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I have a complicated residency question... I have applied using TMDSAS to Texas schools as a Texas resident because I am dependent on my mom who lives and files taxes in Texas. My mom and her entire family live in Texas, so I do have strong ties there and visit often. However, I have lived in...

Hey guys! So, I've been having a problem with figuring out which schools in Texas are "private" schools. I am aware that public schools are incredibly cheaper, while the private schools are about three times as expensive each year. But I am having a hard time figuring out the tuition for each...

Hey guys! just had a quick question for you all! I was wondering if anyone on here has gained admission to Texas PT school (ex: UTSW, Texas State, Texas Tech) with below minimum GRE scores? I haven't taken my GRE yet, but would like some, somewhat good news if I don't get the scores l need...

So, I went to school outside of texas, but want to get licensed here. I submitted my application on 5/26/16, their website says it takes 6 weeks, but i still don't have my ATT. I tried calling, but they just keep telling me to wait. Has anyone else recently applied for texas? And how long...

Hi everyone. It seems I've found myself in a sticky situation and I don't know the answer to my problems or even who really to ask. So here's what I'm dealing with: I am a Texas resident, taking the MCAT in Sept of this year and planning on applying next summer to Matriculate in the fall of...

Hey everyone I took my PCAT today and was a little disappointed with my scores. I can't seem to find any minimum requirements for individual PCAT sections on any of the Texas schools' sites. Are there any? I only seem minimum composite scores. Do they look at individual scores? Anyway, here's...

Based on TMDSAS Option 2- establishment of domicile, you can gain residency if: Live in Texas for 12 consecutive months; and Establish and maintain domicile for 12 consecutive months by doing one of the following: Be gainfully employed in Texas (Student jobs do not qualify as gainful...

My MCAT scores in each section are: C/P 129, CARS 128, B/B 128, P/S 126. And I have a sufficient amount of extracurriculars, volunteer work, and shadowing. I am applying to all of the Texas medical schools via the TMDSAS website. Ideally, I would like to attend UTMB Galveston. Although I have...

Hi, I'm a PGY1 in Internal Medicine in a program in Texas and am looking to swap with someone in the Northeast Region. My fiancee is a PGY2 in NY and therefore would like to move closer to her, esp with the upcoming wedding. Interested in moving anywhere northeast preferably NY/NJ/CT/PA.

hey there, I wanted to go ahead and create a post for the application cycle that just opened. any fellow applicants out there for early decision or otherwise? share your stats or just come chat!

Are there any other Dallas area non trads here starting pre req classes this fall? (Either through official or unofficial DIY post bacc - perhaps we can get in touch to possibly form study groups or support groups if there's interest. ) Feel free to post with where you're enrolling / what...

Hey fellow nerds, So I just got back my June 2nd MCAT score and I got a 511, which I was initially pleased with...but the breakdown of scores makes me a little scared. My breakdown was the following: 126/130/125/130. I got CRUSHED by the bio section and guess I had one slow and painful...

I'm a resident of Texas, just received my temporary license (permanent license to be issued in September) and was hoping to go ahead and start the application process for my DPS number. The DPS application asks for a current board license number... does this mean I cannot apply for my DPS number...

Not sure which forum this best belongs in, but I'll try posting it here since I am pre-MD: -- Hi fellow forumers! I'm a 31 (almost 32) yr old Non Traditional aspiring pre-med who has been lurking for awhile, getting educated on the many helpful threads, and am looking for some advice on what to...

Not sure which forum this best belongs in, but I'll try posting it here since I am pre-MD: -- Hi fellow forumers! I'm a 31 (almost 32) yr old Non Traditional aspiring pre-med who has been lurking for awhile, getting educated on the many helpful threads, and am looking for some advice on what to...

Hi fellow forumers! I'm a 31 (almost 32) yr old Non Traditional aspiring pre-med who has been lurking for awhile, getting educated on the many helpful threads, and am looking for some advice on what to do next. After a lucrative but unfulfilling decade-long corporate career, I'm interested in...

In the spirit of 2 other threads that have been of great help, I thought about starting a thread for those applying to PT schools in Texas this upcoming cycle. Stats: University: Sam Houston State University Major: Health Science Overall GPA: 3.93 Science: 3.98 Pre-Req: ~ 3.91-4.0 GRE: 153 V...

Wondering what my chances would be to get into any of the Texas Medical Schools? I will not be applying until next round, however I currently have a 3.93 gpa (but I would also like to know my chances if my gpa dropped to say a 3.75), and a 4.0 science gpa. I have recived a 515 on the new MCAT. I...

As a TX resident with solid stats and decent EC's, is it worth it to apply to out of state schools? I've been told my stats are good enough for any school (I know I'd still be lucky to get into a top school because this whole process is crazy) and my EC's are average for a med school applicant...

So with 4 waitlists to texas schools in june I am going to re apply. i got a new rec letter and am going to keep my old letters (except one). I wanted to ask how I should approach my personal statement? Can I still use some of my old material? Also should I apply to out of state schools? Did not...

Keeping the tradition alive on SDN! Use this for discussion of everything and anything related to the Texas medical schools. Good luck to everyone applying this cycle!

I'm struggling with deciding on what to write about for the optional "unique circumstance/experience" essay on TMDSAS. One unique circumstance I can think of is my brother being admitted to a drug rehab center when I was a teenager. Do you guys think this would be an appropriate space to discuss...

Hello everyone, I would like to see what my chances are. I am applying this cycle, mostly to DO schools and some TX instate MD. A little background: Graduated this May, 2016 from a large tier 1 state university. Major: psych, Minor: biology AACOMAS cgpa: 3.5 sgpa: 3.2 AMCAS cgpa: 3.48 sgpa...

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Year in school: Junior at top public university in Texas Major: Biology with minor in psychology Country/state of residence: Texas Race/ethnicity: Asian Schools to which you are applying: All TMDSAS schools - UT Southwestern, UTMB Galveston, UT Houston, UT San Antonio, UT Austin, UT Rio...

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Hello all, Here are my quick stats: TX resident Asian 3.67 cGPA, 3.55 sGPA 34 (515) MCAT Great research with poster awards 1 Research pub probably submitted but not published before interviews Extensive clinical experience (part-time 911 ALS EMT through undergrad) Okay/decent LORs Will be...

Hi guys, so I'm relocating to TX (specifically the DFW area) in a few weeks and received an offer from Walgreens couple months ago. I was just recently contacted by a manager saying Walgreens are changing their hours from 8am-10pm to 9am-9pm and some full-time staff pharmacists are being forced...

Hi everyone, I'm a Texas resident currently attending an OOS top 25 university in California. What are my chances for Texas MD, AMCAS MD's, and DO schools based on my given stats? Major: Biology 4th year Asian male TMDSAS/AMCAS cGPA: ~3.5 TMDSAS/AMCAS sGPA: ~3.3 MCAT: 511/85% (Chem: 129 CARS...

Senior (graduating in a week!), first generation high school/college student, low socioeconomic status (far below poverty level), non-URM, not from a top 100 undergrad, TX resident Stats: 3.6 (maybe 3.7) cGPA, 3.2 or 3.3 sGPA, 501 MCAT 06/2015 (123 Chem, 127 CARS, 122 Bio, 129 Psych) - planning...

The American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, or COCA, has granted the University of the Incarnate Word pre-accreditation for its planned medical school at Brooks City Base. That decision gives UIW permission to recruit immediately for the school, with...

Hello, The pre-health advisers at my school are terrible. I was hoping for some advice (and maybe some encouragement) from people here. I am currently a senior in a Texas university. I will be taking an extra semester. My cGPA is 3.49 currently with sGPA at around 3.3, with a strong upward...

Hi guys I am rising MS1, and as my title says, I am concerned about the financial aid timeline for Texas medical schools. Does anyone have experience applying for financial aid/loans (loans like Direct Plus, subsidized, or from the school) in Texas medical schools? When were your due dates...

*NOTE: I just got accepted to SUNY Downstate Medical Center. So I want to decide between SUNY and TWU. Ignore my comment about NYU. Too much $$) Hey guys, I have asked this question to my friends but I want to ask you guys for insights. I am born in NYC and moved to a teeny town in Texas...

Hey guys, so I need some help deciding between the University of Houston and the University of Texas at Dallas. I got the Tier One Scholarship for UH which pays for 4 years of tuition and fees and two years of on campus housing and meals plus a research and study abroad stipend. I also received...

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Hi Everyone, So I've been preparing to attend UTHSCSA (San Antonio) for the past month now. I was waitlisted at TWU (Houston) and UTMB. But then recently I received an email telling me there's a spot open at TWU (Houston) and for me to reply by Monday if I want to accept. I did some research...

I was wondering if anyone here can give me an idea how much rphs get paid in Texas (specifically DFW area). I currently work in retail for one of the chains in the Northeast but am moving to Texas and just wondering the difference in pay is. (since there's no income tax involved) Also, how is...

How did you guys or do you guys pay for University and also for Medical School along with housing and every other costs beside small loans? So basically, I am at Austin Community College and applying for transfer to UTAustin/Texas State/Rice this this Fall 2016. Currently I am working at a gas...

Hey guys I am planning on applying to the US Army Baylor DPT program this cohort and I was hoping to get some information/advice from a current student. I am curious what a typical day of classes are like, how many students tend to apply, and the whole housing situation. I have met with both an...