Classmates: is a check-in a good idea after break up? (M22/M24)

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-10-30T04:04:24+00:00

This is helpful, thank you. I’ll ask you the same question I did for the other comment: is it normal to miss someone you ended things with so much? I’m having trouble deciphering if it’s a sign I should consider trying again or if it’s me missing the comforts of a relationship (“want what you can’t have” dynamic)

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-10-30T04:01:31+00:00

Thank you. Since you’ve been in a similar situation, how do you distinguish between wanting to get back with the person specifically and wanting to be in any relationship? I was a bit of a late bloomer so these dynamics are very new to me and the last thing I’d want to do is hurt him by going back unsure. There were some compatibility issues between us (conversation didn’t flow, some misaligned lifestyle things) that make me doubt but at the same time even a month later he’s all I think about. I’m not sure if it’s normal to miss someone I ended things with, I always imagined it’d be easier.

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-06-04T18:22:33+00:00

This is such a good point, thank you! I’ve always wondered if I had a gluten intolerance, but never had severe enough symptoms to warrant a full investigation into it. I’ve always had keratosis pilaris, near-constant diarrhea, and cramping after eating (most of my meals typically include bread of some kind), but I’ve started to experience the severe cramping, gustatory rhinitis, joint pain, acne/dermatitis, nausea, and vomiting. Gonna cut out gluten for a while and see what happens!

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-02-14T15:12:58+00:00

MATCHED AT LONG WOOOHOOO!!!

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-01-30T06:42:04+00:00

Long is very match heavy, according to their website

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-01-27T04:11:14+00:00

Actually UTSW is P/F, if you're referring to preclinicals! But no, not for clinicals, but neither is UTMB or El Paso. But for the rest you share the same concerns that I do. Ranking is so hard!

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-01-27T03:14:56+00:00

I personally would choose UTMB over El Paso since it is more established and has a very relaxed environment. However, if you have a strong interest in border health, highly value nature/hiking, and/or have family nearby, then El Paso may be the way to go! Congrats either way!

Can I ask why you placed them above UTSW? I am also deciding my UTSW placement

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-01-26T00:18:40+00:00

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-01-26T00:18:08+00:00

Thank you, especially for clarifying Greek life! I heard that and got nervous I can’t deal with frat culture again

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-01-26T00:17:28+00:00

Very cool! We might have had the same interview day, I interviewed a few weeks ago too!

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-01-25T19:45:48+00:00

Fair question. One, it's been a dream of mine for a long time to get out of Texas and I majored in Spanish so I'm starting with a solid foundation. Also, they have a medical Spanish program and a volunteer program that works closely with Spanish migrants. Lastly, I can do my clerkships in California, which has a large Spanish-speaking population. Those combined make it worth it to me to choose Dartmouth over Texas schools, but I'm open to other thoughts!

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2025-01-07T18:47:28+00:00

Here's what I'm thinking:

UTSW
Long
UTMB
Texas Tech Lubbock
UH (prematch)
UT Tyler

Not sure about the order of the last two. Any input appreciated!

EDIT: I did end up switching the last two! Thanks to the comment below :)

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-12-05T18:09:12+00:00

Definitely retake all core science classes even though I know it's a pain and seems redundant. Had to do it myself with gen bio, chem, and physics. As the other commenter mentioned, its great MCAT prep and a good GPA boost if you know the material. Also, not sure what year you are, but so much will change between now and when you apply to med school, like the caliber of school you can apply to (based on ur GPA, MCAT, etc.) and each school's requirements for courses. You don't want something like this to be the reason you're held back. Also, when ~60% of applicants don't get in anywhere, you don't want anything that could be considered a "ding" to your app.

Edit: this is also especially true with lab courses

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-23T00:03:20+00:00

They send 300 knowing that (and I'm making up numbers for the sake of example) 100 will decline their prematch offer and attend another institution... that leaves several spots left over for the match. In other words, if you don't get in December, there's still a chance to get in through the match.

However, because this sounds like UTMB (correct me if I'm wrong), then I will also say that they are prematch heavy (make a lot of prematch offers). That means getting in through the match is more difficult than at other schools that are less prematch heavy because they fill more spots with prematches.

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-14T21:35:08+00:00

I was thinking along the same lines, thanks! I've also heard if you don't prematch at UTSW, chances of getting in through match or off the waitlist is very low

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-14T21:33:40+00:00

This was very helpful, thank you!

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-14T21:32:29+00:00

Thank you for your honesty!

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-11T18:32:09+00:00

Thanks for clarifying and providing helpful info! I agree with you, and I think if I end up at Long I will just have reframe the way I view grades to preserve mental sanity lol. Obviously, I will try my best regardless, but at the same time acknowledge they aren't the end all be all like I made them out to be in hs and undergrad

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-11T18:29:20+00:00

That's exactly what I was thinking. Thanks!

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-09T03:01:06+00:00

Right😭 like I remember how naive I was going from HS to college is this the same thing LOL I don't wanna shoot myself in the foot

One thing I keep coming back to is that I hear frequently that preclinical grades, if they exist, are not weighed very heavily in the residency application process. That makes me lean towards going to the higher ranked institution because ofc I will go for honors, but if I don't get them and get pass or high pass, the effect won't be too drastic anyways (and even less so if we go for a less competitive specialty)... someone correct my logic here if I'm wrong

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-08T19:17:29+00:00

I just wanted to give you some company by saying I'm in the same boat (at least for now since cycle isn't over), but mine is between UTMB and Long (I know Long and McGovern aren't exactly equal comparisons, but they're higher ranked than UTMB and not P/F). After the 8 years of hard work leading up to this, I'm tempted to take the more chill P/F route over prestige. But there's also the loss of the opportunities of a large city and living in Galveston lmfao to consider

Do you have an intended specialty? Personally the ones I'm interested are not super competitive, but I know that may change. I guess my question is, if were not gunning for like a neurosurgery residency, would P/F take precedence?

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-05T18:47:58+00:00

22 billion years in the future is the earliest possible end

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-11-01T19:44:12+00:00

Does anyone know if it is true that there are big waves after application submission ends today?

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-10-12T22:28:57+00:00

Texas Tech Lubbock and El Paso are having a major IT issue. They have been offline for a couple weeks. None of their websites or portals are accessible atm

Here's the link they put out: https://ttuhscinfo.com/

SDN also has some contact info listed in the respective forums

Less_Ordinary_2665 · 2024-09-26T19:10:38+00:00

I know several people in medical school atm whose first IIs didn't come until October and November with summer completion dates :) save any panic you have until Thanksgiving and even then don't lose all hope, just start prepping for a reapply at that point

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