2021-2022 TCU
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You're right and thank you! I might be a good fit for their mission but I'm just scared of messing up when I'm nervous lol. Thanks for the encouragement!!!
Eh, the 3 minutes goes quick. Don’t worry about stumbling. Pretty sure I sounded a little dumb during mine. Oh well, if they don’t want me then it wasn’t a good fit like @amiejjj said.
Just want to confirm, this is audio and not video right?
New MS1 here, happy to answer questions about the school or the application process here if you guys have them!
FutureDr820
Full Member
Do you know when they started to send IIs? Also, how are you liking it so far? Congrats on your first week!
I believe IIs started to go out around mid-September last year. And thanks! I love it so far -- everyone has been so welcoming, and it's very clear that they care about our success and wellbeing. No complaints 🙂
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deleted867660
Would something like cell biology be able to be counted in place of physiology? I got a lot of anatomy in my Bio 2 course and was wondering if that + cell bio would work.
It has to be a mammalian or human physiology course, and genetics is also a pre-req.
Do you think you killed the audio secondary? I’m worried I didn’t do so hot, do you think that alone counts me out?
I don't know a single person who was like "yes I absolutely CRUSHED that". It's an unfamiliar format and it can be disconcerting that you can't go back and review your responses. I thought I did okay. I rambled a little bit for sure, but I think my answers were genuine and true to my personality. My goal was to make sure I answered the prompt while keeping my response conversational. I used my "thinking" time only to jot down the prompt so I made sure to answer it. And no, I don't think it counts you out! Wishing you good luck in the process 🙂
Probably, but you should check with the admissions dept.
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PreMed45678
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when it says "If using a two-part combined anatomy and physiology course to satisfy the physiology requirement will require the completion of both parts of the sequence (e.g. A&P I and A&P II). Drag and drop the second course into the physiology requirement" does this mean that both parts are required? I only took the first semester of A&P and it says only 1 course is required but this statement makes me think it wants me to have done both to be considered.
LOL, I took both parts but did not see that instruction when I filled out that section. Whoops.
dreaming_doctor
Full Member
That statement reads to me as yes, both parts are required.
Is it an issue if I haven't taken the second part yet but plan on taking it?
I put down that I’ll be taking A&P 2 in the future. I have A&P 1 complete but they require both parts!
not as long as you complete it before matriculation
Awesome, thanks!
the secondary is only audio responses, correct? an advisor told me it was audio and typed responses, but I feel like that is wrong
Just audio!
is it a recording where you have to record a video of yourself?
Voice recording of your spoken answers to the questions
Felt like I butchered those secondary responses...
It’s all good! Take a deep breath. They’re like that for a reason.
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deleted1058525
Also another MS1 here to answer any questions. Seeing the page just want to reiterate that tons of people in our class that I have spoken to felt that their secondary was not their best moment It is meant to be spontaneous so just do your best! Only advice would be to skim the school's mission statement beforehand.
oos just received secondary today. I'm a little confused about the audio recordings. Will we have time to think it over before we speak?
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you have a minute to read & reflect on the question and then 3 min to answer the question. there's a practice question so i'd highly recommend doing that to get a feel for it!
so it's like an audio version of snapshot?
@eemzy_96 and others new to SDN, to watch a thread and get notifications (the little bell in the toolbar) when there are new posts,
go to the top of the thread and click the "watch" button.
Hello all. One of the secondary questions asks: Did you attend a junior/community college during your undergraduate years?
I took classes at a 2-year, associate-granting campus of a larger, 4-year university. Would this be considered a junior college?
Thanks
I took classes at a 2-year, associate-granting campus of a larger, 4-year university. Would this be considered a junior college?
Thanks
I’d say yes 👍🏼
I was doing decent until the last question. First I messed up by saying something stupid before I corrected myself. Then there was like a 3 second pause in the middle because I didn’t know what to say. Still I’d say it was a better attempt overall compared to last year when I applied.
To those worrying about pauses/saying something wrong: It's supposed to be more natural. Nobody answers perfectly, and I doubt the expectation is such. Keep your heads up!
Also: I really liked this secondary. Felt more authentic than copy/pasting pre-written essays.
Also: I really liked this secondary. Felt more authentic than copy/pasting pre-written essays.
Agreed!
For some reassurance, I also thought I bombed the secondary. I stuttered and ultimately didn’t feel like I got my points across. But I ended up getting an interview, getting accepted off the waitlist and I’m now a current MS-1! This school is extremely holistic and looking for a specific type of student. The other parts of your application mean a whole lot more so don’t stress out about it 🙂
stardust12
Full Member
The secondary was rough for me too but at least I got through it and was able to sort of answer all three questions....how eloquent my answers were though I have no idea 
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Loved reading your post! Gives me hope haha. When you say specific type of student, what type exactly do you mean?
Please email our office directly at [email protected] with any questions you have about our prerequisite courses, we are here to help! No, a photo is not required when submitting your secondary.
Just a note to all applicants, take a breath and enjoy our secondary. It is meant to be unique and gather information from you that wasn't included in your primary, please do not overthink it, be yourself!
Hello! Im an international applicant to your school, and i was wondering what the timelines were regarding secondaries? Thank you!!
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deleted1058525
Hi current MS1 I looked on the website and I believe the deadline to submit is by December 15, 2021. Hope that helps. I would try to submit earlier if you can!
