2016-2017 University of Texas - Southwestern Application Thread

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As iwannaknow stated, there's like a little discrepancy between accepted and matriculants but I'm going off the official numbers from MSAR.
 
Is it just me, or did they change their prereqs this cycle? I swear it used to be 4 semesters of biology with biochemistry counting as one, but now it seems like biochemistry is its own separate requirement and you can no longer count it towards the biology requirement? Freaking out a little because I only have 3 semesters if you don't include biochemistry, and I've already graduated...
 
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Skittsie13 said:
Is it just me, or did they change their prereqs this cycle? I swear it used to be 4 semesters of biology with biochemistry counting as one, but now it seems like biochemistry is its own separate requirement and you can no longer count it towards the biology requirement? Freaking out a little because I only have 3 semesters if you don't include biochemistry, and I've already graduated...
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Call the admissions office to check! They are super nice and it will save you a lot of stress. Plus if the requirements DID change you still have time to take one more class (though it is expensive and a hassle so that's annoying).
 
Someone getting into UTSW is also likely to get into Baylor since they have more OOS seats and may choose Baylor. It is quite possible they play the yield game when they admit more than 10% or have seats to fill for other years (there are some years they have only 5% in the matriculants).
 
What courses do I input in the secondary? Do I pick which courses or is there a list? Like I have a lot of options for the Biology section.
 
Skittsie13 said:
Is it just me, or did they change their prereqs this cycle? I swear it used to be 4 semesters of biology with biochemistry counting as one, but now it seems like biochemistry is its own separate requirement and you can no longer count it towards the biology requirement? Freaking out a little because I only have 3 semesters if you don't include biochemistry, and I've already graduated...
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http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/medical-school/admissions/apply/process/prerequisites.html

I don't see a biochemistry requirement separately but it looks like they are saying if you have one biochemistry class, it can be counted for chemistry while it requires a second biochem class to be counted against Biology.
 
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Anybody complete both primary and secondary? I don't see any interview invites (compared to the TCOM thread).
 
I thought somewhere on their website it said they try to send out II's at least three weeks before the interview date. So ideally for the August 27th date they should be sent out by August 6th.
 
so are they looking at stuff right now? Do yall think they start reviewing apps a lot later?
 
quick question y'all can i submit the secondary before the primary is submitted? I submitted the primary last week but don't want to sit on this 2ndary for too long
 
Kgizzle said:
quick question y'all can i submit the secondary before the primary is submitted? I submitted the primary last week but don't want to sit on this 2ndary for too long
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I just went through my emails from last year, there's nothing in there saying you have to wait until you're verified to submit your secondary. So just go ahead if you really want to. You also could finish it now and then wait until you're verified to click submit.
 
Kgizzle said:
so are they looking at stuff right now? Do yall think they start reviewing apps a lot later?
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I would recommend you turn in your secondary when you have had time to do a thoughtful job with the writing. Although it may not seem like much is happening at UTSW, they are reviewing complete applications. They seemed to favor those who turned in applications promptly last year in terms of interview invitations.
 
Anyone know what the 10% stats are for UTSW?
 
Kgizzle said:
Anyone know what the 10% stats are for UTSW?
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Are you talking IS/OOS? Texas law mandates 90% of acceptances must be Texas residents. They're actually at 13% matriculants cause I imagine SW being so strong and so cheap even for OOS makes the yield a little higher than normal.
 
I meant the 10th percentile stats for admitted students I think it's called :s?
 
Hey everyone, I was being neurotic this morning and logged onto mygateway. I found that I had an interview invite, but I had not been contacted yet. Anyone else?

Also, is anyone doing the rounds the day before? What is the dress code for that, business casual?
 
psychic_detective said:
Hey everyone, I was being neurotic this morning and logged onto mygateway. I found that I had an interview invite, but I had not been contacted yet. Anyone else?

Also, is anyone doing the rounds the day before? What is the dress code for that, business casual?
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Where did you find this on your My Gateway? Also what are your stats? :O
 
psychic_detective said:
Hey everyone, I was being neurotic this morning and logged onto mygateway. I found that I had an interview invite, but I had not been contacted yet. Anyone else?

Also, is anyone doing the rounds the day before? What is the dress code for that, business casual?
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I also checked MyGateWay and it seems I've been selected for an interview. I'm not sure if I should take any action until an email comes in but I might try contacting the office later today. Hopefully this is true, if it is I'm super excited AHHHH!
 
Naokuvi said:
I also checked MyGateWay and it seems I've been selected for an interview. I'm not sure if I should take any action until an email comes in but I might try contacting the office later today. Hopefully this is true, if it is I'm super excited AHHHH!
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I'm sure it's obvious, but where in MyGateWay did you see that?
 
clippers50fan said:
I'm sure it's obvious, but where in MyGateWay did you see that?
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If u log on you get directed to like the page where you see blocks right? Like that you press on to access your secondary etc. On the bottom it should say "Interview details" or something along those lines. I pressed that and it directed me to a page to confirm or reschedule my interview.
 
psychic_detective said:
Hey everyone, I was being neurotic this morning and logged onto mygateway. I found that I had an interview invite, but I had not been contacted yet. Anyone else?

Also, is anyone doing the rounds the day before? What is the dress code for that, business casual?
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Also just curious, what dates were offered?
 
Naokuvi said:
If u log on you get directed to like the page where you see blocks right? Like that you press on to access your secondary etc. On the bottom it should say "Interview details" or something along those lines. I pressed that and it directed me to a page to confirm or reschedule my interview.
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Wait OMG me too!!!!! I didn't even see that... How long has it been here??


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Well the last time I checked was last week. I've noticed on all my other ones the secondary page has been updated before I get the email/call. So it had to be within the last week.

I was offered the 1st and 22nd of October. LizzyM 75.
 
psychic_detective said:
Well the last time I checked was last week. I've noticed on all my other ones the secondary page has been updated before I get the email/call. So it had to be within the last week.

I was offered the 1st and 22nd of October. LizzyM 75.
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My offer is October 1st or 22nd as well. Lizzy 74.5. Prob going for the 1st, it'll be their 4th interview day. Have u already RSVP'd? Seriously man, thank you for being a neurotic pre-med and checking up on it! You helped make my day!
 
Naokuvi said:
I also checked MyGateWay and it seems I've been selected for an interview. I'm not sure if I should take any action until an email comes in but I might try contacting the office later today. Hopefully this is true, if it is I'm super excited AHHHH!
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Just schedule your interview on the portal, why call? UTSW is a coveted interview, go to it!
 
My first II! 🙂
Secondary submitted on 5/25, LOR sent on 6/30. LizzyM 74 IS
I was offered 9/10, 10/15, 10/22 and will probably go for the earliest.

I am debating whether to take off a day from work to attend the Friday afternoon programs, but here is some info from previous year's thread.

"I think you will see plenty of what UTSW has to offer without going to Friday rounds. They'll take you on a couple of hospital tours on the regular interview day as well. I didn't do Friday rounds so I can't speak super knowledgeably but I felt like I had seen more than enough to know that UTSW was awesome with just the regular interview day. Additionally, I would say it is always a good call to interview as early as possible unless the school is totally non-rolling admissions."

And there is no disadvantage to opt out of the Friday programs, but some people who attended the programs seemed to have enjoyed it.
 
youngha92 said:
My first II! 🙂
Secondary submitted on 5/25, LOR sent on 6/30. LizzyM 74 IS
I was offered 9/10, 10/15, 10/22 and will probably go for the earliest.

I am debating whether to take off a day from work to attend the Friday afternoon programs, but here is some info from previous year's thread.

"I think you will see plenty of what UTSW has to offer without going to Friday rounds. They'll take you on a couple of hospital tours on the regular interview day as well. I didn't do Friday rounds so I can't speak super knowledgeably but I felt like I had seen more than enough to know that UTSW was awesome with just the regular interview day. Additionally, I would say it is always a good call to interview as early as possible unless the school is totally non-rolling admissions."

And there is no disadvantage to opt out of the Friday programs, but some people who attended the programs seemed to have enjoyed it.
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I also got thOse dates and am going for the earlier one! I'm doing the rotations too!

LizzyM 78
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Complete 6/15
 
Looking at last years thread, I never received a receipt of my secondary or primary like they did. I am curious as to when they will send emails about the schedule of the day. All I have so far now is a confirmation of what day I picked. lol.
 
psychic_detective said:
Hey everyone, I was being neurotic this morning and logged onto mygateway. I found that I had an interview invite, but I had not been contacted yet. Anyone else?

Also, is anyone doing the rounds the day before? What is the dress code for that, business casual?
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II as well! LizzyM 77, IS
Thank you @psychic_detective for being a neurotic premed and making my day! I'm doing rounds and from last year's thread I've surmised the dress code for rounds is formal. If you're just doing the afternoon event then business casual is fine.
 
Well hopefully they send some info soon. Last years thread didn't have any emails coming until middle of August.

I think I'm going to skip the rounds and afternoon get together. I'm already missing school with travel days for other interviews and I don't want to miss all of my classes.
 
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