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texasvandy said:
Letter of intent is overrated for a waitlist. You should write an update letter to both and state reasons why you would want to attend their school.
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Baylor does not accept updates post-interview- They only take letters of intent
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bsajeev said:
so the letter of intent shouldn't include any updates? how long should it be then, half a page?
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I'm not sure what an ideal length should be tbh, I'm debating sending one as well. From what I hear from others, the more concise, the better. Here is what it says on Baylor's webpage: "If you have not received an invitation to interview at Baylor then you can send updates through the application system. If or when you receive an invitation to interview, updates to your application will not be accepted. Those who have interviewed may send "letters of intent" through the application system, but not updates to their application."
 
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jrl123 said:
Baylor does not accept updates post-interview- They only take letters of intent
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they are receiving a letter - how do they know what you are calling it to reject one while accepting the other?
 
texasvandy said:
they are receiving a letter - how do they know what you are calling it to reject one while accepting the other?
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Im simply quoting what Baylor said directly on their website. You can put whatever you want in the letter, but I would probably follow the guidelines they gave
 
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They say that you can send update letters in their FAQ page: M.D. Program Admissions FAQs
 
jrl123 said:
Im simply quoting what Baylor said directly on their website. You can put whatever you want in the letter, but I would probably follow the guidelines they gave
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do you think sending a letter of intent, but maybe including one or two brief updates would be good? in my secondaries I mention starting an extracurricular activity, I have started it now so should I include it (and maybe add a brief anecdote)? I also started a new research project in my current lab, should I mention it? I feel like simply stating a letter of intent would be really short, and not meaningful.
 
I am reading this as two different versions for different conditions.

"Unfortunately, the deans of admissions are unable to meet with applicants on the waitlist. You can submit updates to your application through our AMP application system."

" Those who have interviewed may send "letters of intent" through the application system, but not updates to their application."

It reads like you need to send letters of intent until the time they put you on waitlist but after the interview while submitting updates after the waitlist.

Stating that "I really really really really want to come to BCM" after they have interviewed someone, reviewed the person thru multiple prematch cycles and a match before placing that person on waitlist doesn't add any additional value. The only way it would add value is saying I really really want to come and by the way since we talked and updated last time, here is what I have done that adds more value to my application in case you still need to fill a position.
 
soapapple said:
Campus selection deadline for students is 2/21. We don't know how long the school takes to assign campuses to students. Last year it looks like the assignments came around March 15th but the campus selection deadline for students was like March 1st. I am hoping the campus assignments will come early this year. I assume there will not be any WL movement until campus assignments are done.

For your question, the answer seems to be yes based on the school's policy and it is not related to campus selection deadline.
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Campus assignment emails are out. Came one week early this year.
 
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For anyone in the know (students, adcoms, parents, anyone), do we know how they decide who gets Baylor and who gets Temple? It's personal preference first from what I know, but what about those who put Houston as top choice and then matched to Temple? Did we rank lower on their list? Were they looking for something specific? Most importantly, there any indications it'll be harder for us to match to competitive specialties and programs and make connections compared to our Houston friends? I like Baylor a lot but this is a big snag that's really confusing to navigate and no one seems to know anything about. If this comes off as rude or offensive, I'm sincerely sorry, just getting in here is a huge accomplishment. I'm just trying to figure out how to make my decisions.
 
TiredChild said:
For anyone in the know (students, adcoms, parents, anyone), do we know how they decide who gets Baylor and who gets Temple? It's personal preference first from what I know, but what about those who put Houston as top choice and then matched to Temple? Did we rank lower on their list? Were they looking for something specific? Most importantly, there any indications it'll be harder for us to match to competitive specialties and programs and make connections compared to our Houston friends? I like Baylor a lot but this is a big snag that's really confusing to navigate and no one seems to know anything about. If this comes off as rude or offensive, I'm sincerely sorry, just getting in here is a huge accomplishment. I'm just trying to figure out how to make my decisions.
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This campus choice issue has been discussed extensively in this message thread, so please take the time to read all the explanations.
Both campuses are Baylor to be clear.
The location assignment is Houston or Temple.
 
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TiredChild said:
For anyone in the know (students, adcoms, parents, anyone), do we know how they decide who gets Baylor and who gets Temple? It's personal preference first from what I know, but what about those who put Houston as top choice and then matched to Temple? Did we rank lower on their list? Were they looking for something specific? Most importantly, there any indications it'll be harder for us to match to competitive specialties and programs and make connections compared to our Houston friends? I like Baylor a lot but this is a big snag that's really confusing to navigate and no one seems to know anything about. If this comes off as rude or offensive, I'm sincerely sorry, just getting in here is a huge accomplishment. I'm just trying to figure out how to make my decisions.
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Current students on BCM adcom told me that those placed in Temple did not rank lower, it was just a luck of the draw when having to fill the Temple spots with those that ranked Houston first. The only thing that determined selection was balancing for diversity, gender, and having similar stats between both classes to have equitable classes. The Temple campus is thus absolutely not the 40 lowest spots on the ranklist and the BCM waitlist will actually fill into open slots of both campuses and not only at the Temple campuses, you can refer to previous cycle for proof that many who got offers off the waitlist were accepted to the Houston and Temple locations seemingly indiscriminately and likely to match the profile of applicants that withdrew their seats.

Baylor Temple has virtually every residency program, is connected to a large hospital system in BSW and you have access to all of the clinical research at BCM TMC and can still have faculty mentors in TMC. If you decide to attend BCM then you will not be at a disadvantage being in Temple.
 
TiredChild said:
For anyone in the know (students, adcoms, parents, anyone), do we know how they decide who gets Baylor and who gets Temple? It's personal preference first from what I know, but what about those who put Houston as top choice and then matched to Temple? Did we rank lower on their list? Were they looking for something specific? Most importantly, there any indications it'll be harder for us to match to competitive specialties and programs and make connections compared to our Houston friends? I like Baylor a lot but this is a big snag that's really confusing to navigate and no one seems to know anything about. If this comes off as rude or offensive, I'm sincerely sorry, just getting in here is a huge accomplishment. I'm just trying to figure out how to make my decisions.
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And the making connections and matching part is 99.99999% based on how much effort you put in during your four years. You have the Baylor name and network and if you impress faculty (both in Houston or Temple) they will vouch for you and recommend you for coveted residency programs
 
wysdoc said:
This campus choice issue has been discussed extensively in this message thread, so please take the time to read all the explanations.
Both campuses are Baylor to be clear.
The location assignment is Houston or Temple.
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Will do, thank you, currently scoping it out in the last few years' threads. And apologies for the wording error, in my tired brain, Baylor - Houston is Baylor and Baylor - Temple is Temple, even though they're the same. As an aside, your byline about comparison seems apt in this situation. Thief of joy indeed.
 
secret-try said:
Current students on BCM adcom told me that those placed in Temple did not rank lower, it was just a luck of the draw when having to fill the Temple spots with those that ranked Houston first. The only thing that determined selection was balancing for diversity, gender, and having similar stats between both classes to have equitable classes. The Temple campus is thus absolutely not the 40 lowest spots on the ranklist and the BCM waitlist will actually fill into open slots of both campuses and not only at the Temple campuses, you can refer to previous cycle for proof that many who got offers off the waitlist were accepted to the Houston and Temple locations seemingly indiscriminately and likely to match the profile of applicants that withdrew their seats.

Baylor Temple has virtually every residency program, is connected to a large hospital system in BSW and you have access to all of the clinical research at BCM TMC and can still have faculty mentors in TMC. If you decide to attend BCM then you will not be at a disadvantage being in Temple.
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Thank you for your kind and detailed response, it clears up quite a bit and I truly appreciate it. I wish there was more transparency to prevent feelings of inadequacy and confusion like mine, and I'll be sure to pass this tidbit along to friends of mine struggling with the same questions. Just so I understand, it sounds like they take everyone who ranked Houston first (besides the MD/PhD peers and other similar cases), do a bit of a random lottery with the rest of us, balance out diversity and stats as needed, and by luck/"lottery," some people end up in Temple?

If anyone reads this after, for what it's worth, I've also heard/read that the Temple dean selects for "entrepreneurial spirit"...any validity to this from what you know? It would align with some of what I've seen. Anyway, thank you again.
 
TiredChild said:
Will do, thank you, current scoping it out in the last few years' threads. And apologies for the wording error, in my tired brain, Baylor - Houston is Baylor and Baylor - Temple is Temple, even though they're the same. As an aside, your byline about comparison seems apt in this situation. Thief of joy indeed.
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It's most relevant to read this year's thread as the details are a little different from when the second campus was established 3 years ago.
 
TiredChild said:
Thank you for your kind and detailed response, it clears up quite a bit and I truly appreciate it. I'll be sure to pass this tidbit along to friends of mine struggling with the same questions. I wish there was more transparency to prevent feelings of inadequacy and confusion like mine. I've also heard/read that the Temple dean selects for "entrepreneurial spirit"...any validity to this from what you know? It would align with some of what I've seen. Anyway, thank you again.
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I don't think you are really "confused" though, but more like unhappy you didn't get what you wanted.
 
wysdoc said:
I don't think you are really "confused" though, but more like unhappy you didn't get what you wanted.
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A bit of both, Dr. Wysdoc. Unhappy due to feelings of inadequacy like I said - now cleared up and mostly allayed, thankfully to these kind people - but also confused on how the differences between campus could potentially impact my future and how this internal match process work.

Also, on the chance that's your actual cat, please tell them they're a very good boy/girl and very cute. Appreciate the advice again.
 
Does anyone know until when scholarships are distributed and approx what % of students get one?
 
pdidd3 said:
Does anyone know until when scholarships are distributed and approx what % of students get one?
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Am but humble student so take with salt: scholarships can keep trickling in until May, from what I’ve heard from BCM friends at Temple and Houston who help out with the adcom. They don’t really go out in waves, just individual when they feel like it.

Don’t know what/how many students get one, I’d imagine not many (it’s Baylor, the name is pull enough for most), but (anecdotally, N=4) it seems like Temple kids may be at a slightly higher rate of getting them/getting more as a draw to Temple.
 
What do most current BCM students do during their M1 summer?
 
kalimba said:
What do most current BCM students do during their M1 summer?
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there's only a 4 week summer so not long enough for a formal summer program but possible to do any activity on your own accord - or simply to take an actual vacation
 
Has anyone OOS gotten into BCM this cycle? With the waitlist email coming months earlier than normal + uncertainty of campuses, I'm starting to give up on BCM
 
curiouscat7 said:
Has anyone OOS gotten into BCM this cycle? With the waitlist email coming months earlier than normal + uncertainty of campuses, I'm starting to give up on BCM
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There were a couple of OOS As reported around Nov-December I think, but historically pretty much all OOS WL movement only happens on May 1st
 
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AppleDestroyer said:
Do we think they’re done giving out scholarships?
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I talked with financial aid recently who said that the admissions office determines when the scholarships roll out (not financial aid office), and timing can often be arbitrary. They do two reviews during this period (Feb-May) to hand out scholarships. Fingers crossed!
 
req said:
I talked with financial aid recently who said that the admissions office determines when the scholarships roll out (not financial aid office), and timing can often be arbitrary. They do two reviews during this period (Feb-May) to hand out scholarships. Fingers crossed!
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It is quite possible the later scholarships are tied to people declining their scholarship admissions and this is not new money that suddenly shows up later in the cycle.
 
Baylor's position on post-II updates seems contradictory (website link).

I am currently on the waitlist at Baylor College of Medicine. Would it be possible to meet with a dean of admissions to update them on recent “events” in which I have participated?
Unfortunately, the deans of admissions are unable to meet with applicants on the waitlist. You can submit updates to your application through our AMP application system.

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May I send updates to my application?
Yes, if you have not received an invitation to interview at Baylor then you can send updates through the application system. If or when you receive an invitation to interview, updates to your application will not be accepted. Those who have interviewed may send "letters of intent" through the application system, but not updates to their application.

Has anyone received clarification on this?
 
odoacrestar said:
Baylor's position on post-II updates seems contradictory (website link).

I am currently on the waitlist at Baylor College of Medicine. Would it be possible to meet with a dean of admissions to update them on recent “events” in which I have participated?
Unfortunately, the deans of admissions are unable to meet with applicants on the waitlist. You can submit updates to your application through our AMP application system.

and

May I send updates to my application?
Yes, if you have not received an invitation to interview at Baylor then you can send updates through the application system. If or when you receive an invitation to interview, updates to your application will not be accepted. Those who have interviewed may send "letters of intent" through the application system, but not updates to their application.

Has anyone received clarification on this?
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The way this is worded is really weird but I think they mean pre-II: only updates, post-II but pre decision: no updates, but yes LOI, and post-II post decision: yes to updates and yes to LOI.
 
odoacrestar said:
Baylor's position on post-II updates seems contradictory (website link).

I am currently on the waitlist at Baylor College of Medicine. Would it be possible to meet with a dean of admissions to update them on recent “events” in which I have participated?
Unfortunately, the deans of admissions are unable to meet with applicants on the waitlist. You can submit updates to your application through our AMP application system.

and

May I send updates to my application?
Yes, if you have not received an invitation to interview at Baylor then you can send updates through the application system. If or when you receive an invitation to interview, updates to your application will not be accepted. Those who have interviewed may send "letters of intent" through the application system, but not updates to their application.

Has anyone received clarification on this?
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I'm OOS on the waitlist and asked about an update letter. They said, "We do not accept updates after interviews. We currently accept letters of intent (without updates)."
 
PolarIceLongLastingFlavor said:
I vaguely VAGUELY remember hearing during interview day that if a Houston spot opens up, they’ll first ask the temple student transfer waitlist before the non accepted waitlist though.
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Would maintaining the proportion of OOS students at each campus be an exception? I think this is the case last year where multiple OOS people got off the WL for Houston.
 
req said:
I talked with financial aid recently who said that the admissions office determines when the scholarships roll out (not financial aid office), and timing can often be arbitrary. They do two reviews during this period (Feb-May) to hand out scholarships. Fingers crossed!
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Does that mean the financial aid offer letter doesn't include scholarships? Fin aid letter seemed like they already considered people for scholarship when they determined the loans. Here's the screenshot of what they said:

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