Just make it clear from the context of your essay. If you witnessed it happening to someone else, did you help? Did you wish you would have?
From a historical perspective, I believe one must be IS, meet the averages published for GPA and MCAT on UTSW site at a minimum. UTSW is showing 3.88 and 516 for 2021. Used to be they only looked at the numbers but now they are also doing an app review for activities so it is no longer an auto invite based just on numbers. Translates to about 74 LizzyM but that score by itself with a higher GPA or lower MCAT does not seem to make a difference if one does not meet the threshold GPA and MCAT.
I had a 3.8X (<3.88) and 516 in the 2021-2022 cycle and got my II in the first week of October. I believe this was part of the first wave that was not auto-II, if anyone is curious about timing. I submitted the secondary in the first half of June (i.e. super early), so you may be in for quite a long wait if you're in a similar position.From a historical perspective, I believe one must be IS, meet the averages published for GPA and MCAT on UTSW site at a minimum. UTSW is showing 3.88 and 516 for 2021. Used to be they only looked at the numbers but now they are also doing an app review for activities so it is no longer an auto invite based just on numbers.
Class Profile & Statistics
Statistics and demographics of the latest entering class of UT Southwestern medical students include average GPA, MCAT average, and more.www.utsouthwestern.edu
I knew someone in 2019 with a 3.7 and 519 who was invited only end of October. The numbers added up to 74 but the minimums were not met. OTOH, if you are at 78 because your GPA is 3.8 and MCAT is 524, you might still get invited early.
I don't think it matters.
Someone earlier said they don't even look at your app until all of your letters are in. I don't know why they said that in your portal that you are complete, but I don't think they'll look at your app until the letter is in. Does UTSW even send interview invites before the end of July anyway? I think they'll have a chance to look at your letter before sending out II's if it'll only be delayed a week.
Is that a third letter or something? They may say nothing pending if they received the required number (I am guessing and dont really know).
That may be what it is. I submitted 4, but 1 was rejected due to a missing contact and was resubmitted. So that's the one I'm waiting on, they definitely already have the three required but of course, this letter is from my favorite writer.
I might've missed this from earlier in the thread, but when do the first round of interviews usually go out? (Asking as a person who'll be complete mid-late July with same LM score and tons of research) 😅
Here is my running list of the dates all the Texas schools sent out interview invitations LAST YEAR (2022-2023 cycle). #2
Interesting they started early August. They have not updated the 2022 dates on their website and it says they will start sending invites mid july for August interviews.
That was pretty late for them last year but I trust my Texas peeps to tell me what's up! Prior years July was more typical.
I’ll give y’all a full write up in October!
When you turn in your TMDSAS app and they verify it, they will tell you which classes can be used for Bio prereqs.
I have moved your question and wysdoc’s answer to the UTSW specific thread for 2023-2024. Other applicants may have had similar concerns about the pre-reqs.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I sent a DM, but in case it is easier for you to view it here, I attend Northwestern University in Evanston.
Thank you so much!!
For context, I am an IS URM male, 3.2sGPA, 3.0 cGPA, 3.8 masters GPA with publications in a science heavy program, and a combined 6,000 of clinical, shadowing, volunteering, etc. I received my secondary before June (can’t remember the exact date) the only school I haven’t received a secondary from is Dell. While I think most Texas schools do have a minimum for their screening, it may depend on how quickly you submitted your primary (submitted mine the very first day I could)
I would assume that volunteering at a UT Southwestern clinic could also count, right?
How are you counting yourself affiliated as a volunteer? Did you receive a UTSW badge?
Yeah I went through their whole onboarding process and I have a UTSW badge with a picture and it says “ volunteer, volunteer services”
You should list it. It should count as affiliation. Do they have any followup questions or is it only yes or no.
not sure, I would have to get this answer from someone that has access to the secondary application.
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10th percentile in-state is like 509, so you probably want to be above that unless your ECs are extremely strong or you're URM (if that still matters post AA, have no clue how schools are adjusting). 514 is the 25th percentile in-state so that's probably a better mark if your ECs are strong but not groundbreaking
+1 completed 6/20
You’re killing it, that’s what’s going on!
Aug 1 is your lucky day!
Which school do you not have an II from at this point? This is inspiring. Congrats!
