Guys lets talk about creating the official fb group of 2017 or apartment/roomate housing haha. Lets just drop the racism topic. Any ideas for housing???
West campus, north campus? The quarters apartment? What would yall recommend. I need all the 411. haha
Guys lets talk about creating the official fb group of 2017 or apartment/roomate housing haha. Lets just drop the racism topic. Any ideas for housing???
West campus, north campus? The quarters apartment? What would yall recommend. I need all the 411. haha
Got an email earlier from the school.
"Also, please do not set up your own Facebook group for your incoming class. I know many of you are anxious to start connecting with your future classmates, but we do have an official page for you to use once we are able to begin inviting you. "
So we should probably wait haha.
I do wish they'd move faster on it, because I was hoping to go check out Austin over spring break for some housing.
If you do want to go look at housing online, I've found zillow to be pretty helpful. Otherwise, in the past, I've found those apartment finding agents to be pretty good as well. They're good because they're no cost to the renter.
Anyone received their packets yet or know when the due date for a deposit is?
Don't worry about the packets, they took some time last year. Last year, I held on to some other admissions offers as I waited for my packet, and it took a while. Your in, so relax and enjoy your freedom.
I'm still on the waiting list. That's why I can't relax lol
I'm in the same boat as you. You think there'll be movement after the packets are sent out?
Email from this morning says to get in the transcripts by March 25, expect paper acceptance letters via mail some time during March. I will probably end up turning down my spot, but I am going to prepare for the worst since my primary choice hasn't gotten back to me on some things.
I'm currently debating on whether to go to UT or UH for my Pharm D. I really want to go into clinical pharmacy after I graduate and I've heard from those at UHCOP that UH would be better because they are directly affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. What are your thoughts on this?
I'm currently debating on whether to go to UT or UH for my Pharm D. I really want to go into clinical pharmacy after I graduate and I've heard from those at UHCOP that UH would be better because they are directly affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. What are your thoughts on this?
I'm currently debating on whether to go to UT or UH for my Pharm D. I really want to go into clinical pharmacy after I graduate and I've heard from those at UHCOP that UH would be better because they are directly affiliated with the Texas Medical Center. What are your thoughts on this?
I've heard the same thing but from people at UT. UT people can go to Houston for rotations but it would be better to be in Houston already and have that connection with the medical center.
From one of the previous post in this thread, UT got 85% of their students accepted to residence last year, while UH got around 25%, but I guess it depends also on how many students want to get residency vs. parting on other venues.
According to a hiring person in a big hospital in Houston, the "authorities" there 🙂 prefer UT graduates over those from other schools in the states, including UH. It doesn't speak for all hospitals, so take it as a grain of salt.
If you have more detail information about UH connection with TMC, please share. I have heard that from various UH students, but nothing is specific or concrete, just a general statement.
I think I have the same predicament. I feel like I keep getting biased answers from everyone I talk to. The clinical pharmacist that I work with went to U of H, and he is pushing so hard for it. He apparently chose UT over UofH, and he said that he did it primarily because of having the Texas Medical Center in his backyard. I am interested in pursuing a residency after graduation, and I suppose that my concern would be the residency match rate between both of these schools. There are so many things I love about UT- the ranking, the prestige, the culture, the school, and location; unfortunately, I don't know much about their rotation sites and those other affiliations; but it can't be #1 in Texas for no reason, right? I also have another question about UofH. How is it that they have been around for a long time, but are still tied ranking wise with A&M, which is a newer school? What else is it about UofH that some people are so drawn to that they choose UofH over UT?
I've heard the same thing but from people at UT. UT people can go to Houston for rotations but it would be better to be in Houston already and have that connection with the medical center.
Domiguez shoots ... she scores ... only a few more need to drop and UT is within reach.
Actually, I'm not even sure if I'm going anymore, if I were even to get in. I went this past weekend. It was my first time in Austin and I don't really think it's the city for me. I talked to students there and they said it was intimidating going in to school with people who already have degrees as they know a lot more. I'm just a sophomore with a good PCAT score. I've been thinking about just getting my degree next may and then reapplying. I also ONLY applied to UT because of it's prestige. That was definitely a mistake seeing as I've heard from other students that UH, Tech and A&M are all really good schools to go to and I probably wouldn't be on a waiting list now if I had applied elsewhere. Regardless of what I say, people are going to make their own decisions.
Lol don't tell me that. It's not like everyone isn't thinking of themselves. If you wanted to go to UT, you wouldn't have forfeited your spot even if I begged. I said I lost interest in Austin, I didn't say I lost interest in being a pharmacist. It's okay though if I don't get in this year, next year I want to apply to out of state schools, in California and Arizona.That is disheartening. I was going to forfeit my spot for you, but since you have lost interest I accepted the offer to UT
I think I have the same predicament. I feel like I keep getting biased answers from everyone I talk to. The clinical pharmacist that I work with went to U of H, and he is pushing so hard for it. He apparently chose UT over UofH, and he said that he did it primarily because of having the Texas Medical Center in his backyard. I am interested in pursuing a residency after graduation, and I suppose that my concern would be the residency match rate between both of these schools. There are so many things I love about UT- the ranking, the prestige, the culture, the school, and location; unfortunately, I don't know much about their rotation sites and those other affiliations; but it can't be #1 in Texas for no reason, right? I also have another question about UofH. How is it that they have been around for a long time, but are still tied ranking wise with A&M, which is a newer school? What else is it about UofH that some people are so drawn to that they choose UofH over UT?
You are absolutely getting biased opinions b/c the question is mostly subjective ... mostly. Most people who would actually choose Houston over UT live in Houston, went to UH, or have extremely close ties to the city. If they want to work in retail, they may also be pulled by the compounding rotation, which is unparalleled. Let's completely throw out the opinions from people who claim one school has a nicer faculty/a faculty that cares more. These students either didn't actually get into UT, have close ties to the city, or are trying to convince themselves that UH is the correct place for them. To the people claiming that UH is better for pursuing a residency b/c it is close to a medical center ... that's completely wrong and misguided. Also, thinking like that and putting all your stock into one medical center for residency is foolish.
First of all, it's about performance. If you demolish the coursework, ace the Naplex and law exams, volunteer all the time, have a ton of experience, etc., you will have a good shot at residency. Having said that, residency positions are highly competitive and continue to become more so, b/c pharmacy schools continue to open. In other words, you are going to run up against others with similar credentials.
So what happens? I have worked with a residency director/director of pharmacy and am also married to a transplant pharmacist who is a preceptor at a very highly regarded hospital. She has input on which students become residents.
I ate lunch with the residency director on many occasions and we talked about this very scenario. He said that school attended does play a role in selecting an applicant for residency, especially when two candidates are on equal footing. My wife and I have discussed this as well, and she says point blank that if two candidates are relatively equal, they consider the prestige/ranking/program of the school attended. Both the residency director and my wife said the school attended is a good indicator of the students ability to handle the workload. We're all subjective to a point ... we all know UT is number 4 and Houston is tied for 49th ... they know this too and they do consider it.
If you want to be close to a medical center ... righteous ... more power to you. I love that UNC, Ohio St, and Kentucky work closely with medical centers and it was a big plus in my mind due to the extra hospital experience I would gain and networking, especially b/c every little thing can help differentiate the students from similar pharmacy schools when it comes to residency positions. If you think, however, choosing what is considered to be an average pharmacy school in 49th ranked UH is going to get you a residency over a UT student b/c you have ties to the center, I would really reconsider and not make my decision based on that.
If you want to make your decision based on residency, I would look at match rates and try to speak to/email/get in touch with somebody in a position of power who makes/helps make those decisions. They can better help you choose the correct program than future/current students throwing out opinions and statements about what they've heard from the people they work with/know. I've seriously heard people say they chose a school b/c another school was in the "ghetto," yet they had never visited the other school. These are the kinds of things you'll read when sifting through some of these threads ... scary.
Actually, I'm not even sure if I'm going anymore, if I were even to get in. I went this past weekend. It was my first time in Austin and I don't really think it's the city for me. I talked to students there and they said it was intimidating going in to school with people who already have degrees as they know a lot more. I'm just a sophomore with a good PCAT score. I've been thinking about just getting my degree next may and then reapplying. I also ONLY applied to UT because of it's prestige. That was definitely a mistake seeing as I've heard from other students that UH, Tech and A&M are all really good schools to go to and I probably wouldn't be on a waiting list now if I had applied elsewhere. Regardless of what I say, people are going to make their own decisions.
Wow, thank you so much for such a well-thought out response. What you said about choosing a school because of ties makes a lot of sense now that I think about it. I like that your answer was so objective. This will really help me with my decision about the school I attend. It's good to know that residency programs do pay attention to the ranking of your school.
I did think I was ready but being wait listed has messed with my confidence. I do thank you for your opinion though. I still need to get in though.Oh Dpdominguez, I was only joshing you. Turning down UT would be a huge decision (and you will in all likely hood have that chance), and spending only a weekend in Austin, or anywhere, is not enough time to really get a feel for the city. In all honesty, Austin isn't a city I love and I would never settle down there, yet I loved my 4 years of undergraduate education at UT, and I look forward to returning for a few more years. Any school is going to be slightly intimidating at first, whether you have a degree or not, and I even went to UT. I have an undergraduate degree and a total of 6 and half years of undergraduate education. Do I know more ... sure, I'm 28, but I mostly know more about history and writing, not the sciences, which isn't exactly helpful for pharmacy school. Pharmacy schools have pre reqs for a reason and they think you know more than enough and are confident in this b/c they've seen their students succeed. I have pharmacy experience, but a ton of people do not. You should be utterly proud of yourself! "Just a sophomore with a good PCAT" is outstanding. Most of these top 10 schools are to the point where >70% of the students have degrees, yet you don't and UT wants you. It would be a disservice to yourself to turn down UT b/c of what other students from other schools are telling you. We all have pride in our own school. What do you want to do? Where do you want to go in pharmacy? I'm saddened by this post b/c it sounds like you're looking for reasons to turn down the spot if offered ... b/c of other students opinions and your fear that you're not ready. You're ready ... you've proven it by being first on the WL. I'd rather be first on the WL at UT than accepted to any other program in Texas (there is a pro UT opinion for you). If you need help, want advice, etc ... feel free to PM me.
I did think I was ready but being wait listed has messed with my confidence. I do thank you for your opinion though. I still need to get in though.
Thanks again. You put a new perspective on things.Look at it this way ... you are a sophomore who still has pre reqs to finish up this semester (I assume) and they're willing to bet that you will finish them and do so with great grades, so much so that they're willing to give you the first spot on the WL. You beat out a ton of people with degrees. There is absolutely no reason to have lost confidence. It's almost a given that you'll get your shot. Dr. Wilcox admitted that at least 13 people have turned down their spot yearly, which is backed up by the pdfs online. You have several people on this thread alone saying that if things go correctly they will be turning down their UT spot. Be patient ...
I also wanted to add one other thing about the whole having a medical center as your campus/on your campus argument the last year or two. Remember that with UT, you can go to SA during your P3 year and take courses at the health science center, and hence, accomplish the same thing. By moving to Dallas, Houston, etc. after your P3 year, you can also have access to medical centers. In other words, if you want to pursue a residency, you can easily move to a city more conducive to getting relevant clinical experience. Moving is no fun, but to go to UT and also get that experience = win/win
Not many students at UTCOP have bachelors degrees. For the class that entered in fall 2012, only 42% had a degree... So the majority of their students are coming in without graduating from undergrad. Also, only 37 of the 121 UTCOP graduates entered the residency match last year. So while their residency match rate was definitely high, they only had 37 of their students wanting to do a residency.
Does anyone know when the facebook group or website that UTCOP is setting up will be ready? I've got to start working on housing very very soon because leases go quickly around here.
You don't need a roommate anymore?
Hi I am a first year student at UT. I was wondering for those are accepted, can you post your stats and what you majored in? Also, correct me if I can wrong, you take your PCAT after finishing all of your perquisites?
I took my PCAT as soon as I entered my second year.
Does this mean you applied into pharmacy school the summer after you sophomore year?
