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Yeah, but the applicant pool was well over 900 for the class of 2017.
Yeah, but the applicant pool was well over 900 for the class of 2017.
I'm a current P1 at UT, and it is part of the statistical analysis of our class which they presented us this year, but also something they also noted back when we interviewed last year.
By starting to use PharmCAS last year, they opened up the applicant pool much larger than in years past when it was a solo application.
Thank you!It looks like acc. to PharmCAS:
And acc. to the Texas webpage, in 2012 they received about 500 apps...so about half get an interview.
- Estimated number interviewed for fall 2013 entering class: 250-260
- Estimated number accepted for fall 2013 entering class: 140
Mine just showed up yesterday, so it's kind of slow.How long can we reasonably expect it to take for PharmCAS to show that they received a transcript as part of the academic update? I requested that my school send a transcript as soon as I had my grade and PharmCAS appears to have not received it.
Is anyone else having this problem?
I'm also excited, but not too much about my 5:45 am flight that morning.interview this friday anyone else excited slightly nervous!? lol
interview this friday anyone else excited slightly nervous!? lol
Hello,
I am applying for UT this cycle. Could the UTCOP-ers please give me a heads up of what to be expected at the interview? (The process, how it goes, what to do and what to avoid). Also, I will appreciate it if you guys can tell me more about the school. Why did you pick UT? What sets the school apart? How's the curriculum?
I know those are a lot of questions but I'm truly curious.
Thanks in advance
Oh! That's no fun! Where r u flying in from?I'm also excited, but not too much about my 5:45 am flight that morning.
I was wondering d same thing.I haven't received anything besides d confirmation for scheduling my interview. I dnt think they av sent out any emails.Yes! Lol. Has anyone gotten an email from them since you scheduled the interview, besides an email saying -this is your interview time - Just curious, my emails from UT keep going in my spam folder, darn yahoo mail.
I'm coming in from Arizona and I'll have a short layover in Houston before getting to Austin.Oh! That's no fun! Where r u flying in from?
My flight lands at 11, hopefully that's enough time in case something happens.Oh boy! Wat time does ur flight land in austin?! Hope u won't be tired by d time u make it to austin.
I live in austin so it's a short drive for me! Good luck everyone n see u Friday for those interviewing then! Let's knock em dead! Lol
cont. from my last post.
As far as why I chose UT... I think the first question to ask yourself is what state you want to practice in. I mean sure you can move after you graduate but people don't know how good your school is if it's out of state. Plus schools get you ready to take that state's license test so it makes sense to get your pharm education where you want to practice.
Now, if you've narrowed it down to Texas, I'll go on. UT is ranked high, we're 4th in the nation (significantly highest for Texas) for pharmacy schools and also a school with a long history. Also UT is the cheapest pharmacy school out of the top 10 (for residents of course). If you're ranked 4th in the nation, you don't have to change. It's much easier to sit back. However, I was impressed with UT because they were trying new ideas. UT didn't have group discussions during interviews until recently. That's new. We're required to have professional attire certain times of the week, that's new. Of course these aren't new ideas that UT came up with... but I think it shows UT is willing to change and adapt rather than sit back. The school is also trying new ideas for curriculum.
Honestly though, what made me decide to go with UT was during the interview. I loved how involved the students were, in contrast to other interviews I went to. It's also a testament to UT that they want current students' inputs. Current students that I met on the hallways were very smiley and well... just nice and relaxed. I didn't get that caring feeling from any other school.
I also like Austin because for me, it's just the right mix of interesting but relaxed. I've heard Austin called boring, but there's plenty to do if you look. Live music, art exhibits, art classes, bat watching, pole-dancing classes etc. But I think this depends on the person and what kind of city you like.
The set backs:
UT has stairs you have to take if you're in a hurry. (I've seriously heard this as a reason someone doesn't want to go to UT)
Austin can be boring depending on the person.
Living expenses can be high compared to well... uh... Kingsville.
Building isn't as new and shiny.
Curriculum... is alright I guess. I don't think it was too bad. Of course the stress is much higher because it's not like you can just drop the class like undergrad. Plus everyone in your class is as smart as you, so you can't count on the not-even-trying people to move the curve. You don't have to study 24/7 either. If you pace yourself and don't waste too much time on video games/internet/drinking, you'll be okay. Sure it's not easy but I doubt other schools are any easier.
Maki68> the group interview is very similar to that of UH.... except the question prompt is actually pharmacy relevant. (I interviewed with UH in 2012... so maybe they changed...) I personally had a easier time speaking up during the UT group discussion than UH because the people were less um... talking over each other? But maybe that was just my group.
By the way, do y'all have any pharmacy experience?
Plus schools get you ready to take that state's license test so it makes sense to get your pharm education where you want to practice.
We received far more than 500 apps for the 2017 class as we were the first pharmcas class. I think it was over 1000. An interview at UTCOP is an accomplishment!It looks like acc. to PharmCAS:
And acc. to the Texas webpage, in 2012 they received about 500 apps...so about half get an interview.
- Estimated number interviewed for fall 2013 entering class: 250-260
- Estimated number accepted for fall 2013 entering class: 140
Hey "chuck"les...Okay, then a great reason to consider UTCoP would be if you were considering doing something beyond just getting your PharmD and dropping into the workforce (Which there is nothing wrong with that)
UT has a strong emphasis on research and offers (repeatedly, with enthusiasm) everyone multiple paths to a career in research (Honors program, PharmD/PhD, Traditional PhD) with some exciting research going on both within our college (Ebola Vaccine, Addiction Studies, New Cancer Treatments, etc) UT CoP has consistently been one of the top institutions nationwide (13th nationally last year) receiving NIH funds for research.
If you are considering doing a residency, I'm sure you've heard how competitive they can be. UT matched 84% of applicants in our 2012 class to PGY1 residencies, part of a growing trend within the college. The college also offers 53 residency position.
I entice you to review the Dean's State of the college powerpoint, posted on our website (slides 37-42 might interest applicants most) : http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/annualreport/statecollege2013.pdf
(Slide 29 shows the statistics I mentioned earlier in this thread about my class' applicant pool)
Yes, everyone knows that the USA News rankings are very unscientific. They are really just an opinion poll sent to the deans of each CoP, and as such, they more reflect the consensus of the leaders of these colleges than anything else. But UT CoP isn't regarded so highly by anyone for arbitrary reasons. When you visit with us for interviews, we'll try and show you a taste of what the college has to offer.
You guys need to stop cracking me up with this "we're ranked 4th" crap. The USNWW rankings aren't determined by any standard, they're set by anonymous opinion polls sent out to all colleges of pharmacy. As to going to UT because you want to work in Texas, pharmacy schools are regional in who they usually hire. Austin hires UT, UH, and A&M; Houston hires UH, TSU, and UT; and Dallas hires OU, SWOSU, and Tech.
There is no Texas NAPLEX, just the law exam. Give it a week of studying and you'll pass. Just ask all of us non-Texas grads. As far as Austin being "boring", it depends on what interests you. If bars with live music aren't your forte or you're a bit on the conservative side then Austin is definitely boring. And arrogant.
someone didn't get into UT.
Is anyone else bothered that our interviews for today is cancelled? the UT campus is closed. I hope they don't reschedule to a date that i already have an interview lined up. I wonder what they are going to decide. right now i am patiently refreshing my email every 15 minutes since they said they would be sending us a follow up email.
Yes. I'm pretty bummed because I was really excited about getting the interview process over with. However, I am glad I didn't have to drive in sleet/snow. I feel bad for anyone who already traveled to Austin only to find that the interview wasn't happening. Luckily I was still in my bed when I found out.
"...For folks in your circumstances we are trying to fit you in tomorrow OR arrange a telephone interview. You should receive a communication by noon today."
I emailed them about my situation and what happened with my flights and that's what they told me.
I'm gonna do a phone interview unless I can go next week. Flights are too expensive for tomorrow, it'd be like an extra 500-600 since I had to cancel the ones today. They also didn't email me back yet.I don't know what time your flight is, but if it's later tomorrow you should just show up at 9AM to UT Austin tomorrow morning, and they will fit you in I'm sure - That's what it sounded like in the email. Did they ever email you back?
Um wait so why exactly are you even on this thread...The world outside of Austin doesn't look at you guys the way you look at yourself. I know it's hard for you to accept the idea of someone turning down an acceptance letter from the Texas COP but money talks and I don't have student loans anymore because of it. AND I have a clinical pharmacy job in a city you guys try to call your territory. So much for a home field advantage
But UT has always been stingy with their scholarships. Never got one while I was there in undergrad so I left to pursue other options. So glad I did.
Um wait so why exactly are you even on this thread...
Where exactly is your "alma mater" at?If you have to ask the question then you probably won't understand the answer.
Enlighten me then; I'm just curious. It seems like the point you're trying to make is that UT is not a good choice, at least not for the reasons people have posted. If that's the case, what's your motivation ultimately for making sure people here know that?If you have to ask the question then you probably won't understand the answer.
Where exactly is your "alma mater" at?
Read my post again as I clearly identified my undergrad alma mater. Why is alma mater in quotation marks anyway? Lol
I'm bringing it up because universities who advertise these rankings are being dishonest with their students. That's why I have to explain to UCSF grads why we hired a Texas Tech grad instead of them, why we hired a Sooner over a Buckeye, and why we hired a SWOSU grad over a Texas grad. It's all about local reputation with pharmacy as it has always been. That's why the "top ranked" schools don't allow USNWW to rank via GPA and naplex pass rate.
If you're end goal is to work in Austin then Texas is your school but don't buy into the hype that you can name your job when you graduate.
I was talking about for pharmacy. You're talking all this crap about the program in Austin so I'm just wondering where you went.
All I know is that at my interviews at UNC, UGA, OSU, VCU, and UF,(all for which I am considered out of state and have been accepted to each one of them), the interviewers acknowledged UT's great program and asked my why I am applying to their school since I graduated from UT.
The dean at VCU, who was a former dean of Oklahoma's pharmacy school and associate dean for Texas's program, personally went up to me after my interview, and told me it would be a shame if I got into Austin and would not go because they offer one of the best programs in the world.
Also, the dean at UNC called me after I was accepted and jokingly said "UT fabricates almost the best pharmacists. I hope you don't get accepted to UT because we'd love to turn a longhorn into the best pharmacist"
But since all the programs I mentioned are "ranked" by USN, they must be inferior to your great "unranked" alma mater and their dean's opinions are invalid.
lol ! i agree.....hope everyones interview went well today. Mine got rescheduled for next week. I didn't want to do the Skype /phone interview thing!Everyone has their opinions, who the hell cares.
On a lighter note, hope everyone's interviews today went well. Kind of feel bad for those who have to do phone interviews.
It's got to be unfair for some applicants to do a phone interview. It's just not the same, and you can't evaluate them the same way as interviewing them in person. You can't evaluate their dress, their mannerisms, and what about the group interview? Not to mention someone with poor ethics might have notes up and read off of them during the interview - How would they know? It has to be a big disadvantage, I would think. I hope they can find a way around that...
Thanks for the input. Though I'm not exactly sure why it warranted me a "you probably won't understand the answer" because your explanation has merit imo. *shrug*Read my post again as I clearly identified my undergrad alma mater. Why is alma mater in quotation marks anyway? Lol
I'm bringing it up because universities who advertise these rankings are being dishonest with their students. That's why I have to explain to UCSF grads why we hired a Texas Tech grad instead of them, why we hired a Sooner over a Buckeye, and why we hired a SWOSU grad over a Texas grad. It's all about local reputation with pharmacy as it has always been. That's why the "top ranked" schools don't allow USNWW to rank via GPA and naplex pass rate.
If you're end goal is to work in Austin then Texas is your school but don't buy into the hype that you can name your job when you graduate.
Dr. Wilcox forgot to include me in the email on Friday, so I never got to confirm anything. He emailed me this morning, but now I'll only be able to do a phone/Skype interview.For those waiting on confirmation email for rescheduled interview date... Have you received anything yet? I'm patiently refreshing my email every hour! Lol