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Good luck everyone!
Man, so no one is applying to good ol' TAMHSC, eh?
I sent out my application last week but I got an email saying I was missing certain classes. They must have over looked it on my transcript. Looks like I need to call on Monday to get it cleared up. This process is so nerve wrecking. I can't tell you how fast my heart was beating when I saw the email in my inbox.
Is anyone else from Corpus??
Do any current students make the daily drive from Corpus to Kingsville?
Lisa V.
My application is complete and so are my required courses! Just waiting for an interview invite.
When do they usually sends out "application complete" emails? I sent my stuff in 2 days before the deadline. No response yet.
Yeah I do the daily drive. It's not fun! I thought it wouldn't be too bad at first, but it starts to hit you when you realise you've lost 1.5 hours of useful time every single day.
I recommend audio books.
If accepted, I'm not looking forward to the drive. I guess it could be worse though. During the first year, what time does class start?
Lisa V.
I would call for sure. The first email I got said I was missing lots of classes so I sent an updated transcript because the original one I sent didnt include the classes that were in progress. Then I got another email saying I was missing inorganic chem. 2 and the lab which I took in 2010.
The lady was really nice and helpful. I would call just to be sure it gets taken care of.
I was under the impression that the top 100 applicants get an interview and from there they are narrowed down. Then I heard that everyone gets an interview. Does anyone know how this works?
I feel my chances are better the first way, only because I get really nervous in interviews. I'm nervous just thinking about it! Ahh!
Lisa V..
I heard they rank all the applicants and say the top 30 get the first interview and then they go down the list from there. Again, this is what I've heard.
Seems like I have replied to this before in another thread. (Search is your friend) For those wondering here is what I remember about the interview process. You are first ranked based on GPA, PCAT, and letters of recommendation. The top 250 applicants receive and interview. There are 5 interview days with 5 interview times with 10 applicants (do the math 5 x 5 x 10 = 250). The interview is scored and thrown in with the other scores. The top 88 or so who have interviewed are offered admission. Those that decline admission open seats for those further down the list. The process continues until the class of 2016 is filled. In some instances it can take all the way until August. If I remember right no one is officially rejected i.e., official letter is sent out. Basically everyone who interviews has a chance for admission. But don't ask me what the ranking/point system is I really can't recall. I think it was something like 10 pts GPA, 10 pts PCAT, 30 points letters of recommendation, 25 pts interview with bonus points for 1. Being from South Texas, 2. advanced degrees (MS or PhD), 3. being a registered technician, etc.
Since they are interviewing in February, I would expect acceptances to be sent about 2 - 3 weeks after the final interview date (Mid-late March). There are no rolling admissions. Once the first group has been accepted, expect other acceptances about every 2 -3 weeks. If you were not one of the first admitted don't worry. I remember our acceptances went out in April and I was not accepted until about mid-May. Dr. Robertson called me personally and it has been a great decision to come down to Kingsville. I know the town is not much to look at, but just remember to do your best and learn while you are here. It is possible to make it through. I was not the best student as an undergrad, but made up for it here and am now interviewing with 5 programs for PGY1 residencies. I hope that clears up a few concerns/questions. Good luck to all those applying.
Do you know when they usually send out interview invites?
The interview dates are listed as February 9, 10, 16, 17, and 23. I would anticipate interview invites this week sometime. If I remember right they were sent about 2 weeks before the interview date. That's just what I am remembering from past years, don't quote me on it.
"Technically" your classes don't start until 9 am. Expect an exam or two a week at 8 am and NUMEROUS other 8 am obligations. The 8 am period is referred to as "recitation," and ideally it should only be used for extra instruction in a given class. In practice, pre- and post-exam reviews are held at this time, along with any make up lectures if the professor had to miss a regular lecture due to schedule conflicts.
P2 year is a little better and a little worse. You have IPPE Site Visits on Friday, so a 5 day academic week is crammed into 4 days. Thankfully, there are very few 8 am starts. A current P3 gave me the best advice: During P2 year, don't expect to go home until at least 5 pm, that way if you do, it's like a bonus.
The important thing to note is to do well on your interview, which I believe is 25 points out of the total 75 points possible (my breakdown is at home).
I applied and the anticipation is driving me insane! I check my email about every half hour!
ME TOO!!!!! I'm anxious and nervous. Does anyone know when we would be more than likely hear back from them about interviews?
ME TOO!!!!! I'm anxious and nervous. Does anyone know when we would be more than likely hear back from them about interviews?
I just received an interview invite for February 10th! Interview invites are sent out! Is anyone on the same boat?
congratz!
I am still waiting for mine. what time did you receive your invite? what city are you from? would you mind sharing your stats?
Ok, not sure if anybody can answer this for me. Now that interviews have been sent out, is that it? Do they send them ALL out at the same time or do I still have a chance?
I think I'll be one of the students doing the Q&A session after one of the interviews this year. Always fun to see which applicants are SDNers.
I think I'll be one of the students doing the Q&A session after one of the interviews this year. Always fun to see which applicants are SDNers.
I Q&A'ed PharmB!
Don't worry, the Q&A session doesn't factor into your interview performance unless you start a fire. Good luck to everyone interviewing this year! Take it seriously, but not too seriously.
P.S. It is EXTREMELY easy to figure out who LSUCPhT is, lol. I have, however, been mistaken for PharmB, but if you knew both of us, you'd wonder how that ever happened.