*UTMB Class of 2010 thread*

[DentalGal]

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FYI, i received my UTMB packet in the mail today....its awesome, like me 😀

Just for info, did everyone rank UTMB #1?? Anybody waiting to see if they are on any waitlists for other Texas schools???

I ranked UTMB numero uno.

 

[cbw0006]

Hello to all of us future (and current) Galvestonians!
I'm so excited about UTMB! I've been looking for places to live ever since I found out. Does anyone know or have opinions about the Park at Cedar Lawn apartments on 4400 N Ave.? The picks look good, but that doesn't mean anything. I'm going down there during spring break to check all the housing so I'll get a better idea about the areas. Also, what exactly does the "Quest" weekend consist of? I can't wait to meet all of you guys.

 

[DentalGal]

Does anyone know how close to campus the UTMB dorms and apartments are? Is it a short walk to class?

 

[surjanky]

I got my letter in the mail yesterday. I am really excited, as well. Looking for housing...all that. I live in Austin. UTMB was by far my favorite school of the six Texas schools that I interviewed with. However, due to familial logistics (wife who is trying to eek out a living as a performer and the rest of my family in Dallas) I ranked UTMB third after UTSW and UTH. I can not tell you how relieved I am that I got into my favorite school, and now my wife is actually getting pretty excited about the town. I haven't even checked waitlists b/c this is where I want to go. Parkland would have been nice, but this is where I feel that I fit.

So, I've got some questions....

What are these acronyms: PHD, MCT, GAR?

Is a laptop necessary?... If so, is there elite software we should be using that is specific to mac or pc?

I assume there is no need for a pda yet.

It's been suggested that I should join a frat b/c y'all keep copies of old tests and the like. Are there any academic benefits to joining a frat?

Are there any piers where you can walk up and buy fresh seafood off of the boat?

What are the commutes like to/from houston in the am and the pm?

How many hours of class will we have our first year?

That's all for now....I guess my excitement is obvious.

 

[justin334]

What are these acronyms: PHD, MCT, GAR?

These are the acronyms for the classes you'll be taking. First is GAR (Gross Anatomy and Radiology), then MCT (Molecules, Cells, and Tissues), then PHD (Pathology and Host Defense), then Neuro. These are the 4 classes taken first year. Also there will be POM (Practice of Medicine) which you'll take over the entire first year (and second). Get used to acronyms because there are a million of them.

Is a laptop necessary?... If so, is there elite software we should be using that is specific to mac or pc?

Not absolutely necessary but a few people bring them to lecture. No special software other than Microsoft Office. It's available at the bookstore for $20 or so.

I assume there is no need for a pda yet.

No...wait until third year.

It's been suggested that I should join a frat b/c y'all keep copies of old tests and the like. Are there any academic benefits to joining a frat?

As far as I know there are no old tests. The greatest benefit of the fraternities is having upperclassmen around to answer questions. I feel that I go into things knowing what to expect and I think that is an advantage.

Are there any piers where you can walk up and buy fresh seafood off of the boat?

Yes...ask around when you get here.

What are the commutes like to/from houston in the am and the pm?

Most people who don't live on the island choose to live in the Clear Lake area about halfway between Houston and Galveston. From there, the commute into and out of Galveston is ok (30minutes, minimal traffic). The commute into Houston is hell.

How many hours of class will we have our first year?

First year classes are more or less 8 - 12. One day a week you'll have POM in the afternoon for 3 hours. The schedule changes every day but in general it's 8-12. That'll switch to afternoons in second year.

Does anyone know how close to campus the UTMB dorms and apartments are? Is it a short walk to class?

They're on the opposite side of campus from where you'll have class but it's a small campus. Not much more than a 5 minute walk. I would suggest a frat though. Similar price, distance to campus, and quality of room but with a better social setting.

Does anyone know or have opinions about the Park at Cedar Lawn apartments on 4400 N Ave.?

I know people who live there and they seem like nice apartments. I really can't say much more about them.

Also, what exactly does the "Quest" weekend consist of?

It's basically a social orientation. All schools (nursing, medical, PA, PT, grad) participate and get to know each other. It's a lot of icebreakers, games, and some Q/A sessions. The parties after each days events are a blast. It's a good way to meet people. You should go.

 

[BaylorGuy]

Does anyone know how close to campus the UTMB dorms and apartments are? Is it a short walk to class?

They are right on the other side of the campus....the frats a pretty much a stones throw away from the dorms. the dorms seem kind of crappy (at least in my opinion...i walk by them everyday). I would suggest a frat...most of them seem really down to earth and it may help you focus.

 

[DentalGal]

Do the on campus apartments have internet access? Does anyone know?

 

[tweetledee]

FYI, i received my UTMB packet in the mail today....its awesome, like me 😀

Just for info, did everyone rank UTMB #1?? Anybody waiting to see if they are on any waitlists for other Texas schools???

I ranked UTMB #2, and am waitlisted at UTH

 

[BaylorGuy]

What are the commutes like to/from houston in the am and the pm?

The commutes are HORRIBLE.

I live in Clear Lake, I drive to Galveston M-F for work, my parents drive to TMC M-F for work. Galveston is about 30-35 miles from where i live and TMC is about 20-25....during rush hour (which likes to last anywhere from 6:30am-9am), it can easily take anywhere from an hour to an hour and a half to drive either way.

If i were you, live in Galveston, no reason to drive all that distance (I'm doing it right now, because i'm still waiting to hear from UTSW and Baylor).

 

[Yorkie06]

I ranked UTMB #1. I am from Galveston so it was kind of a no brainer that I would rank it first!

 

[MeganG]

CBW: I am going to Galveston during spring break to look at housing as well. Are you going to check out on-campus pads too?

I also ranked UTMB #1 because it was the best interview day out of all the other schools I went to, and I love the program (half days sound great), cause I like lots of study time, and I didn't want to be a guinea pig for another school's adjustment to a program exactly like UTMB's!

Also I kinda want to live in a frat, but I'm scared that the co-ed frats will fill up fast. When can we start booking housing? Or is that what rush week is for. Somebody please explain it to me! THANKS!

 

[annamoo]

Also, for current students and those in the know, no one has really responded to say where we should live, so I will ask a q that is probably easier to answer:

where should we NOT live? Are there any apartments that are known to be bad, for whatever reason, or have you or anyone you know at UTMB in any of the programs had a bad experience with a landlord or management company? Any place that is really loud or dirty or unsafe? I will not be able to really look in person before signing and sending in a deposit, so I feel like I'm sort of groping around....grope grope...help help

danke

 

[tweetledee]

did anyone get a letter about receiving a scholarship with the UTMB acceptance letter?

 

[surjanky]

did anyone get a letter about receiving a scholarship with the UTMB acceptance letter?

nothing on scholarships for me.

 

[tweetledee]

When I called the enrollment office, they said we were supposed to receive scholarship info with our acceptance letter. I guess that means we're not getting $$ if we didn't get a letter 🙄 *sigh* oh well... but I thought I read somewhere in the acceptance packet that we were supposed to receive scholarship info "soon" so I dunno... 😕

 

[FastForward]

When I called the enrollment office, they said we were supposed to receive scholarship info with our acceptance letter. I guess that means we're not getting $$ if we didn't get a letter 🙄 *sigh* oh well... but I thought I read somewhere in the acceptance packet that we were supposed to receive scholarship info "soon" so I dunno... 😕

My letter said we should recieve scholarship info. soon via the mail.

 

[Atheos]

My scholarship came with the acceptance letter so I don't know if more scholarship information will be coming in or not.

 

[UTMBaerodoc_13]

do they send us stuff concerning financial aid or is funding all on our own? i haven't even explored this yet 😱

 

[fireorose]

hey future classmates! Man I'm still catching up on sleep from the craziness of last week. I also recieved a scholarship with my acceptance letter. So Baylorguy you really think commuting is horrible? My husband's at u of h doing a PhD so we really figure living halfway is the best way for us. Any advice on where to live?

 

[Yorkie06]

I also received scholarship info with my acceptance letter!

 

[BaylorGuy]

hey future classmates! Man I'm still catching up on sleep from the craziness of last week. I also recieved a scholarship with my acceptance letter. So Baylorguy you really think commuting is horrible? My husband's at u of h doing a PhD so we really figure living halfway is the best way for us. Any advice on where to live?

Well, i personally hate commuting...its a awste of gas and time (which invariably equals money). I'm not saying it can't be done, it definitely can (as about half of the houston area will attest to). I know a 2nd year at UTMB who lived in Clear Lake her first year and commuted to and fro pretty much everyday (she was married and her husband was still looking for work), so it can be done.

If you are looking for a good middle ground, start looking around Clear Lake, Pearland, and Friendswood...and if you want League City. You will most likely find the best deal probably in Pearland or Friendswood. I personally live in Clear Lake and its pretty much the same as friendswood and pearland, but perhaps a tad bit more higher property prices.

 

[cbw0006]

MeganG - My wife and I are probably going down there March12-15. I contacted an apartment locator service (apartmentsgalveston.com) and she offered to show us some properties when we go down there.

I picked UTMB #1 mostly for the style of curriculum, partially for the surroundings, and there was a little part inside of me that really liked the anatomy lab (does that make me weird?). And yes, I also got my scholarship info in the packet

- casey

 

[BaylorGuy]

I picked UTMB #1 mostly for the style of curriculum, partially for the surroundings, and there was a little part inside of me that really liked the anatomy lab (does that make me weird?). And yes, I also got my scholarship info in the packet

- casey

The anatomy lab is definitely cool. i've been in there a number of times already and keep staring at all the preserved specimens. Plus, its got windows....seriously, windows.

 

[annamoo]

I also really liked the lab at UTMB and it was also some sort of factor that in some way contributed to me remembering the school in such a positive light....it seemed open and breezy (WINDOWS!!!) just like the attitude of the whole place

woo hoo

 

[fotolilith]

Hey fotolith

I know you!! And you know me!! (look at my username) your parents hooked my parents up like 35 years ago...meaning your dad is responsible for the happy times that created yours truly....pm me, We went to middle school, high school, college, and Glassell photo school together.....ringing a bell yet??

my mom ran into your dad the other day and told him where I matched and he told her where you went...freaky but fun

haven't seen you in like 2 years!

(Maybe bc I've been living in Europe for 1.5 years and am never in the US for long....)

Anyway I am still not sure about where to live or when we have to decide by if there is a time when all the good housing is gone (UT Austin alumni: think back to the good old days of housing scramble in Austin...)

is there a mad rush or is it ok to wait?

Well, I would not exactly say my dad's responsible for the happy times that created you...that would be just wrong (and we would be sisters or something ;-) ), but I certainly am excited to know you're coming to UTMB next year. 🙂🙂 I'll save my 1st year books for ya. My dad told me you were going to med school, but he didn't remember where it would be. ;-P Congrats! I know you'll fit in well here!🙂

As for "as quaint as the Alps,"... err... perhaps the sand dunes might look like Alps, but that's about it.

Housing's not as crazy as Austin pre-dot com bust, but it might be a good idea to either find an apartment locator or clear out a few weeks of time before classes start to do some leg work around campus. There are some decent apartments near campus (which are listed online often), frats, garage apartment-type places (which you kinda have to drive by to find), condos, etc.

I love living near campus so that I don't have to drive - parking is not as bad as UT Austin, but you've either got to get to campus before 7:50am or get off the wait list for a ~$120 roof parking spot. Still, you'll likely get more amenities for your money if you live out past 45th street.

If you want to live at a frat or a complex close to campus (like Casa Caribe) you should try to check out the place and put your name on the list as soon as possible. If you want to live far from campus, you can probably get your lease at any time (since they don't go as fast). If you want to buy a condo or house (~$90k-$250k), or snag a garage apartment or something, the 4th years often start listing places right before they graduate, so maybe you could look in the papers/ on advertisements around campus, etc in about April-July.

Good luck, and look me up in the student directory if you have any other questions! 🙂

 

[fotolilith]

I also really liked the lab at UTMB and it was also some sort of factor that in some way contributed to me remembering the school in such a positive light....it seemed open and breezy (WINDOWS!!!) just like the attitude of the whole place

woo hoo

That light breezy feeling will pass when you realize that those windows are just showing you what you can't have (sunlight and freedom), and, not to mention, when you start sweating formaldehyde at the gym.

But the profs who teach Gross Anatomy, particularly Drs. Miller, Collins, and Given, are awesome!!! They run a game show every week called "who's anatomically correct (WAC)," can always be coerced into finding all the difficult body parts you can't locate (especially before lab quizzes), and make the course interesting & a lot of fun. Don't forget to hound them as often as possible in lab and on the discussion board - one of my favorite questions to ask Dr. Miller on his "ask the director" Q&A site was "What muscles do swimmers use?"

Unfortunately, after GAR you kinda have to start getting serious, but not too much. 😎

ps - the gym is FABULOUS! It's called the Alumni Field House and it's sooooo much better than the gyms at UT Austin - you can actually find a machine to work out on, even during the busy after work hour!!

 

[AQP]

That light breezy feeling will pass when you realize that those windows are just showing you what you can't have (sunlight and freedom), and, not to mention, when you start sweating formaldehyde at the gym.

But the profs who teach Gross Anatomy, particularly Drs. Miller, Collins, and Given, are awesome!!! They run a game show every week called "who's anatomically correct (WAC)," can always be coerced into finding all the difficult body parts you can't locate (especially before lab quizzes), and make the course interesting & a lot of fun. Don't forget to hound them as often as possible in lab and on the discussion board - one of my favorite questions to ask Dr. Miller on his "ask the director" Q&A site was "What muscles do swimmers use?"

Unfortunately, after GAR you kinda have to start getting serious, but not too much. 😎

ps - the gym is FABULOUS! It's called the Alumni Field House and it's sooooo much better than the gyms at UT Austin - you can actually find a machine to work out on, even during the busy after work hour!!

I would say that the best part of GAR is that the directors actually have a sense of humor. It's amazing what they can do with Photoshop.

And congratulations to all you folks that made it in. It was certainly the best decision I've made by far.

 

[fireorose]

So with the parking situation on campus, do you have to pay for parking in the garage or what do people usually do? About how much would it cost?

 

[BaylorGuy]

So with the parking situation on campus, do you have to pay for parking in the garage or what do people usually do? About how much would it cost?

I'm pretty sure you can get a student parking pass to park. There are student lots near Levin Hall and Graves (where most, if not all, 1st and 2nd year classes will be held), and these passes also give you access to park on the street right next to the field house (which happens to "conveniently" be on the other side of the campus").

As for cost, i'm not sure, but i wouldn't be suprised if it is something that may be added into tuition...it may be nice to email Dean Thomas to find out.

 

[fotolilith]

So with the parking situation on campus, do you have to pay for parking in the garage or what do people usually do? About how much would it cost?

For us, parking permits for general street spots were $35/ year for us. Most of the spots by graves and levin are gone when you get there, but as long as you make it before 8am you can generally find a spot within a few blocks. Otherwise there are other, farther, student lots you can park at (& take a shuttle, I believe).

The student permits also grant you access to the faculty lots, which open ~4pm.

There's a waiting list for a garage spot that will get you parking on the top floor of one (or more?) of the garages on campus. I can't remember exactly how much it cost, but I think it's over $100 (maybe ~$130 or so?). I know 1st years that got off the waiting list within a few months of the start of class, but when we first got here we all heard horror stories about people having to wait a year to get off the list.

And there are bike racks all over campus. 😉

 

[MeganG]

I also received scholarship info with my acceptance letter!

OK, so did you guys get a scholarship offer already? N other words did they promise you money? I'm just wondering if the rest of us still have a chance. I was really hoping to get a little help to take the edge off the massive debt I am about to have. But it's all worth it, you know? 👍 🙂 👍

 

[cbw0006]

OK, so did you guys get a scholarship offer already? N other words did they promise you money? I'm just wondering if the rest of us still have a chance. I was really hoping to get a little help to take the edge off the massive debt I am about to have. But it's all worth it, you know? 👍 🙂 👍

They sent me a scholarship notice with the acceptance packet. Has anyone heard anything about what to do to receive financial aid or when to do it? By the way, I'm going down to Galveston for a few days in march to look at apartments. I'll be sure to let you guys know about the one's I check out.

 

[AQP]

They sent me a scholarship notice with the acceptance packet. Has anyone heard anything about what to do to receive financial aid or when to do it? By the way, I'm going down to Galveston for a few days in march to look at apartments. I'll be sure to let you guys know about the one's I check out.

When the time comes around UTMB will send you an information packet to tell you to go to econnect on the UTMB website. Econnect is basically the internet version of a school's registrar where you can get your schedules, transcript status, financial aid, grades, etc etc.

 

[kaleidoscope83]

It might help to take a look at last year's thread. There were a ton of questions and responses about housing. It's a lot to sift through, but most of the housing information should be towards the beginning.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=176529&page=1&pp=25

I've put my name on the waiting list for a 1/1 at Casa Caribe. I want to stay close to campus. Last summer, I visited Ebbtide, Casa Caribe, Carolton Courtyard, and one more (I can't remember the name!). I liked Casa Caribe the best. There are a lot of students living there and it's within walking distance of the school. Plus it has indoor hallways (as opposed to open halls where your front doors of your apartments are) so it feels safer.

 

[kaleidoscope83]

Oh and first years (or anyone else that remembers), this is a really general/broad question, but what should we do now until school starts? We should apply to financial aid via FAFSA, look for housing, and....?

Anything you wish you'd been told or wish you knew before you started?

Thanks! 🙂

 

[AQP]

Oh and first years (or anyone else that remembers), this is a really general/broad question, but what should we do now until school starts? We should apply to financial aid via FAFSA, look for housing, and....?

Anything you wish you'd been told or wish you knew before you started?

Thanks! 🙂

... and take some time off to relax (i.e. take a vacation).

I can't recall anything right now off the top of my head that I wish I knew before hand, but I will say that going to the pre-orientation meeting, called QUEST, was pretty good for me because I got to meet a large number of my classmates.

 

[fireorose]

Anybody know about the summer program and how much money they give out? I just got it in the mail and it's may30-jul7. Of course I'm going, but I hate having jul-end of aug with no job and no money. Anyone else get the letter today?

 

[laya533]

Anybody know about the summer program and how much money they give out? I just got it in the mail and it's may30-jul7. Of course I'm going, but I hate having jul-end of aug with no job and no money. Anyone else get the letter today?

They send the invitation to a specific group of students. I dont know their criteria for selecting us. Were you probably a non-science major?

 

[fireorose]

They send the invitation to a specific group of students. I dont know their criteria for selecting us. Were you probably a non-science major?

not really I was a nutrition major, but I guess there were some upper division bio classes I never took. I don't know my big concern is money. Any current students have any info? Doesnt financial aid only start in fall?

 

[fotolilith]

not really I was a nutrition major, but I guess there were some upper division bio classes I never took. I don't know my big concern is money. Any current students have any info? Doesnt financial aid only start in fall?

The prep/ prematric program is awesome - definitely do it if you have the time. While there's no guarantee that you will actually retain all the anatomy, etc, you learn over the summer, you will definitely retain the sense that *you're not going to fail out of med school* (which might put you at some advantage for at least the first exam, when other students are still getting used to everything).

The summer program does not cost the students any money (at least it's been funded every year so far) and about 1/2 the people get a $1500 scholarship to do it (unfortunately, I was not one of them... grr, but you basically get the whole program on scholarship anyways). In addition, if you'd like to try out frat or dorm life, the frat's usually have a special of $400 for the 6 week stay, and on campus dorms are about the same.

As for scholarships - from what I saw last year, most people who got automatic scholarships got them within their first 2 mailings from UTMB, but that does not leave you out of the running for free money. After you turn in your FAFSA you can qualify for quite a lot of grant money (one friend told me she got $7,000, eve tho her parents collectively made ~$100,000), and there are a number of scholarships you can apply for.

I got a nice scholarship for writing a *one paragraph "essay"* about my commitment to cancer research - that came out to about $40/ per word. Thus, it's definitely worth applying to the offers you are sent and you should apply for FAFSA if possible (or contact the scholarship office for more info).

Another benefit is that, unlike undergrad, you only have to send financial information for *one* parent if you are applying for aid in grad/ med school. Thus, if one parent makes a lot less, you can send a copy of their W2 form.

 

[fotolilith]

... and take some time off to relax (i.e. take a vacation).

I can't recall anything right now off the top of my head that I wish I knew before hand, but I will say that going to the pre-orientation meeting, called QUEST, was pretty good for me because I got to meet a large number of my classmates.

And don't forget the swanky Galveston College blanket you won!

One thing that may help some people who feel like they have to do SOMETHING before classes start (or go insane - like me) is to go used books shopping for some needed med school books. Some people like all their books new, but I still derive intense pleasure from telling people that the book they paid $50 new for, I got off half.com or half priced books for ~$10. 😉

Numero uno book: First Aid for the USMLE. You might want to wait until you get a shot at a used 2006 version, because I hear that one is revamped to be organ-based (like our curriculum). Take it to office max/ depot and get it spirally bound so that you can have more flexibility.

** In fact, when you get the c/o 2009's scribes (which are spectacular, especially AQP's 😉 ), get those spirally bound too - the desks in Levin Hall are too tiny to bring a binder or some other clunky thing). **

Also get Lippincott's Biochemistry (newer version has an extra diabetes chapter, but 2nd edition is fine too).

Other good books to find used:
BRS (board review series) Gross Anatomy
clinical microbiology made ridiculously simple
A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis by Stephen N. Adle (you will look like a genius in PBL with this)
Pocket Companion to Robbins Pathologic Basis of Disease (you'll want to buy the Big Robbins new b/c you get internet access with it, but carry the pocket guide to pbl and the gym)
Resolving Ethical Dilemmas: A Guide for Clinicians (Paperback)
by Bernard, MD Lo
Behavioral Medicine in Primary Care: A Practical Guide by Feldman, Mitchell (POM book you will need for the 2nd module and on)
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination & History Taking (get the "baby" version and borrow someone else's to look up specifics before your clinical skills tests).
Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body by Rohen (I liked that it showed real anatomy without spending hours in the gross lab, but you MUST have either Grants or Netter's Atlas to find the stuff the first time)
Clinically Oriented Anatomy by Moore

You're not going to use a dissector outside of lab, so don't bother buying one.

I also picked up any used "Clinical Vignette" books I found (they're fun to read), as well as any BRS or high yield books dealing with gross anatomy, biochem, physiology, pathology, cell bio, histology, immunology, embryology (HY embryo or BRS embryo are just as good at the "required" embryo book they want you to get, so use those instead), etc. I didn't feel as guilty getting all these, because I spent less than $10 each at half priced books, but if you want them new you shouldn't buy every book you see.

Furthermore, if you'd rather have any of these books new, just wait until you can buy them at the bookstore (which is "conveniently" open the same day as your white coat ceremony, in case you'd like to drag your parents there ;-) ), because the bookstore will pay you a 20% on all receipts from them at the end of the school year.

So anyways, I agree with AQP - enjoy your freedom! You're not going to remember anything you "learned" before classes start, if you get a chance to do the prematric it's a great opportunity but not essential for success, and if you HAVE to do something to keep yourself distracted until classes start, buying used required books isn't that bad an idea. 😎

 

[BaylorGuy]

The prep/ prematric program is awesome - definitely do it if you have the time. While there's no guarantee that you will actually retain all the anatomy, etc, you learn over the summer, you will definitely retain the sense that *you're not going to fail out of med school* (which might put you at some advantage for at least the first exam, when other students are still getting used to everything).

The summer program does not cost the students any money (at least it's been funded every year so far) and about 1/2 the people get a $1500 scholarship to do it (unfortunately, I was not one of them... grr, but you basically get the whole program on scholarship anyways). In addition, if you'd like to try out frat or dorm life, the frat's usually have a special of $400 for the 6 week stay, and on campus dorms are about the same.

I've been working at this lab in UTMB since April 2005 and we had some M1s come in during our summer months, and i heard much from them about all. The summer research thingy is kind of cool (at least at my lab), we had 3 students working with us and i know 2 of them got at least $1500 for the months they worked. They wound up putting together two separate posters for the research we were doing over the summer and i still keep in touch with them concerning med school at UTMB in general. I'm definitely thinking about doing it (considering i'll probably be working in the same lab, continuting my research)

As for the prep prematric course, i wouldn't bother. THe other student was actually teaching it and he was telling me that it doesn't seem that helpful. Basically you go over everything you are going to do in the fall semester anyway, and its kind of a waste of time. Who knows.

 

[DentalGal]

They send the invitation to a specific group of students. I dont know their criteria for selecting us. Were you probably a non-science major?

I got my PREP letter today. By the time I enter med school in the fall, I will have been out of school for a year. So, I guess they just want to acclimate me to school again. It sounds like a good idea! I'm definitely going.

 

[fireorose]

That's some great info. I hope I'm one of the ones that gets a scholarship for this summer. I just got married this past year so do I need to add my parent's income info?

 

[BaylorGuy]

I got my PREP letter today. By the time I enter med school in the fall, I will have been out of school for a year. So, I guess they just want to acclimate me to school again. It sounds like a good idea! I'm definitely going.

Fair enough, i've been out a year as well...besides, i plan on traveling this summer anyway, so oh well 🙂

 

[UTMBaerodoc_13]

did anyone on here interivew on october 12? just wondering, i might have met you or something. msg me if u did.

 

[cbw0006]

Is it just me, or is everyone else who is still taking classes just completely usless since Feb 1st? Since I found out that I got in, I can't pay attention for the life of me. I have an animal phys test tomorrow, yet I'm sitting here, reading what you guys wrote. oh well, back to studying... 🙄

 

[Atheos]

I'm the same as you; struggling to get through this last semester. I have a few papers due for my philosophy classes tomorrow, but I haven't really done anything as of yet, just too damn lazy.

 

[BaylorKDLady]

Hey guys! I am new to these message boards...but I am sooo excited about being y'alls classmate. 🙂

That's some great info. I hope I'm one of the ones that gets a scholarship for this summer. I just got married this past year so do I need to add my parent's income info?

About that, once you are a graduate student (or med student, in our case) you don't have to put your parent's info on the FAFSA. However, I read somewhere that to qualify for institutional grants/loans you have to give your parents info as well, but it won't affect how much federal aid you get. Confusing I know...I'm still not sure I understand it all!! But maybe if you are married you don't have to give your parents' info... I would call the financial aid office if I were you.

PS - Are any of y'all thinking of living in the oncampus apartments? They seem like a sweet deal to me but they are probably not very nice...

 

[AQP]

Is it just me, or is everyone else who is still taking classes just completely usless since Feb 1st? Since I found out that I got in, I can't pay attention for the life of me. I have an animal phys test tomorrow, yet I'm sitting here, reading what you guys wrote. oh well, back to studying... 🙄

That's really, really normal.