2012-2013 University of Tennessee Application Thread

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Renae said:
Hey everyone!
Good luck to those still waiting for an acceptance or an interview! I am still waiting to hear back from one other school. If not accepted there, I'm going to UT 🙂!

I want to start thinking about places to live. I live in East Memphis right now, but will move close to campus if I am rejected at the other institution. I would LOVE to be able to walk to school. Are there any places close enough/safe enough for this? Thanks in advance.
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There are a couple of apartments/condos across from campus. But I hear they're kind of smelly and gross. :/
 
Guero said:
There are a couple of apartments/condos across from campus. But I hear they're kind of smelly and gross. :/
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That's what I was afraid of! I know plenty of people that live in midtown, dtown, or mud island. Guess I'll keep my eyes open.
 
There's also a fb group/page for the 2017 class at http://www.facebook.com/groups/410870655663516/
as more people join there may be others who are looking for housing as well. Really excited about starting in the fall and getting to know everyone

Btw has anyone gotten their NetIDs yet for logging in to banner?
 
Anxiously awaiting my letter! The next day or two can't come soon enough! I hope I will be joining you all in the FB group soon.
 
aarond said:
I've already got mine all setup
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confuciusjs said:
There's also a fb group/page for the 2017 class at http://www.facebook.com/groups/410870655663516/
as more people join there may be others who are looking for housing as well. Really excited about starting in the fall and getting to know everyone

Btw has anyone gotten their NetIDs yet for logging in to banner?
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Huh, I thought they were supposed to email us with our NetIDs later. How'd you get everything set up, aarond?
 
Vol 4 Life, when did you interview? I interviewed on the 30th and Mrs. Harris told me that my letter was being mailed yesterday when I asked.

I have not received a survey or email notification that my letter was being mailed (until I asked). Is this a bad sign?! I'm reapplying and was feeling pretty good about my improvements until I interviewed with Dr. Heston 🙁
 
jwhiteh6 said:
Vol 4 Life, when did you interview? I interviewed on the 30th and Mrs. Harris told me that my letter was being mailed yesterday when I asked.

I have not received a survey or email notification that my letter was being mailed (until I asked). Is this a bad sign?! I'm reapplying and was feeling pretty good about my improvements until I interviewed with Dr. Heston 🙁
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I e-mailed her on Saturday and she told me that it was on the way then, so I'm pretty sure they sent them all out on Friday. I think she may have been busy this weekend and didn't get to send e-mails out to everyone (I interviewed the 30th as well). To be honest, I don't know if it's a bad sign or not haha. Looking at past years, it looks like we're getting ours right about the time that everyone starts getting waitlisted. I sure hope there is still room in the class though :/ I wish we had an update on how much room is left.
 
Soo... I just got a "no final decision" letter with my survey.... Is this a postponed death sentence or do I really still have a chance?? HELP
 
They usually accept between 50-60 people off the waitlist every year, so you still have a chance. I'm sure I'll be getting the same letter tomorrow. I've looked back through several of the threads and see very few acceptances from February to March.
 
I interviewed Feb 4th and I'm assuming the committee met on Friday the 8th to discuss me. Do they send out letters that day or do they send them out the following Friday? I'm still confused even though Diane Harris explained it. 😕
 
Guero said:
Huh, I thought they were supposed to email us with our NetIDs later. How'd you get everything set up, aarond?
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Same! I tried to set mine up, it wouldn't work, & Mrs. Harris sent me a message basically telling me to wait a couple more months.
 
Renae said:
Same! I tried to set mine up, it wouldn't work, & Mrs. Harris sent me a message basically telling me to wait a couple more months.
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I set mine up last year but I couldn't log in when i tried. Now i'm not sure if i just dont remember my password or if it doesnt work anymore...maybe I'll email Diane in a few days and see what's up
 
I received my netid in the middle of December from Ms. Edwards (about three weeks after acceptance which is about two after returning the short acceptance form). I did just remember that at least for me, hopefully it's corrected now, I had issues with it saying to use last four of student ID number on the email and actually needing my last four of SSN. Not sure if the email was explaining it wrong or my ID login was actually set up incorrectly but it worked first try when switched. When I emailed she said they were in the process of correcting it.

It might seem annoying to some people but UTHSC keeps you informed through email very thoroughly of what's going on. They send daily emails with stuff happening that day on campus, additional resource emails, etc. I think it's great personally though.

I received info about the processing fee like two weeks ago as well, it was sent through my other email on file, not the UTHSC one, but requires your login in stuff for UTHSC servers to send payment.

Feel free to ask questions about what I just wrote, I do check this thread several times a day out of excitement for other peoples acceptance so don't PM me unless it is more personal because I want other people to see responses if possible.

It's sixish am, I'm not a morning person and I'm typing this on my phone in bed, so forgive mistakes and spelling/grammar errors.
 
aarond said:
I received my netid in the middle of December from Ms. Edwards (about three weeks after acceptance which is about two after returning the short acceptance form). I did just remember that at least for me, hopefully it's corrected now, I had issues with it saying to use last four of student ID number on the email and actually needing my last four of SSN. Not sure if the email was explaining it wrong or my ID login was actually set up incorrectly but it worked first try when switched. When I emailed she said they were in the process of correcting it.

It might seem annoying to some people but UTHSC keeps you informed through email very thoroughly of what's going on. They send daily emails with stuff happening that day on campus, additional resource emails, etc. I think it's great personally though.

I received info about the processing fee like two weeks ago as well, it was sent through my other email on file, not the UTHSC one, but requires your login in stuff for UTHSC servers to send payment.

Feel free to ask questions about what I just wrote, I do check this thread several times a day out of excitement for other peoples acceptance so don't PM me unless it is more personal because I want other people to see responses if possible.

It's sixish am, I'm not a morning person and I'm typing this on my phone in bed, so forgive mistakes and spelling/grammar errors.
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Cool beans, thanks for the info!
 
Got my survey sent email from Diane Harris. Will be practicing deep breathing and checking the mail like a mad person next week!

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Anyone else still waiting to have interview scheduled? I've received notice that I would be interviewed... but no date yet... I'm getting nervous!
 
Welp. "No decision has been made"

Does anyone have a more solid idea of what this means? Is it better than being on the waitlist?
 
They don't have a waitlist yet. Most of the people that receive the "no decision has been made" letter eventually are put on the waitlist at the end of April. I received the same letter a week or so ago. I've looked back through all of the threads of past years, and they very rarely offer acceptances after the first week of February. There is a lot of movement in May though.

They formulate the ranking of the waitlist in April and you can call to see where you're at on the list. Top 50 and you should make it in.
 
I've had friends who are there say that it's a lot harder to get in if you're coming straight out of undergrad. Anyone else heard this?
 
msrmb2310 said:
I've had friends who are there say that it's a lot harder to get in if you're coming straight out of undergrad. Anyone else heard this?
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I don't think so. They accept fresh grads and nontrads equally from what I've seen and judging by their student body. GL
 
(Sorry if this is a dumb question) from what I've read people say Diane Harris sends an email out when letters are in the mail. Is the email always the same to those accepted and those wait listed and rejected? Because from the way she said it on interview day it sounded like those accepted got an email about an acceptance packet but others would get an email saying basically survey stuff.
 
Thanks! I was just curious because I got the survey email at like 1 in the morning a couple days ago (I have no clue why so late at night).
 
Interviewed in early January, "continue to review" list a couple of weeks later. Has anybody thats been placed on that list this year heard anything since? I know that usually means waitlist in April but just curious if anybody had beaten the odds and gotten accepted off that list?
 
Hey, I knew when I interviewed some of the students talked about a Spring Housing weekend where they invited students down to Memphis to tour housing options and meet roommates. Has anyone heard any details of when this is or anything. Thanks.
 
doctorwho17 said:
Hey, I knew when I interviewed some of the students talked about a Spring Housing weekend where they invited students down to Memphis to tour housing options and meet roommates. Has anyone heard any details of when this is or anything. Thanks.
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Nope, but I think you get that email a little later, like around April or May, in your new UTHSC email. I can ask my friend (an M1) if you'd like. Just let me know.

TN32WNJ said:
(Sorry if this is a dumb question) from what I've read people say Diane Harris sends an email out when letters are in the mail. Is the email always the same to those accepted and those wait listed and rejected? Because from the way she said it on interview day it sounded like those accepted got an email about an acceptance packet but others would get an email saying basically survey stuff.
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We all get the same email. I was rejected last year after a no decision notice and got that same email before both the survey and no decision letter arrived on the same day. Don't read too far into it. Good luck!
 
msrmb2310 said:
I've had friends who are there say that it's a lot harder to get in if you're coming straight out of undergrad. Anyone else heard this?
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Not sure if this is true...but if I don't get in, I'm saying that this is the reason. 😛

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doctorwho17 said:
Hey, I knew when I interviewed some of the students talked about a Spring Housing weekend where they invited students down to Memphis to tour housing options and meet roommates. Has anyone heard any details of when this is or anything. Thanks.
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Not sure about a "Spring Housing weekend" but there is like a housing event over the summer (or was it during orientation...) where you can meet others also looking for housing. i vaguely remember something about it last year...
 
FYI, for those of you wondering when the housing weekend will take place, I just received the email: 5/31 to 6/2, must RSVP by 5/24.

I hope this helps. Good luck to all those waiting for decisions!
 
RachtheRedhead said:
I am interview this coming Wednesday with Drs. Latta and Presbury. Is anyone joining me? Does anyone have any experience with either of these gentlemen (I know someone mentioned earlier that their interview with Presbury was ethics-heavy)?

Also, Dr. Presbury is at Le Bonheur, not at the UTHSC campus; is there any kind of transportation or direction available, or am I on my own getting there?
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First, congrats on the interview! All I've heard about Dr. Presbury is that he's a bit of a difficult and thorough interviewer. What I do know, is that Ms. Harris will show you how to get to your interview; you won't be on your own.

I wish you the best of luck! :luck:
 
RachtheRedhead said:
I am interview this coming Wednesday with Drs. Latta and Presbury. Is anyone joining me? Does anyone have any experience with either of these gentlemen (I know someone mentioned earlier that their interview with Presbury was ethics-heavy)?

Also, Dr. Presbury is at Le Bonheur, not at the UTHSC campus; is there any kind of transportation or direction available, or am I on my own getting there?
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I had Dr. Presbury. He asked for my opinion on PPACA but did not grill me in any way. He responded to my answer with a mini-rant about how he thought it didn't go far enough with regards to it's coverage. I'm not suggesting you should change whatever opinion that you have because of this information, but you shouldn't think he will demand you justify anything. We talked a lot about my family and where I saw myself in 10, 15 years. It was not bad, he seemed like a great guy. You need to go into it being confident, it was my first interview of this season but it worked out.

Also, you'll probably interview in a pediatric waiting room... and it's less than a five minute walk down the road from where you meet. Diane Harris will probably walk you there herself.
 
I just noticed the email for the housing orientation (it was buried in my spam folder). I was just wondering if anyone else was going? I'm not sure what the turnout usually is?

Also, does anyone know what the timeline is for having housing all taken care of?

Oh, congrats to everyone who got accepted and best of luck to all the others who are still waiting.

Look forward to seeing everyone soon(ish).
 
Vol 4 Life said:
I've looked back through several of the threads and see very few acceptances from February to March.
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True. I am hearing that they are slower to interview than in the recent past, though.

The number of posts in this thread sort of anecdotally confirms that.
 
titans221 said:
I just noticed the email for the housing orientation (it was buried in my spam folder). I was just wondering if anyone else was going? I'm not sure what the turnout usually is?

Also, does anyone know what the timeline is for having housing all taken care of?

Oh, congrats to everyone who got accepted and best of luck to all the others who are still waiting.

Look forward to seeing everyone soon(ish).
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I just got my username and PW yesterday, along with an email to fill out an application verifying my in-state status.
 
Received the interview invite yesterday! I'm being interviewed by Presbury..any advice?
 
I had my interview today! Here's to the waiting game - I really hope I get in; this is by far my first choice and I loved the campus. Everyone was so sweet!

Did anyone happen to catch/does anyone know whether day care is available for children of students?
 
RachtheRedhead said:
I had my interview today! Here's to the waiting game - I really hope I get in; this is by far my first choice and I loved the campus. Everyone was so sweet!

Did anyone happen to catch/does anyone know whether day care is available for children of students?
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Yes, as with most schools, day care is indeed provided. Good luck!! :luck:
 
Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any ideas about housing? I am likely going to be in Memphis next week, and I thought I might start looking around.

Guero said:
There are a couple of apartments/condos across from campus. But I hear they're kind of smelly and gross. :/
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I've also heard bad things about these apartments... Although, they are within walking distance. I might take a look for myself and report back.
 
Fieldbelost said:
Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any ideas about housing? I am likely going to be in Memphis next week, and I thought I might start looking around.



I've also heard bad things about these apartments... Although, they are within walking distance. I might take a look for myself and report back.
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Yeah, I've heard they're a bit smelly, lol. I'd definitely check out the Phi Chi house. You can't beat $320 to $365 all inclusive rent for a spot literally next door.
 
does UT offer merit scholarships? have these been awarded yet?
 
Renae said:
does UT offer merit scholarships? have these been awarded yet?
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They award 5 to the top 15 matriculants after a bit of competition. UT is not very scholarship friendly :/ They also offer help to the top 10% each year. I'm not sure how substantial that help is.
 
Hey guys, I recently got a no decision letter from UT. My MCAT is 28Q and my gpa is 3.90. I know my MCAT is slightly below average, but I was curious if anyone has received an acceptance with similar stats?
 
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