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For that part where they give you the opportunity to sell yourself, what is it like? Do they ask any questions or just tell you to give a pitch lolFor UTMB, it is closed.
For that part where they give you the opportunity to sell yourself, what is it like? Do they ask any questions or just tell you to give a pitch lolFor UTMB, it is closed.
They tell you to freestyle (essentially). The person is blind to everything except your name. Just try to sell your soul to the school. Discuss your research, volunteer, what you can offer to the school, give updates, or say something that wasn't on your application.For that part where they give you the opportunity to sell yourself, what is it like? Do they ask any questions or just tell you to give a pitch lol
I haven't met him, yet, but he does seem to be super cool. Make sure to mention me to him!Met who I believe to be skeptastic today and felt like I was meeting a celebrity lol. Interview day has been fun so far, it looks like a great group of candidates
I am impressed that you were able to post on SDN during the interview day lol. You are the true champion!Met who I believe to be skeptastic today and felt like I was meeting a celebrity lol. Interview day has been fun so far, it looks like a great group of candidates
I appreciate it and, as you know, the feeling is mutual! I hope at least a few of us get into the same school!I haven't met him, yet, but he does seem to be super cool. Make sure to mention me to him!
Hey @skeptastic and @boomertexasI am impressed that you were able to post on SDN during the interview day lol. You are the true champion!
What made you think it was me?
Hey @skeptastic and @boomertexas
I like that you are encouraging each other so much!
If you want to delve into how you picked each other out of the crowd on your interview day, I think it's better to explore that in PMs because we don't want people to do the equivalent of revealing Clark Kent's secret Superman identity.
Carry on!
Lol I must say as someone as another nontrad interviewing today I'm curious as to who was who@skeptastic @boomertexas
Lol I must say as someone as another nontrad interviewing today I'm curious as to who was who 👀👀👀 @skeptastic @boomertexas
I think everyone knows Clark Kent is Superman. I mean, you have to be a preschooler to not connect the dots. Yea, that hair swirl is not fooling anyone. They just choose to ignore it so Clark Kent doesn't get embarrassed and leave Metropolis where they really need him.Hey @skeptastic and @boomertexas
I like that you are encouraging each other so much!
If you want to delve into how you picked each other out of the crowd on your interview day, I think it's better to explore that in PMs because we don't want people to do the equivalent of revealing Clark Kent's secret Superman identity.
Carry on!
4th quartile, but I don't know how much UTMB cares about them since they use MMI, which gets at similar attributes. Maybe my assumption is wrongWhat were your Casper quartiles for those with interview? I have similar stats but Casper says I’m a sociopath…. So….
I thought I had read somewhere online that they weigh heavier on Casper than other TMDSAS schools, but am not sure if that is true or not.4th quartile, but I don't know how much UTMB cares about them since they use MMI, which gets at similar attributes. Maybe my assumption is wrong
UTMB had said in the past that they used the CASPer as one more piece of information to consider, and they looked at it after a person was interviewed during the committee discussions on candidates.4th quartile, but I don't know how much UTMB cares about them since they use MMI, which gets at similar attributes. Maybe that assumption is wrong
Q4 for meWhat were your Casper quartiles for those with interview? I have similar stats but Casper says I’m a sociopath…. So….
4th quartile is highest on CASPer, 1st quartile lowest.Q4 for me as well
Unfortunately, I am the latter. I have received an interview from another Casper requiring school, but will just have to wait and see if this is a metric that will screen me out of UTMB.4th quartile is highest on CASPer, 1st quartile lowest.
I hope not. It is relatively new, and I think it is ridiculous to screen out someone's portfolio based on a 2-hour test where typing speed is a significant factor.Unfortunately, I am the latter. I have received an interview from another Casper requiring school, but will just have to wait and see if this is a metric that will screen me out of UTMB.
THIS. I keep saying that CASPer is a horrible test for folks who struggle with typing. I'm actually set to take CASPer this weekend and but currently have a wrist injury and it's in a brace. My typing speed is significantly impaired. For folks where English may not be their native language or who may any other technological limitations, it feels kind of unfair. At least give alternative options like video or audio recording? But I digress.I hope not. It is relatively new, and I think it is ridiculous to screen out someone's portfolio based on a 2-hour test where typing speed is a significant factor.
They have a video portion on the new exam, but if I remember correctly that part is not scored. I understand why they want to use the test as part of admissions, but I find it hard for such a test to truly gauge an applicant. Especially when it is described as a test that requires no studying, just familiarization of the formatting. Preparation and understanding what the scorers grade on can make a lot of difference. I believe MMI in interviews are a much better measure, but what reasoning goes on behind adcoms closed doors could be anyones guess.THIS. I keep saying that CASPer is a horrible test for folks who struggle with typing. I'm actually set to take CASPer this weekend and but currently have a wrist injury and it's in a brace. My typing speed is significantly impaired. For folks where English may not be their native language or who may any other technological limitations, it feels kind of unfair. At least give alternative options like video or audio recording? But I digress.
lol we have almost exactly the same stats, I'm waiting to hear back from this school though 🙁Hey guys! Literally just made this account to maybe give other people some hope, I am so surprised and grateful to have the opportunity to interview!
II received this morning. 508 MCAT, 3.85 GPA, 4th quartile casper, IS, ORM. App completed on 7/20. I have some pretty unique ECs. I hope this helped someone and don't give up you can do this 😊.
interviews go out till January it's still so early don't give up hope 🙂lol we have almost exactly the same stats, I'm waiting to hear back from this school though 🙁
Too late. I’m already packing my sunscreen….. and not for Galveston……interviews go out till January it's still so early don't give up hope 🙂
Congrats!No! I received an II this morning with a 1st quartile!!! LM77
I submitted my application on June 5th, did Casper on June 28th. So, maybe some time in July it was complete.@God Osiris when was your app complete?
Congratulations! Sealy does love perfect GPAs.II just now 🙂 502, ORM, LM 66, IS.
4th quartile! Keep waiting though, and listen to the rest of the people in this thread. Casper is… interesting.What were your Casper quartiles for those with interview? I have similar stats but Casper says I’m a sociopath…. So….
something about favorite ice cream flavors (I’m pretty sure our admissions decisions aren’t based around whether you like mint chocolate chip or not though) and yeah I pretty much monologued for like 3 mins and then just had a normal conversation with the interviewer for the rest of the timeI was wondering what the icebreaker was at the interview? Also for the "sell yourself" part, was it just two 8 minute interviews to freestyle and talk about yourself?
Probably weeding out pistachio enthusiastssomething about favorite ice cream flavors (I’m pretty sure our admissions decisions aren’t based around whether you like mint chocolate chip or not though) and yeah I pretty much monologued for like 3 mins and then just had a normal conversation with the interviewer for the rest of the time
😢 suddenly, this is not a safe environment. #pistachioloverforlifeProbably weeding out pistachio enthusiasts
All ice cream is good ice cream.Probably weeding out pistachio enthusiasts
Those soggy pistachio bits tho... Add fresh crunchy ones on top!😢 suddenly, this is not a safe environment. #pistachioloverforlife