Since there aren't any "why utsw" questions, should we try to fit that into our other answers or just focus on answering the questions
You will answer the questions. There are plenty of them!Since there aren't any "why utsw" questions, should we try to fit that into our other answers or just focus on answering the questions
Thank you! So just to confirm, I should fit in "why utsw" in my secondary answers even though they don't explicitly ask for themYou will answer the questions. There are plenty of them!
There isn't a "why UTSW?" question, so don't try to wedge that into one of the questions they do askThank you! So just to confirm, I should fit in "why utsw" in my secondary answers even though they don't explicitly ask for them
I wouldn’t advise it. Maybe one but not two.Is it considered a red-flag to answer two of the secondaries with experiences from high school?
Only if you continued with them at least part of the college like research or volunteering that started in high school.Is it considered a red-flag to answer two of the secondaries with experiences from high school?
I interpret that question as an either/or choice. Talk about witnessing someone acting unethically or dishonestly. -or- if you have been subject to harassment or discrimination, talk about that."Describe a time that you have witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or an experienced behavior of harassment or discrimination. Consider the following in your response: What did you do? What made the situation difficult for you personally? Describe your reaction and what you might do differently now in retrospect."
Is the bolded section asking us if we have ever been harassed or discriminated against, or what we did when we watched someone get treated this way?
sounds good as a topic - and sounds scary!"Describe a time that you have witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or an experienced behavior of harassment or discrimination. Consider the following in your response: What did you do? What made the situation difficult for you personally? Describe your reaction and what you might do differently now in retrospect."
Do you guys think talking about witnessing a crime is straying too far from the prompt? I was walking home at night when I intervened in a situation where a guy was suspiciously following a girl that was stumbling home intoxicated.
Thanks for the quick response! And yes looking back at it I could've been easily hurt or worsesounds good as a topic - and sounds scary!
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I read online that some optional questions are used to gauge interest. For UTSWl, these optional questions are truly optional right? Like I've done volunteer work (~100hrs) spread out over a year, but don't think it really fits the "public service" prompt. So is it safe to ignore, or should I just try and write something? Also, "extenuating circumstances" refers to academics right? This is not a place to squeeze in some diversity essay?
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I read online that some optional questions are used to gauge interest. For UTSW, these optional questions are truly optional right? Like I've done volunteer work (~100hrs) spread out over a year, but don't think it really fits the "public service" prompt. So is it safe to ignore, or should I just try and write something? Also, "extenuating circumstances" refers to academics right? This is not a place to squeeze in some diversity essay?
From what I've seen, no. Possibly next week or the week after? In normal cycles, they usually give out near Mid-July or the end.Does anyone know if the first round of IIs have been extended?
In their emails it just says we're required to take it for the selection process. Its vague on whether or not they require it to be invited for an interview, but I assume you need it BEFORE they invite you to interview because to be considered "complete" for review it has to be checked off on the UTSW secondary portal.Does anyone know if UTSW needs our CASPer transmitted to get an interview? Or are they like some other TX schools and they will interview without it?
In their emails it just says we're required to take it for the selection process. Its vague on whether or not they require it to be invited for an interview, but I assume you need it BEFORE they invite you to interview because to be considered "complete" for review it has to be checked off on the UTSW secondary portal.
Don’t assume things, just do what you can discover is required.In their emails it just says we're required to take it for the selection process. Its vague on whether or not they require it to be invited for an interview, but I assume you need it BEFORE they invite you to interview because to be considered "complete" for review it has to be checked off on the UTSW secondary portal.
See my post on this topic here: #15What do you guys think the gpa/mcat criteria is for the "auto" interview
I had a similar issue where it said they didn't receive my letter but when I clicked on it it said received on X date. I emailed through the portal and got a complete email the next day. might be worth a shotMy letters of rec and MCAT score are received by TMDSAS but still show "Not Received" by UTSW's secondary portal. Also I took CASPer in June and it has been sent to UTSW, but again is still not showing on the secondary. Does anyone know about how long these typically take to be received my schools? My TMDSAS was only verified yesterday finally, but I'd just like to know if anyone else has experience with this! Thanks!
I had the same issue, but I emailed UTSW and they told me they have everything and my app is under reviewMy letters of rec and MCAT score are received by TMDSAS but still show "Not Received" by UTSW's secondary portal. Also I took CASPer in June and it has been sent to UTSW, but again is still not showing on the secondary. Does anyone know about how long these typically take to be received my schools? My TMDSAS was only verified yesterday finally, but I'd just like to know if anyone else has experience with this! Thanks!
Not a myth. But they don’t share what their numerical cutoff is.Elsewhere on this forum and on Reddit, I’ve seen claims that UTSW automatically extends interview invites to those who meet certain GPA/MCAT thresholds. Am I correct in assuming this is a myth?
Not a myth. But they don’t share what their numerical cutoff is.
Lizzy M 81.6? I think you will be ok friend.Oh. Well, that’s somewhat reassuring. Thanks for the reply. I’m hoping the first round of invitations will be released soon, but I understand it might be a few weeks.
For UTSW's 4th question (public service prompt), would it be applicable to talk very briefly about a full-time AmeriCorps job that I started recently? I don't know if AmeriCorps is considered public service, but I'm guessing it is. If it is, I'm unsure if it's okay to mention it briefly (since I just started it) or if it's better to just leave it blank.
If this is your current job, you should be discussing it. The reason the essay exists is because they are adding weight to applicants who are spending a year or more doing public service type of jobs. It is true that you have not already finished one year but you are expected since you must have a contract.For UTSW's 4th question (public service prompt), would it be applicable to talk very briefly about a full-time AmeriCorps job that I started recently? I don't know if AmeriCorps is considered public service, but I'm guessing it is. If it is, I'm unsure if it's okay to mention it briefly (since I just started it) or if it's better to just leave it blank.
hey do you guys know when they will stop or end giving out secondaries because unfortunately I have not gotten one yet :/
Thank you for the help, do you know maybe what the admissions contact email is? Thank youafaik everyone who applies is sent a secondary application after the primary is transmitted. If you haven't received one and your primary is in then you might want to email their admissions contacts.
[email protected]Thank you for the help, do you know maybe what the admissions contact email is? Thank you
Yeah, I think AmeriCorps would definitely fit UTSW's public service description. It's essentially a domestic version of the Peace Corps, right? If yes, I don't think you should leave this answer blank. If you don't have much experience, talk briefly about what you've learned and then pivot to talking more about what you hope your future experience(s) will teach you. However, if the experience will be less than one year (once complete) then that would exclude you from the question (since it calls for 1+ year experience in the described public service activities).
If this is your current job, you should be discussing it. The reason the essay exists is because they are adding weight to applicants who are spending a year or more doing public service type of jobs. It is true that you have not already finished one year but you are expected since you must have a contract.
Thank you for this I will definitely save this email address for the future.[email protected]
Admissions
Applying to UT Southwestern Medical School requires taking MCATs, submitting two applications and secondary documents, and an in-person interview.www.utsouthwestern.edu
You should store the email addresses for admissions for all the schools you apply to.
The address you submit your secondary apps to might be different, or might be a portal you have to log in to. (save that info also).
You need to be organized, y'all, you will need those addresses over the next year.
Could you please post the prompts for MSTP?Secondary received, OOS MSTP applicant