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[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

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I still haven't received a secondary here, but hoping to get one by the end of the week!

They said they're open through Wednesday, so hopefully we'll get one by then.

 

[SOM Admissions]

As I've said, it depends on the calculation. When I previously called they said "everything" is taken into consideration. I have different GPAs listed on AMCAS for undergrad, post-bacc, and graduate coursework (and different hour amounts for each), so it would really depend on what the admissions committee chooses to take.

I can only hope for the best now 🙂

We calculate a true overall from all coursework rather than look at any single career.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

We calculate a true overall from all coursework rather than look at any single career.

When you look at an app, do you weigh recent coursework more heavily? Like coursework done in the last few years versus coursework done 10-15 years ago.

 

[SOM Admissions]

When you look at an app, do you weigh recent coursework more heavily? Like coursework done in the last few years versus coursework done 10-15 years ago.

The calculation is for all coursework that appears on the AMCAS.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

The calculation is for all coursework that appears on the AMCAS.

I figured as much for screening. I meant after the application is complete (with secondary, LORs, etc) and the app is being reviewed to decide if an interview will be granted. Unless that's what you mean, and I'm just misunderstanding.

 

[zaitoun]

I still haven't received a secondary here, but hoping to get one by the end of the week!

+1

 

[Blanky]

+2

 

[Doctorspock]

New to SDN, what does +1 and +2 mean?

 

[SOM Admissions]

I figured as much for screening. I meant after the application is complete (with secondary, LORs, etc) and the app is being reviewed to decide if an interview will be granted. Unless that's what you mean, and I'm just misunderstanding.

Gotcha - your entire academic record is viewed and grade trends are considered.

 

[Blanky]

New to SDN, what does +1 and +2 mean?

It means “I agree” or I could say the exact same myself.

 

[Doctorspock]

It means “I agree” or I could say the exact same myself.

Thank You! so I guess +3 !!

 

[Lucianna]

Since it doesn’t specifically say sGPA or postbacc gpa on the site, I would assume they are referring to cumulative undergrad gpa. Maybe @SOM Admissions will confirm.

Thanks for chiming in. Since we have an admissions member active on the thread, I think it’s best to let him/her handle these questions so we can avoid speculating, unless the information can be found online.

We calculate a true overall from all coursework rather than look at any single career.

Thank you for clarifying. Sorry my original question was lost on the last page - I was curious if we would receive a courtesy email if we do not meet the cutoff for a secondary/interview, or if we would not hear back officially until the end of the cycle?

I’m very grateful for you taking your time here to clear our questions!

 

[SOM Admissions]

Thanks for chiming in. Since we have an admissions member active on the thread, I think it’s best to let him/her handle these questions so we can avoid speculating, unless the information can be found online.




Thank you for clarifying. Sorry my original question was lost on the last page - I was curious if we would receive a courtesy email if we do not meet the cutoff for a secondary/interview, or if we would not hear back officially until the end of the cycle?

I’m very grateful for you taking your time here to clear our questions!

We will absolutely communicate with you on a rolling basis and not lead anyone on a path of indefinite status.

 

[Lucianna]

We will absolutely communicate with you on a rolling basis and not lead anyone on a path of indefinite status.

You guys are amazing. Thank you!
- I’ll go back to patiently waiting now.

Thank you again for your courtesy, and such a prompt response!

 

[Lyan]

Hello SOM Admissions,

Thank you for your helpful and prompt responses on this thread. If we submitted our application last week and meet the cut off requirements for a secondary application, should we expect to receive an email from the school notifying us that our application was received? Or will we just receive a secondary invitation?

 

[DMPP123]

Just completed the secondary. Not feeling so confident on the audio questions...I feel like answering the first question went terrible and I had a shaky voice. I think I got more comfortable as it proceeded, but who knows. Time will tell. Good luck to everyone!

 

[SOM Admissions]

Hello SOM Admissions,

Thank you for your helpful and prompt responses on this thread. If we submitted our application last week and meet the cut off requirements for a secondary application, should we expect to receive an email from the school notifying us that our application was received? Or will we just receive a secondary invitation?

We do not send a confirmation message that AMCAS was received; however, you can see on your end that the AMCAS was submitted.

The first message from us will come at the supplemental application - go or no-go.

 

[SOM Admissions]

Just completed the secondary. Not feeling so confident on the audio questions...I feel like answering the first question went terrible and I had a shaky voice. I think I got more comfortable as it proceeded, but who knows. Time will tell. Good luck to everyone!

To anyone - take your time with the practice question and repeat it several times to work out any nerves.

 

[texasgirly09]

Just completed the secondary. Not feeling so confident on the audio questions...I feel like answering the first question went terrible and I had a shaky voice. I think I got more comfortable as it proceeded, but who knows. Time will tell. Good luck to everyone!

Approximately how long did the secondary take to complete?

 

[DMPP123]

Approximately how long did the secondary take to complete?

Each question is individually timed once it’s started, but you can take breaks before starting the next question if desired. If you just complete them all consecutively without taking breaks you can finish before 45 minutes.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Thanks for chiming in. Since we have an admissions member active on the thread, I think it’s best to let him/her handle these questions so we can avoid speculating, unless the information can be found online.

Yes, that was why I tagged them. So they would see that someone was asking a question. You’re welcome. 👍

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Gotcha - your entire academic record is viewed and grade trends are considered.

Thanks!

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Each question is individually timed once it’s started, but you can take breaks before starting the next question if desired. If you just complete them all consecutively without taking breaks you can finish before 45 minutes.

Good to know. Could you save it between responses and come back later?

 

[DMPP123]

Good to know. Could you save it between responses and come back later?

The questions automatically proceed sequentially and you can't go backwards at all, not even to review what you said. Once the timer ends on a question, it will auto-save and proceed to the next question. That is when you can take a break if needed before pressing begin. After pressing begin, you have 60 seconds to read the question and then it will start recording automatically.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

The questions automatically proceed sequentially and you can't go backwards at all, not even to review what you said. Once the timer ends on a question, it will auto-save and proceed to the next question. That is when you can take a break if needed before pressing begin. After pressing begin, you have 60 seconds to read the question and then it will start recording automatically.

Thanks for all the info!

 

[esob]

Secondary received.

 

[Kokujin Ishi]

Secondary received.

Congrats! 🙂

 

[Lucianna]

Secondary received.

Congrats!!

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Secondary received.

Congrats! I keep neurotically checking my email lol.

 

[NakMuay33]

Congrats! I keep neurotically checking my email lol.

Me too!

 

[texasgirly09]

Secondary received.

Congrats!! When did you submit your AMCAS app?

 

[fathergoat]

Secondary received.

Just curious, but why would you send a primary if you've already been accepted to 4 schools?

 

[NakMuay33]

Just curious, but why would you send a primary if you've already been accepted to 4 schools?

My guess would be 1 year of free tuition...

 

[RedWolverine]

Just curious, but why would you send a primary if you've already been accepted to 4 schools?

My guess would be 1 year of free tuition...

 

[NakMuay33]

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Could also be an affinity for the mission/vision of the school too! 🙂

 

[Bobby_Ray]

Secondary received. Submitted my primary as soon as the app was open last Monday.


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[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Secondary received. Submitted my primary as soon as the app was open last Monday.


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Man, they must have gotten so many apps. I submitted my primary on Monday evening and haven't gotten a secondary yet. I'll just have to distract myself with lots of turkey lol.

 

[RedWolverine]

Man, they must have gotten so many apps. I submitted my primary on Monday evening and haven't gotten a secondary yet. I'll just have to distract myself with lots of turkey lol.

Man, exact same. I actually messed around and got another interview from a different school while waiting for this secondary LOL

 

[Doctorspock]

I submitted just shy of two hours after the application was open and am waiting on the secondary. There must be tons of applications! TCU is a class act, so I'm not surprised!

 

[glycoprotein1]

I submitted about 3 minutes after the application opened and still haven’t received a secondary. I thought that was pretty early, but I guess not!!!

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

I submitted about 3 minutes after the application opened and still haven’t received a secondary. I thought that was pretty early, but I guess not!!!

There were probably about 10,000 people ahead of you!

 

[DMPP123]

I submitted about 3 minutes after the application opened and still haven’t received a secondary. I thought that was pretty early, but I guess not!!!

I submitted at 6:01 am PST - one minute after it opened. Who knew that two minutes later would make such a difference!

 

[wesleysnipes]

I submitted about 12-24 hours after it opened....at this rate im gonna get my secondary in 3 months, lol.

 

[Darrow O'Lykos]

I transmitted AMCAS last Wednesday at 13:49; nothing yet. My guess is they're going to take off Turkey day and Friday and renew their efforts on Monday.

Let us give thanks for our neuroses. And for our neuroses, let us give thanks...

 

[esob]

Just curious, but why would you send a primary if you've already been accepted to 4 schools?

TCU alum, 20-minute commute from current home I own, and the fact that I do indeed like the mission of the school, which very much embodies the values of the undergrad institution, which is what drew me to TCU for undergrad.

 

[RedWolverine]

Just curious, but why would you send a primary if you've already been accepted to 4 schools?

TCU alum, 20-minute commute from current home I own, and the fact that I do indeed like the mission of the school, which very much embodies the values of the undergrad institution, which is what drew me to TCU for undergrad.

Mannnnnn, just in time for thanksgiving dinner too (btw this is also just a joke before any of you guys start arguing over being anxious for secondaries again)

 

[zaitoun]

has anyone else received a secondary

 

[GuacDoc18]

I submitted about 3 minutes after the application opened and still haven’t received a secondary. I thought that was pretty early, but I guess not!!!

+1

 

[BBBallIsLife]

well i think clearly they are factoring in more than just the time stamp haha. but yeah, i bet they are taking the rest of the week off as said above

 

[esob]

+1

I literally refreshed the AMCAS page until TCU showed up and submitted and it took me into the 2nd wave to get my secondary.