2025-2026 McGovern (UT Health Houston)

[cupcakeliberty1]

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In their WL email, they said "Letters of interest/intent do not affect the likelihood of acceptance." I'm feeling this means "don't send us anything" lol but what about an update letter in order to update/indicate interest with another match? I've heard they like continued interest, not sure if that extends after the match. Don't know if sending UL will kill my chances completely for "disobeying" or help lol

 

[Cleansed]

I sent an update letter and they replied saying thank you and it’s been added to your file. No idea if it’s going to help or they have me blacklisted now, but at least it doesn’t seem that way to me.

did u email them the update letter or do it through the portal? i sent an update letter through the portal and i didnt receive any confirmation from them that they received it

 

[barbielover]

did u email them the update letter or do it through the portal? i sent an update letter through the portal and i didnt receive any confirmation from them that they received it

they told us during the interview to upload any letters to the portal

 

[jamesbond_007]

People holler if you get in off the waitlist, Claude tells me there is 5-15% shot. Wonder if there is a line for that on Kalshi.

 

[penfish45]

i got an offer off of the waitlist on friday! it's my first acceptance, am very relieved 🙂 the WL does move at least a little bit, it seems

 

[texasvandy]

i got an offer off of the waitlist on friday! it's my first acceptance, am very relieved 🙂 the WL does move at least a little bit, it seems

Congratulations!

 

[barbielover]

i got an offer off of the waitlist on friday! it's my first acceptance, am very relieved 🙂 the WL does move at least a little bit, it seems

Congrats! Did you send any letters or anything? I know they said they don’t affect anything, but i’m just curious.

 

[penfish45]

Congrats! Did you send any letters or anything? I know they said they don’t affect anything, but i’m just curious.

good question!! no, i did not send a letter.

 

[superMav]

i got an offer off of the waitlist on friday! it's my first acceptance, am very relieved 🙂 the WL does move at least a little bit, it seems

what was the subject line of the email they sent you?

 

[texasvandy]

what was the subject line of the email they sent you?

Congratulations, you may already be a winner of the sweep stakes?

 

[neurozebra]

Incoming MS2 here! Excited for the cycle and feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Hi! What were you admission stats?

 

[majorcookie]

hello- im in the middle of finalizing my decisions for school but im having trouble with the financial aspects. McGovern is my top choice but an OOS school offered some financial aid for me today which has made me hesitant. McGovern hasn't sent any info yet and I submitted my scholarship application 2 days after it opened. Would it be appropriate to reach out to them to see if I can get any info? I'm just worried with the plan to enroll deadline coming up...

 

[wysdoc]

hello- im in the middle of finalizing my decisions for school but im having trouble with the financial aspects. McGovern is my top choice but an OOS school offered some financial aid for me today which has made me hesitant. McGovern hasn't sent any info yet and I submitted my scholarship application 2 days after it opened. Would it be appropriate to reach out to them to see if I can get any info? I'm just worried with the plan to enroll deadline coming up...

Congratulations on your success, @majorcookie
I think your fastest response will come from emailing the financial aid department at McGovern directly to see if they can assist you with information.

 

[chefpompompurin]

i just got off the waitlist! This was my only interview, I am so excited and grateful 🥹

 

[wysdoc]

i just got off the waitlist! This was my only interview, I am so excited and grateful 🥹

Oh yay and quit working on your re-app!

 

[resignedwhale]

i just got off the waitlist! This was my only interview, I am so excited and grateful 🥹

Yay congratulations! So incredibly proud of you 🙂

 

[next_md]

i just got off the waitlist! This was my only interview, I am so excited and grateful 🥹

Congrats!!!! Are you IS or OOS?

 

[shuyuanC]

Congrats!!! You can quit chef job finally.

 

[Parkour]

i just got off the waitlist! This was my only interview, I am so excited and grateful 🥹

So Happy for you!!!! Such a relief

 

[chefpompompurin]

Congrats!!!! Are you IS or OOS?

I am IS!

 

[chefpompompurin]

Congrats!!! You can quit chef job finally.

LOL it's time for me to be cooked in med school😭

 

[acaiwithnutella]

Does it seem like the waitlist is done? Is the class full?

 

[etxmedstudent36]

Does it seem like the waitlist is done? Is the class full?

It will come and go until May 15. After that I would expect maybe 1-2 spots to open back up.

 

[MoostacheMan]

Has WL moved since April 30? Or do yall expect it to have some movement sometime next week?

 

[Parkour]

I expect some movement this week. maybe as soon as tomorrow. Just a hope though

 

[wysdoc]

Has WL moved since April 30? Or do yall expect it to have some movement sometime next week?

There have been a couple offers, watch the Republic of Texas Thread

 

[bearyhappy]

Is there an admitted student GroupMe?

 

[texasbasil]

I sent a letter of intent in February and an update letter in early April. Would you recommend either waiting until May 15th or contacting admissions one last time?

 

[wysdoc]

I sent a letter of intent in February and an update letter in early April. Would you recommend either waiting until May 15th or contacting admissions one last time?

Do you already have a TMDSAS match? Then you will only be eligible for an offer from a WL until May 15th. If you have sent them 2 things already affirming your wish to attend, that’s sufficient

 

[resignedwhale]

Is there an admitted student GroupMe?

there is only the Discord and the Facebook group. I don't believe there is a GroupMe.

 

[texasbasil]

Do you already have a TMDSAS match? Then you will only be eligible for an offer from a WL until May 15th. If you have sent them 2 things already affirming your wish to attend, that’s sufficient

Thank you for your help!
Yes, I have a TMDSAS match.

 

[maestro.med]

+ IS WL -> A!
I got off the waitlist this week!

IS, first app cycle, sent LOI after match day WL (not sure if that affected anything idk)
II: 3, A: now 3!

First sdn post after scrolling through for ages! Won the lottery i guess - as someone said earlier. I genuinely can’t believe it! Had lots of happy tears and calls today :,) I held another A at another texas school, so I was genuinely worried that my chances were slim since it seemed like they may have only given A to WL applicants with no acceptances. Hoping my spot goes to another fantastic, deserving applicant out there 🙂

Some parting words:
Movement DOES happen, someone could go to an ivy/oos and open spots! I have faith in you! If you’re condemned to the waitlist at any school, crossing fingers and toes for you! I feel your frustration! All your emotions around apps are SO valid, and I myself have felt ALL of them at some point. I am rooting for you all!

Message me if you have any specific questions about stats, personal info, etc. 🙂

 

[Cleansed]

Does anyone know how the waitlist looks for OOS applicants, or if it differs from IS? Currently holding onto one acceptance that requires commit to enroll in early June, but would much rather go to McGovern.

 

[txmaxxing]

Hi IS applicant and Mcgovern was my only II. Trying to stay optimistic but losing hope everyday:’) Does anyone know if the class is already full? I feel like the movement is extremely slow this yr. I’ve sent a 2 letters of intent, one being pretty recent. I got the reply that it has been saved to my file and for the second time, it had a few people CC’d on reply email. Does anyone know if that means anything? It’s so exhausting even thinking about having to go through the app and cycle one more time..

 

[wysdoc]

Hi IS applicant and Mcgovern was my only II. Trying to stay optimistic but losing hope everyday:’) Does anyone know if the class is already full? I feel like the movement is extremely slow this yr. I’ve sent a 2 letters of intent, one being pretty recent. I got the reply that it has been saved to my file and for the second time, it had a few people CC’d on reply email. Does anyone know if that means anything? It’s so exhausting even thinking about having to go through the app and cycle one more time..

You can follow the WL news over here: Texas Roundup

There have been a few offers from McGovern in the last 3 weeks.

 

[tiramisu15]

Hello! Does anyone know if McGovern requires drug tests for incoming students? Thank you!

 

[etxmedstudent36]

Hello! Does anyone know if McGovern requires drug tests for incoming students? Thank you!

They did not last year. Just immunizations, a blood TB test (not the skin one!), and some other things.

 

[tiramisu15]

They did not last year. Just immunizations, a blood TB test (not the skin one!), and some other things.

Thank you!

 

[txmaxxing]

Does anyone know if the class is full already or how many are left on the WL?

 

[chickenugget]

For anyone lurking in the future, I got off the waitlist early July. In state 3 II, 3 WL.