received mine today as wellHas anybody that received phone calls gotten their packets in the mail yet?
received mine today as wellHas anybody that received phone calls gotten their packets in the mail yet?
I'm trying to decide between TX Tech and A&M... This is so hard!
I'm trying to decide between TX Tech and A&M... This is so hard!
I'm on the same boat.. It was already hard narrowing it down to those 2 schools too. ARGH!
I'm trying to decide between TX Tech and A&M... This is so hard!
I am also deciding b/t tech and a&m..i have to come up with a decision soon, this is stressing me out more than it should haha
Oh man, looks like there's quite a few of us on this boat! atxprepharm, I think that it is especially stressful since a&m's deposit is a hefty $500, so you are right to be stressed out though I know that prob doesn't help. Where are y'all from?
Im from Houston. I think I'm leaning towards Texas Tech.
Where are you from?
I am from Houston as well. I keep switching back and forth between leaning toward Tech and leaning toward A&M...
I'm from Houston too. At first I was leaning towards Tech but now leaning towards A&M now because of numerous reasons. But Tech is such an awesome school! Too bad its in the middle of storm central.
What are your reasons, if you don't mind sharing?
Tech was more welcoming and even though it was in such a desolate area, they made me feel at home. Not that A&M didn't make me feel at home, Tech was just a little better.
I am also deciding b/t tech and a&m..i have to come up with a decision soon, this is stressing me out more than it should haha
Sure, I like A&M mostly for it's location (only 3.5 hr drive from Houston vs. 9 hr drive to Amarillo). I love hot weather, so Kingsville is obviously the better choice. It's also cheaper, not by that much though but hey, it's a perk. Also I don't have to take economics as a pre-req for A&M. I like the housing options that A&M offers; you can walk to school if you live close to campus. And I have a couple friends that already go to this school too.
One of my concerns about this school is that it is relatively new; the first graduating class was in ~2006. Also, the NAPLEX scores for graduates are lower than Tech's. The minimal requirements to be considered for A&M is lower than Tech's (minimal PCAT score is 40% for A&M, 50% for Tech/ 2.75 GPA vs. 3.0 GPA). Also comparing both interview processes, I really liked Tech's over A&M. Tech was more welcoming and even though it was in such a desolate area, they made me feel at home. Not that A&M didn't make me feel at home, Tech was just a little better.
It's a really difficult decision for me because I'm basically deciding the next 4 years of my life and I want it to be the right decision. I have already turned down 5 other schools up to this point which has made me think about what could have been if I had gone to any of those other schools. I know, I shouldn't think that way but hey, I can wonder right?
Housing! I am so pumped about getting in that I haven't focused on anything else lol... Anybody looking for a roommate?Sure, I like A&M mostly for it's location (only 3.5 hr drive from Houston vs. 9 hr drive to Amarillo). I love hot weather, so Kingsville is obviously the better choice. It's also cheaper, not by that much though but hey, it's a perk. Also I don't have to take economics as a pre-req for A&M. I like the housing options that A&M offers; you can walk to school if you live close to campus. And I have a couple friends that already go to this school too.
One of my concerns about this school is that it is relatively new; the first graduating class was in ~2006. Also, the NAPLEX scores for graduates are lower than Tech's. The minimal requirements to be considered for A&M is lower than Tech's (minimal PCAT score is 40% for A&M, 50% for Tech/ 2.75 GPA vs. 3.0 GPA). Also comparing both interview processes, I really liked Tech's over A&M. Tech was more welcoming and even though it was in such a desolate area, they made me feel at home. Not that A&M didn't make me feel at home, Tech was just a little better.
It's a really difficult decision for me because I'm basically deciding the next 4 years of my life and I want it to be the right decision. I have already turned down 5 other schools up to this point which has made me think about what could have been if I had gone to any of those other schools. I know, I shouldn't think that way but hey, I can wonder right?
These are basically the same reasons why I'm leaning towards Tech. Texas tech has better numbers: NAPLEX, GPA, and higher ranking. If I'm going to choose the school that will be most beneficial for my future, I think that graduating from a more known school with a higher rank will be more beneficial in terms of landing a job later on. Not that A&M won't do the same but like you mentioned, A&M is a relatively new school.
Yeah A&m is closer to houston but, it's only four years. I'm making a decision that will affect the rest of my life, so I don't want to let factors like location and who I already know at the school affect that outcome. And since the price difference b/t the two schools is really not that much, I think the edge goes to Tech. Also I don't want to drive to a different city for rotations. I hate driving for more than 2 hours.. If I go to tech I'll probably fly. Plane ticket will be cheaper than gas expense.
The thing that won it for me though was the hospitality and how welcomed I felt at the school. Everyone at the school genuinely loved the school. It was the only place where everyone I asked about and talked to would say that picking A&M was the best choice they ever made. This was something important for me because I would be there for 3 years.
Also the weather and smell is whole lot better than TT.
You said 3 years. Where do you go P4 year?
Anywhere you want---for the most part. I will be in Houston for my 4th year next year. 85% of my class or so got their 1st choice in location. The rest got their 2nd choice, no one got worse than that.
I just got accepted into TT today and i will most likely choose Tech since I'm from Dallas and i have the option to come back for the last 2 years... Although i really liked the option of having the recreation center right next door in kingsville... Most likely i will give up my spot at A&M once the deadline approaches...
anybody else choose A&M over Tech and in a similar situation??
I just got accepted into TT today and i will most likely choose Tech since I'm from Dallas and i have the option to come back for the last 2 years... Although i really liked the option of having the recreation center right next door in kingsville... Most likely i will give up my spot at A&M once the deadline approaches...
anybody else choose A&M over Tech and in a similar situation??
I'm like some of the others and still deciding between schools. Can someone talk about the cirriculum, tests, and how you study (...lectures? books? slides?). I remember hearing about tests every other week? Also touch on the benchmarks? Some other schools I'm considering don't have the same scheduling and I think that's what the decision is going to come down to. Thanks in advance.
Just got a call and I've been accepted. WOOOOOO!!!!!!
Congrats!! Was this round 2 of the acceptances?
Does anyone have information about a possible tuition increase in the near future and how much it will be?
The Dean just told Student Council that tuition will not increase for the coming year. We are still one of the cheapest, yet high quality, programs out there.
When does the academic calendar come out for 2013-2014? Pre-orientation last year was on June 1st. I'm wondering if it'll be May 31st this year or June 7th.
Yes. I was in the same boat. I was just taking one class this semester that was not a requirement for a&m. I got accepted so i dropped the course. I called and made sure it was ok first.Hey guys, does anyone know if A&M allows you to drop classes? I'm currently taking prereqs for another school, which aren't required for A&M.
Yes. I was in the same boat. I was just taking one class this semester that was not a requirement for a&m. I got accepted so i dropped the course. I called and made sure it was ok first.
When does the academic calendar come out for 2013-2014? Pre-orientation last year was on June 1st. I'm wondering if it'll be May 31st this year or June 7th.
Have there been any more calls?
just declined my offer of admissions. I hope my spot goes to someone well deserving for such a great school. Best of luck guys.