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notjoemama said:
would u say that the people who got interviews but didnt make it also had a low mcat?
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It was the other way around since people with several interviews usually have above 515 MCATs.

The point is it is not always a certainty that one has 4 IIs and they get an admission while the other had only 1 so they have zero chance.
 
texasvandy said:
It was the other way around since people with several interviews usually have above 515 MCATs.

The point is it is not always a certainty that one has 4 IIs and they get an admission while the other had only 1 so they have zero chance.
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sorry what does II mean?
 
laru said:
Would it be considered late if I submitted my primary app around June 7? I have a 518 and 4.00 for refere
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wysdoc said:
@notjoemama (and others waiting for their apps to be verified)
It's hard not to feel anxious while waiting for things to happen - but you are right on track in terms of timing and not late at all in this TMDSAS cycle.
Here is where you can look at the progress TMDSAS is making on verifications, on the TMDSAS Home Page
TMDSAS Homepage in the colored box to the right side of the page.
This box isn't visible on a phone, only on a desktop or laptop computer.

They work on apps on weekdays between 8 and 5.
The Friday (July 11) note on the TMDSAS homepage indicated they were working on primary apps submitted on June 7, so it yours will probably be verified and sent to schools by the end of next week.
You will need to get an email from each school to see your instructions on how to submit your secondary essays, but working on writing them now during this month of waiting will enable you to have them ready to submit as soon as you get that email invitation.

2 more things to do while you wait:
1. If you didn't know, TMDSAS (and AACOMAS) need you to log in to your MCAT portal/account to give permission to "release" your score to TMDSAS>> See instructions on the TMDSAS guide about how to do this. TMDSAS can then include your MCAT score to all the schools you selected.
2. Do your CASPer and Duet tests because many TMDSAS schools want those.

It's a long application cycle with interview invitations possible any time between now and January. Don't let the waiting get to you.
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If I submitted my TMDSAS primary application first week of July, any estimates on when it will be processed based on previous years🙁
 
Hi! I applied to TMDSAS portal in June and I finally received notification my primary application was submitted to schools. I am confused on when I should be expecting to get those emails? I just want to make sure I am not missing them because some say they get sent automatically as soon as you submit?
 
loulou22 said:
Hi! I applied to TMDSAS portal in June and I finally received notification my primary application was submitted to schools. I am confused on when I should be expecting to get those emails? I just want to make sure I am not missing them because some say they get sent automatically as soon as you submit?
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Usually all but Dell and Fertitta within 24-48 hours.
 
loulou22 said:
Hi! I applied to TMDSAS portal in June and I finally received notification my primary application was submitted to schools. I am confused on when I should be expecting to get those emails? I just want to make sure I am not missing them because some say they get sent automatically as soon as you submit?
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TMDSAS is currently working on applications submitted June 10th. If you got the message your app has been transmitted, you will get emails from the schools soon. Check your junk folder too.
 
Hey there! I have seen mixed advice on this, but based on the description of the Extracurricular and Leisure Activities section, would it be appropriate to include church involvement? This isn't a specific volunteer activity like VBS that is better suited to another section, but I have been active since I was a kid and planned on talking about how it was my first in-depth exposure to the significance of understanding cultural context and holding space for different points of view. Any insight/feedback on this would be greatly appreciated!
 
AnatomyAndAnonymity said:
Hey there! I have seen mixed advice on this, but based on the description of the Extracurricular and Leisure Activities section, would it be appropriate to include church involvement? This isn't a specific volunteer activity like VBS that is better suited to another section, but I have been active since I was a kid and planned on talking about how it was my first in-depth exposure to the significance of understanding cultural context and holding space for different points of view. Any insight/feedback on this would be greatly appreciated!
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hey are you also working on your primary still?
 
How screwed am I if I submit my primary today? Between work, studying for the MCAT, and various publication undertakings, I just never got around to this. As for secondaries, I'll have everything ready to go by mid-August. My LoRs should be in by this Saturday, and my Casper/PREView is on Sunday and Wednesday, respectively. I just got my MCAT back today as well (519).

Should I push this off to next year?
 
TheMemeologist said:
How screwed am I if I submit my primary today? Between work, studying for the MCAT, and various publication undertakings, I just never got around to this. As for secondaries, I'll have everything ready to go by mid-August. My LoRs should be in by this Saturday, and my Casper/PREView is on Sunday and Wednesday, respectively. I just got my MCAT back today as well (519).

Should I push this off to next year?
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Over 70% of Texas applicants submit their primaries by the end of July. You are in a crowd, but definitely on time.
Please don't succumb to the neurotic mindset that "one little issue ruins everything and I should just give up"
 
TheMemeologist said:
How screwed am I if I submit my primary today? Between work, studying for the MCAT, and various publication undertakings, I just never got around to this. As for secondaries, I'll have everything ready to go by mid-August. My LoRs should be in by this Saturday, and my Casper/PREView is on Sunday and Wednesday, respectively. I just got my MCAT back today as well (519).

Should I push this off to next year?
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Thanks a good score. You should be able to get interviews in September/october if you apply now.
 
Submitted on 6/5. My app should have been verified last week but they requested documentation to prove my residency, blocking my verification. I was able to provide half the necessary documents, but emailed them about tax forms since I had to file for an extension. They have not been responding and I am a little worried about the delay this is causing. It has been three days since I sent them the info. I know there isn't much I can do but the wait is just eating through me.
 
thepl.eb said:
Submitted on 6/5. My app should have been verified last week but they requested documentation to prove my residency, blocking my verification. I was able to provide half the necessary documents, but emailed them about tax forms since I had to file for an extension. They have not been responding and I am a little worried about the delay this is causing. It has been three days since I sent them the info. I know there isn't much I can do but the wait is just eating through me.
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you will be fine. Whether they eventually rule that you are a Texas resident or OOS, your application will go through.
The official channel to follow up on it (as you probably know by now) is by messaging the TMDSAS liaison working on your file, in your TMDSAS portal.
 
I plan on submitting my application by July 25. Where am I supposed to put an activity that starts in August? It says the Planned Activities section is only for activities that start in October at the earliest. This is boggling my mind, as one would think an activity that hasn't been started by the time of application submission should absolutely go in the Planned Activities section, but I want to play by the rules here. Please help!
 
AnatomyAndAnonymity said:
I plan on submitting my application by July 25. Where am I supposed to put an activity that starts in August? It says the Planned Activities section is only for activities that start in October at the earliest. This is boggling my mind, as one would think an activity that hasn't been started by the time of application submission should absolutely go in the Planned Activities section, but I want to play by the rules here. Please help!
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It's kind of nonsensical, but anything from the start of college up until October 1 goes in the "current" activity section.
You will have zero hours at this time, and you can't write an essay about how meaningful it is to you if you haven't started it, but just make a title and briefly say what your duties will be.

Later on you can talk about it in secondary essays if relevant, or at interviews.
 
Ok, I want to start off by saying I knew I shouldn’t have checked this site lol, it’s not good for the mind. I submitted my primary 5/19, received secondaries 6/3, and submitted all my secondaries by 6/9-6/15. I have seen people posting II’s that submitted their secondaries sooner than me as well as later than me. What does this mean? Does this mean my application was passed over and I shouldn’t expect an II? Kind of stressed because I just don’t know what to think. @wysdoc or anyone else that has knowledge I would love your input!
 
dekudoctor said:
Ok, I want to start off by saying I knew I shouldn’t have checked this site lol, it’s not good for the mind. I submitted my primary 5/19, received secondaries 6/3, and submitted all my secondaries by 6/9-6/15. I have seen people posting II’s that submitted their secondaries sooner than me as well as later than me. What does this mean? Does this mean my application was passed over and I shouldn’t expect an II? Kind of stressed because I just don’t know what to think. @wysdoc or anyone else that has knowledge I would love your input!
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Welcome @dekudoctor
This site has a lot of good information, so don't give up on us just yet!
If you want to take a look at our running list of Texas interview invitation days from last cycle 2024-2025 Interview invitation log
you will see that each school has many times to invite you, between now and December or even January.
I will start a list like that for this year in a few weeks.
Not being first doesn't mean they have passed you by, so be proud you got everything completed early and enjoy the ride.
 
wysdoc said:
Welcome @dekudoctor
This site has a lot of good information, so don't give up on us just yet!
If you want to take a look at our running list of Texas interview invitation days from last cycle 2024-2025 Interview invitation log
you will see that each school has many times to invite you, between now and December or even January.
I will start a list like that for this year in a few weeks.
Not being first doesn't mean they have passed you by, so be proud you got everything completed early and enjoy the ride.
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Thanks for the insight @wysdoc, I’ll work to keep a good perspective!
 
dekudoctor said:
Ok, I want to start off by saying I knew I shouldn’t have checked this site lol, it’s not good for the mind. I submitted my primary 5/19, received secondaries 6/3, and submitted all my secondaries by 6/9-6/15. I have seen people posting II’s that submitted their secondaries sooner than me as well as later than me. What does this mean? Does this mean my application was passed over and I shouldn’t expect an II? Kind of stressed because I just don’t know what to think. @wysdoc or anyone else that has knowledge I would love your input!
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To add on to what @wysdoc said...

Like many med school applicants I’m sure you are used to being the creme of the crop wherever you are because you have worked hard, made good choices, and set high standards for yourself. Something I had to come to terms with (along with most other applicants) is that at this stage you are now surrounded by a lot of people just as high-achieving as yourself. This is not to say that you're less than, unqualified, etc... it's just a different ball game now. Only a few people can be on those first II waves... there are PLENTY more to come. Having enough confidence in your resume and stats to even apply to medical school is a big deal. Most people who start this path don't even get this far. Be proud of yourself, first and foremost!

Unfortunately, the internet has a horrific sampling bias because what is being shared online will overwhelmingly only be the good stuff. Most people, ESPECIALLY in July, have only heard radio silence. SDN is a double-edged sword... I thought it was a great source of information last year but at times caught myself stewing in envy because I saw IIs, prematches, scholarships, etc going to everyone except me (which, looking back, is quite silly because I had a very successful cycle).

It will be a long year, but it's all worth it in the end. Spend time with your loved ones, keep doing those things you like doing, and stay busy. Or, be like me and make stupid jokes on the internet to cope with the anxiety. 🙂
 
etxaccepted36 said:
To add on to what @wysdoc said...

Like many med school applicants I’m sure you are used to being the creme of the crop wherever you are because you have worked hard, made good choices, and set high standards for yourself. Something I had to come to terms with (along with most other applicants) is that at this stage you are now surrounded by a lot of people just as high-achieving as yourself. This is not to say that you're less than, unqualified, etc... it's just a different ball game now. Only a few people can be on those first II waves... there are PLENTY more to come. Having enough confidence in your resume and stats to even apply to medical school is a big deal. Most people who start this path don't even get this far. Be proud of yourself, first and foremost!

Unfortunately, the internet has a horrific sampling bias because what is being shared online will overwhelmingly only be the good stuff. Most people, ESPECIALLY in July, have only heard radio silence. SDN is a double-edged sword... I thought it was a great source of information last year but at times caught myself stewing in envy because I saw IIs, prematches, scholarships, etc going to everyone except me (which, looking back, is quite silly because I had a very successful cycle).

It will be a long year, but it's all worth it in the end. Spend time with your loved ones, keep doing those things you like doing, and stay busy. Or, be like me and make stupid jokes on the internet to cope with the anxiety. 🙂
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Didnt you also receive a scholarship quite late?
 
texasvandy said:
Didnt you also receive a scholarship quite late?
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I did, which adds even more to how ridiculous it was to be jealous of others! Hindsight is 20/20, of course, but I'd love to go back and reassure myself everything would be okay. The application cycle does weird things to ya!
 
etxaccepted36 said:
I did, which adds even more to how ridiculous it was to be jealous of others! Hindsight is 20/20, of course, but I'd love to go back and reassure myself everything would be okay. The application cycle does weird things to ya!
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I am glad you posted that when received because the assumption is the scholarships are given after match day at McGovern and thats the end of the story.
 
wysdoc said:
you will be fine. Whether they eventually rule that you are a Texas resident or OOS, your application will go through.
The official channel to follow up on it (as you probably know by now) is by messaging the TMDSAS liaison working on your file, in your TMDSAS portal.
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Thankfully this morning my dad submitted and got the tax return so I submitted it. Hopefully it gets transmitted and verified without issues
 
I had a lot of life events happen unfortunately after I received tmdsas secondaries and some schools haven't been submitted. Is it worth it to still submit after a month or should I switch over to out of state medical schools? for reference im an Texas resident, 509 gpa, and 3.53 gpa
 
trymednow said:
I had a lot of life events happen unfortunately after I received tmdsas secondaries and some schools haven't been submitted. Is it worth it to still submit after a month or should I switch over to out of state medical schools? for reference im an Texas resident, 509 gpa, and 3.53 gpa
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Keep working on them one by one and get them submitted.
The only one I am aware of with a 2-week deadline is U of Houston Fertitta.

Your best chances to get in as a Texan is with the TMDSAS schools. Add the two DO schools if you did not include them.
 
I'm reviewing the PCR report right now. For how my classes transferred, on my Stats portion and Chem there is a 0.3 and 0.6 credit deficiency. Would I need to go take another Chem or Stats course or would this be neglected?
 
thepl.eb said:
I'm reviewing the PCR report right now. For how my classes transferred, on my Stats portion and Chem there is a 0.3 and 0.6 credit deficiency. Would I need to go take another Chem or Stats course or would this be neglected?
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Did you attend a college using the quarter system?
 
thepl.eb said:
Yes I did
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Yes, sometimes that will make the credits come out to an uneven number when you try to convert to semester hours.

For now you can wait to see how your cycle goes (are you getting secondaries, interviews, etc.)
For schools that seem interested in you, you could email them and ask if this slight discrepancy in hours created by converting from quarters to semesters can be waived. Often a school will do that for you.
 
thepl.eb said:
Yes I did
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Might want to take an hour of online class if any are available.

The other choice is to see if anything on class list can be considered for a makeup - another math class and another science class.

Although TMDSAS might not agree to substitution, the schools are known to agree for accepted students.
 
Hey there! I'm trying to find the thread where people offer to give feedback on essays. Would any of y'all know which one that is?
 
AnatomyAndAnonymity said:
Hey there! I'm trying to find the thread where people offer to give feedback on essays. Would any of y'all know which one that is?
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Here is the thread for volunteer essay readers. Please read the directions in the first post, then scroll over to the last post to see who's available.
Send ONE of them a DM to see if they have time for you
Moko

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texasvandy said:
Might want to take an hour of online class if any are available.

The other choice is to see if anything on class list can be considered for a makeup - another math class and another science class.

Although TMDSAS might not agree to substitution, the schools are known to agree for accepted students.
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I feel taking another class for 0.3 credits sounds extreme but I would if needed. But I will check in with all of them first of course.
 
wysdoc said:
Here is the thread for volunteer essay readers. Please read the directions in the first post, then scroll over to the last post to see who's available.
Send ONE of them a DM to see if they have time for you
Moko

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You are the best, thank you so much!
 
whatarethose1 said:
OOS FL resident with LM 83, just finished submitting secondaries for AMCAS (applied to ~20 schools). Would it be too late to apply to Texas for UTSW, Baylor, and Long? Haven't submitted TMDSAS primary or taken CASPER yet and am wondering if it's worthwhile or if I missed my chance. Thank you!
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What’s your interest in Texas over other states?
The TMDSAS primary has a few differences from AMCAS but you can probably use your same personal statement. It would take about month to be verified
 
whatarethose1 said:
OOS FL resident with LM 83, just finished submitting secondaries for AMCAS (applied to ~20 schools). Would it be too late to apply to Texas for UTSW, Baylor, and Long? Haven't submitted TMDSAS primary or taken CASPER yet and am wondering if it's worthwhile or if I missed my chance. Thank you!
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no. they are known to talk high stat OOS students in your range even when they get it in September or even October.
 
Hey everyone, I have been seeing interview invites for TMSDAS applicants already. Will be fully complete (done with secondaries and everything) end of July, lets say July 28-31st. Totally understand I am not early but this is still a good point where theres still like 50% on interviews remaining?
 
chillstill said:
Hey everyone, I have been seeing interview invites for TMSDAS applicants already. Will be fully complete (done with secondaries and everything) end of July, lets say July 28-31st. Totally understand I am not early but this is still a good point where theres still like 50% on interviews remaining?
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I merged your question with the TMDSAS questions thread. Please ask this kind of thing there instead of starting a new thread.
Completion of all secondaries by end of July is quite early and interview invitations go out over the next 6 months.
 
Hi everyone, I submitted my TMDSAS a while back, it's about to be verified. I noticed a problem I think could really screw me over. In my personal characteristics essay, I mention a doctor X I shadowed. That doctor is my grandfather. When writing it, I wasn't sure if his last name is spelled like my mother's maiden name (ethnic stuff), so I put his first name as a temporary placeholder until I checked how he spelled his. I somehow forgot to change it before I submitted, so currently it says "Dr. FirstName, an orthopedic surgeon." The issue is that my mother's legan last name is still her maiden name, so even though it's different from my own last name, it's found on my TMDSAS primary

It's a name from a different ethnicity, and if you look up "Dr. X, orthopedic surgeon, city" on google, his full name pops up as Dr. X Mothersmaidenname. If any of the adcoms take the time to look him up (since I did this shadowing in high school and do not have it in my primary app), they'll quickly realize he's a relative, and I'm worried this will be viewed as purposefully trying to lie about the relationship I had with him and make it seem like I'm trying to hide my personal connection with him.

Should I hope they just don't bother to look him up? Should I explain the situation in the secondary portals for the different schools?

Help???
 
-Jad- said:
Hi everyone, I submitted my TMDSAS a while back, it's about to be verified. I noticed a problem I think could really screw me over. In my personal characteristics essay, I mention a doctor X I shadowed. That doctor is my grandfather. When writing it, I wasn't sure if his last name is spelled like my mother's maiden name (ethnic stuff), so I put his first name as a temporary placeholder until I checked how he spelled his. I somehow forgot to change it before I submitted, so currently it says "Dr. FirstName, an orthopedic surgeon." The issue is that my mother's legan last name is still her maiden name, so even though it's different from my own last name, it's found on my TMDSAS primary

It's a name from a different ethnicity, and if you look up "Dr. X, orthopedic surgeon, city" on google, his full name pops up as Dr. X Mothersmaidenname. If any of the adcoms take the time to look him up (since I did this shadowing in high school and do not have it in my primary app), they'll quickly realize he's a relative, and I'm worried this will be viewed as purposefully trying to lie about the relationship I had with him and make it seem like I'm trying to hide my personal connection with him.

Should I hope they just don't bother to look him up? Should I explain the situation in the secondary portals for the different schools?

Help???
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I don't think this will cause any issues for you because many premeds who have doctors in their family may start out their shadowing with a family member.
As long as you didn't use him or another close family member to write you a letter of recommendation for medical school, there will be no problem for you.

P.S. Proofread your secondaries several times before submitting 😉
 
wysdoc said:
I don't think this will cause any issues for you because many premeds who have doctors in their family may start out their shadowing with a family member.
As long as you didn't use him or another close family member to write you a letter of recommendation for medical school, there will be no problem for you.

P.S. Proofread your secondaries several times before submitting 😉
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Yeah I get that, it's more that I'm worried that they'll think I'm trying to purposefully be deceptive and hide our relationship. It's not common place to say "Dr. Firstname." Do you think I should mention this and correct it directly, or only mention it if asked about it? I don't want to risk getting into some school, then last minute they decide to fact check this shadowing experience since I don't mention it my activities section, and I end up getting boned and blacklisted or some crap. Might be the caffiene talking tho idk.
 
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-Jad- said:
Yeah I get that, it's more that I'm worried that they'll think I'm trying to purposefully be deceptive and hide our relationship. It's not common place to say "Dr. Firstname." Do you think I should mention this and correct it directly, or only mention it if asked about it? I don't want to risk getting into some school, then last minute they decide to fact check this shadowing experience since I don't mention it my activities section, and I end up getting boned and blacklisted or some crap. Might be the caffiene+adderall talking tho idk.
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you don't need to do anything , really.
 
Hi all, I recently submitted by primary and am working on pre-writing secondaries. I'm currently freaking out a bit because I realized I did not mention the names of the physicians I worked under/shadowed. Am I done for? Can I do anything to rectify this? Please, any help would be appreciated.
 
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