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[plushMD]

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Do you have ties to East Texas?

Yes, I live in Tyler and I'm a current student at UT Tyler

 

[lvilol]

I can attest that although I didn't bring my parent, the majority did (plus some spouses)! So don't be scared to bring someone if you are on the fence about it.

 

[doctor10111]

Is UT Tyler selective with their secondary?

 

[lvilol]

UT Tyler does claim to pre-screen based off of "eligibility, academic metrics, and criminal history/institutional action" per their secondary email but I assume it is not an in-depth screening because I received mine 3 days after submitting my primaries.

 

[Crownstarwatts]

"We invite you and one to two (1-2) guests to join us the evening before your interview (5:30-6:30 PM) for a Meet and Greet with various School of Medicine faculty, staff, and students."

Do you guys know what we should wear to this? I'm planning on wearing full suit and tie to the interview of course. And does it look bad if I don't bring a guest?

I had an early interview this cycle at UTTyler, and I took my dad with me to the meet and greet. It was a very casual, friendly environment; it was really chill. None of your interviewers is gonna be there. They initially gave a short briefing of the school of medicine and introduced staff in the admissions team. Afterwards, the entirety of the evening was meant to meet and converse with everyone present, including fellow interviewees, current medical students, and professors. Boy, did I have to come out of my introverted shell and engage in a lot of conversations. In terms of clothing, DON'T wear a suit and tie. Opt for a more business casual attire, a button-up shirt, and dress pants are fine. Save your suit and tie for the next day. It is also totally fine if you go there alone.
GOODLUCK!!

 

[delulu IS the solulu]

Hi! Current MS1 at UTTSOM! Happy to answer your questions, or look more into them!

 

[wysdoc]

I have another interview scheduled the day before my interview at UT Tyler, so I may not be able to attend the meet and greet they have the evening before. Could you guys let me know if that factors into the admissions decision?

No, it is not an admissions factor, just a chance to meet current students and other applicants.
Is your other interview also in person, or remote?
Because you could log on from your Tyler Texas hotel room ...

 

[doctor10111]

how long after the application complete did you get the interview invite?

 

[lvilol]

how long after the application complete did you get the interview invite?

I got an II 4 days after completing my application, but I was waiting on a single letter of rec so they could've reviewed my application prior.

 

[all4bb]

how long after the application complete did you get the interview invite?

I've interviewed twice and got II within a week both times. I was waitlisted last year and I'm currently going on two months with no II. 😭

Friends with current interviews heard back anywhere from a few days to a month.

 

[plushMD]

I've interviewed twice and got II within a week both times. I was waitlisted last year and I'm currently going on two months with no II. 😭

Friends with current interviews heard back anywhere from a few days to a month.

How soon after your interview did you get your decision?

 

[wysdoc]

How soon after your interview did you get your decision?

No acceptances until October 15 at the earliest, and usually intermittently after that after major committee meetings.
In general only the AACOMAS schools give a reply quite soon after an interview.

 

[lvilol]

UT Tyler said during their post interview presentation that they would start sending Pre-match offers two times during the admission cycle. One on October 24th and another January 7th (but they emphasized that dates are subject to change). Sorry to fuel the neuroticism even more with uncertain dates, but this came officially from them! 😭

 

[wysdoc]

UT Tyler said during their post interview presentation that they would start sending Pre-match offers two times during the admission cycle. One on October 24th and another January 7th (but they emphasized that dates are subject to change). Sorry to fuel the neuroticism even more with uncertain dates, but this came officially from them! 😭

Thanks for sharing that. I don't think it is fueling worry but instead managing expectations

 

[plushMD]

No acceptances until October 15 at the earliest, and usually intermittently after that after major committee meetings.
In general only the AACOMAS schools give a reply quite soon after an interview.

thank you! this is the only school ive gotten an interview at so far and my ideal school so im really hoping to get accepted

@lvilol thank you, thats really helpful! my interview is this week so i bet they will tell me the same dates then haha, if not ill update