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We don't have to pay a deposit or anything yet, do we? I'm getting a bit anxious since things have been pretty quiet from UTSW.
No deposit. Just your soul.
We don't have to pay a deposit or anything yet, do we? I'm getting a bit anxious since things have been pretty quiet from UTSW.
So...the waitlist was suppose to be out "by the end of february" but I have not gotten anything (neither has anyone else I have spoken with). Anyone with insider information as to why it has taken so long and when we should expect it? It is getting kinda rediculous at this point.
So...the waitlist was suppose to be out "by the end of february" but I have not gotten anything (neither has anyone else I have spoken with). Anyone with insider information as to why it has taken so long and when we should expect it? It is getting kinda rediculous at this point.
How did you receive the FinAid package? Via email?They just started releasing financial aid info (got mine a few hours ago)... so there's should be some more movement soon.
How did you receive the FinAid package? Via email?
They sent an email saying it was available via the website. The email itself did not contain any FinAid info.
Yep. They sent me a link and then had the financial aid information viewable on the website. There's a 2 week window for people to respond i.e. accept, reject each loan, etc. offered.
The package I got was mostly loans with only about $4,000 in grants (and that had something to do with TX residency). But then they also said on the interviews that the smallest amount in grant is given to 1st years (so this number could change). They projected that the overall cost is supposed to be something like ~35K/yr.
Anyways, good luck to those still on the waitlist. I withdrew yesterday so there should definitely be an extra spot open now.
The package I got was mostly loans with only about $4,000 in grants (and that had something to do with TX residency). But then they also said on the interviews that the smallest amount in grant is given to 1st years (so this number could change). They projected that the overall cost is supposed to be something like ~35K/yr.
I'm a bit confused about the financial aid. I got the same $35k/year with the $4000 grant, but I was reading up a little on how I can actually use the loans. Can I use the loan to pay for my apartment/food and living in general? It says it covers "room and board", but I'm not sure how much "room and board" covers.
I totally don't know how this stuff works, but if I can use the entire $35k/year to support myself, that would make me happy since it would only require my parents to shell over maybe a few grand to support me.
Looks like I can't play UTSW and Baylor against each other for more money. =/
Oh, and for those who have friends on the waitlist, there are 280 outstanding acceptances for 240 spots (straight from Dr. Wagner himself). It's gonna be a while for those people. It sucks when you've got good friends with amazing applications and they haven't gotten in ANYWHERE.
does that mean that they accepted 40 extra people? or is that how many applications they liked? I am a bit confused....
does that mean that they accepted 40 extra people? or is that how many applications they liked? I am a bit confused....
It's my understanding that the $35k covers tuition/fees and all living expenses. UTSW doesn't expect you to have another income source, so you have to live off what they give you. After accounting for tuition/fees, it works out to about $1900 a month - which is what they said at MS0 day.
I had a concern though: even though UTSW is a great med school, ranked highly on US News and all, it seems like it doesn't have that much of a reputation outside of Texas.
Here's my question, has anyone else NOT gotten a package yet? I submitted my FAFSA what I thought was early (Feb.) and I haven't heard anything yet.anyone get a different grant besides the 4k residence one?
Also, does anyone know what UTSW's tuition/fees are? I can only find the information for the allied health school on their website, not the med school. And I've gotta add -- UTSW's website is so. . user unfriendly. You have to navigate through a million pages to get where you want. . grr. .
Since you deferred a year, that might be why. We didn't have to do anything else other than submit the FAFSA and put UTSW as the designated school.
Also, does anyone know what UTSW's tuition/fees are? I can only find the information for the allied health school on their website, not the med school. And I've gotta add -- UTSW's website is so. . user unfriendly. You have to navigate through a million pages to get where you want. . grr. .
People who like to tote around USNews rankings like to overlook the fact that UTSW has the best peer assessment/residency director rating in the state (4.1/4.1 this year, Baylor being 3.9/3.9 for many years now) and has been this way for at least 5-6 years. And this may not look like a big difference, but the rankings only go from 3.0 to 4.7, and Baylor is the lowest reputed school in the top 20 research ranked schools. I think Baylor takes some hits by pledging some of their rotations to a private hospital that doesn't allow med students to get as hands-on. Baylor is of course building their own hospital to try to counteract that, but it could be some time before the chaos of shifting over settles down (just my view).
And then beyond that is of course the discussion of location, but that is highly subjective. My opinion is that UTSW will offer equal if not better clinical training and residency opportunities to become a doctor (that's the whole point isn't it?), while Baylor will provide more well rounded students with a more relaxed lifestyle. In short, academically they are equal - you study harder at UTSW, but you will be better trained than almost anyone come residency time; conversely, you will have a more relaxing time at Baylor, but you won't get the same clinical experience, and you will be working to enrich yourself one way or another (research, volunteering, taking extra time to study for boards).
anyone get a different grant besides the 4k residence one?
Also, does anyone know what UTSW's tuition/fees are? I can only find the information for the allied health school on their website, not the med school. And I've gotta add -- UTSW's website is so. . user unfriendly. You have to navigate through a million pages to get where you want. . grr. .
Question: what is SEP (summer enrichment program)? People keep talking about it on the facebook group. What's the aim of the program and why do people want to do it? Here's the website but I feel it says nothing:
http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept26446/files/324411.html
Call me crazy, but I want to spend my last month of freedom traveling --- not studying the med school curriculum. Am I missing out on something?
Question: what is SEP (summer enrichment program)? People keep talking about it on the facebook group. What's the aim of the program and why do people want to do it? Here's the website but I feel it says nothing:
http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept26446/files/324411.html
Call me crazy, but I want to spend my last month of freedom traveling --- not studying the med school curriculum. Am I missing out on something?
Can any current students help me with thez questions...
1. How many classes have small group teaching styles. I know the colleges do it but I want to know about the core classes like Biochem or physiology.
2. Do the classes teach through case based approach. I mean is there any Problem Based Learning components in the classes?
3. Can you please shed more light on the clinical medicine class that you take in the second year. Do you learn history taking and all that things in this class? Are the patients actors or 'real'?
4. How much patient contact do you get in your 1st two years.
thanks folks..
1. How many classes have small group teaching styles. I know the colleges do it but I want to know about the core classes like Biochem or physiology.
2. Do the classes teach through case based approach. I mean is there any Problem Based Learning components in the classes?
3. Can you please shed more light on the clinical medicine class that you take in the second year. Do you learn history taking and all that things in this class? Are the patients actors or 'real'?
4. How much patient contact do you get in your 1st two years.
Not that I have heard (I think that was Baylor.)Do we need to send an official transcript directly to UTSW or is the one we sent to TMDSAS enough?
I feel like they might have said that we needed to at the 2nd Visit, but I would rather doublecheck before I waste the money.
I just got accepted yesterday at UTSW much to my surprise! I had completely given up hope at this point but now I plan to attend UTSW next year (I will be withdrawing from UTH).
I have just finished reading through the thread which took much too long and just wanted to say hi to everyone and say that I am really excited to join you guys next year. It is such an honor to be chosen to attend medical school, especially one so well regarded!
P.S. I will be in Austin most of the summer enjoying the best city on earth before we are separated. If anyone wants to hang out feel free to PM me.
P.S.S. I heard UTSW has an "increasing presence" in austin's medical scene. I have even been told that it is "kicking out" UTMB from austin. Is this true?
does anyone know what books we need and how much they cost and if we can buy them from MS1 students before us? do they change often or are they the same?