2022-2023 UT Tyler

[PalaceLover]

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I’m prewriting just in case and waiting for my app to be verified, but how awful would it be if I’m not close to 500 words for the essays? I always hear that you shouldn’t be too flowery and if you can say it with fewer words, the better. Is there a minimum number of words we should enter? Thanks for the help!

75% is a good baseline minimum

 

[Sonarka]

75% is a good baseline minimum

Quality over quantity , but with that being said, I’d say don’t be under 40% count

 

[deleted1106377]

75% is a good baseline minimum

That’s honestly very high, I don’t think you need to shoot for that. These are a maximum word count, and I just think they want to give you space if you have a ton of genuine insight, but avoid repeating yourself or using fluff. I wouldn’t aim for a specific percentage, but just say as much as you possibly can, review/revise it, and then move on.

 

[cranberrylimeade]

II TODAY AHHHH!!!!!!!

 

[pugsygirl17]

II TODAY AHHHH!!!!!!!

Congrats! When were you complete?

 

[cranberrylimeade]

Congrats! When were you complete?

August 9!

 

[deleted1106377]

II TODAY AHHHH!!!!!!!

Wow that’s insane, congratulations. What interview dates were available if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[cranberrylimeade]

Wow that’s insane, congratulations. What interview dates were available if you don’t mind me asking?

I know- very excited. Sept 8 + 18 is what I saw but I didn't look past that.

 

[deleted1106377]

I know- very excited. Sept 8 + 18 is what I saw but I didn't look past that.

Praying I can get a II from there. I feel like I’m a good fit especially since I’ve lived in the area my whole life, but we’ll see.

The interview is in person, correct? Also, have the released how many students they plan on interviewing this year or nah?

 

[jademoon]

August 9!

insane turnaround time ! sounds like you're exactly what they're looking for 😎

 

[cranberrylimeade]

Praying I can get a II from there. I feel like I’m a good fit especially since I’ve lived in the area my whole life, but we’ll see.

The interview is in person, correct? Also, have the released how many students they plan on interviewing this year or nah?

In person! And I haven’t seen anything!

 

[deleted1138554]

II TODAY AHHHH!!!!!!!

Omg huge congrats!!!!!!! May I ask for your stats and if you stay in Tyler, Texas?

 

[johnsonthehopeful]

Omg huge congrats!!!!!!! May I ask for your stats and if you stay in Tyler, Texas?

Just have to mention that "stay" is a very East Texan way to say "live." Love that haha

 

[cranberrylimeade]

Omg huge congrats!!!!!!! May I ask for your stats and if you stay in Tyler, Texas?

stats are not great but i do have very strong extracurricular list and am very aligned with their mission. I've been in etx for 5 years.

 

[deleted1138554]

Just have to mention that "stay" is a very East Texan way to say "live." Love that haha

LOL 🤣🤣

 

[deleted1138554]

stats are not great but i do have very strong extracurricular list and am very aligned with their mission. I've been in etx for 5 years.

Don't sell yourself short. Always be proud of your stats if you did the best you could. Congratulations again!!!

 

[deleted1106377]

Wow IS II received… I’m so happy this is my dream school😁LM ~71

 

[islandlarry]

Wow IS II received… I’m so happy this is my dream school😁LM ~71

Congrats!, when did you submit?

 

[deleted1106377]

Congrats!, when did you submit?

I submitted my secondary and was complete on 7/18!

 

[mfd98]

II today! really interested in this school! Complete 7/31

 

[xshinaaaa_]

II today! really interested in this school! Complete 7/31

CONGRATS!! I wonder what order they're going in as someone who submitted 8/9 also got an II.

 

[jademoon]

CONGRATS!! I wonder what order they're going in as someone who submitted 8/9 also got an II.

My guess is that they're putting people with ties to East Texas at the top of their review pile, but I have no idea if all the people getting interviews have ties to East Texas so its just speculation 🤔

 

[deleted1106377]

My guess is that they're putting people with ties to East Texas at the top of their review pile, but I have no idea if all the people getting interviews have ties to East Texas so its just speculation 🤔

I have ties to East Texas, and it seems plausible that is who they’re prioritizing initially

 

[texasvandy]

I have ties to East Texas, and it seems plausible that is who they’re prioritizing initially

Congratulations @hadv3r

What is the interview format?

 

[deleted1106377]

Congratulations @hadv3r

What is the interview format?

There’s an MMI and then afterwards they have a group activity

 

[sweetpickle]

Does anyone know what their class size is going to be?

 

[PalaceLover]

Does anyone know what their class size is going to be?

40

 

[Reapp2023]

II today! In state completed yesterday

 

[deleted1106377]

II today! In state completed yesterday

That’s an insane turnaround time

 

[deleted1140882]

II today! Complete 8/10. ORM from ETX! LM 68

 

[xshinaaaa_]

II today! In state completed yesterday

Congratulations!! Do you have ties to ETX?

 

[Reapp2023]

Congratulations!! Do you have ties to ETX?

I'm from southeast texas but it's not true east so maybe? I wouldn't consider myself east Texan but they might🤣 sorry that's not helpful at all

 

[MCAThiccy]

I'm from southeast texas but it's not true east so maybe? I wouldn't consider myself east Texan but they might🤣 sorry that's not helpful at all

A Texan is a Texan. We all say Yeehaw before bed, so you're valid in my eyes.

 

[Chelbel07]

II today. I am a native Houstonian with volunteer ties to East Texas. I am considered Gulf Coast....so seems like they might be moving outward slowly lol

 

[johnsonthehopeful]

II today. I am a native Houstonian with volunteer ties to East Texas. I am considered Gulf Coast....so seems like they might be moving outward slowly lol

Congrats!!

I lived in ETX for 2 years, and Tyler is just 2 hours away from me. I'm a little bit obsessed with the organization of the program: a strong focus on preventative health (nutrition, etc.), dedicated time for both STEPs, small class size...I'm really hoping for a little love for this North Texas native.

 

[Dr. Afro]

II today. I am a native Houstonian with volunteer ties to East Texas. I am considered Gulf Coast....so seems like they might be moving outward slowly lol

SLOWLY but SURELY! 🫠

We can only hope and pray!

 

[NothingBurger]

Tyler resident here... still crickets!

 

[islandlarry]

Tyler resident here... still crickets!

Same, starting to think my applications have lamb's blood on them lol... I submitted all of my TMDSAS in late june/early july and I have heard nothing. I know we aren't supposed to worry yet bc its so early but I just want to get one II😵

 

[NothingBurger]

Same, starting to think my applications have lamb's blood on them lol... I submitted all of my TMDSAS in late june/early july and I have heard nothing. I know we aren't supposed to worry yet bc its so early but I just want to get one II😵

lamb's blood is good stuff in the Bible belt lol

 

[deleted1143203]

I imagine by now most schools should surely have my application hung high above every adcom member’s desk as an example of who not to accept.

 

[islandlarry]

lamb's blood is good stuff in the Bible belt lol

I was thinking more of a "passed over" joke

 

[islandlarry]

I imagine by now most schools should surely have my application hung high above every adcom member’s desk as an example of who not to accept.

I love to think this video is a representation of what happens as soon as my secondary fee CC transaction goes through at schools

 

[deleted1143203]

I love to think this video is a representation of what happens as soon as my secondary fee CC transaction goes through at schools

I bet mine isn’t worth the paper or the ink in their eyes 😂😂😂

 

[BeeAreEye]

II! submitted secondary 8/23 but I am from East Texas!

 

[islandlarry]

II! submitted secondary 8/23 but I am from East Texas!

These turnaround times are insane. Congrats!

 

[BeeAreEye]

These turnaround times are insane. Congrats!

Thank you so much! It's an in person interview which took me by surprise but it's a good change from being exclusively online!

 

[wysdoc]

@wysdoc do you think it is a bad idea to schedule an interview almost 2 months in advance? I scheduled for October 15th since it's on a Saturday and it's very hard for me to get time off of work on the other 2 dates they had available in September.

Hey make it work for you. This one being in person requires more planning.

 

[texasvandy]

Thank you! I know I'm overthinking but wasn't sure how this would be viewed.

The real issue is that you are picking a date that makes you ineligible for first prematches that are announced on October 15th.

 

[wysdoc]

The real issue is that you are picking a date that makes you ineligible for first prematches that are announced on October 15th.

TBH, even interviewing shortly before pre-match day doesn't assure that they will have discussed your interview day by October 15th.
I think TX applicants put way too much pressure on themselves about a pre-match offer.

 

[ctweedlebee]

The real issue is that you are picking a date that makes you ineligible for first prematches that are announced on October 15th.

I wanted to schedule mine asap but only dates available when I logged in was in November and afterwards. I was a little bummed about it