Texas TCOM applicants.... the conspiracy continues.

[dr.z]

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yeah, you probably are. mine was updated 1/27/06, so you're dead.

j/k!! this is all rumors and heresay. it means nothing. the only thing that means something is midnight 2/1 on the match tmdsas site. good luck to all, and have a worry free weekend.

😱

 

[ac101ac]

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Hey Dr. Z Don't worry maybe because you're from out of state. I read on the texas allo post about a girl who applied last year as out of state and her stats never changed. Don't worry you'll be fine. Did you apply anywhere else?

 

[Canuck99]

So is anyone even sure that a recent LMFU change means you matched? Unlikely, but some folks on here sound confident that it does.

 

[SmoothOperator]

Lmfu 1/27/06

 

[dr.z]

So is anyone even sure that a recent LMFU change means you matched? Unlikely, but some folks on here sound confident that it does.

That's why I'm worried. My thing hasn't changed in over a month.

 

[dr.z]

Hey Dr. Z Don't worry maybe because you're from out of state. I read on the texas allo post about a girl who applied last year as out of state and her stats never changed. Don't worry you'll be fine. Did you apply anywhere else?

I have a spot at Western/COMP.

 

[ac101ac]

I have a spot at Western/COMP.

Hey Dr. Z at least you're in somewhere unlike the rest of us who have to wait until Feb. 1st where our fate will be only a click away....
Will you chose Texas over WCOMP? Just curious. good luck!

 

[ac101ac]

Does anyone know who is in charge of admissions?

 

[dr.z]

Does anyone know who is in charge of admissions?

Isn't Joel Dabaub director of admissions?

I would choose TCOM over Western/COMP due to cost. Although it would be hard leaving the So Cal.

 

[Canuck99]

That's why I'm worried. My thing hasn't changed in over a month.

I am still very reluctant about this LMFU thing. A good buddy of mine interviewed at four TX medical schools, TCOM being one of them, and he checked his LMFU today to find that his has not changed. It is possible that he did not match, but unlikely. Dr.z, I wouldnt worry too much about this. We all only have about three days left.

 

[ac101ac]

Ok.... I had a bad dream that I had checked my status to see if I matched and all I saw a blank... NOTHING 😱 no "yes matched" or "not matched".

Can someone tell me what to expect on that box on Feb. 1st. If I check at 12:01 and it is blank then does that mean there was no match..... I know it was just a BAD DREAM but I'm starting to freak out.

 

[Canuck99]

Ok.... I had a bad dream that I had checked my status to see if I matched and all I saw a blank... NOTHING 😱 no "yes matched" or "not matched".

Can someone tell me what to expect on that box on Feb. 1st. If I check at 12:01 and it is blank then does that mean there was no match..... I know it was just a BAD DREAM but I'm starting to freak out.

I bet the TMDSAS site could answer your question.

 

[ac101ac]

I bet the TMDSAS site could answer your question.

Well I met a girl at Tech who was interviewing for the 2nd time and she said that her status was blank but this other guys said that his said no match. Not sure who to believe......... I should have never gone to sleep 🙁

 

[Canuck99]

Well I met a girl at Tech who was interviewing for the 2nd time and she said that her status was blank but this other guys said that his said no match. Not sure who to believe......... I should have never gone to sleep 🙁

And what does the TMDSAS site say? Surely they know better than anyone else.

 

[Canuck99]

Ok.... I had a bad dream that I had checked my status to see if I matched and all I saw a blank... NOTHING 😱 no "yes matched" or "not matched".

Can someone tell me what to expect on that box on Feb. 1st. If I check at 12:01 and it is blank then does that mean there was no match..... I know it was just a BAD DREAM but I'm starting to freak out.

If you have not found it already:
"The school to which you matched will be posted on FEBRUARY 1st in the "Applicant Preferences" screen following the words "SCHOOL MATCHED" field. A formal offer of acceptance letter will be mailed from the school. THE OFFER IS NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE LETTER.

If the “School Matched” field is blank, it means that you did not match to any of the schools at which you interviewed. You may possibly be on one or more of the schools’ “Alternates” lists. You will be notified by each respective school if you have been placed on the alternate list. DO NOT CALL OR CONTACT TMDSAS regarding your alternate status at a particular school."

here is the link for the rest of it. http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/admission_reqmts/acceptances/results.htm

 

[dr.z]

Ok.... I had a bad dream that I had checked my status to see if I matched and all I saw a blank... NOTHING 😱 no "yes matched" or "not matched".

Can someone tell me what to expect on that box on Feb. 1st. If I check at 12:01 and it is blank then does that mean there was no match..... I know it was just a BAD DREAM but I'm starting to freak out.

You should try to stay up until the match result comes out without any sleep. That way you'll never have a bad dream.

 

[ac101ac]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH so my bad dream will come true!!!!!! If I don't get in I don't think there will be enough energy in me to reapply........ I feel so drained..... ok maybe i will reapply.

Thanks for the link I was frantically trying to find it but when i had no luck I decided to go for a run to clear my thoughts...... didn’t help much I’m afraid.


Hey Dr. Z.... I need my 😴 ZZZZ .... no pun intended.

 

[motherofalldrs]

Ok.... I had a bad dream that I had checked my status to see if I matched and all I saw a blank... NOTHING 😱 no "yes matched" or "not matched".

Can someone tell me what to expect on that box on Feb. 1st. If I check at 12:01 and it is blank then does that mean there was no match..... I know it was just a BAD DREAM but I'm starting to freak out.

Dude, calmate! Not getting in last year was the best thing that ever happened to me. You have to trust in your destiny. I was 0/4 because I was going to have to leave my husband and 2 kids in Austin while I went away to medical school. I was not happy or confident about that and it came across in my interviews. I really did cry at UTH. This year, circumstances are different, and the tables are turned. And I'm going to Baylor with my family beside me.

If I can remember through the red-faced horror, the screen said "No match", it was not blank. So your dream does not mean that you will not match.
Now, Pleasant dreams! 👍 🙂

 

[ac101ac]

Dude, calmate! Not getting in last year was the best thing that ever happened to me. You have to trust in your destiny. I was 0/4 because I was going to have to leave my husband and 2 kids in Austin while I went away to medical school. I was not happy or confident about that and it came across in my interviews. I really did cry at UTH. This year, circumstances are different, and the tables are turned. And I'm going to Baylor with my family beside me.

If I can remember through the red-faced horror, the screen said "No match", it was not blank. So your dream does not mean that you will not match.
Now, Pleasant dreams! 👍 🙂

Gracias!! I really do need to chill.... Congrats on your acceptance to Baylor... two of my good friends are going there now... you're so lucky!!

 

[Ryan - 1208]

Dude, calmate! Not getting in last year was the best thing that ever happened to me. You have to trust in your destiny. I was 0/4 because I was going to have to leave my husband and 2 kids in Austin while I went away to medical school. I was not happy or confident about that and it came across in my interviews. I really did cry at UTH. This year, circumstances are different, and the tables are turned. And I'm going to Baylor with my family beside me.

If I can remember through the red-faced horror, the screen said "No match", it was not blank. So your dream does not mean that you will not match.
Now, Pleasant dreams! 👍 🙂

That's really great. I wish you the best in Houston! Although one thing does freak me out about your post: I've had 4 interviews.

 

[Canuck99]

Dude, calmate! Not getting in last year was the best thing that ever happened to me. You have to trust in your destiny. I was 0/4 because I was going to have to leave my husband and 2 kids in Austin while I went away to medical school.

So I dont suppose you were watching your LMFU last year? Sorry, I really need to get off that.

 

[ozzy]

So here's a question...I sent my Fall '05 grades to tmdsas over the break. My LMFU is 1/27, but on the documents recieved status page, it still says "N" for my fall grades (as in, "needed"). Could there be some lag between when they update and when it's reflected? I'm worried that maybe I need to try to resend or call them (although I hate to call them because I'm sure they hate getting calls). I mean, I realize it's sort of moot at this point as they won't have any bearing on 2/1...

I had a dream that my premed advisor told me on the DL that I had been accepted to TCOM. Next thing I know in my dream I was skiing (or snowboarding?). Weird, because I hate skiing...I was good though. Then I woke up and boy was I depressed. Ever wanted to go back to sleep to get "back into" a dream???

 

[ac101ac]

Ozzy I feel your pain... from what i was told all updates are done on Thursdays.. not sure if this helps you or not. I have been having dreams for so long with my little white coat as opposed to the long white coat so somehow I figure that must be a sign that I'm eventually gonna get in. I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed for all us. 👍

 

[motherofalldrs]

So I dont suppose you were watching your LMFU last year? Sorry, I really need to get off that.

My LMFU did not move last year and it's not moving this year. 🙄

 

[ac101ac]

my stats LMFU are the same 01/26/06... the R thing has not moved since 01/06/06 : (

 

[Canuck99]

my stats LMFU are the same 01/26/06... the R thing has not moved since 01/06/06 : (

what is the RCW again?

 

[Canuck99]

My LMFU did not move last year and it's not moving this year. 🙄

Does that worry you, or after going through this last year have you realized that the LMFU is worthless?

 

[motherofalldrs]

Does that worry you, or after going through this last year have you realized that the LMFU is worthless?

sorry, I only have obscene innuendos to post about LMFU. Aren't there people on the Texas interview thread who have old LMFme's but could log into UTSW? 😕

 

[ILoveIceCream]

Hello,

Ok, here's what happened to me last year. I got a million calls telling me that the match was up. I logged on, saw a blank in the match field, knew then that I didnt match, received much needed words of kindness from my gf (who was there too), turned off my phone, drove home feeling like ****, cursed the world, laid down, can't fall asleep, relogged back on in the morning and the match indicated "did not match". This year I'm re-applying, received fewer interviews despite improving my stuff across the board. I used to feel sorry for myself, but not anymore. I would be lying to you guys if I were to say that I'm not anxious. But I'm more restrained this time around. Any thoughts of having a party that centers around you turning on the computer at midnight tomorrow should be eliminated, at least not until the next day. Trust me...there are some sad stories. Regardless, I truly believe that everyone in here who have been fretting for days about every minute thing from the LMFU, to the exact time the match will occur should have a legitimate change at being accepted. You guys care so much, and for those of you who are re-applying, you know as well as I do that half the fun of getting something you want is to work for it. We all deserve to be physicians because not only have we gone this far, but from what I've gathered in this thread, we seem to care for each other. Total strangers. Good luck everyone and a word of advice...please don't be calling people (except your significan other or family) if you get in, your friends might not be so lucky.

Sorry for the ranting and raving 🙂.

 

[ac101ac]

Hello,

Ok, here's what happened to me last year.
Sorry for the ranting and raving 🙂.

Hey Iloveicecream... thanks for your words of advice. I guess you are correct about the whole phone call thing.... If I don't match I'm not sure if I'll be prepared to hear my other friends partying and going on and on.... even tough I'll be happy for them. Also I strongly believe that we are where we are suppose to be in our lives... if you were not meant to go to medical school last year it was for a reason... whether it was to make you value your profession once you get in, spend more time with family, meet the right person, find God etc. I find that some of the best doctors I've met were those who did not get in the first time. Anyway had you gone to med school last year maybe you would have never met the people you did this year or had the experiences you've had... maybe you touched someone's life and you may not be fully aware. I pray that you get in this year and I know that one day all of those who were meant to be doctors will get to wear our coats... good luck and we'll see what happens tomorrow night.

 

[sj786]

lets hope that everything will work out great for all of us.

I can't understand why random people keep asking, "did u get in". Things like this just makes this whole process even difficult.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE

 

[Canuck99]

sorry, I only have obscene innuendos to post about LMFU. Aren't there people on the Texas interview thread who have old LMFme's but could log into UTSW? 😕

I did read something about that. Did you interview at SouthWestern?

 

[Canuck99]

Hello,

Ok, here's what happened to me last year. I got a million calls telling me that the match was up. I logged on, saw a blank in the match field, knew then that I didnt match, received much needed words of kindness from my gf (who was there too), turned off my phone, drove home feeling like ****, cursed the world, laid down, can't fall asleep, relogged back on in the morning and the match indicated "did not match". This year I'm re-applying, received fewer interviews despite improving my stuff across the board. I used to feel sorry for myself, but not anymore. I would be lying to you guys if I were to say that I'm not anxious. But I'm more restrained this time around. Any thoughts of having a party that centers around you turning on the computer at midnight tomorrow should be eliminated, at least not until the next day. Trust me...there are some sad stories. Regardless, I truly believe that everyone in here who have been fretting for days about every minute thing from the LMFU, to the exact time the match will occur should have a legitimate change at being accepted. You guys care so much, and for those of you who are re-applying, you know as well as I do that half the fun of getting something you want is to work for it. We all deserve to be physicians because not only have we gone this far, but from what I've gathered in this thread, we seem to care for each other. Total strangers. Good luck everyone and a word of advice...please don't be calling people (except your significan other or family) if you get in, your friends might not be so lucky.

Sorry for the ranting and raving 🙂.

I dont think that anyone here would considering you to be ranting. It is more than justified.

 

[sj786]

I did read something about that. Did you interview at SouthWestern?

I PM someone with 3 LMFU changes last year and he did not get. His LMFU changed 3 times before the match

 

[ac101ac]

I PM someone with 3 LMFU changes last year and he did not get. His LMFU changed 3 times before the match

oh-oh should we be worried? Mine changed from Friday the 13th to 01/26!!! And I thought this was a good sign!!!

 

[Canuck99]

Its all bull shet, just a time waster until we know for sure on Feb 1st. Or is it??

 

[ac101ac]

Its all bull shet, just a time waster until we know for sure on Feb 1st. Or is it??

We're gonna find out in about 34 hours or so.... can you handle the wait......... the ulcers are killing me S-L-O-W-L-Y

 

[sj786]

oh-oh should we be worried? Mine changed from Friday the 13th to 01/26!!! And I thought this was a good sign!!!

I am sure you would be fine. There were many people with lmfu change who got in

 

[ac101ac]

I am sure you would be fine. There were many people with lmfu change who got in

Let's hope you are correct..... if I mysteriously disappear you'll know the reason....

 

[Canuck99]

We're gonna find out in about 34 hours or so.... can you handle the wait......... the ulcers are killing me S-L-O-W-L-Y

There is no question that it is nerve racking. So close yet so far away.

 

[motherofalldrs]

I did read something about that. Did you interview at SouthWestern?

SW did not give me another interview this year. Which is fine because we found out enough about one another last application cycle. 😎

 

[ac101ac]

So I just read the post about the lucky hazelnuts at UCLA... feed them to a squirrel and it brings you good luck to that school.......... hmmmmm TCOM didn't give me any nuts.... in fact I didn't see any squirrels.. but i did throw my bagel to the birds.... does that count??? At tech there was a "crying" squirrel on a tree.... bad luck for Tech I guess..... boo hooo will I match.... I am losing my mind........

 

[ac101ac]

ok guys gotta run but I will be back in a few hours to check on my fellow SDners!!!

 

[Canuck99]

SW did not give me another interview this year. Which is fine because we found out enough about one another last application cycle. 😎

I did research there last summer, so I know how you feel. Cant say that I am too disappointed that I didnt interview.

 

[dr.z]

So I just read the post about the lucky hazelnuts at UCLA... feed them to a squirrel and it brings you good luck to that school.......... hmmmmm TCOM didn't give me any nuts.... in fact I didn't see any squirrels.. but i did throw my bagel to the birds.... does that count??? At tech there was a "crying" squirrel on a tree.... bad luck for Tech I guess..... boo hooo will I match.... I am losing my mind........

I didn't see any birds or squirrels at TCOM.

 

[motherofalldrs]

I did research there last summer, so I know how you feel. Cant say that I am too disappointed that I didnt interview.

yeah. I really was trying to sound interested when I asked my UTSW interviewer, "So tell me, how will having all these Nobel Laureates around make me a better doctor?" He paused, the crickets chirped, and he said point blank, "It won't. And as for being humanistic, it seems that you are already strong in that area and don't need it so much in a med school." So I said, "Greeeat," while a ****-eating grin spread itself across my face. 😀

 

[Canuck99]

yeah. I really was trying to sound interested when I asked my UTSW interviewer, "So tell me, how will having all these Nobel Laureates around make me a better doctor?" He paused, the crickets chirped, and he said point blank, "It won't. And as for being humanistic, it seems that you are already strong in that area and don't need it so much in a med school." So I said, "Greeeat," while a ****-eating grin spread itself across my face. 😀

That's a great interview story. Never in my life will I work in a lab again. Might be good for some people, I'm not one of them.

 

[hyperbaric]

I didn't see any birds or squirrels at TCOM.

OK crazy kids, try to calm down. I'm here to let you know that there are both squirrels and birds on the TCOM campus. I suspect that there could have been a three-ringed circus on campus and you wouldn't have noticed with the 'interview jitters'.

Next week you will all be freaking out over what stethoscope and books to buy.

 

[ac101ac]

I didn't see any birds or squirrels at TCOM.

I saw a few black birds........ or were they??? Anyway they ate my bagel.

 

[ac101ac]

OK crazy kids, try to calm down. I'm here to let you know that there are both squirrels and birds on the TCOM campus. I suspect that there could have been a three-ringed circus on campus and you wouldn't have noticed with the 'interview jitters'.

Next week you will all be freaking out over what stethoscope and books to buy.

Thanks for that..... I really need a laugh The wait is killing me and I swear I may not make it till tomorrow midnight..............