2024-2025 Texas Tech El Paso (Foster)

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I matched here last year but ultimately deferred my admission and will be matriculating in July with the incoming class. I have created a GroupMe and will reach out to some of the current MS1’s to pop in the GroupMe and answer any questions you guys might have. Here is the link to the group me GroupMe - Join the group for PLFSOM Class of 2029

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How can we add more classes to TMDSAS if that is a possibility? I was able to transfer one of my AP English credits to a community college and I am trying to update that onto my TMDSAS account. Thanks for the help in advance!
 
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How can we add more classes to TMDSAS if that is a possibility? I was able to transfer one of my AP English credits to a community college and I am trying to update that onto my TMDSAS account. Thanks for the help in advance!
You have to send a message through your TMDSAS portal (top right of webpage) and explain and ask them to unlock your courses so you can add courses.
 
I think the number getting in from the WL is probably close but I would guess more were on the WL in the first place
As nice as it would be to believe it were true I agree there’s no way they would cut it that close. Thank you. But although prob a stupid question alternate list = waitlist correct ?
 
As nice as it would be to believe it were true I agree there’s no way they would cut it that close. Thank you. But although prob a stupid question alternate list = waitlist correct ?
yes, the same . Fingers crossed for you @Gigatt1234
 
Hey are any of y’all who were admitted on the WL to schools your ranked higher and or planning on going OOS?
 
Has anyone gotten a waitlist or even a rejection from El Paso following Match Day? PLFSOM has been dead silent since Match Day for me

There's nothing on the application portal either
 
Has anyone gotten a waitlist or even a rejection from El Paso following Match Day? PLFSOM has been dead silent since Match Day for me

There's nothing on the application portal either

I received WL on match day around 10 am (via email)
 
Has anyone gotten a waitlist or even a rejection from El Paso following Match Day? PLFSOM has been dead silent since Match Day for me

There's nothing on the application portal either
Check junk mail as well. If you want to double check if you made the WL you may have to send a polite email inquiry
 
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Check junk mail as well. If you want to double check if you made the WL you may have to send a polite email inquiry
unfortunately that's also empty, also the last time i received anything from the admissions email was Feb 4 for an in person tour
i'll email them soon, thanks 👍
 
Has anyone gotten a waitlist or even a rejection from El Paso following Match Day? PLFSOM has been dead silent since Match Day for me

There's nothing on the application portal either
I’m pretty sure they waitlist all non matched people. I received an email tho about alternate list.
 
Has anyone gotten a waitlist or even a rejection from El Paso following Match Day? PLFSOM has been dead silent since Match Day for me

There's nothing on the application portal either
Dang maybe what they say about only waitlisting 8-10 is true on MSAR (I’m delusional and will take any signs at this point)
 
Has anyone gotten a waitlist or even a rejection from El Paso following Match Day? PLFSOM has been dead silent since Match Day for me

There's nothing on the application portal either
Go to your portal and check communication status. There should be one that says alternate list if u did receive one
 
Go to your portal and check communication status. There should be one that says alternate list if u did receive one
You may also go to AMCAS! They have a decision tool, there you'll see which school wants you and which school puts you on waitlist.
My waitlist is updated on the next day of match.
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You may also go to AMCAS! They have a decision tool, there you'll see which school wants you and which school puts you on waitlist.
My waitlist is updated on the next day of match.View attachment 400107
@wysdoc is there any time I have to withdrawal from TMDSAS waitlist due to being accepted to an AMCAS school or does that only apply to AMCAS
 
@wysdoc is there any time I have to withdrawal from TMDSAS waitlist due to being accepted to an AMCAS school or does that only apply to AMCAS
If you decide to commit to enroll (CTE) to an AMCAS school, at that point you drop all your WL spots
 
Hey I was asking if they ever heard back as to whether or not they were included on the alternate list. Trying to see if this school waitlisted all unmatched applicants
I would also like to know if all unmatched applicants are automatically waitlisted (put on “alternate list”), it seems like it from forums I’ve read. Was waitlisted at two Texas schools, hoping for a lot of waitlist movement next month for everyone!
 
I would also like to know if all unmatched applicants are automatically waitlisted (put on “alternate list”), it seems like it from forums I’ve read. Was waitlisted at two Texas schools, hoping for a lot of waitlist movement next month for everyone!
Unfortunately I don’t think OP is gonna reply
 
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So for amcas I selected no on misdemeanor but I am from Texas and just realized speeding tickets are misdemeanors. I was not convicted and received differed disposition. Under the advice of chat gpt in certiphi I also selected no under misdemeanor as again I was never convicted. Will this be a problem? Should I email my school before they get a report ? This is a amcas school non tmdsas
 
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So for amcas I selected no on misdemeanor but I am from Texas and just realized speeding tickets are misdemeanors. I was not convicted and received differed disposition. Under the advice of chat gpt in certiphi I also selected no under misdemeanor as again I was never convicted. Will this be a problem? Should I email my school before they get a report ? This is a amcas school non tmdsas
Speeding tickets are usually not a deal breaker if not affiliated with drinking & driving.
You can search SDN for many past discussions on it, and decide whether you want to send them a brief email before your background check goes out to them, or wait until they enquire.
 
I completely forgot I posted this, but nope - no response. I realized though that I emailed on the weekend and perhaps during the start of spring break, so I'll email tomorrow morning again and see

- also still no updates on the portal
Hey thanks for the update! PM me
 
@wysdoc I have already been accepted to one AMCAS school, but I am still waiting for a decision from another school where I interviewed. When I checked the "Choose Your Medical School" portal for the school I haven’t heard back from yet, it now says "Application on hold for more information." A few days ago, the status was listed as "Alternate List." I haven't been asked for any additional information by the school.


Do you happen to know what this status means or what I should expect next? I appreciate any insight or advice!


Thank you!
 
@wysdoc I have already been accepted to one AMCAS school, but I am still waiting for a decision from another school where I interviewed. When I checked the "Choose Your Medical School" portal for the school I haven’t heard back from yet, it now says "Application on hold for more information." A few days ago, the status was listed as "Alternate List." I haven't been asked for any additional information by the school.


Do you happen to know what this status means or what I should expect next? I appreciate any insight or advice!


Thank you!
I think it means you are on the alternate list (WL) for that AMCAS school you were waiting to hear from. Check that school’s portal to see if they listed you as WL
 
I think it means you are on the alternate list (WL) for that AMCAS school you were waiting to hear from. Check that school’s portal to see if they listed you as WL
thank you!! unfortunately they dont have a portal that works in that manner. Its just weird bc i was switched from alternate list listed on CMS to "Application on hold for more information." like what information are they even talking about..
 
thank you!! unfortunately they dont have a portal that works in that manner. Its just weird bc i was switched from alternate list listed on CMS to "Application on hold for more information." like what information are they even talking about..
Oh, I thought it was the other way around. Keep checking your emails from that school & see what's up!
 
Does anyone here know about waitlist movement for PLFSOM currently? If there has been much movement or not?
 
Does anyone here know about waitlist movement for PLFSOM currently? If there has been much movement or not?
Only thing I know is they said during the re-app seminar that the AMCAS WL document that has been circulating is not accurate and that PLFSOM doesnt share # on WL or WL movement with AMCAS. This came from the Dean during the QA session
 
Yup and she essentially said the WL movement changes from year to year and she can’t give an accurate number
 
@wysdoc @Goro . Hello so I have recently run into a dilemma and would really appreciate y’all’s advice. I am waitlisted tmdsas but have an acceptance to an amcas school. My amcas school has a CTE deadline of April 30th BUT I do not have to withdraw from waitlists. I understand tmdsas schools will be able to see if I CTE elsewhere as my waitlist positions tmdsas show up on my amcas CYMS portal. My questions are the following

1. Will me committing to enroll at an amcas school make it unlikely for a tmdsas school to offer me an acceptance off of the waitlist?

2. Should I email the TMDSAS schools and explain to them the situation and affirm I’m still interested or not draw attention or it and see what happens.

Thank you !
 
@wysdoc @Goro . Hello so I have recently run into a dilemma and would really appreciate y’all’s advice. I am waitlisted tmdsas but have an acceptance to an amcas school. My amcas school has a CTE deadline of April 30th BUT I do not have to withdraw from waitlists. I understand tmdsas schools will be able to see if I CTE elsewhere as my waitlist positions tmdsas show up on my amcas CYMS portal. My questions are the following

1. Will me committing to enroll at an amcas school make it unlikely for a tmdsas school to offer me an acceptance off of the waitlist?

2. Should I email the TMDSAS schools and explain to them the situation and affirm I’m still interested or not draw attention or it and see what happens.

Thank you !
@Gigatt1234 you can DM me
Basically I want to know: is it a PTE or CTE deadline at your OOS school
 
@wysdoc @Goro . Hello so I have recently run into a dilemma and would really appreciate y’all’s advice. I am waitlisted tmdsas but have an acceptance to an amcas school. My amcas school has a CTE deadline of April 30th BUT I do not have to withdraw from waitlists. I understand tmdsas schools will be able to see if I CTE elsewhere as my waitlist positions tmdsas show up on my amcas CYMS portal. My questions are the following

1. Will me committing to enroll at an amcas school make it unlikely for a tmdsas school to offer me an acceptance off of the waitlist?

2. Should I email the TMDSAS schools and explain to them the situation and affirm I’m still interested or not draw attention or it and see what happens.

Thank you !
This is outside of my knowledge base, alas.
 
All AMCAS schools have a CTE deadline on 4/30
I'm sorry, that is not accurate. Schools have their own CTE deadlines, some as late as July . Some schools do have a CTE deadline of April 30 and everyone should verify the dates of schools where they are holding acceptances.
Source: AAMC Reports
 

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I'm sorry, that is not accurate. Schools have their own CTE deadlines, some as late as July . Some schools do have a CTE deadline of April 30 and everyone should verify the dates of schools where they are holding acceptances.
Source: AAMC Reports
Thanks for verifying, my apologies! I confused the "narrow down to 1 school" deadline on AMCAS CYMS tool with CTE.
 
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