2024-2025 McGovern

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Chirs2025 said:
I sent the transcript req via natl clearing house on Saturday . Do you know how long it will take ? electronic should be quick right?
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It should be quick but can take up to 30 days - mine took exactly that long to process when I sent them to TMDSAS. You're doing it early so if there are any hitches you have plenty of time to get it corrected 🙂
 
Do transcripts go to McGovern, or to TMDSAS? Do they only look at it to check if you got C or above in prereqs, got your degree, and you didn't fail any classes? Or, do they look at the courses you take, your GPA trend, Bs/Cs grades etc etc?
 
crazy_socks said:
Do transcripts go to McGovern, or to TMDSAS? Do they only look at it to check if you got C or above in prereqs, got your degree, and you didn't fail any classes? Or, do they look at the courses you take, your GPA trend, Bs/Cs grades etc etc?
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They will be sent to both. TMDSAS checks to make sure transcripts match your listed courses / grades on your application. I'm not entirely sure what McGovern is looking for outside of that - I assume they are making sure your prereqs are done and that you are set to graduate with the degree you listed on your application. This includes at least passing all of your classes but I cannot attest to how closely they look at grades.
 
crazy_socks said:
Do transcripts go to McGovern, or to TMDSAS? Do they only look at it to check if you got C or above in prereqs, got your degree, and you didn't fail any classes? Or, do they look at the courses you take, your GPA trend, Bs/Cs grades etc etc?
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Send a copy of your transcript to each: TMDSAS and your Match school.

They will be checking the courses on your official transcript against what you listed on your TMDSAS application for accuracy, and looking at any new courses you have taken since you submitted your TMDSAS app.
A sharp decline in grades could raise your Match school's attention and they would probably contact you about that.
 
wysdoc said:
Send a copy of your transcript to each: TMDSAS and your Match school.

They will be checking the courses on your official transcript against what you listed on your TMDSAS application for accuracy, and looking at any new courses you have taken since you submitted your TMDSAS app.
A sharp decline in grades could raise your Match school's attention and they would probably contact you about that.
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Thanks! What would you define as a sharp decline in grades?
 
tankitpork said:
it seems like the transcripts sent directly to McGovern are due 8/1/2025, which means we probably need to finish the planned coursework for this semester and then report everything, am I interpreting this correctly? Also, any UT Austin students here that know how we can send transcripts to TMDSAS? Seems like parchment and national student clearinghouse are unsupported options, and UT just emails directly?
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I did it yesterday. I used the Transcripts & Other Records - Texas One Stop - University of Texas at Austin website and picked the physical mail option bc they have some weird pdf access code thing that I don’t think would have worked. On the application guide, tmdsas have a physical address that you can use along with a transcript request form you can email UTA’s transcript office.
 
Those of y’all who weren’t accepted, do you also see the option to send a letter of intent in the portal? Is this a sign that you’ll be put on the WL?
 
etxaccepted36 said:
They will be sent to both. TMDSAS checks to make sure transcripts match your listed courses / grades on your application. I'm not entirely sure what McGovern is looking for outside of that - I assume they are making sure your prereqs are done and that you are set to graduate with the degree you listed on your application. This includes at least passing all of your classes but I cannot attest to how closely they look at grades.
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My plan was to send transcripts to TMDSAS ASAP since their email says to "send within 30 days of the request" and that "transcripts are only required for coursework completed by last Summer", and then send all updated transcripts at the end of this semester to McGovern since their due date is 8/1/2025.
 
Funtimesahead said:
Just out of curiosity, I feel like most schools always say sending a letter of intent will not move your spot, so why send one?
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I've heard from current students that McGovern likes vested interest, even if the school doesn't officially make any claims.
 
Am I the only one that is nervous sending in transcripts? I have double checked my coursework I listed on TMDSAS so much, and also made sure that I took all required courses in undergrad, yet I still feel worried that they will find something I'm missing lol. How often do applicants run into transcript issues with schools that jeopardize their offer?
 
pra0000 said:
Am I the only one that is nervous sending in transcripts? I have double checked my coursework I listed on TMDSAS so much, and also made sure that I took all required courses in undergrad, yet I still feel worried that they will find something I'm missing lol. How often do applicants run into transcript issues with schools that jeopardize their offer?
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Same lol I had to double check to make sure I had 6 English credits and that they count AP credits
 
pra0000 said:
Am I the only one that is nervous sending in transcripts? I have double checked my coursework I listed on TMDSAS so much, and also made sure that I took all required courses in undergrad, yet I still feel worried that they will find something I'm missing lol. How often do applicants run into transcript issues with schools that jeopardize their offer?
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TMDSAS will check your transcripts to see if they match your PCR. Additionally, schools check that you meet their prereqs before sending an interview in the first place. I happened to have a prereq missing from a school and they informed me of such to allow me to take the class during the spring to be eligible for an interview invite.

If your application says you are taking XYZ courses this spring but you take entirely different ones that could raise an issue and you'd need to reach out to TMDSAS / McGovern to make sure you're still meeting requirements, but if everything is the same as what you put on your application, no need to worry. Rest easy with your A in hand 🙂
 
etxaccepted36 said:
TMDSAS will check your transcripts to see if they match your PCR. Additionally, schools check that you meet their prereqs before sending an interview in the first place. I happened to have a prereq missing from a school and they informed me of such to allow me to take the class during the spring to be eligible for an interview invite.

If your application says you are taking XYZ courses this spring but you take entirely different ones that could raise an issue and you'd need to reach out to TMDSAS / McGovern to make sure you're still meeting requirements, but if everything is the same as what you put on your application, no need to worry. Rest easy with your A in hand 🙂
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the second part of your answer isn't necessarily correct. your future classes are just projections. as long as you have finished your prereqs, you are fine.
 
Anyone finish McGovern's scholarship application yet? I know it's only been available for a week, but any idea of when we might start hearing back? Trying to not be neurotic and anxious over here, but not having much luck lol 😱
 
HowDoYouDoFellowKids said:
Anyone finish McGovern's scholarship application yet? I know it's only been available for a week, but any idea of when we might start hearing back? Trying to not be neurotic and anxious over here, but not having much luck lol 😱
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I don't imagine they will be making any decisions until after the deadline at the very earliest.
 
etxaccepted36 said:
I don't imagine they will be making any decisions until after the deadline at the very earliest.
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Yeah, probably so. The entering class checklist said that scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, so I thought maybe we could hear something earlier than April 30. I'm just excited to get this show on the road, ya know?
 
HowDoYouDoFellowKids said:
Yeah, probably so. The entering class checklist said that scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, so I thought maybe we could hear something earlier than April 30. I'm just excited to get this show on the road, ya know?
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Ah, I definitely missed that. In looking through last year's thread I don't see any mention of a scholarship before the deadline but it's very likely nobody felt motivated to share that on SDN. It could be worth reaching out to the class president - their contact info is on the facebook page!

Agreed - July can't come fast enough!!
 
Does anyone know of anyone getting waitlisted here yet? Cycletrack says someone did on match day, but I am curious if anybody on here knows of anyone since no waitlists have been reported here.
 
Funtimesahead said:
Does anyone know of anyone getting waitlisted here yet? Cycletrack says someone did on match day, but I am curious if anybody on here knows of anyone since no waitlists have been reported here.
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Someone got waitlisted on match day and reported it? That’s surprising
 
Could someone clarify to me the WL process for Tx schools.

I matched to my 3rd choice. If I’m WL at McGovern and get accepted, am I automatically withdrawn from my current match because I was accepted to a school I ranked higher or do I have to formally accept?
 
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