit I'm worrying that much about getting in where I think it would matter if I got the out of state edge or not (Rice is by far my top choice school). btw it probably doesn't matter but I'm a senior this year.</p>
<p>If you don't live in Texas right now then you're out of state. In/out of state only applies to the time that you are applying/attending the school. (example: I was born in Ohio, but I can't get instate tuition at an Ohio state school.)</p>
<p>So I was confused by your post- are you currently living in Georgia or Texas?</p>
<p>I currently live in Georgia, I haven't lived in Texas for 10 years. But I was worried I might be classified as in state because my father told me I could attend public texas schools at instate tuition since I was born there.</p>
<p>maybe it's different in TX? That's not my understanding of how in-state/out-of-state works</p>
<p>I don't think it works like that in any state.</p>
<p>Many places it's residency AND evidence of providing economic energy to the state or commonwealth. Simple address @ time of application won't cut the cake, at least legally.</p>
<p>well thats really beside the point since Rice in a private school, my question was really just dealing with whether Rice would still give me the out of state advantage even if I was born there.</p>
<p>Well, whether or not being out-of-state is truly an advantage is debatable, but I'm sure they will treat you like any other out-of-state applicant.</p>