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    Nontraditional planning for rejection

    Hey all. I'm a nontraditional applying this cycle via TMDSAS (Texas application service) to only Texas schools as a Texas resident. My TMDSAS GPA cumulative is 3.87, and science is 3.77. My real GPA (AMCAS) is ~ 3.80. My MCAT is a 520 which makes my LizzyM ~ 75.7. I have research experience...
  2. P

    Texas Medical Association Student

    Is anyone attending a Texas medical school that would be able to tell me about student participation in the Texas Medical Association? I heard there was a way to get involved with the TMA as a medical student and would like to know more about it as I am deciding on schools as this would be a...
  3. RedWolverine

    Texas Application- WAMC- Feeling Down :(

    Yo
  4. Isoval

    Which TMDSAS Schools Send Post-Interview, Pre-Match Rejections?

    Hiya guys: The title says most of it: which TMDSAS schools are known to send post-interview rejections prior to November 15 or February 1st? I'm just curious.
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    TX interview rescheduling question

    I currently have an interview at a TX school scheduled for mid-September, and I unfortunately need to reschedule due to an unforeseen conflict. Since I have a few other interviews before the TX prematch date (Nov. 15), is it okay to take this opportunity to reschedule my interview for after that...
  6. I

    When to complete prerequisite requirements prior to matriculation (1 lab left)

    Hey all. I'm applying to Texas schools via TMSDAS for entry in Fall of 2018. I have one lingering requirement left: Ochem 2 lab. It normally wouldn't be a big deal, but because I travel a lot for work (M-Th) I've been unable to take the lab (as I would miss out on labs which I'm assuming is a...
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    Prerequisite lingering (OCHEM 2 Lab)

    Hey all. I'm applying to Texas schools via TMSDAS for entry in Fall of 2018. I have one lingering requirement left: Ochem 2 lab. It normally wouldn't be a big deal, but because I travel a lot for work (M-Th) I've been unable to take the lab (as I would miss out on labs which I'm assuming is...
  8. E

    DAT 6/23/17 Breakdown

    Sorry I'm late to post this but I've been out of town and after reading everybody's breakdowns I feel as though I should give mine : ) (sorry if it's kind of long but I just want to give all of the advice that I can). Let me just start out by saying I studied for 4 1/2 weeks for about 10-12...
  9. J

    **TMDSAS 2017-2018** Forum

    I noticed I couldn't find any forums for the TMDSAS 2017-2018 cycle. Please correct me if I'm wrong and direct us to the correct thread. Thank you. Could people post their updates on the application process? I submitted mine mid-June, and it is still "TMDSAS Processing"
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    MD cGPA 3.27 sGPA 3.61 Taking MCAT in August WAMC???

    I have scheduled my MCAT for August 18th. Due to a family member being ill it has taken me longer to prepare for the MCAT. Will it kill me if I take the exam in August and submit my application now during July so it can be processed? cGPA: 3.27 sGPA: 3.61 Even though my GPA is low I have an...
  11. C

    What's my best shot for MD schools?

    I have scheduled my MCAT for July 27th. However, I still haven't reached my desired score of 510+ would it kill me if I take the exam in August and submit my application now during July so it can be processed? cGPA: 3.27 sGPA: 3.61 Even though my GPA is low I have an upward trend in my grades...
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    TMDSAS: Too late to apply ?

    I'm an Kansas resident, but I have family and have lived in Texas for a significant part of my childhood. I wanted to apply via TDMSAS, but have been struggling to finish my Optional Essay and Personal Characteristic Essay. Would it still be too late to apply to Texas schools? For reference, my...
  13. whatisit350

    TMDSAS secondary application essay length

    For those who are filling out the TMDSAS, on the secondary application for A&M, how many characters are y'all using for the adversity questions at the end?
  14. amg_la

    UTSW Secondary question

    If you think that one or more of the following interests apply to you, check the appropriate box(es) and list specific experiences (academic, co-curricular, employment, personal, etc.) related to and supportive of this interest in the text box provided below. Do not use a paragraph format; list...
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    Does TMDSAS change your course classification right after you submit?

    So I just submitted my TMDSAS application, and I noticed that my undergrad BCPM GPA is much lower than I thought. Turns out many of my upper-division science classes (neuroscience, evolution, etc.) were classified as "Other Science" rather than "Biology," which makes my BCPM GPA look much lower...
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    MCAT in 2 WEEKS HELP

    So.... I am only applying for Texas med schools: I have 2 options (With a decent GPA, lots of EC/volunteering, and clinical experience) 1. Take the MCAT June 16 (barely hitting 500) - Application submitted on July 18th 2. Reschedule for June 30th with hopes of improving my score - Application...
  17. D1Bound

    DAT-How many questions can I miss?

    Hello everyone. I realize that there are different difficulties of DAT's and different averages from year to year. I was just wondering if anyone knew roughly how many problems you could miss per section and still clear a 19 in a section on the DAT. I take my DAT in 3 weeks. I would like to make...
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    TMDSAS Chronology of Activities Confusion

    Very confused about this chronology of activities thing... It says we can't have a gap of 3 months. I have a few questions: 1) What if the only things we have during the last three months (the summer from May to August 2018) are just our leisurely hobbies like hiking and cooking, etc and not...
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    Quick question about TX residency

    A residency question on TMDSAS says: By Oct 1 of this year will you have lived in Texas continually for the last 12 months? My permanent address is in TX but I am a rising senior at an out of state college? What do I answer to this question? Is it still 'yes' since I still technically 'live' in...
  20. ThunderDog

    Advice for waitlist at 2 TX schools: IS, URM, 3.9 GPA, 500 MCAT

    Does anyone seen or had experience with someone with my similar stats? 3.9 GPA 500 MCAT 64.4 LizzyM URM I interviewed at Houston and Lubbock back in October-November of 2016. I believe my interviews went exceptionally well as we connected pretty easily, but that could just be from my...
  21. ThunderDog

    URM, 3.9 GPA, 500 MCAT, waitlisted at 2 schools

    Does anyone seen or had experience with someone with my similar stats? 3.9 GPA 500 MCAT 64.4 LizzyM URM I interviewed at Houston and Lubbock back in October-November of 2016. I believe my interviews went exceptionally well as we connected pretty easily, but that could just be from my...
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    Is taking the July 21 2017 MCAT too late?

    Hey guys, I took the MCAT in January and made a 496. Sucks, I know. However, I am scheduled to retake it July 21st 2017. Is that too late to apply through TMDSAS and out of state medical schools? Stats about me: I graduated in May of 2016. I am a hispanic male. Undergrad GPA: 3.73 Grad...
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    TMDSAS Unique experience

    TMDSAS's 3rd optional prompt" "Briefly discuss any unique circumstances or life experiences that are relevant to your application which have not previously been presented." I have a few topics in mind and was wondering if they are worth talking about 1. When I lived in China I literally...
  24. SoJo

    Question about TMDSAS Eval. Letters

    So I was gonna add the physician (MD) that was shadowing for the past 2 years as an evaluator, but when I went to select the "Relationship to you:*" drop box, there isn't a practicing physician option. The only options are: Health Professions Advisor Academic Advisor Graudate Advisor Immediate...
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    High GPA Low MCAT, chances with TMDSAS and baylor?

    MCAT 514 overall : 131(P/C), 130(Biology), 124(CARS), 129(P/S) GPA: 4.0 overall I'm from University of Connecticut but have residency in Texas because my parents moved there. I've had research experience for 3 years both in basic and clinical research. I also did a summer internship at...
  26. Advance

    *~*~*TMDSAS 2018*~*~*

    Well, TMDSAS is opening next week so it's about time for a new thread. You know the drill Interview/Acceptance/Rejection School: Notification date: Interview/Acceptance/Rejection date: Method of notification: TMDSAS mail-out date: Application received date: GPA (BCPM, Overall): DAT...
  27. baconlover01

    Didn't use pre-health committee (TMDSAS)

    Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication and I thought the deadline for my pre-health committee to form the packet w/ all the LoRs was further out. I'm a TX resident so I'm using TMDSAS and will be submitting my LoRs individually through interfolio. I've had many people tell that 3 LoRs are...
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    Applying for Student Aid Before Being Accepted

    Hey Gang, Forgive my ignorance, but should I be applying for financial aid now even though I haven't been accepted? I'm a Texas resident applying to Texas schools with 3.78 sGPA 21 AA so I reckon I'm still under consideration for acceptance (interviewed at all three schools in September and...
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    July 22 MCAT/ Applying late August TMDSAS

    I have rescheduled by April MCAT to July 22nd because I am not ready at all. I have not been able to study because of some health problems I have faced which has put me behind in my studying. cGPA: 3.25 sGPA: 3.10 Although my GPA is no where near competitive, I have had an upward trend in my...
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    Disciplinary Probation

    Hello everyone! So, the day before my first day of college (freshman year), the only person I knew at this school told me to come with her to a dorm, and there ended up being alcohol. I didn't drink, and I left with her and a couple of her friends about 2 hours later. I ended up getting an...
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    Chances for any Texas MD school for next cycle

    I have found that application statistics are too general so I wanted to post on here to paint a better picture for my chances with my application. Any advice would be useful. I will be applying for the 2017-2018 cycle on TMDSAS all schools (even DO since I am interested in psychiatry, but prefer...
  32. T

    UTHSCSA vs McGovern (UT Houston)?

    Hi guys, was recently prematched to one of the schools and really indecisive as to which one to rank higher. Both schools are amazing, but if anyone could give pros or cons to each school. Also which school would you pick over the other?
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    TMDSAS GPA Calculations

    Hi all, I just finished reading the TMDSAS guidebook, and it said that they calculate GPA based on a four point scale. I just want to confirm: does that mean that pluses and minuses essentially go away, so that any A = 4.0, any B = 3.0, etc? In other words, all of my A-'s will be 4.0s, and...
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    MD For Texans who've submitted TMDSAS in early July

    Any interviews yet?
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    Late or not?

    Applying to every public MD school within Texas. Submitted TMDSAS on 07/08/16, verified and transmitted on 07/29/16. Received most secondaries within 1 week (except Dell). Submitting all secondaries this week 08/15/16 - 08/19/16. I've been told it's kind of late -but not really. I've also been...
  36. mandym00

    MD & DO 3.63 cGPA, 3.56 sGPA, 503 MCAT, TX schools

    Hey guys I was wondering what you think my chances are of getting into medical school this cycle. I have applied to all the public Texas medical schools. 3.63 cGPA and 3.56 sGPA 503 MCAT - I got a 127 on Chem/Physical and Psych/Soc but 125 on Bio and 124 on CARS :( I've held two different...
  37. R

    Resident of two states? (TMDSAS and AMCAS)

    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...
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    Qualify for Texas Residency?

    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...
  39. bushybr0ws

    Submitted primaries June 17th and still not verified?

    Hi everyone, I submitted my primary applications (both TMDSAS and AMCAS) on June 16-17th, respectively. According to their status pages, it's still "waiting for review." How long should I wait before calling someone? And will doing so slow my application? The other weird thing is that I...
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