Hmhguy95 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Hello, I am a re-applicant and I am looking at applying to schools in the South/Southeastern US (Louisiana resident) that don't heavily prefer in-state. I believe this is part of the reason I did not get in last cycle. I don't want to apply to a program only to find out they only accept 2 or 3 out of state applicants. Any program suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT2PA Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) Go to program websites. Many will list in state vs out of state accepted students. This also usually only applies to public institutions. Some will state they only accept applicants from certain states. Otherwise this should REALLY not be an issue. Make sure you've honestly evaluated your prior application. Edited April 25, 2019 by MT2PA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejohns20 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Not to stir the pot but I agree with OP that it could be PART of a rejection. I know a number of schools here in the west that explicitly state they give preference to in-state applicants. Also, I applied to a school in New Mexico who didn't explicitly state such, but after I was rejected they told me that they only accepted five out of state students that cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packman PA Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I do know that when I was looking some programs they did state in the class profile the % of in state vs out of state and it showed a majority of accepted students were in state. I know for Campbell where I will be starting in July we did have students in the class from Florida, Texas, Utah but I do not know the breakdown of in state vs out of state. Best of luck this year applying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Private schools aren’t mandated to accept a certain number of in-state students so that may be your best bet. Like others said, check the websites for programs you’re interested in as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisianaPAgirl Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 You need to look at private schools. Try and apply to 6-8 private schools. I suggest you look at Trevecca Nazarene in Nashville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thatgirlonabike Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Some private schools may have a policy of accepting local students. Just read websites and check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Most private schools will tend not to care. In fact, some may preferentially admit candidates from far a way as a means for increasing the diversity of their class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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