2023-2024 Sam Houston State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM)

[purkinjekitty]

So I can hit the I accept button on the SHSU page?

Yep! Nothing is binding until match day.

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[arphasia]

+1 IS prematch just now!!

 

[purkinjekitty]

What the heck is a prematch and what does it mean?
A pre-match offer is a true offer of admission, and gives you an early clue that the school really likes you and wants you to attend. If you get a prematch offer, you can take the pressure off yourself and know you are going to med school next year. Prematch offers are only for Texans applying in the TMDSAS system. Schools MAY begin making pre-match offers on October 15, but they don't HAVE TO.
In fact, UTMB let y'all know that this year they will hold off on making prematch offers until December.

Can I keep on attending more interviews after I get a pre-match offer?
Yes, you can, especially if you would like to give yourself more options or a chance at the school you "think" is your favorite. Sometimes your opinion of a school can get better or worse after your interview day, so your ranking of the schools where you interview can change with time.
But hey, what if the pre-match is to your dream school? Up to you: go to further interviews, or stop here.

How many applicants get a Pre-match offer?
For the first time, in the 2020-2021 cycle, TMDSAS published the data on how many applicants got prematch offers.
Here is the link to the data from my post in 2021: #46
Prematch offers go to a minority of applicants (1 in 7, or 14%).
Don't let this small part of TMDSAS Match system affect your self-worth!
Most Texas matriculants match on Match Day (this year it's February 16, 2024), having had no prematch offers at all.

Can I rank a school I didn't Pre-match with higher than a Pre-matched school? Will I lose everything if it doesn't work out?
You can rank your favorite schools in any order you wish. If you rank a non-Prematched school as #1 and they don't choose you, you still have your Pre-Match school to fall back on. Remember, your pre-match is a true offer of admission, and you can't gamble it away by taking a risk with your ranking list. If you happen to have more than one pre-match school, the one you ranked highest is the one you'll be going to.

If I accept or respond to a school that made me a Pre-Match offer, is it binding?
No, you are allowed to accept and hold more than one TMDSAS offer up until Match Day. You will come out of Match Day with one school only.
All the TMDSAS schools know the system, nobody will be offended if you wait until Match Day for your final determination.

From the TMDSAS thread

 

[jennab24]

+1 IS prematch just now!!

What time did they send yours?

 

[caffeinequeen_]

just prematched!

 

[Serotonyn]

just prematched!

When did you interview?

 

[derpyderpderp]

+1 IS prematch )

 

[jennab24]

I am surprised they have been sending them over so many hours now haha

 

[Rite1234]

I am surprised they have been sending them over so many hours now haha

I was under the assumption that they sent it at one time today.

 

[jennab24]

I was under the assumption that they sent it at one time today.

Maybe I might have been confused by the staggered times of the messages

 

[wysdoc]

Maybe I might have been confused by the staggered times of the messages

Although it is unthinkable , sometimes SDN is not the first place people go to share their good news!
Family, friends, etc. or maybe they don't check their email until after work.

It's all good news no matter what hour it arrives

 

[jennab24]

Although it is unthinkable , sometimes SDN is not the first place people go to share their good news!
Family, friends, etc. or maybe they don't check their email until after work.

It's all good news no matter what hour it arrives

Of course. I just took certain messages saying they “just” got it as meaning they got it that minute. Was misinterpreting haha

 

[Lakers2023Champs]

Prematched this afternoon!!

 

[texasvandy]

Thats a lot of prematches in one afternoon and already the second round? Congratulations to everyone.

Looks like they have a big class for almost a brand new school.

 

[Rite1234]

Thats a lot of prematches in one afternoon and already the second round? Congratulations to everyone.

Looks like they have a big class for almost a brand new school.

Yep, they mentioned the class size is expanding for Fall 2024.

 

[Dr. Swiftie]

Just got the admissions committee review complete email 😩 this is not the heart attack I need right before bed

 

[phytomed17]

Just got the admissions committee review complete email 😩 this is not the heart attack I need right before bed

When did you interview? Manifesting the absolute best for you!!

 

[Dr. Swiftie]

When did you interview? Manifesting the absolute best for you!!

Thank you! I interviewed on 9/29.

 

[phytomed17]

Thank you! I interviewed on 9/29.

LMAO, we had the same interview date. I'm sure I saw you around... but I have not received the same email haha.

 

[Dr. Swiftie]

LMAO, we had the same interview date. I'm sure I saw you around... but I have not received the same email haha.

Our time will come 🫡

 

[Firetypestarter]

For those who pre-matched when did yall interview?

 

[Firetypestarter]

Thank you! I interviewed on 9/29.

Me too!! Hoping for the best!

 

[Firetypestarter]

THANKS BUDDY!!!

CONGRATS ! When did you interview?

 

[purkinjekitty]

For those who haven’t pre matched yet our time will come they’re making us wait to build maximum excitement!!

 

[Rite1234]

CONGRATS ! When did you interview?

I interviewed 7/21.

 

[wysdoc]

Not pre-matched yet. This is my only texas school
Would there be more prematches (hopefully before Dec 14) esp if there are prematch withdrawals?

The prematches can be offered for the next 3 months, they don't trickle out daily but are usually grouped after a committee meeting.
Remember you can match without having had any prematches.
What's special about December 14?

 

[purkinjekitty]

The prematches can be offered for the next 3 months, they don't trickle out daily but are usually grouped after a committee meeting.
Remember you can match without having had any prematches.
What's special about December 14?

OOS DO deposit deadline! Some of these schools are asking for $2000 non-refundable deposits unfortunately

Prematching would be a little easier on the wallet and mental health 🤣

 

[readyornothereiam]

OOS DO deposit deadline! Some of these schools are asking for $2000 non-refundable deposits unfortunately

Prematching would be a little easier on the wallet and mental health 🤣

Yes exactly!

 

[Rite1234]

When they said December 14 I was like yep. Cause I was facing the same dilemma.

 

[gremdoc]

Just got the admissions committee review complete email 😩 this is not the heart attack I need right before bed

I received the email last night too Interviewed 9/29 also!

 

[caffeinequeen_]

When did you interview?

Interviewed on 9/8

 

[futuredoc456]

Idk if this be foolproof but it seems like they’re using the same schedule as last cycle so here are the dates my neurotic ass gathered from last year’s thread:

2022-2023 Prematch Dates

11/11

12/14

12/21

1/23

1/24



2024 Match Date

2/16

 

[chacothefish]

Idk if this be foolproof but it seems like they’re using the same schedule as last cycle so here are the dates my neurotic ass gathered from last year’s thread:

2022-2023 Prematch Dates

11/11

12/14

12/21

1/23

1/24



2024 Match Date

2/16

The match date is in February? I always thought it was in March

 

[purkinjekitty]

Idk if this be foolproof but it seems like they’re using the same schedule as last cycle so here are the dates my neurotic ass gathered from last year’s thread:

2022-2023 Prematch Dates

11/11

12/14

12/21

1/23

1/24



2024 Match Date

2/16

Love it

 

[wysdoc]

The match date is in February? I always thought it was in March

This year's Match Date is February 16 and your ranked lists are due on your TMDSAS portal by February 2.

 

[Firetypestarter]

I received the email last night too Interviewed 9/29 also!

Sameee

 

[Firetypestarter]

Any 9/29 interviewees with a pre match?

 

[Firetypestarter]

OOS DO deposit deadline! Some of these schools are asking for $2000 non-refundable deposits unfortunately

Prematching would be a little easier on the wallet and mental health 🤣

I feel you 😪..

 

[Serotonyn]

I just got the committee review complete email an hour ago. I almost crapped my heart out… ‍

 

[phytomed17]

I just got the committee review complete email an hour ago. I almost crapped my heart out…

‍

Just got mine too

 

[StrawberrySoda18]

Sorry if this has already been asked but what is the planned class size for EY 2024?

 

[Rite1234]

Sorry if this has already been asked but what is the planned class size for EY 2024?

162

 

[AnonMedUser99]

I don’t see a Facebook group for the class yet. I suppose it’s a little early but I just made a Facebook only for that group 😂

 

[Meechi]

I don’t see a Facebook group for the class yet. I suppose it’s a little early but I just made a Facebook only for that group

OMS-1 we didn't really have a FB group either til way later. Instead we made a groupme and sent it to the people that got accepted (wouldn't want to put it public yet in my opinion, will have alot of snoopers). Also some OMS-2 people joined to answer questions we may have during the process of matriculating. It was helpful and I would be fine with helping y'all out with info! DM me when/if you make one!

 

[Rite1234]

Just got confirmation that you can hit the accept button in the AMP portal if you get a pre-match. Not sure why they told me that you can hold multiple prematches until April 30th when match day is in February though.

 

[wysdoc]

Just got confirmation that you can hit the accept button in the AMP portal if you get a pre-match. Not sure why they told me that you can hold multiple prematches until April 30th when match day is in February though.

you're right Match Day is February 16.
Within TMDSAS you could stay on Wait Lists after Match Day if you didn't match at the school you ranked #1, up until May 15th.

 

[JamylT]

I received a pre-match offer on 10/19 (2nd wave?). Initial interview was the 1st one on 7/21.

IS Non-trad, 34YO. Piss poor cumulative GPA. Decent sGPA. 4.0 DIY post-bacc 47~ hours which also fulfilled prereqs. 514 MCAT.

This was my only II thus far. I'm beyond excited (and relieved). I laid a goose egg last year.

 

[texasvandy]

I received a pre-match offer on 10/19 (2nd wave?). Initial interview was the 1st one on 7/21.

IS Non-trad, 34YO. Piss poor cumulative GPA. Decent sGPA. 4.0 DIY post-bacc 47~ hours which also fulfilled prereqs. 514 MCAT.

This was my only II thus far. I'm beyond excited (and relieved). I laid a goose egg last year.

Congratulations! All it takes is one.

 

[purkinjekitty]

I think we'll see that next wave of prematches coming out 2nd week of November. Only 3 interview days left for the cycle (11/3, 12/1, 1/19)

 

[Serotonyn]

I think we'll see that next wave of prematches coming out 2nd week of November. Only 3 interview days left for the cycle (11/3, 12/1, 1/19)

For pre-matches 11/5-11/11?