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I don't want to get too much into the current conversation because... well, I would get my fill of this kind of stuff on a sports or gaming forum. I do want to say this:

I remember when I was gathering recommendations for pharmacy school. I had a sociology professor from UT-Austin that was a big sports fan; a huge fan of UT athletics, student organizations, volunteer groups, etc.... (also watched the West Wing, which I thought was very cool). When I went through my list of schools and got to A&M, I made a wry smile thinking that he'd use the moment to take a shot at A&M or make a sarcastic jab of some sort. Instead, he took whatever taboo concerns I had and turned it on its end. This guy was probably the most enthusiastically inane fan of UT Football, Basketball, and every minor athletic team on UT's campus, and suddenly he couldn't care less. He told me that I had made good decisions. He told me that I would enjoy myself in any of the institutions that I had applied to.

In the academic sphere, in graduate school and professional school, school rivalries are supposed to be that novelty that people grow out of; like boys vs. girls, or blind nationalism. A lot of people in professional and graduate schools may still carry a lot of school pride with them, but when you're doing research, or graduating, or whatnot, everyone in the field should be your colleague. Sure, people identify with their school and feel a sense of pride and commonality in seeing others from their alma mater, but running into graduates of any particular school shouldn't engender a sense of animosity. We're all students, and then pharmacists. We're purveyors of healthcare; we're the people interested in securing the health and welfare of those around us. In short, we're all on the same side. Where role does school identity really play in here?

I have a veritable amount of school pride, and I love following college sports too. I have friends from both UT-Austin and Texas A&M at College Station, and they take their shots whenever the two teams play each other. If people take it beyond sports, though, I think people may be taking the rivalry too much to heart. If there's a game on TV, I'm going to be pretty loud about it, but I wouldn't have any inclinations or prejudice between either school.

The topic of funding athletic programs is actually something that I covered with my sociology professor. Concerning athletic programs, a lot of schools, such as UT-Austin and Texas A&M at College Station, use their athletic programs to funnel money into their schools. Prize money from things like winning a BCS bowl game in college football or reaching the final four in basketball really comprises of a small amount of athletic revenue. Even advertising isn't the big fish. The big topic of money for college athletics comes from lobbying during sporting events (think of the luxury booths in Kyle Field or Daryl K. Royal stadium). There is a lot of courting of donors, local organizations, companies, and just plain alumni that involves sporting events. They use their athletic programs as a sort of hook to draw interest and lure grants, funding for scholarship programs, or special interests. For smaller schools, athletic programs are more of a money sink, but for many large established universities, it becomes a source of funding and projects. It's really something that I would not have expected out of college sports.


--Garfield3d
 
👍 Just want to wish everyone a good morning, a good week and, especially, good luck to all of those anxiously awaiting potentially life-changing news regarding their admissions status. May we all muster the courage and strength to persevere in the wake of coming events. 👍
 
You kids in the back need to calm down. Don't make me pull over!!
 
HiHi said:
Hahahaha this is MADNESS! Seriously Achilleus is right, it's perfectly fine to honor and defend your school spirit but do that trash talking somewhere else and not on SDN! Besides if we do all go here, aren't we all going to become Javelinas...lol
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Absolutely not... the Javelina is the mascot of TAMUK not TAMHSC. Technically, I suppose TAMHSC has no mascot... but if it does fall under a mascot category it would be lumped with the Aggies.

This is why early on I said the only drawback I had to ILR College of Pharmacy would be losing my Aggie deniability. Currently I can claim Javelina to ward off Aggie affiliations but should I get in, would have nothing to hide behind any longer.
 
Did anyone else who spent the night there notice how dark the town is? It seems like they intentionally went easy on the lighting.
 
by chance does anyone know how long we have to decide if Kingsville is the school for us if we get an invitation? I applied to Kingsville and UIW and they don't send out their acceptances until may 1st. If I by chance got accepted to both I am still undecided but I would like to wait until I know for sure before i make a choice.
 
2 weeks, so they can start going down the list and letting the people on the waiting list a chance!
 
I wish I had an exact answer... I seem to recall it being kind of a short period. Maybe a couple weeks or so, but I may be wrong.

I do remember for sure that the deposit will be $500.
 
utsatwirler said:
by chance does anyone know how long we have to decide if Kingsville is the school for us if we get an invitation? I applied to Kingsville and UIW and they don't send out their acceptances until may 1st. If I by chance got accepted to both I am still undecided but I would like to wait until I know for sure before i make a choice.
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Most schools give you a 1 month waiting period to accept or decline. Is it really May 1st? I thought it was this next week for A&M--I guess it's an early April fool's joke on me--I must have heard things wrong from my friends...
 
Incarnate Word is May 1st. I think that is UTSATwirler's first choice, and A&M is their backup. A&M is supposed to tell us this Friday, and we'll have two weeks to make our decision.
 
Knickerbocker said:
Incarnate Word is May 1st. I think that is UTSATwirler's first choice, and A&M is their backup. A&M is supposed to tell us this Friday, and we'll have two weeks to make our decision.
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2 weeks?! That's insanely short. Do they at least refund part of the deposit if you withdraw? (I think IW had $400 with $100 refundable, but I think they give until the end of may--approx 4 wks.) Why is A&M's accept/decline window so small?
 
Happy Hounds said:
2 weeks?! That's insanely short. Do they at least refund part of the deposit if you withdraw? (I think IW had $400 with $100 refundable, but I think they give until the end of may--approx 4 wks.) Why is A&M's accept/decline window so small?
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Because it is a backup school for a lot of people and they want to wade through those people to get to the applicants who are serious about the school.

I can't remember if any of the deposit is refundable.
 
Schools normally give students 2 weeks to reserve their seats. UH has a two-week window and I think, Tech does too.

UH, however, does not require any deposit while Tech has a $100 deposit which, in my opinion, is chump change if you want to have a little more time to decide.
 
Happy Hounds said:
2 weeks?! That's insanely short. Do they at least refund part of the deposit if you withdraw? (I think IW had $400 with $100 refundable, but I think they give until the end of may--approx 4 wks.) Why is A&M's accept/decline window so small?
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Nope I don't think so. It's all non-refundable
 
Knickerbocker said:
Because it is a backup school for a lot of people and they want to wade through those people to get to the applicants who are serious about the school.

I can't remember if any of the deposit is refundable.
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from what they told us we have two weeks and none of the 500 is refundable but 400 of the 500 go toward tuition
 
PharmDGuty said:
from what they told us we have two weeks and none of the 500 is refundable but 400 of the 500 go toward tuition
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What about that last $100? Is that for a magic trick called the "vanishing $100 bill?"
 
I was a part of an invite-only town hall meeting where A&M discussed instituting the deposit. I'm pretty sure it was decided that all the deposit goes to tuition. (just wanted to flaunt my creds)

2 weeks really isnt that short considering A&M is one of the later schools in announcing acceptance... many around here have already been accepted/denied elsewhere.

P.S. for those of you who may have financial problems getting the money, talk to them about it... I remember local benefactors promising to loan students money until their financial aid came in if needed.
 
only the people who get accepted will receive e-mail this Friday? anyone knows how many people accepted from the waitlist last year?
 
RobertZimmerman said:
Absolutely not... the Javelina is the mascot of TAMUK not TAMHSC. Technically, I suppose TAMHSC has no mascot... but if it does fall under a mascot category it would be lumped with the Aggies.

This is why early on I said the only drawback I had to ILR College of Pharmacy would be losing my Aggie deniability. Currently I can claim Javelina to ward off Aggie affiliations but should I get in, would have nothing to hide behind any longer.
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Oooh thanks for clarifying that up. Man, you're on the ball for everything! Haha that's why I titled you as Czar for this thread (I'll stop if you think it's lame as hell). Honestly though, it's nice to have inside info from a resident there. Thanks dude, you seem like you'd make a cool classmate.
 
I wish we had more time to decide! I am torn between Kingsville and UIW, i think they are both good schools, and I really like the town, I just dont know if I want to leave San Antonio! Well who knows, everything happens for a reason! just wish I had more time! Good luck! only two more days left pretty much! I wonder what time they are sending the emails out, morning/night! God I hope its in the morning so I can stop stressing about it!
 
I can just imagine them taking extra time on something and delaying the letters. Then we'll have everyone on SDN thinking they got denied or wait-listed....

--Garfield3d
 
Garfield3d said:
I can just imagine them taking extra time on something and delaying the letters. Then we'll have everyone on SDN thinking they got denied or wait-listed....

--Garfield3d
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We've got enough good applicants on here that at least one person is likely to get in and tell us about it.
 
So, anyone know if things still on schedule for the first notices going out on Friday? Surely someone has an informant on the inside 😉
 
Knickerbocker said:
So, anyone know if things still on schedule for the first notices going out on Friday? Surely someone has an informant on the inside 😉
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the last thing i would do is bother them while they are in the review process...
 
I only know a handful of P1 and P2s and as can be imagined I rarely have contact with them. They live off campus and their classes/time are confined to that one building.

My best bet for info would be from Dr. Robertson, Dr. Bleidt, or another professor in person at a Pre-Pharmacy Association meeting (one of them usually speaks - I'm VP - we meet in the building). But the next one of those is next Wed... and by then it will be old news.
 
Knickerbocker said:
Wow, only a day away...
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hey guys, i interviewed at TAMUHSC on MArch 20. To be honest, I dont think i was a very strong candidate. But good luck to everyone.

Did Dean Roberstson tell you guys that they interviewed 200 applicants as well? On the website in the recent COP newsletter, it mentions that they are accepting 90 students for the class of 2012..... so thats about a 50% chance? eeekkkk😱

tomorrow is judgement day....:scared:
 
kingbobo100 said:
hey guys, i interviewed at TAMUHSC on MArch 20. To be honest, I dont think i was a very strong candidate. But good luck to everyone.

Did Dean Roberstson tell you guys that they interviewed 200 applicants as well? On the website in the recent COP newsletter, it mentions that they are accepting 90 students for the class of 2012..... so thats about a 50% chance? eeekkkk😱

tomorrow is judgement day....:scared:
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Yeah the Dean is Indra K. Reddy, Robertson and Bleidt are Associate Deans of Student and Academic Affairs respectively.

and the number we all heard is 250 interviewed... so 36% chance... unless they cut 50 by the time of your interview.

good luck to you
 
RobertZimmerman said:
Yeah the Dean is Indra K. Reddy, Robertson and Bleidt are Associate Deans of Student and Academic Affairs respectively.

and the number we all heard is 250 interviewed... so 36% chance... unless they cut 50 by the time of your interview.

good luck to you
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holy crap...i had my hopes up too 🙁

well maybe 20 got accepted to other schools?🙄

i know 1 person didnt show up during my interview time....hehe

damn, im still frikkin nervous
 
hopefully by this time tomorrow we will all know something! I have my email sent to my phone so I know I am going to be stalking my phone to see if I get any emails during school tomorrow!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! HOPEFULLY WE ALL GET GOOD NEWS 😀
 
kingbobo100 said:
holy crap...i had my hopes up too 🙁

well maybe 20 got accepted to other schools?🙄

i know 1 person didnt show up during my interview time....hehe

damn, im still frikkin nervous
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Me, Kiki, 2 of my good friend, IWang, pharm friend (correct me if i'm wrong), Orlly (correct me if i'm wrong) and the person that didn't show up to ur interview (maybe that was kiki lol) will not be attending A&M. there is probably more but i'm not sure. at least u know that 8 or so aren't for sure!! so make that a 37.19% chance
 
utsatwirler said:
I wish we had more time to decide! I am torn between Kingsville and UIW, i think they are both good schools, and I really like the town, I just dont know if I want to leave San Antonio! Well who knows, everything happens for a reason! just wish I had more time! Good luck! only two more days left pretty much! I wonder what time they are sending the emails out, morning/night! God I hope its in the morning so I can stop stressing about it!
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I'm in the same situation but I think if I get in to A&M I'll drop the courses that I’m taking for UIW and concentrate for my interview at UH April 25 and see what happens with that. Anyways, good luck to very one. 😱


(By the way, I was told they were interviewing 220 not much difference from 250 but every spot is crucial.. )
 
Achilleus said:
Me, Kiki, 2 of my good friend, and the person that didn't show up to ur interview (maybe that was kiki lol) will not be attending A&M. there is probably more but i'm not sure. at least u know that 5 or so aren't for sure!! so make that a 36.7% chance
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great! 36.7%. lol that percentage still sucks. haha

i dont think I stand a chance, as im much younger than most of the applicants. =(

congrats on UHCOP. I was hoping to go there but got rejected after being forcibly removed from a co-op program.
 
kingbobo100 said:
great! 36.7%. lol that percentage still sucks. haha

i dont think I stand a chance, as im much younger than most of the applicants. =(

congrats on UHCOP. I was hoping to go there but got rejected after being forcibly removed from a co-op program.
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37.19% now lol
 
kingbobo100 said:
great! 36.7%. lol that percentage still sucks. haha

i dont think I stand a chance, as im much younger than most of the applicants. =(

congrats on UHCOP. I was hoping to go there but got rejected after being forcibly removed from a co-op program.
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I was 19 at the time of my interview.
 
kingbobo100 said:
i turn 18 in october. 🙁 the reason im a weak candidate is because i dont have any pharmtech experience.

i was 16 at the time of my UHCOP interview.
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Wow your young! were you home-schooled? Thats amazing how you are so young and ready to start pharmacy school while others your age are trying to graduate.. Anyway good luck!
 
hey... its cool if you get in... but we cant be stopping class to help you wipe your nose and tie your shoes. lol

In all truth, I was better prepared for pharmacy school when I was 17 and finishing my Jr yr of high school. I've basically been stagnating in my undergraduate junk pre-req classes and cruising by on what I learned in high school.
 
kingbobo100 said:
i turn 18 in october. 🙁 the reason im a weak candidate is because i dont have any pharmtech experience.

i was 16 at the time of my UHCOP interview.
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I don't have a single second of pharmtech experience but I got into a couple schools already so don't worry bout that
 
I saw Achilleus slip Robertson a Franklin... that's all I'm saying
 
Achilleus said:
Me, Kiki, 2 of my good friend, IWang, pharm friend (correct me if i'm wrong), Orlly (correct me if i'm wrong) and the person that didn't show up to ur interview (maybe that was kiki lol) will not be attending A&M. there is probably more but i'm not sure. at least u know that 8 or so aren't for sure!! so make that a 37.19% chance
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You are right about most of them. Not sure about pharm friend if she wants to go to Texas Tech or A&M (if accepted), but I know her first choice is UH.👍 I will persuade her to go to Texas Tech though~~!!!😀
 
PArTyKikI said:
You are right about most of them. Not sure about pharm friend if she wants to go to Texas Tech or A&M (if accepted), but I know her first choice is UH.👍 I will persuade her to go to Texas Tech though~~!!!😀
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You need to make up your mind first 😎
 
RobertZimmerman said:
I was 19 at the time of my interview.
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wow such young people here.



i hope everyone here gets good news tomorrow...that is IF we are supposed to be getting good news "April 4th". and i interviewed the very first day they had interviews and the number 250 was stated...but now it's down to 220?! that is awesome!!!👍
 
There will be lots of :hardy: here and in the Tech thread.

I see myself desperately checking my email every 10 seconds, hoping that acceptances are still being sent. By 7:00, I decide that adcoms have gone home...
 
Knickerbocker said:
There will be lots of :hardy: here and in the Tech thread.

I see myself desperately checking my email every 10 seconds, hoping that acceptances are still being sent. By 7:00, I decide that adcoms have gone home...
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dude youre lucky. you will get 2 acceptances tomorrow!!🙂
 
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