2019-2020 TCU & UNTHSC

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Any more secondaries out today?

We hit a snag that took today to solve. If all checks out tomorrow, we will resume supplemental invites.

 

[calipremed5768]

@SOM Admissions will there be yield protection? If so what is the prediction on median MCAT/GPA

 

[mfa16]

@SOM Admissions is the GPA/MCAT a hard cutoff, or is it done in a holistic review process? I'm well above the MCAT but my GPA might barely miss the mark after AMCAS verifies. Just wondering if a matter of ~0.01 will matter to the admissions committee. For reference, I'm a post-bacc student, so I have a big upward trend in my last 36 units, but the overall GPA is still relatively low. Thanks.

 

[YellowCard]

@SOM Admissions will there be yield protection? If so what is the prediction on median MCAT/GPA

You can view the current class profile including MCAT/GPA information on the school's website.

 

[YellowCard]

@SOM Admissions is the GPA/MCAT a hard cutoff, or is it done in a holistic review process? I'm well above the MCAT but my GPA might barely miss the mark after AMCAS verifies. Just wondering if a matter of ~0.01 will matter to the admissions committee. For reference, I'm a post-bacc student, so I have a big upward trend in my last 36 units, but the overall GPA is still relatively low. Thanks.

I think you have to meet the minimum requirements to receive a secondary application and from there it's a holistic review.

 

[SOM Admissions]

@SOM Admissions is the GPA/MCAT a hard cutoff, or is it done in a holistic review process? I'm well above the MCAT but my GPA might barely miss the mark after AMCAS verifies. Just wondering if a matter of ~0.01 will matter to the admissions committee. For reference, I'm a post-bacc student, so I have a big upward trend in my last 36 units, but the overall GPA is still relatively low. Thanks.

Please visit our website to read more about the requirements - we are transparent as much as we can be so that you can gauge your competiveness.

 

[speedracer347]

@SOM Admissions is the GPA/MCAT a hard cutoff, or is it done in a holistic review process? I'm well above the MCAT but my GPA might barely miss the mark after AMCAS verifies. Just wondering if a matter of ~0.01 will matter to the admissions committee. For reference, I'm a post-bacc student, so I have a big upward trend in my last 36 units, but the overall GPA is still relatively low. Thanks.

The cut-off is a 498 mcat and a 3.0 according to their site, so as long as your above those numbers, I believe you'll be okay!

 

[futureneuro7]

Secondary received today!

 

[yaboi98]

@SOM Admissions According to your website, it says that AP credit is accepted on a case-by-case basis. What is the criteria for having AP credit count towards one of the prerequisites? Thank you!

 

[discomonkey123]

Secondary received

 

[SOM Admissions]

@SOM Admissions According to your website, it says that AP credit is accepted on a case-by-case basis. What is the criteria for having AP credit count towards one of the prerequisites? Thank you!

How long ago and for what prereq - pretty simple and quick replies. Just include as much information on the supplemental as possible so our team can return a quick response.

 

[Smolpuppo21]

Secondary received!! OOS

 

[texasstudent2020]

Am I the only one having trouble dragging the pre-requisite courses in the secondary application? It physically wont work on my laptop

 

[YellowCard]

Finally received the secondary!

 

[SOM Admissions]

Am I the only one having trouble dragging the pre-requisite courses in the secondary application? It physically wont work on my laptop

Make sure you are using the supported browsers - log out, log in - and if that is not working, contact our office.

 

[ShikoHitajiya]

Secondary received yesterday! Verified early/mid June, IS

 

[Bucket-O-Stress]

I’m having trouble with the first Audio response submitting. I have reliable Wifi and my test recording went smoothly, however my first official recording is stuck at 19% saved. Does anyone have advice on what to do? I haven’t had any technology issues until this point and am worried my response won’t save. I can’t get a hold of the school because it is after business hours.

 

[futureneuro7]

Am I the only one having trouble dragging the pre-requisite courses in the secondary application? It physically wont work on my laptop

I used Firefox and it worked for me. It's a bit touchy though-took a couple of tries for it to save my physiology class, it kept replacing the biochem requirement.

 

[imbesrs]

bless me with this secondary today im so excited for it

 

[wonka15]

Received secondary today!!

 

[Kirby Smart]

Weirdly I received the primary app receipt email a second time today... Anyone else?

 

[deleted985598]

Secondary invitation recieved!

 

[deleted843384]

Secondary invitation recieved!

+1

 

[funkyturtle]

Secondary still hasn't been received. Verified really early on and definitely over the cutoffs. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[taeyeonlover]

Secondary still hasn't been received. Verified really early on and definitely over the cutoffs. Anyone else in the same boat?

I haven’t received it either maybe we will receive it tomorrow?

 

[merk33]

Secondary still hasn't been received. Verified really early on and definitely over the cutoffs. Anyone else in the same boat?

Right there with ya

 

[imbesrs]

You really should allow one re-record for the answers. I had someone interrupt my recording and now feel very uncomfortable submitting my secondary...

Life happens man. Im sure they will understand.

 

[Scrizzy]

Secondary still hasn't been received. Verified really early on and definitely over the cutoffs. Anyone else in the same boat?

Welcome to my hell friend. Tea?

 

[mellomelons]

Secondary received.
Verified 7/11
OOS

 

[studentdoctornetworque]

Secondary received on 8/30. Verified 7/11.

 

[pandakupo]

Just got another email saying I could possibly get a secondary app. Has this happened to anyone else? What does this mean lol?

 

[glitterysuccs]

Secondary invite today!!

 

[Listle]

Just got another email saying I could possibly get a secondary app. Has this happened to anyone else? What does this mean lol?

I’ve gotten the “primary received by AMCAS” and the potential consideration for secondary email four times now over the past 2 weeks.

@SOM Admissions is there any reason for this/does it mean anything or put us further back in the review queue each time? I keep getting excited seeing the school email hoping for the secondary but keep getting that instead

 

[VintageJack]

Secondary received !!!

 

[wysdoc]

I’ve gotten the “primary received by AMCAS” and the potential consideration for secondary email four times now over the past 2 weeks.

@SOM Admissions is there any reason for this/does it mean anything or put us further back in the review queue each time? I keep getting excited seeing the school email hoping for the secondary but keep getting that instead

The scholars are empathetic but the e-mail bot is cruel?

 

[adrummingdog]

Secondary received today

 

[SOM Admissions]

I’ve gotten the “primary received by AMCAS” and the potential consideration for secondary email four times now over the past 2 weeks.

@SOM Admissions is there any reason for this/does it mean anything or put us further back in the review queue each time? I keep getting excited seeing the school email hoping for the secondary but keep getting that instead

This is bizarre. Please contact our office so we know who you are to be able to isolate the issue.

 

[speedracer347]

This is bizarre. Please contact our office so we know who you are to be able to isolate the issue.

I have gotten the "We have received your primary application" email twice, is that normal?

 

[SeaHusky]

I have gotten the "We have received your primary application" email twice, is that normal?

I’ve gotten it three times :/

 

[mdschooladmission20182019]

I have also received it 3 times

 

[utangboy123]

Secondary received just now 😳

 

[Agentcross]

This is bizarre. Please contact our office so we know who you are to be able to isolate the issue.

Same here. Should we all contact admissions?

 

[SOM Admissions]

Sooooo. Sorry for the triplicate+ messages and can I just say this is our excitement to meet you all!! Our developers are aware and will fix the issue next week when everyone returns from the holiday weekend.

Until then - have a great holiday break, be safe, be smart and enjoy the last weekend of the summer!

 

[Annalise1110]

Secondary received and submitted today! One thing I learned is that my voice is a lot deeper recorded

 

[taeyeonlover]

Secondary received and submitted today! One thing I learned is that my voice is a lot deeper recorded

You can listen to your response before submitting?

Are you only allowed to record it once?

 

[uclabruin1919]

Secondary received and submitted 08/30 (OOS CA applicant)!

 

[taeyeonlover]

Secondary received and submitted 08/30 (OOS CA applicant)!

How was the secondary?

 

[merk33]

Does anyone understand the point/reasoning behind the genetics prerequisite? Is TCU the only school in the country that requires this?

 

[Agentcross]

Does anyone understand the point/reasoning behind the genetics prerequisite? Is TCU the only school in the country that requires this?

the point is they want it to be one and understanding genetics is important for medical school education?

 

[Annalise1110]

You can listen to your response before submitting?

Are you only allowed to record it once?

You can only record it once. I didn't get to listen but I also was testing my mic with a different voice recorder and listened back. I'm sorry to whomever has to hear it lol