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How was the linkage this year?
That's awesome! That's a big advantage over other smps/postbacs
Are you going to attend?
At this point, it seems pretty likely I will attend unless of course I get accepted to med school somewhere this cycle (low chance). I like this program and I live in Ohio so it's at the top of my choices.
Hey, I applied to UTCOM this cycle so I was able to transfer all my AMCAS information, including letters of rec, to my MSBS application and that worked! Sorry I can't be more help!
Thanks! I’m planning to apply this month and just wanted to get a gauge of how many letters would be acceptable.
Did you mail your transcripts or did they accept them through email? I am having a hard time getting my school to mail them since everyone is remote right now
Hey, I had them electronically delivered through a parchment service to [email protected].
Congrats! When were you complete?
3/4! pretty quick turnaround 🙂
I am pretty sure as long as its above a 3.0 (granted you got accepted in the program) your performance in the masters is weighed more heavily!
Just jumping in this thread, when I emailed Dr. Vazquez he said that accepted applicants have 2 weeks since the date printed on the offer letter.
I haven't either and I don't know if I should be emailing and asking the program or if that would be annoying and I should just wait. All I've done so far is complete the online orientation module. I have no idea about housing.
When I spoke with Anita, she said she has a catalog of housing options she sends over to all accepted students. However, I was accepted when she told me this and didnt send it to me hahah so I am not sure
Do you know the percentage of your class that matriculated to UT? Also, what questions should I be prepared for during the interview for UT med school?
As far as matriculation percentage goes, I've since forgotten the exact percentage but almost everybody got in who met eligibility, so that was cool.
I would email Dr. Vasquez who is in charge of the program. When I was in your shoes 2 years ago (man I feel old typing that) I emailed him similar questions and he gave me one of the most thorough answers I've ever received. That's advice we pass down to MSBSers in general: if you want an answer that you know is going to be honest, ask Dr. Vasquez.
There wasn't a fee during my year, and I haven't heard anything about them changing it since!
Hi! I am applying to the program but my MCAT diagnostics are not the best. Testing 4/10- do you think I have a chance of acceptance into the program? Looking to retake in August.
I didn't have a fee to accept my seat (this cycle). You just send an email.
I would ask the program director Dr. Vasquez, or ask Dr. Easterly as well. People have gone into the MSBS program needing to retake the MCAT and have done just fine though.
I think I did the same,I just sent it as a reply to andrews deborah... No fees, unless I am missing something
I don’t think you’re missing anything. I did the same and got an email in return saying “thank you for submitting your letter of intent.” It didn’t say anything about a fee
Thank you!! I haven't gotten the email yet, butaybe they will send it soon...
Anytime! It took a few days to receive the email. I sent my reply on a Sat and got the thank you email on a Tuesday
I have reached out! I am just very nervous! The program is becoming quite popular. Thank you 🙂
Best of luck! Please feel free to reach out with any other questions you might have over the next few months.
Ok maybe I am going crazy or some of my posts have different or wired words being used. Like I don't remember using bless you in my last reply but idk maybe I was sleep typing?
I accepted my offer last week but didnt get an answer back. The same for you?
