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Do the three recommendation letters have to be from one professor each or can I use my pre-health committee letter as a recommendation as one of the letters? I only have 2 biology professors that I have really bonded with since I've taken different profs throughout the four years. Also, what types of things should I tell my recommending profs to emphasize in their letters? Sorry, I'm pretty new to the graduate program apps. Thanks!
 
Do the three recommendation letters have to be from one professor each or can I use my pre-health committee letter as a recommendation as one of the letters? I only have 2 biology professors that I have really bonded with since I've taken different profs throughout the four years. Also, what types of things should I tell my recommending profs to emphasize in their letters? Sorry, I'm pretty new to the graduate program apps. Thanks!
Committee letter will work fine.
 
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Do the three recommendation letters have to be from one professor each or can I use my pre-health committee letter as a recommendation as one of the letters? I only have 2 biology professors that I have really bonded with since I've taken different profs throughout the four years. Also, what types of things should I tell my recommending profs to emphasize in their letters? Sorry, I'm pretty new to the graduate program apps. Thanks!
Most professors have written LORs before and know what to write, but they should emphasize what skills you possess that will make you successful in a graduate program
 
They accepted me but gave me a deadline of 2 weeks to respond with a deposit or the acceptance gets rescinded. Deposit is $500.

I'm not sure how likely I will be attending due to the fact of waitlist for med schools + other post bacc programs.
 
They accepted me but gave me a deadline of 2 weeks to respond with a deposit or the acceptance gets rescinded. Deposit is $500.

I'm not sure how likely I will be attending due to the fact of waitlist for med schools + other post bacc programs.
They told me that the money is 100% refundable if you get accepted to a medical or PhD program
 
^ That's strange since the letter states the deposit being non-refundable and they told me that over the phone as well. I'll make sure to clarify and ask again.
 
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Does anyone know how Texas/TMDSAS schools view this program? I've recently been accepted and I want to matriculate to schools in Texas after the program.

I figured Tulane might hold more clout just because of geography, I've also been accepted to GT and BU but I don't know if I can justify the cost.
Texas residents in my program have done very well. However it should be noted that we only had two in our class, one went to Baylor ( but was accepted to other Texas schools) the other went to southwestern I think
 
so, my research advisor does not want to write a letter for me because of my project not being successful and her being busy. she hasnt been the best advisor either, so now im not sure who else to be a recommendor for me. help please!
 
For those who have completed their applications, did you write two essays or just one? There are two spaces for essays (1. Describe your purpose in taking graduate work, explain research interests, etc. 2. What made you apply to Tulane?), but one was prefaced by questions about a Phd which I will not be pursuing. Thoughts or suggestions would be great!
 
For those who have completed their applications, did you write two essays or just one? There are two spaces for essays (1. Describe your purpose in taking graduate work, explain research interests, etc. 2. What made you apply to Tulane?), but one was prefaced by questions about a Phd which I will not be pursuing. Thoughts or suggestions would be great!
I'm filling out my application right now, so if anybody knows the answer to this question, it would be very helpful!
 
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Hey there guys and gals. I just got accepted into the program. Just FYI for my stats on applying:

2.86 uGPA and MCAT (25 --> 29)
Took postbacc full courseload (14-16 cr/qrt) and maintained a 3.66 GPA over 2 quarters while working full time in a lab. Over 300 hours shadowing 3 specialties, also involved in 2 undergraduate research labs focusing on neurobiology and protein chemistry. Bottom line: be honest in why you want to go to an SMP and what made you choose Tulane. Cheers.