The Republic of Texas XIV: Find me a find, Catch me a catch!

[armybound]

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Easier said than done. If we all knew our own weaknesses (in the eyes of ADCOM's) wouldn't we have already addressed it?

if someone's second-guessing their MCAT score, that might be a good place to start. at least you know you're trying your hardest.

 

[munnabhai]

I'm here. I'm as fresh as the come. We're all at our parent's houses enjoying the food they cook for us compared to the crap we normally eat. You see, food > SDN, every time! 😀



Indeed, and I got a letter of rec from him too. Best professor EVER!

Dr. Sessler:
"Since Iverson gives out so many A's I will have to curve our class down to ensure that the overall percentage of A's isn't too high."

That is one sentence you DO NOT want to here coming from your orgo professor. curse you iverson people.

 

[E lutris]

The NMR is fluff stuff before you begin real ochem 2. Reactions themselves aren't important from ochem 1, and I'd say reading far ahead isn't as beneficial in this class as others (as you'll probably forget it anyway).

Focus on what got you that A in ochem 1 assuming it's the same professor. Organic Chemistry is all about relationships of ELECTRONS, so you need to be constantly asking yourself "Where are the electrons?" If your class is like mine, you'll eventually reach a point where you figure out most the reactions you have to learn are merely variations of each other. Then it's a piece of cake! 👍

Good luck, and NEVER get behind!

lalwz. Dr. Iverson. I love that man. Whenever I see him on campus I swoon just a little.

 

[midn]

Dr. Sessler:
"Since Iverson gives out so many A's I will have to curve our class down to ensure that the overall percentage of A's isn't too high."

That is one sentence you DO NOT want to here coming from your orgo professor. curse you iverson people.

Wow, was he kidding?

I took OChem at UNT and the teacher tried hard to get everyone to have a failing raw score on every test. I loved OChem though and it's one of the reasons I picked biochemistry as my major.

 

[cyclingmo]

Yeah, being a Physics nerd I too enjoyed OC, too bad I had to cram it all up in summer and didn't get the chance to get in as much detail as I wanted.

 

[mj1985]

MJ: I'm not so sure I would retake the MCAT if I were you. Here's why... First, it seems as if your score and your GPA were competitive enough to get you interviews in the first place. I'm sure people have varied opinions on this, but it is my understanding that an interview means you have passed their initial screening criteria. So your 28 MCAT did what it needed to do. So, if for some reason you don't get in this cycle (don't lose hope!), I think you should contact the a&M, tech, and houston Adcoms and see if they'll recommend any areas of improvement. It might be clinical volunteer hours, ECs, interview changes, etc...
Secondly, I don't think you should retake it because it IS such a hassle (and an investment) to study for the darn thing all over again. There have been people (including myself) that have already gotten pre-matches this cycle with lower GPA's and even lower MCAT scores than you. Unless you are shooting for the stars (UTSW, Baylor, etc), I'd say you should keep your 28.

There's my $.02, for what it's worth!

thanks very much BUdoc! that 0.02 was worth much more than just 0.02 to me!

also, cyclingmo, it was my first attempt.

 

[cyclingmo]

While I do still agree with BUdoc, nowadays 2 MCAT attempts is the norm (or so I'd like to think). If you ( or I should say we) don't hear back from the ADCOM's by the match day, then you/we can ask them what was our weakness and address that. If for you they mention your MCAT then you can spend the summer studying for and retaking it.

 

[adamMD]

Well, I called SA. They said they were going to send out one final, small, batch of offers on Monday. I asked if the list was complete and they said the committee will create it on Monday. So, there is hope...

 

[adamMD]

you/we can ask them what was our weakness and address that.

Absolutely. After last year, I met with Dr. Kellaway who definitely helped me improve my app. Meet with all the deans. At the very least, they'll remember you when you interview next year. Not to say there isn't still hope. We all have the match to look foward to.

 

[cpa2md]

Well, I called SA. They said they were going to send out one final, small, batch of offers on Monday. I asked if the list was complete and they said the committee will create it on Monday. So, there is hope...

Thanks for the update. I guess we're all back into the pile? How to make New Year's that much more unbearable!!
😱

 

[todbaker37]

SA sent me an interview for Jan 7th. You guys think this is for an actual position or for a waitlist since it is the last interview that they offer?

 

[cyclingmo]

Absolutely. After last year, I met with Dr. Kellaway who definitely helped me improve my app. Meet with all the deans. At the very least, they'll remember you when you interview next year. Not to say there isn't still hope. We all have the match to look foward to.

Did you meet with the deans that were in driving distance or did you actually fly out to meet all the ones you really cared about. Also, you don't have to get into specifics, but what kind of pointers did they give you? Did they give you details such as obtaining better LOR's (incase yours weren't as strong) or they kept it general like better grades, more EC's, etc?

 

[dd128]

SA sent me an interview for Jan 7th. You guys think this is for an actual position or for a waitlist since it is the last interview that they offer?

I'm kind of in the same boat with houston, though I'm oos. I'm thinking that they still have some spots. They have interviewed quite a few people already and if they really need someone for a waitlist I'm sure they have people to go back to.

 

[cyclingmo]

SA sent me an interview for Jan 7th. You guys think this is for an actual position or for a waitlist since it is the last interview that they offer?

Well, it's going to be after all prematch offers, but they might have spots open for the match.

 

[adamMD]

Did you meet with the deans that were in driving distance or did you actually fly out to meet all the ones you really cared about. Also, you don't have to get into specifics, but what kind of pointers did they give you? Did they give you details such as obtaining better LOR's (incase yours weren't as strong) or they kept it general like better grades, more EC's, etc?

If I had to do it again, I'd drive to any school within 4 hours of my home. Calling for advice is typically useless. You got to meet these people face to face.

Dr. Kellaway told me to bullet my application instead of writing paragraphs and to do some more volunteer work (I only had around 30 hours). The best part was that we just got to sit down and talk for 30 minutes. She said my interviews went great and that I needed to apply earlier next year. The experience might not have gotten me a Houston pre-match but I went from 1 interview to 5.

 

[cyclingmo]

Cooool ......... so I just got rejected by UTSA. Called and they said all interview offers are out and that the 2009 cycle will open in may! Yay!

 

[cyclingmo]

If I had to do it again, I'd drive to any school within 4 hours of my home. Calling for advice is typically useless. You got to meet these people face to face.

Dr. Kellaway told me to bullet my application instead of writing paragraphs and to do some more volunteer work (I only had around 30 hours). The best part was that we just got to sit down and talk for 30 minutes. She said my interviews went great and that I needed to apply earlier next year. The experience might not have gotten me a Houston pre-match but I went from 1 interview to 5.

Wow, 1 to 5, now thats some good advice!

 

[TheRealMD]

Cooool ......... so I just got rejected by UTSA. Called and they said all interview offers are out and that the 2009 cycle will open in may! Yay!

Lol, they rejected me too. Not even an interview... 😕

Sometimes, there's just nothing you can do.

 

[cyclingmo]

Lol, they rejected me too. Not even an interview... 😕

Sometimes, there's just nothing you can do.

Haha, we you can call them and rub UTSW and Baylor acceptances in their face. 😀

 

[bluesTank]

When are interview invitations done for this round? I have a friend that is still waiting on Texas schools, and I wanted to maybe find if there is still hope for him? He applied kind of late, late sept early oct i think

 

[TheRealMD]

When are interview invitations done for this round? I have a friend that is still waiting on Texas schools, and I wanted to maybe find if there is still hope for him? He applied kind of late, late sept early oct i think

UTH and UTSW might have maybe one or two more dates? I know that UTMB and apparently UTSA (according to cyclingmo) are done for this cycle.

 

[dd128]

When are interview invitations done for this round? I have a friend that is still waiting on Texas schools, and I wanted to maybe find if there is still hope for him? He applied kind of late, late sept early oct i think

Might be some hope for houston they're going through at least the 9th of jan, which is when I have mine, maybe longer.

Anyone know if texas tech is done? I'd like to stop holding out hope for them if I can 👎

 

[namsoon]

Might be some hope for houston they're going through at least the 9th of jan, which is when I have mine, maybe longer.

Anyone know if texas tech is done? I'd like to stop holding out hope for them if I can 👎

Houston actually goes until the 11th...or at least I hope they do, cuz that's when I interview, heh.

I'm not sure about Tech, but I think they might be done...I interviewed on Dec 5th, and I remember them saying they only had 5 more days left after that day. Can anyone confirm/deny?

 

[DrunkMD]

Sooo.... AggieSean... I hope that wasn't you saying during the ATM vs Penn State Pep Rally that Joe Paterno was "on his death bed" and "someone needs to find him a casket."

The response from JoePa was the best part though:
"I think everybody has to take things with a grain of salt," Paterno said. "Some young guy went up there, trying to be funny. Maybe he's accurate, I don't know."

I had heard that ATM fans were very respectful in general, so I have to say that I am disappointed that someone who is elected by the students turned out to be such a dud.

Thats why I steer clear of Texas teams in the first place... Go Trojans!

 

[kaisy]

Houston actually goes until the 11th...or at least I hope they do, cuz that's when I interview, heh.

I'm not sure about Tech, but I think they might be done...I interviewed on Dec 5th, and I remember them saying they only had 5 more days left after that day. Can anyone confirm/deny?

I went to the 12/19 interview, which was the last one.

 

[cyclingmo]

I went to the 12/19 interview, which was the last one.

Yeah, i'm pretty sure tech is done too, so is A&M. So only UTSW and UTH are still going at it.

TCOM anyone?

 

[longhorn615]

did anyone else have a lmu change yesterday?😕

 

[armybound]

well congrats to AggieSean, today he's getting married!

 

[cyclingmo]

well congrats to AggieSean, today he's getting married!

Nice, CONGRATS man, she's a lucky gal! 😉

 

[gabu]

CONGRATS SEAN AND HEATHER!!! hahahaha....I just got home from your wedding....I am soooo happy for yall!!! Best wishes and hearty congratulations!!! 🙂

Gig 'em Aggies!!!

 

[socko34]

congrats, boom boom boom

 

[PattheAggie]

Hey guys, I have a quick question that I was wondering if you could help me out with. As of right now I have one prematch offer which I have accepted through the school. Other than that all that I have done is just list my school preference through the TMDSAS website. Is there anything else that I need to do? I am pretty sure that I have done everything necessary but nothing shows up online about my acceptance, so i just want to make sure. Just to let you know, when I click on "chose between offers" or something like that; nothing is listed. (I know that I dont have have multiple offers, but it would be nice to see something there)

Thanks for your help.

 

[172858]

I know everyone's busy with the holidays, so we'll see if this gets any reply in the next 2 weeks.

Did anyone else get an acceptance letter from TCOM recently?

Just found it in my mailbox at home today. The letter was dated 12/21.

I found it quite odd to come home from visiting my parents and find it in my mailbox since I inquired about my application three weeks ago via phone and was explicitly told that I would NOT be receiving a pre-match offer and that I would "have to wait until match day to hear from them." And it wasn't like I was told this in a conversation - it was in a voicemail message they left me. Talk about a bummer!

This just doesn't quite sit right with me. I got offers from Tech, UTSA, and A&M (all within the last few weeks) before this one, but had not received those offers when I spoke with the admissions office at TCOM.

I have heard from various sources that all the TMDSAS schools "talk." I have a gut feeling that the only reason they extended me an offer was because I suddenly got a flood of offers from other schools. Would that be a safe assumption to make?

If that's the case, it feels very underhanded. Don't get me wrong - I'm happy that ANYBODY wants me. But to tell me one thing and then do something else potentially because someone else offered me - just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Needless to say, I'm declining (as well as UTSA and Tech). So I hope it somehow helps one of you awesome ROT'ers out there. 😀

 

[cyclingmo]

Hey guys, I have a quick question that I was wondering if you could help me out with. As of right now I have one prematch offer which I have accepted through the school. Other than that all that I have done is just list my school preference through the TMDSAS website. Is there anything else that I need to do? I am pretty sure that I have done everything necessary but nothing shows up online about my acceptance, so i just want to make sure. Just to let you know, when I click on "chose between offers" or something like that; nothing is listed. (I know that I dont have have multiple offers, but it would be nice to see something there)

Thanks for your help.

You're not the only one, I don't have any offers yet, but I know many others who have one (and some with more than one) offer have not had an update on their TMDSAS status page either.

I know everyone's busy with the holidays, so we'll see if this gets any reply in the next 2 weeks.

Did anyone else get an acceptance letter from TCOM recently?

Just found it in my mailbox at home today. The letter was dated 12/21.

I found it quite odd to come home from visiting my parents and find it in my mailbox since I inquired about my application three weeks ago via phone and was explicitly told that I would NOT be receiving a pre-match offer and that I would "have to wait until match day to hear from them." And it wasn't like I was told this in a conversation - it was in a voicemail message they left me. Talk about a bummer!

This just doesn't quite sit right with me. I got offers from Tech, UTSA, and A&M (all within the last few weeks) before this one, but had not received those offers when I spoke with the admissions office at TCOM.

I have heard from various sources that all the TMDSAS schools "talk." I have a gut feeling that the only reason they extended me an offer was because I suddenly got a flood of offers from other schools. Would that be a safe assumption to make?

If that's the case, it feels very underhanded. Don't get me wrong - I'm happy that ANYBODY wants me. But to tell me one thing and then do something else potentially because someone else offered me - just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Needless to say, I'm declining (as well as UTSA and Tech). So I hope it somehow helps one of you awesome ROT'ers out there. 😀

Does it really matter why they chose you? I personally don't think that it was a masterminded conspiracy like you mentioned, but rather a simple case of confusion at the school itself. Besides, 3 weeks ago maybe they didn't want you, but more people turned down TCOM offers and they kept going down the list and ......... BINGO .......... Your name, ding ding ding ding. 😉

 

[PT2MD]

I think at worst it's a coincidence. At this point, I would take any acceptance that comes my way. There are so many rumors out there on prematch vs match offers that I hate to even bring this up. I have heard that TCOM is only filling approximately 1/2 its class via the prematch. Who knows really.

I would be happy with any acceptance at this point!

 

[Ynowtex]

I would be happy with any acceptance at this point!

I so concur. Some of us "older" folks realize that it is difficult for some youngsters to comprehend this, but be grateful for any acceptance that you receive. And it would be even smarter for you to appreciate multiple acceptances. It is great that you have the grand package to be accepted into multiple places and there might be a man in a black overcoat with a cigarette lurking near the TMDSAS office sharing YOUR information with each school. But really, wouldn't it be a better use of your time to examine which school will be the best for you and start making your selection based on quality attributes and education?

Thank your lucky stars that you have those acceptances and keep your eye on the ball.

Just an unsolicited suggestion from someone who has been around the block. I apologize now to whomever I am sure that I will piss off by posting this. 🙂

 

[dd128]

I so concur. Some of us "older" folks realize that it is difficult for some youngsters to comprehend this, but be grateful for any acceptance that you receive. And it would be even smarter for you to appreciate multiple acceptances. It is great that you have the grand package to be accepted into multiple places and there might be a man in a black overcoat with a cigarette lurking near the TMDSAS office sharing YOUR information with each school. But really, wouldn't it be a better use of your time to examine which school will be the best for you and start making your selection based on quality attributes and education?

Thank your lucky stars that you have those acceptances and keep your eye on the ball.

Just an unsolicited suggestion from someone who has been around the block. I apologize now to whomever I am sure that I will piss off by posting this. 🙂

Yeah an acceptance somewhere would be really nice right about now! I'm surprised you don't have a prematch offer, your stats look really good for the most part, plus all the life experience mumbojumbo adcoms are always talking about 😉 j/k. I'm sure you'll match somewhere in feb, good luck

 

[theunremarkable]

This just doesn't quite sit right with me. I got offers from Tech, UTSA, and A&M (all within the last few weeks) before this one, but had not received those offers when I spoke with the admissions office at TCOM.

There's more than one person who works in the admissions office at TCOM and from my experience TCOM's people are the nicest. I'm sure it was a mistake on their part or they re-prioritized their list and your name came up, as the previous poster mentioned.

I highly doubt there's a mass conspiracy to give you an acceptance because other school's have - you're not that important to them and they have very little time.

Enjoy your offers. Congratulations!

 

[aggiesarah2007]

I was gone three days and you guys didn't even fill up a page. At first I was disappointed but then again, it could be a good thing so I didn't have too much to catch up on 🙂

Congrats Sean on getting married!

And I'm sorry about our yell leader. We generally are pretty good fans (I can't speak for everyone, but overall we try to stay class). In yell practice we always do some light trash talking with funny stories and I think this guy just got too excited and went too far. We're sorry. Coach Paterno was very gracious about it and I know we all appreciate it.

 

[cyclingmo]

And I'm sorry about our yell leader. We generally are pretty good fans (I can't speak for everyone, but overall we try to stay class). In yell practice we always do some light trash talking with funny stories and I think this guy just got too excited and went too far. We're sorry. Coach Paterno was very gracious about it and I know we all appreciate it.

..... have no idea what you are talking about ........ whose a yell leader? 😕

 

[aggiesarah2007]

..... have no idea what you are talking about ........ whose a yell leader? 😕

Well some schools have cheer leaders and cheers, we don't. We have yells and yell leaders. (I'm sure it goes back to our roots as an all male military school. cheering is not too manly). Just google news us and you'll probably see what was said. It was inappropriate, but like I said, I think it was meant in fun pre-game light trash talk that went too far.

 

[PT2MD]

Well some schools have cheer leaders and cheers, we don't. We have yells and yell leaders. (I'm sure it goes back to our roots as an all male military school. cheering is not too manly). Just google news us and you'll probably see what was said. It was inappropriate, but like I said, I think it was meant in fun pre-game light trash talk that went too far.

That's a moment that kid would want back for sure. He'll have to live with that gaff for the rest of his life. I think he just got caught up in the moment and that sucked for everyone involved. It's ok for Penn State though. JoPa got the last word on the field.

 

[cyclingmo]

cheering is not too manly.

Sais who? 😀

Haha, just playing. But like PT2MD said, poor guy will have to live with that forever ...... damn you adrenaline!

 

[PT2MD]

cheering is not too manly

I was a cheerleader at UT...my wife still makes fun of me everytime the "Real Men of Genious: Male College Cheerleader" commercial comes on. Thanks for bringing that up. 😛

As a side note - there are worse ways to meet women in Austin!

 

[CalicoCat]

Sigh...

 

[aggiesarah2007]

I was a cheerleader at UT...my wife still makes fun of me everytime the "Real Men of Genious: Male College Cheerleader" commercial comes on. Thanks for bringing that up. 😛

As a side note - there are worse ways to meet women in Austin!

I just said too manly. There is still some degree of manlyness. I mean, you get to work with hot girls all day an look up their skirts 😛

 

[Jolie South]

I just said too manly. There is still some degree of manlyness. I mean, you get to work with hot girls all day an look up their skirts 😛

I spent a lot of time in front of the cheerleaders as a member of the longhorn band and I can tell you that those dudes were buff. I wouldn't have had a second thought about going out with any of them had I met or known them.

 

[cyclingmo]

I just said too manly. There is still some degree of manlyness. I mean, you get to work with hot girls all day an look up their skirts 😛

Yup, one of the many lovely benefits of cheerleading. 😀

 

[CalicoCat]

As I spend the rest of the day mourning the lack of pre-match offers because we can't possibly hope for any tomorrow, or for the next month (read: drinking alcohol in a safe, not-driving, environment), I wish all of you happiness on this last day of 2007! I hope you enjoy the rest of this year, and have a wonderful start to the new one!

Cat

 

[cpa2md]

Well, I called SA. They said they were going to send out one final, small, batch of offers on Monday. I asked if the list was complete and they said the committee will create it on Monday. So, there is hope...

I called San Antonio today with this small glimmer of hope in mind. Rosemary said she didn't know of anything going out today, that she's all alone there, just answering phones. Maybe someone will be there on Wednesday who knows what's going on....

Happy New Year!