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mine did too. but it may somehow be related to my recent RCW update (4.0 baby). i hope the result of all of this is good.
Mine changed to 1/05 as well. I didn't send them anything though...
mine did too. but it may somehow be related to my recent RCW update (4.0 baby). i hope the result of all of this is good.
I know most of you guys are worried about the match at this point but if anyone would be so kind as to answer this question:
What is the character/word limit on the TMDSAS aplication for the personal statement? I am applying for 2008 entry and I'm working on my PS right now. I know AMCAS has a 5300 limit, is it the same or different for the texas application?
to all!
Here's what the tmdsas website says....
" Your personal essay should explain your motivation for seeking a career in medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine. If you are applying to both medical and dental school you will need to prepare two different essays (one for each discipline). Essays should be no more than 62 lines of text and 80 characters per line. Spaces and symbols count as characters.
To theunremarkable:
DO NOT cut and paste your essay into the text box. You should type the essay directly into the text box to avoid any problems. Cutting and pasting your essay may cause one of the following to happen when you click on the 'SAVE' button. The answer will be saved, but any data exceeding the limit will be automatically deleted. Data on the right hand margin or end of your essay will be cut off once the work is saved. It is important that you carefully review all text answers AFTER the section is saved to ensure that you did not lose data by exceeding the limit. "
To theunremarkable:
If you do copy paste, letters will be cut off. They really will. Its the strangest thing. If you want to use the same essay I'd probably write it in the tmdsas box, then copy paste wherever you want. Or something like that. Just be sure to proofread.
Ok my Texas folk, looks like I'm in it for the match!
Sooo, can you still be waitlisted after the match? How does that work?? Are you matched to a school that is "full" after the match is said and done, then offered spots if enough ppl go to non TMDSAS schools..??
What are you guys doing about updating the "planned activities" question in our applications? If we are already in, it doesn't matter to the admissions committee, right? We just should update them anyway?
Also, how do we go about updating courses? I didn't think I was going to take a class, so I'm not sure how to do it, but don't we just type it into the application status page and then send a transcript when the class is over? And I guess also email the school?
LMFU 1/8/07.
Also does anyone know how to change the password on TMDSAS?
LMFU 1/8/07.
Also does anyone know how to change the password on TMDSAS?
Ellieamee was quoting a 7/7 posting by beadle.
What are you guys doing about updating the "planned activities" question in our applications? If we are already in, it doesn't matter to the admissions committee, right? We just should update them anyway?
Also, how do we go about updating courses? I didn't think I was going to take a class, so I'm not sure how to do it, but don't we just type it into the application status page and then send a transcript when the class is over? And I guess also email the school?
Is it really necessary to update this "planned activities"? I haven't even thought about that.
I don't think it's necessary....just like "future coursework" is not binding, I don't see why future activities would be. If I'm wrong, correct me so I can update mine (does one even need to after one is accepted??).
just got my rejection letter from utsa. maybe thats what the lmfu update was for?
Anyone do the round the wards @ UTSW? Once Ann pencils you in, you show up at the admin building @ 8:30? I don't have my paper with the details.
For UTSW specifically, does anyone know when the last round of pre-match offers were decided and/or mailed out? I tried calling a few times myself, but couldn't get a hold of someone who could answer it.
the prematch offer period ended on dec 31, the schools have to give you two weeks to respond and decline/accept an offer (i.e. Jan 15) . IMHO an LMFU of 1/05 would not signify any new offers that are prematch. Unfortunately I have no good theory for that LMFU being a match decision. It seems like the schools would want to wait till jan 15 at least to see how many spots they have to fill. Maybe we should consult Dan Brown and see where his theories lie on the conspiracy theory.
fyi mine is still 10/04 and I am feeling pretty bad that it hasn't changed, but elucidation will come soon (I'm not asking for pity).
Regardless, I wish everyone great news on match day and I am personally thankful that we have less than 5 weeks.
did you interview there? if you interviewed you should not be receiving rejection letters until after the match.
someone correct me if i'm wrong but...i think i'm right.
The latest LMFU probably marks the end of possible pre-match offers. It definitely does NOT mean an acceptance. There's no way in hell that TMDSAS would hear about your acceptance before you do. I'm know because I called and asked specifically.
the prematch offer period ended on dec 31, the schools have to give you two weeks to respond and decline/accept an offer (i.e. Jan 15) . IMHO an LMFU of 1/05 would not signify any new offers that are prematch. Unfortunately I have no good theory for that LMFU being a match decision. It seems like the schools would want to wait till jan 15 at least to see how many spots they have to fill. Maybe we should consult Dan Brown and see where his theories lie on the conspiracy theory.
fyi mine is still 10/04 and I am feeling pretty bad that it hasn't changed, but elucidation will come soon (I'm not asking for pity).
Regardless, I wish everyone great news on match day and I am personally thankful that we have less than 5 weeks.
So what happens if you don't rank a school you interviewed at? Does that work as a withdrawl?
I could probably look it up, but far to lazy
Also, to add: The way I understand it, declining a pre-match offer is the same as withdrawing, so you don't have to rank these schools (pre-match offers that you have declined) in the match.The way I understand it you HAVE to rank every school you interviewed at unless you formally withdraw (by sending them a letter or something of the like). This is even if you have a pre-match acceptance. If you didn't withdraw from schools you would rank lower than your acceptance you have to rank them online, just lower than the acceptance.
If you really need I can copy paste from the emails they sent out.
Also, to add: The way I understand it, declining a pre-match offer is the same as withdrawing, so you don't have to rank these schools (pre-match offers that you have declined) in the match.
this is just a curiosity question, but what happens if someone tried to hold 2+ acceptances past jan. 15?
Better take the blue pill, if I were you.
I don't know when they were last sent, but when I got mine I was emailed and then got an overnight fedex with the paper stuff. The fedex would have definitely gotten to you by now. Sorry to have bad news, good luck in the match.
... He also said, as before, that UTSW will most likely not be involved in the match. ...
I didn't think the match was optional for participating schools. AFAIK, all TMDSAS school wil play in the sand box called the match.
The 260 # seems unusual, since we were told we weren't interviewing for a waitlist spot.
I spoke with Wes Norred at UTSW and discussed the acceptance procedure with him from here on out. He said that at this point they have given out 260 acceptances to students. So far, 150 of those students have mulitple TMDSAS acceptances and others are going to choose out of state schools. He expects that the ad. committee will meet again at the end of January to make a new list of students that they will accept to fill the class if necessary. He also said, as before, that UTSW will most likely not be involved in the match. After the match, UTSW will give out acceptances to those on the newly compiled list in small groups of 2-5 students per week. Mr. Norred also discussed how on avg., UTSW has given out a total of 350-400 spots for admission. For those still waiting on UTSW, there are still likely to be another 100-150 spots given out, so stay hopeful! Also, don't expect to be matched at SW during the match.
I hope this helps some of you out there.
I spoke with Wes Norred at UTSW and discussed the acceptance procedure with him from here on out. He said that at this point they have given out 260 acceptances to students. So far, 150 of those students have mulitple TMDSAS acceptances and others are going to choose out of state schools. He expects that the ad. committee will meet again at the end of January to make a new list of students that they will accept to fill the class if necessary. He also said, as before, that UTSW will most likely not be involved in the match. After the match, UTSW will give out acceptances to those on the newly compiled list in small groups of 2-5 students per week. Mr. Norred also discussed how on avg., UTSW has given out a total of 350-400 spots for admission. For those still waiting on UTSW, there are still likely to be another 100-150 spots given out, so stay hopeful! Also, don't expect to be matched at SW during the match.
I hope this helps some of you out there.
WHAT. That pisses me off.
Is Southwestern too good for the match?
They are going to just drag out this agonizing process even longer. Thanks Southwestern.
True, but the schools have the final say on who they accept, and SW could easily choose not to match any students to their school.
One question, for those of us with UTSW pre-match acceptances, do we still need to rank it then? I have ranked it #1 and withdrawn from my other two schools...I wonder if it's even necessary then. I guess maybe SW could send us an e-mail later on explaining that.
I would definately go through the motions. Even though SW isn't accepting anyone from the match list yet, I'm pretty sure they are still "participating" in the match in the sense that they're going to be paying attention to the applicants they will lose to a higher match ranked school.
Is anyone else with pre-match offers getting kind of impatient for Feb. 15 so that we can start getting some info about next August and all that? I hate not hearing from the schools, because I'm so excited that I just want to start planning everything out!
WTFI spoke with Wes Norred at UTSW and discussed the acceptance procedure with him from here on out. He said that at this point they have given out 260 acceptances to students. So far, 150 of those students have mulitple TMDSAS acceptances and others are going to choose out of state schools. He expects that the ad. committee will meet again at the end of January to make a new list of students that they will accept to fill the class if necessary. He also said, as before, that UTSW will most likely not be involved in the match. After the match, UTSW will give out acceptances to those on the newly compiled list in small groups of 2-5 students per week. Mr. Norred also discussed how on avg., UTSW has given out a total of 350-400 spots for admission. For those still waiting on UTSW, there are still likely to be another 100-150 spots given out, so stay hopeful! Also, don't expect to be matched at SW during the match.
I hope this helps some of you out there.
Yeah, I was told that if you don't rank SW first then they won't even consider you for acceptance after the match. Their reason for avoiding the match is so that people with an acceptance already don't have to lose their acceptance if they also get in at UTSW. They want you to have plenty of time to make sure that UTSW is your top pick over the other school.
Personally, by ranking them first in the match, it seems to me that you've had plenty of time to think about it.
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::shocked:: Wow that makes me somewhat rethink about ranking schools below SW, ones that actually wanted me... Once you save your list, is it possible to change it and save it again? I suppose I could try but as you know I'm an SDN premed and neurotic/paranoid about nearly anything that moves and even inanimate objects sometimes as well...