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Matched here too!Matched here!! Looking forward to meeting everyone soon!
Matched here too!Matched here!! Looking forward to meeting everyone soon!
Also my family and I will be living on the island, but I've heard from other students that League City is the farthest away to feasibly live since the construction on I-45 is kinda crazy heading towards the island. The drive from Galveston to Houston isn't too bad though if you were still wanting to visit on weekends.For folks planning on UTMB this fall, where are you planning on living? I'm not too keen on the island itself and was thinking about living somewhere between Houston and Galveston (e.g. League City, where my sister also lives so that's a plus) so that I can get to school AND be able to visit friends/participate in HTX city life, but I'm wondering if this is a "jack of all trades master of none" situation where the drive in either direction is going to make me want to shoot myself.
Welcome to Houston if you are not already here!For folks planning on UTMB this fall, where are you planning on living? I'm not too keen on the island itself and was thinking about living somewhere between Houston and Galveston (e.g. League City, where my sister also lives so that's a plus) so that I can get to school AND be able to visit friends/participate in HTX city life, but I'm wondering if this is a "jack of all trades master of none" situation where the drive in either direction is going to make me want to shoot myself.
Same!Alternate pool email received
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What is that ? WLAlternate pool email received
Yes, if you matched to your #3 ranked school for instance, you could still be added to a WL to schools you had placed in spots 1 and 2So if you matched
You can still receive a WL
What’s the closest off island city from UTMBWelcome to Houston if you are not already here!
Living in League City might work for you during the semesters of classes. I have known people who lived at home in Pearland or Sugar land to commute to medical center.
There is a point when rotations start that you will find this commute quite hard. You will be working 14-15 hour shifts in IM and Surgery where you will have little energy make 30+ minute commute.
What’s the closest off island city from UTMB
This is your dream school! I told you that it would work out! I love you 😍IS Match today!!! I’m so excited!
Fastest draw in the west. I can't believe this already made your footer.This is your dream school! I told you that it would work out! I love you 😍
There’s a Facebook group. No GroupMe or anything yet to my knowledge.is there a gc for admitted ppl?
do you have the link to it? I found one group but im not sure thats the official one.There’s a Facebook group. No GroupMe or anything yet to my knowledge.
yeah, don't join the unofficial mcatbros - administered one.do you have the link to it? I found one group but im not sure thats the official one.
I got an email about joining it on Friday, but I can message it to you if you didn't get that email.do you have the link to it? I found one group but im not sure thats the official one.
I found it!! Thank youI got an email about joining it on Friday, but I can message it to you if you didn't get that email.
was waitlisted last friday . . . anyone know if UTMB accepts LOI's still?
Do you all think it is worth it to send a letter of intent? I've read that sometimes admissions see LOIs as "lying"(?) . . . I'm not sure if they would change their algorithm just because someone sent to Dr. Banks their letter of intent(?) . . .In the portal it says to send them directly to Dr. Banks. I’m sure you could still send one?
During one of the townhall meetings they mentioned that LOIs and updates won’t really make a difference.Do you all think it is worth it to send a letter of intent? I've read that sometimes admissions see LOIs as "lying"(?) . . . I'm not sure if they would change their algorithm just because someone sent to Dr. Banks their letter of intent(?) . . .
Has anyone received their MySTAR credentials email? Pretty sure they said they'd be coming in a separate email and just want to be sure I didn't miss anything. Thanks!
Haha good to know I'm not the only one!Haven’t gotten the email yet either. Eagerly waiting!!!
I called them today and they told me that there was a delay and they would likely be sending them out by MondayHas anyone received their MySTAR credentials email? Pretty sure they said they'd be coming in a separate email and just want to be sure I didn't miss anything. Thanks!
Whew thank you!I called them today and they told me that there was a delay and they would likely be sending them out by Monday
Could you do mix of bothFor folks planning on UTMB this fall, where are you planning on living? I'm not too keen on the island itself and was thinking about living somewhere between Houston and Galveston (e.g. League City, where my sister also lives so that's a plus) so that I can get to school AND be able to visit friends/participate in HTX city life, but I'm wondering if this is a "jack of all trades master of none" situation where the drive in either direction is going to make me want to shoot myself.
Fly in to Houston Hobby Airport and rent yourself a car. It's about a 40 mile drive to Galveston. Lots of hotels on the island since it's a tourist spot so you shouldn't have any trouble. Enjoy your visit!Hi Texas friends! I'm planning to come to Spring Peek in a couple weeks but since I'm OOS and have never been to Galveston I'm trying to figure out how best to plan this trip. Do I need a car to get around the island, especially if I'm also hoping to look at some apartments while I'm there? Any recommendations on places to stay? I'm really looking forward to seeing the school/meeting a lot of you so thanks in advance!
I would highly recommend getting a car. Galveston is relatively small, but it's pretty long and school is on the east end of the island. If you're planning on touring apartments, walking from one end to another will be nigh impossible 😅 There are plenty of standard hotels on the island and plenty of AirBnBs if that's more your style.Hi Texas friends! I'm planning to come to Spring Peek in a couple weeks but since I'm OOS and have never been to Galveston I'm trying to figure out how best to plan this trip. Do I need a car to get around the island, especially if I'm also hoping to look at some apartments while I'm there? Any recommendations on places to stay? I'm really looking forward to seeing the school/meeting a lot of you so thanks in advance!
True that.Since UTMB alternate email states that 250 people are on the WL does that mean not everyone received a spot on their WL?
I can't answer about when they will send your next emails, they used to send big stack of papers in the mail which took 2-3 weeks.Hey there! I apologize if this has been addressed already, but UTMB sent an email about setting up our mySTAR account as we prepare to matriculate. I received this email 8 days ago, and in the email it states that "within one to two business days" I would receive two additional emails with instructions on how to log into mySTAR. However, I have not received these additional emails, and I was curious if anybody else is in the same boat? If not, I will simply reach out to the help desk. Thanks so much to anyone who can provide any clarity!