2021-2022 University of North Texas Health Science Center/Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNTHSC/TCOM)

[zdm2022]

from the info session they said II's should be coming out today

Good lord everyone please keep us updated - cause if they come out today I won't sleep until I know whether one's in my inbox or not

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[zdm2022]

from the info session they said II's should be coming out today

Would the II's only be for ED, or did they specify? Sorry to blow up the thread

 

[DirtBike]

Would the II's only be for ED, or did they specify? Sorry to blow up the thread

You good bro/ sis?

 

[zdm2022]

You good bro/ sis?

I’m fine, but when a school says they’re sending out II’s, and we haven’t seen anything in the forum, i wonder why.

 

[TheGranolaKing]

it’s looking like TCOM played us again

 

[DirtBike]

it’s looking like TCOM played us again

It’s almost villainous at this point 😂

 

[wysdoc]

Interviews could be for JAMP or some other group, so no need to despair or obsess!
I’m sure y’all have other essays to write and other things to do while waiting.
Peace ☮️

 

[desidaddie]

My first II! Received it at 9am this morning. I was complete 6/18. Good luck to all!

The interviews will also be virtual.

 

[kristenn831]

My first II! Received it at 9am this morning. I was complete 6/18. Good luck to all!

The interviews will also be virtual.

OMG CONGRATS!! stats?

 

[MadMax2018]

My first II! Received it at 9am this morning. I was complete 6/18. Good luck to all!

The interviews will also be virtual.

Congrats! It's starting folks-good luck to everyone!

 

[TheGranolaKing]

My first II! Received it at 9am this morning. I was complete 6/18. Good luck to all!

The interviews will also be virtual.

Congrats! When were the interview dates?

 

[desidaddie]

Congrats! When were the interview dates?

8/17 and 8/24

 

[Bill Haas]

8/17 and 8/24

Ideally for two days, they should be sending out a minimum of 40-50 invites.
That is, if they plan to interview 20-25 a day.

 

[TheGranolaKing]

Ideally for two days, they should be sending out a minimum of 40-50 invites.
That is, if they plan to interview 20-25 a day.

it's possible that some/most of those interview spots are for JAMP, ED, etc

 

[PlayUrCards]

Does anyone know how many interviews have gone out?

 

[DirtBike]

Does anyone know how many interviews have gone out?

Wondering the same

 

[tafetta]

OOS II received today. Submitted 07/07

 

[zdm2022]

OOS II received today. Submitted 07/07

are you a special app like ED or JAMP?

 

[ryany888]

are you a special app like ED or JAMP?

Wondering the same

 

[tafetta]

are you a special app like ED or JAMP?

Wondering the same

Nope, no ED, JAMP, or relatives, just lucky I guess .

 

[ryany888]

Nope, no ED, JAMP, or relatives, just lucky I guess .

For being OOS you must have super dope stats. Congrats!!

 

[aganuj1234]

In-state received II. ORM

 

[ryany888]

In-state received II. ORM

Congrats! Does TCOM extend II from the highest stats going down or based on the order they receive the applications?

 

[DirtBike]

In-state received II. ORM

Stats?

 

[premedelsie]

Hey everyone! I was wondering if you all could provide some insight on my stats to see if TCOM is even worth applying to in my case.

Major: Biology
Minor: Spanish for the Workplace
GPA: 3.89
MCAT: 501
Extracurriculars: I was very involved in college. I was the president of several organizations including pre-health club and ODK. Additionally, I was VP of Honor Council and Greek Life.
Shadowing: 300 hours
Research: I performed research.
Gap Year: I will be serving as an Americorps volunteer.

 

[wysdoc]

Hey everyone! I was wondering if you all could provide some insight on my stats to see if TCOM is even worth applying to in my case.

Major: Biology
Minor: Spanish for the Workplace
GPA: 3.89
MCAT: 501
Extracurriculars: I was very involved in college. I was the president of several organizations including pre-health club and ODK. Additionally, I was VP of Honor Council and Greek Life.
Shadowing: 300 hours
Research: I performed research.
Gap Year: I will be serving as an Americorps volunteer.

Sure, although your MCAT is lower than their median all your other things looks great

 

[DirtBike]

Hey everyone! I was wondering if you all could provide some insight on my stats to see if TCOM is even worth applying to in my case.

Major: Biology
Minor: Spanish for the Workplace
GPA: 3.89
MCAT: 501
Extracurriculars: I was very involved in college. I was the president of several organizations including pre-health club and ODK. Additionally, I was VP of Honor Council and Greek Life.
Shadowing: 300 hours
Research: I performed research.
Gap Year: I will be serving as an Americorps volunteer.

Yes!! Rock the essays.

 

[ryany888]

Hi, everyone what are my chances at TCOM with the following stats/application?

GPA: 3.68 @ T20 institution Majored in Neuroscience
MCAT: 505
Volunteered at two hospitals: Total hours: 494
Conducted research since graduating in 2018: Have two publications; one being first-author (Total hours: 6000+ by now; plan on continuing until matriculation so will have 7680 hrs by then)
Shadowing: 226
TX resident / ORM

Appreciate it!

 

[TheGranolaKing]

Hi, everyone what are my chances at TCOM with the following stats/application?

GPA: 3.68 @ T20 institution Majored in Neuroscience
MCAT: 505
Volunteered at two hospitals: Total hours: 494
Conducted research since graduating in 2018: Have two publications; one being first-author (Total hours: 6000+ by now; plan on continuing until matriculation so will have 7680 hrs by then)
Shadowing: 226
TX resident / ORM

Appreciate it!

looks good, your stats are slightly below their medians but it seems like the rest of your application is solid (assuming you have non-clinical volunteering too)

 

[ryany888]

looks good, your stats are slightly below their medians but it seems like the rest of your application is solid (assuming you have non-clinical volunteering too)

Appreciate the feedback!!

 

[stella_18]

Is it too late for a TCOM secondary app? Do they send them out or are students expected to submit them through their website

 

[Garfield007]

Is it too late for a TCOM secondary app? Do they send them out or are students expected to submit them through their website

You can go to the school website and submit the secondary app yourself. They won't send out invitation.

 

[1ightningz]

Hi, everyone what are my chances at TCOM with the following stats/application?

GPA: 3.68 @ T20 institution Majored in Neuroscience
MCAT: 505
Volunteered at two hospitals: Total hours: 494
Conducted research since graduating in 2018: Have two publications; one being first-author (Total hours: 6000+ by now; plan on continuing until matriculation so will have 7680 hrs by then)
Shadowing: 226
TX resident / ORM

Appreciate it!

I had similar stats to you last cycle also coming from a T20 and didn't get an interview here fwiw.

 

[DirtBike]

I had similar stats to you last cycle also coming from a T20 and didn't get an interview here fwiw.

I feel like TCOM is low key super community service oriented (as far as applicant profiles)

 

[stella_18]

You can go to the school website and submit the secondary app yourself. They won't send out invitation.

Appreciate it thank you so much

 

[stella_18]

I feel like TCOM is low key super community service oriented (as far as applicant profiles)

This is also what I’ve heard

 

[DirtBike]

I think this school hates us

 

[Promotheon]

I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me what my chances are for TCOM.

Cumulative GPA: 3.91 BCPM: 3.89 (Microbiology major and double minor in Spanish and Chemistry at an OOS university)
MCAT: 496 (retaking on 8/27)
Volunteer: Food pantry from 2018-19, local ER from 2019-now, RMHC events from 2018-2020
Research: starting in a medical entomology lab in 2 weeks
Work Experience: peer academic liasion for residence hall, cashier and server at an Asian cafe, and lab assistant doing covid pcr tests
Lab experience: cytology assistant for a company and virology lab assistant for my school
Shadowing: 154 hours (primary care, retina specialist, radiology, pathology, trauma surgery, anesthesiology; at McGovern Med School, Memorial Hermann, UTH Galveston, and near me in Mississippi)
Involvement: Sorority, Vietnamese Student Association, American Medical Student Association

I am worried since I'm OOS and have a lower MCAT.

If I am being honest they tell TX residents to apply in TX only for MD's (and TCOM) and non-TX residents not to apply TMDSAS because ultimately only 5-7% OOS students get in to TX schools. If you get a 512+ power to you but otherwise I always tell people they are wasting money applying here from OOS.

 

[MadMax2018]

I'd appreciate it if someone could tell me what my chances are for TCOM.

Cumulative GPA: 3.91 BCPM: 3.89 (Microbiology major and double minor in Spanish and Chemistry at an OOS university)
MCAT: 496 (retaking on 8/27)
Volunteer: Food pantry from 2018-19, local ER from 2019-now, RMHC events from 2018-2020
Research: starting in a medical entomology lab in 2 weeks
Work Experience: peer academic liasion for residence hall, cashier and server at an Asian cafe, and lab assistant doing covid pcr tests
Lab experience: cytology assistant for a company and virology lab assistant for my school
Shadowing: 154 hours (primary care, retina specialist, radiology, pathology, trauma surgery, anesthesiology; at McGovern Med School, Memorial Hermann, UTH Galveston, and near me in Mississippi)
Involvement: Sorority, Vietnamese Student Association, American Medical Student Association

I am worried since I'm OOS and have a lower MCAT.

You could also ask this on WAMC thread but be prepared for brutal honesty. IMO, the MCAT is too low to be competitive as an OOS applicant regardless of any ties you may have since you are still not a resident. This school just has too many other OOS choices. I am sure you'll do much better on your retake and then you'll have a much better chance as an OOS applicant! Good luck we all need it!

 

[ComradeRutera]

Hi y'all! TCOM is my top school. I submitted my secondary on 08/10. Was that too late? TMDSAS verified on 07/23.

Thanks!

 

[simplybleb]

Is submitting secondaries at the end of August too late for TCOM?

 

[MadMax2018]

Hopefully, we get more interview invites this coming week. It was awfully quiet this past week.
Last I read about a few II's going out on this thread was August 8th. Anyone else get a II this past week they want to report?

 

[stella_18]

Is submitting secondaries at the end of August too late for TCOM?

I hope not cause that’s what I’m gonna be doing

 

[wysdoc]

I hope not cause that’s what I’m gonna be doing

But hey guys, it’s the last week of August now. Schools need time to read your apps & give you a chance to interview

 

[desidaddie]

For MMI interviews, is it appropriate to send a thank-you email?

 

[Bill Haas]

For MMI interviews, is it appropriate to send a thank-you email?

Send it to the admissions office with a thank you to everyone.

 

[ryany888]

Still waiting on my II from TCOM if I ever receive one : ' )

 

[TheGranolaKing]

Does anyone know if TCOM generally reviews in order of stats/complete date (obviously with exceptions)? TCOM is my hometown school and I was also complete pretty early (mid-June) so I'm not sure if I've been put on hold or screened out or something at this point

 

[wysdoc]

Does anyone know if TCOM generally reviews in order of stats/complete date (obviously with exceptions)? TCOM is my hometown school and I was also complete pretty early (mid-June) so I'm not sure if I've been put on hold or screened out or something at this point

Only 3 days of interview invitations sent so far, & last year there were 16 spanning August to January. I know, wait is a 4-letter word!

 

[DreamOfTheEndless]

Just received an II about 30 minutes ago! Available dates are 9/7, 9/14, 9/21 with 9/7 being nearly full and the other two mostly empty .