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The personal statement is the only place in the AMCAS, AACOMAS and TMDSAS primary applications where you get to present yourself directly to the admissions committee. Here, you can persuade them to give you an interview, or – if you’re not careful – unknowingly reveal red flags that undermine...

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Hey everyone, Does anyone have some suggestions for the personal characteristics essay for the TMDSAS? Would you recommend starting with a story (like the personal statement) that shows the characteristics and then elaborating on them with a couple paragraphs? Or should I approach it like a...

I am planning on applying this cycle, during Spring/Summer 2018. I'm graduating this spring and will be taking a gap year. To establish Texas residency, would I be considered independent if I was dependent on my parents for ~6 months, but earned enough for the next 6 months so that I provided...

I'm 22 and I've been living with my older sibling (age 24) for the majority of last year. My older sibling is claiming me as a dependent on his tax return since he is a qualifying relative and I've earned less than $4000 for the tax year. My older sibling is a TX residency through employment...

A couple years ago I took Biology for non-science majors. 4 hour course with a lab. (TCCCN=Biol 1408) Does anyone know if this can count as a biology pre-req for med school in texas? I know this is probably a dumb question, but worth an ask. Otherwise, assuming Biochem can't count, I will have...

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I know it's pretty late in the interview season, and I've had a good run of things so far, but I just want to know if there is any chance of an interview invitation from my remaining schools. Stats follow with list of schools: Bachelor of Music Arts- Oboe overall GPA (as of Fall 2017): 3.68...

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...

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...

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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...