2022-2023 UT Rio Grande Valley

[johnsonthehopeful]

What if I qualify for everything except for the MCAT? I did not do well on my mcat and will be retaking in August, but I'm unsure if they'll wait until my second score comes in before hopefully sending a secondary or send me a secondary but not an interview invite if I don't do well again.

In your case, it may be worth contacting them depending upon what you'd like them to do/not do. Some schools will wait to review your application until your new MCAT scores are in if you included that MCAT date on your primary app unless you ask them to do otherwise. UTRGV does perform a holistic screen for those who don't meet the stats screen, so if you are a good mission fit for them, they may go ahead and send you a secondary invitation regardless. However, probably a good idea to ask.

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[deleted1138554]

In your case, it may be worth contacting them depending upon what you'd like them to do/not do. Some schools will wait to review your application until your new MCAT scores are in if you included that MCAT date on your primary app unless you ask them to do otherwise. UTRGV does perform a holistic screen for those who don't meet the stats screen, so if you are a good mission fit for them, they may go ahead and send you a secondary invitation regardless. However, probably a good idea to ask.

Thank you so much for your feedback! I'll take it into consideration, and good luck with your applications!!

 

[TXChessKnight]

I received their secondary last cycle but have not yet received it this cycle (IS, transmitted 6/23). Worth sending an email, or just be patient? My stats should not have changed..

 

[Numpostrophe]

For their video question should I introduce myself briefly?

There was an earlier reply in this thread. Admissions asked that you just answer the questions.

 

[johnsonthehopeful]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I'll take it into consideration, and good luck with your applications!!

You as well!

 

[johnsonthehopeful]

I received their secondary last cycle but have not yet received it this cycle (IS, transmitted 6/23). Worth sending an email, or just be patient? My stats should not have changed..

I'm in a similar boat, but my stats are actually better this cycle. I'm trying to be patient for now, but please let me know if you end up emailing them.

 

[Numpostrophe]

Secondary received this morning with an initial transmission date on July 5th.

Their email gave an update on their timeline and that they will begin interviews soon (I assume with priority for the ED program). Additionally, they have added some notes in their secondary to disregard all of the additional instructions on the video upload page and to just answer one of the two questions as instructed.

 

[TXChessKnight]

I'm in a similar boat, but my stats are actually better this cycle. I'm trying to be patient for now, but please let me know if you end up emailing them.

I think I will send an email if no secondary by the end of the month (July 31)

 

[Dorsey DO]

Got an "invite-only secondary" lol. For this school, is this a big deal? wasn't expecting it with my subpar 500 mcat score.

 

[jademoon]

Got an "invite-only secondary" lol. For this school, is this a big deal? wasn't expecting it with my subpar 500 mcat score.

+1 !! My science GPA is below the 3.2 screen so I wasn't expecting a secondary from UTRGV haha. So grateful to have received one today ! It was to my understanding that people who do not meet the initial stats screen are screened for mission fit so I feel like receiving a secondary despite not meeting the stats screen is a good sign that you're a good fit for the school

 

[Tx82eY23]

Secondary invite received today. Transmitted 5/24, LM 70.

 

[Dorsey DO]

Any type of applicant breakdown for this school? Like what % of secondary invites get Interview invites?

 

[hopingbutnotexpecting]

Any type of applicant breakdown for this school? Like what % of secondary invites get Interview invites?

MSAR will have information about how many total interview invites are sent out - unsure of whether it will include how many secondary apps they send. I would check myself, but my subscription expired and I didn't renew because it just made me more neurotic

 

[Dorsey DO]

maybe I shouldnt get too excited. Their class size each year is roughly 60 students. wtf.

 

[deleted1129521]

maybe I shouldnt get too excited. Their class size each year is roughly 60 students. wtf.

brutal. I believe that is the same as TCU, UH, and one other TX school. forgot which one

 

[Diabolic-Acidosis]

maybe I shouldnt get too excited. Their class size each year is roughly 60 students. wtf.

I’ve heard the class is 2/3 students from the valley region.

 

[Rgvmed]

I’ve heard the class is 2/3 students from the valley region.

There is a pretty big physician shortage in the valley, so they are likely trying to train physicians that want to stay in the area.

 

[Diabolic-Acidosis]

There is a pretty big physician shortage in the valley, so they are likely trying to train physicians that want to stay in the area.

Yeah that’s a big mission for many of the schools in Texas.

 

[skeptastic]

Secondary sent today, primary transmitted on 6/8.

 

[Idkyet]

Secondary received today 7/28. Primary transmitted 5/27. IS.

 

[johnsonthehopeful]

Secondary received 7/28, primary transmitted 7/1. IS.

 

[johnsonthehopeful]

+1 !! My science GPA is below the 3.2 screen so I wasn't expecting a secondary from UTRGV haha. So grateful to have received one today ! It was to my understanding that people who do not meet the initial stats screen are screened for mission fit so I feel like receiving a secondary despite not meeting the stats screen is a good sign that you're a good fit for the school

I was in your shoes last cycle! Ended up not getting an II but still was very happy to have received the secondary. Best of luck!

 

[TXChessKnight]

Any type of applicant breakdown for this school? Like what % of secondary invites get Interview invites?

I have MSAR, looks like 10.8% (475/5398) IS verified applications received interviews and 3% (35/962) OOS verified applications received interviews.

 

[Rgvmed]

I have MSAR, looks like 10.8% (475/5398) IS verified applications received interviews and 3% (35/962) OOS verified applications received interviews.

Does a verified applicant mean that there was a completed secondary? Or just a transmitted primary.

 

[PalaceLover]

Does a verified applicant mean that there was a completed secondary? Or just a transmitted primary.

primary

 

[xshinaaaa_]

Hi all!

Can anyone explain what this secondary question means? I'm having a hard time interpreting:

Describe a time when the awareness of your own limitations resulted in a favorable outcome for you or someone close to you. (350 words or less)

 

[wysdoc]

Hi all!

Can anyone explain what this secondary question means? I'm having a hard time interpreting:

Describe a time when the awareness of your own limitations resulted in a favorable outcome for you or someone close to you. (350 words or less)

Here's how I would interpret that one: Can you think of a time when you tried to handle something on your own, then realized you didn't know enough? ...then went to someone more experienced or knowledgeable for help and their expertise made a difference or helped solve the problem

 

[texasvandy]

Here's how I would interpret that one: Can you think of a time when you tried to handle something on your own, then realized you didn't know enough? ...then went to someone more experienced or knowledgeable for help and their expertise made a difference or helped solve the problem

The question reminds me of deep thoughts with Jack Handey on SNL.

 

[xshinaaaa_]

Here's how I would interpret that one: Can you think of a time when you tried to handle something on your own, then realized you didn't know enough? ...then went to someone more experienced or knowledgeable for help and their expertise made a difference or helped solve the problem

AHH! Thanks! that makes a lot of sense!

 

[cranberrylimeade]

+1 with stats below their screen posted on their website, but I am a strong mission fit!

 

[deleted1141740]

Does anyone know how to upload the file for the video? In previous years we send a youtube link, but this year there are no instructions.....I tried to upload the file as a .mov and it says the file type was incorrect. What file type is it supposed to be? Thanks in advance!

*****Nevermind, I figured it out. I just uploaded my video on YouTube first and downloaded my video from YouTube as a MP4 file.

hey! so I recorded my video on my phone and it is 2 minutes, but it is way more than 30 MB. Should I upload to youtube and download as a MP4 file?

you were right! I converted my MOV. to MP4 through downloading from youtube and it worked! Thank you so much!!

 

[wysdoc]

Has anyone, ED or Regular Decision, received an interview invitation by this point?

 

[Sonarka]

Nope, ED here.

I haven’t either, RD

 

[MCAThiccy]

Has anyone, ED or Regular Decision, received an interview invitation by this point?

No, and I am on the brink of tears over here.

 

[wysdoc]

Their tardiness is deplorable but if you can take any comfort, it's not you, it's them

 

[Dr. Afro]

Has anyone, ED or Regular Decision, received an interview invitation by this point?

No, and my heart is torn. Into pieces.

 

[skeptastic]

No dice

 

[MercifulCamper]

Has anyone, ED or Regular Decision, received an interview invitation by this point?

Nope. Also born and raised in the RGV FWIW

 

[Azeroth 96]

Radio silence from my end

 

[Tx82eY23]

Well it's somewhat reassuring that no one has received an II yet, so we're all still in the running!

 

[Numpostrophe]

They have just over a month to pick the ED interviews, schedule interviews, carry them out, and then pick their first batch of students. I think I'd be a great mission fit here as I can procrastinate too.

 

[texasvandy]

They have just over a month to pick the ED interviews, schedule interviews, carry them out, and then pick their first batch of students. I think I'd be a great mission fit here as I can procrastinate too.

They also take daily siestas. We need @wysdoc to go personally to check why they have not issued any IIs until last week of August.

 

[MercifulCamper]

They also take daily siestas. We need @wysdoc to go personally to check why they have not issued any IIs until last week of August.

They have just over a month to pick the ED interviews, schedule interviews, carry them out, and then pick their first batch of students. I think I'd be a great mission fit here as I can procrastinate too.

Quite strange, and the fact that their secondary is one of the more involved ones will not make it any easier...

 

[wysdoc]

They also take daily siestas. We need @wysdoc to go personally to check why they have not issued any IIs until last week of August.

If only they would emit any information at all

 

[MCAThiccy]

 

[Sonarka]

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This is mine now thank you for the format

 

[MCAThiccy]

Origins

 

[Sonarka]

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The cake quickly became baby flavored

 

[deleted1143203]

Maybe they are taking a break on their medical program this year to focus on their new podiatric medical school.

 

[LevantinoMD]

Maybe they are taking a break on their medical program this year to focus on their new podiatric medical school.

Ooooh they into feet