I'm in a similar position. I've interviewed at a few schools so far, but I am wayyyy below their average GPA and MCAT stats. My logic is that you have an actual, solid chance if you were offered an interview, regardless of your GPA/MCAT/Casper/bench press. They would not waste an interview on you if they didn't see redeemable qualities.
If you have already interviewed there’s not much reason to send updates now. Just be sure you rank and save your list on TMDSAS before the Feb 2 deadline.
Wait until after fall grades come out.
I’ve never heard of a geographical correlation in the way you’re describing-
I emphasize mission fit is very important, including a commitment to service with the local community as defined by the medical school. I don't know what correlation you are referring to that falls outside this concept. I agree you should put your energy in ranking the schools.
Yes you’re guaranteed to match. You’re accepted! If it’s your top choice and you don’t want to attend another school, your cycle is pretty much done!
Yes if you rank a pre-match school #1 that’s where you will be going.
Your paper moving from submitted to published is worth an update, you don't need to update about the conference. But be very concise and to the point in your update emails, don't ramble. Mention your update and 1 or 2 reasons you will be a good fit for the school.
A follow up: is a paper being submitted and under review enough to warrant an update letter/email as well?
I would say…
When you have come up with some questions about the schools you have interviewed with, you can make a thread in this forum: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School
I got bored and answered my own question
Dell is probably a no since they don't even accept post-II update letters!
Thoughts: Your blessed!
Because he likes Texas Medical Center, and McGovern is just down the street from Baylor in the TMC
drop your rankings 👀
You can if you feel like it, or in the Republic of Texas thread. But I won't tell you which school to pick!
Really only if you suddenly get C's, D's and F's or don't pass a pre-req.
Here is how I am potentially thinking of ranking my schools:
MD Anderson is right next to Baylor too; it really is like a medical wonderland 🤩
I would keep it general as in “you are my clear choice over the other two schools where I interviewed” or even just the reasons the school is your first choice and a good fit.
I would wait until all interviews are complete in early January so that way you don't have any surprise interviews come up, which could potentially become your new #1 choice after you submit your LOI.
Hi, I also have some quarter classes. Do you, by chance, know if, after the conversation, for example, 5 quarters converted to 3.3 semesters, and instead of having 8 semester hours of general chemistry, now I have 7.3 hours of general chemistry, would this hurt my admission chances? Or would it just be flagged, and can I take it before matriculation to medical school? Or would it normally just be waived since it is a 0.7 credit discrepancy? Thanks. I haven't met anyone who has had this problem and have been searching for an answer.Thanks.
Curious about your rationale for UTMB over McGovern. I prematched at UTMB and have been back and forth about which way to go in terms of ranking these two.
The rank algorithm slightly favors the student's wishes. However if there are still some spaces in the class, they can go to those who ranked it 2, 3, 4 etc.
No downsides if you are ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you do not want to go to the other school. I had this same question last year and was glad I waited to withdraw because I got scholarship offers from my prematch schools. I'm not sure how TCOM is with scholarships and financial aid; if $$ will not sway you either way then you can withdraw the prematch if you want.
You’re the best 🫡
It's OK to not apply to every school on the TMDSAS list.
