2016-2017 University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Application Thread

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Hopeful324 said:
How often do people get moved out of the on hold category?
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They could offer you an acceptance, deny, or a spot on the alternate list. Last year I was put on the alternate list after being on the hold list. They take 40-50 usually off of the alternate list. Once you are put on the alternate I suggest calling Dean Strother to find out your position on the list.
 
So I had just told my girlfriend that I highly doubted I would get an interview here this year, and literally 30 minutes later I got an email for an II, so I'm pretty excited for another opportunity. Anybody have any input on re-applicant interviews?
 
msu2493 said:
So I had just told my girlfriend that I highly doubted I would get an interview here this year, and literally 30 minutes later I got an email for an II, so I'm pretty excited for another opportunity. Anybody have any input on re-applicant interviews?
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I had a re-applicant interview this year as well. Pretty similar to the ones you had last year, but you only have one. I would just be yourself. Let them get to know what makes you special, why you love medicine, and make sure to focus on how you've improved since last time! Good luck
 
Those who just got interviews here, when did yall complete your secondary? Thanks!
 
I_prefer_orange said:
II just now! Any recommendations on hotels?


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Look into Airbnb if you have it. I stayed with someone who was a student at UTHSC and they had lots of helpful info about the school and the area.

There's also a quality inn on south Camilla that two people on my interview day stayed at.

Edit: that was last year but I'm sure nothing has changed. Good luck!
 
Can anyone comment on how difficult this is for OOS? I am from a contiguous state and received a secondary. Would they really call me from such a distance just to place me on hold if I got an interview later on in this cycle? I want to interview here and genuinely would like to be accepted but I have a couple acceptances in nearby states (Georgetown, UofA)
 
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Just scheduled my interview!!! Can someone on here give me some insight as to the interview process that day and questions to prepare to discuss?
 
DOCTORVOL said:
Just scheduled my interview!!! Can someone on here give me some insight as to the interview process that day and questions to prepare to discuss?
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Copy/pasted from my post on last year's thread:

The first hour was Nelson giving a briefing on the school, their curriculum, research opportunities, etc. (essentially preparing you for any of the "why UTHSC?" questions you may get during an interview).

You will have two 1-hour interviews: one is closed-file, so they don't have your AMCAS in front of them (however, I am certain that they read your AMCAS at one point because my interviewer came prepared with a page of notes) - they are essentially trying to get an idea of you as a person. During this interview I got a few ethics questions, but it was mostly a stimulating back-and-forth conversation and didn't seem like an interview at all. I was prepared for/expecting current events questions or something about politics but I didn't get any, it was very relaxed.
The second interview was open-file and this is where you get "grilled" about your MCAT, any low grades, how you've spent any off-time, etc. It's more intense than the closed-file but nowhere near as stressful as some MMIs that I have been to where they are purposely trying to throw you off.

You have lunch with current students, get a tour of the campus, and get to see students in the anatomy labs/lecture halls. When I interviewed there were PT/OT students in the anatomy labs.

Overall it was very laid back, and very, very informative - they paint a good picture of their school and I didn't feel like they were covering up or trying to hide anything.
 
Overall it was very laid back, and very, very informative - they paint a good picture of their school and I didn't feel like they were covering up or trying to hide anything.[/QUOTE]
Annaleise said:
Copy/pasted from my post on last year's thread:

The first hour was Nelson giving a briefing on the school, their curriculum, research opportunities, etc. (essentially preparing you for any of the "why UTHSC?" questions you may get during an interview).

You will have two 1-hour interviews: one is closed-file, so they don't have your AMCAS in front of them (however, I am certain that they read your AMCAS at one point because my interviewer came prepared with a page of notes) - they are essentially trying to get an idea of you as a person. During this interview I got a few ethics questions, but it was mostly a stimulating back-and-forth conversation and didn't seem like an interview at all. I was prepared for/expecting current events questions or something about politics but I didn't get any, it was very relaxed.
The second interview was open-file and this is where you get "grilled" about your MCAT, any low grades, how you've spent any off-time, etc. It's more intense than the closed-file but nowhere near as stressful as some MMIs that I have been to where they are purposely trying to throw you off.

You have lunch with current students, get a tour of the campus, and get to see students in the anatomy labs/lecture halls. When I interviewed there were PT/OT students in the anatomy labs.

Overall it was very laid back, and very, very informative - they paint a good picture of their school and I didn't feel like they were covering up or trying to hide anything.
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Thanks!!! This was great, useful information!!
 
I was placed on "hold" here this cycle. Just curious to see how many others have been placed on hold, as well. So annoying.
 
AlchemistAnonymous said:
I was placed on "hold" here this cycle. Just curious to see how many others have been placed on hold, as well. So annoying.
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I was placed on hold back in december, but I was accepted at ETSU. I've heard that there is some crosstalk between UT and ETSU, so I'm wondering if that's why I was accepted at one and not the other.
 
AlchemistAnonymous said:
I was placed on "hold" here this cycle. Just curious to see how many others have been placed on hold, as well. So annoying.
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They place a lot of people on hold unfortunately. They accept about 50-60 off the alternate list each year. Usually if you're in the top 3rd, chances are good. They don't release the exact number on hold though.
 
allanMED15 said:
They place a lot of people on hold unfortunately. They accept about 50-60 off the alternate list each year. Usually if you're in the top 3rd, chances are good. They don't release the exact number on hold though.
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Please explain to me what being placed on "hold" means?
 
Hey! So I have an interview this Wednesday and I was wondering when I would hear back? Also, do they send an email, paper mail, or both?
 
kknight95 said:
Hey! So I have an interview this Wednesday and I was wondering when I would hear back? Also, do they send an email, paper mail, or both?
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They'll decide on your application this Friday. Then they'll send out the paper letter the next Friday.
 
Can anyone that has received their letters comment on how long after the Friday mailing date it took to be delivered?
 
I think I deleted the email with the link to the accepted fb group. Does anyone happen to have it?
 
got my letter today, opened it with trembling hands and...

HOLD

🙂
 
Could an upperclassman give info on where students tend to live in Memphis?
 
Sorry if this has already been posted but I got an email saying the survey has been mailed; does the decision letter come with the survey or are they different?


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I_prefer_orange said:
Sorry if this has already been posted but I got an email saying the survey has been mailed; does the decision letter come with the survey or are they different?


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Should be mailed at the same time. But in different envelopes, so it could come same day or different day depending on how postal service handles it.
 
Does anyone know when UT sends out invites to interview for scholarships?
 
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