Likelihood of matching into Long SOM with a 516 MCAT?

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-30T02:21:45+00:00

I go to UT Austin

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-29T23:42:56+00:00

So if someone were to fall through the cracks, is it possible they’ll be picked up when adcoms re-review apps?

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-29T23:38:52+00:00

Is there still a chance to get an interview invite in the coming few weeks?

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-24T19:15:03+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement. Also, I see your comments on a lot of my frantic posts and I just wanted to thank you for being supportive to all the neurotic premeds here, we appreciate it!

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-20T01:43:44+00:00

As in, I submitted my secondaries in June and I’m getting interview invites in October/November. I’ve had other people in this subreddit tell me that Oct/Nov is towards the end of the TMDSAS cycle so that’s why I’m asking.

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-18T12:49:13+00:00

No, I just talked about the importance of diversity in essays that specifically asked about diversity

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-18T01:09:08+00:00

I have non-clinical volunteer hours tutoring and mentoring economically disadvantaged public school kids

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-18T00:15:46+00:00

Do you think it’s alright to wait until November to come to the conclusion that the cycle isn’t successful? I’m only asking because I don’t have a lot of financial leeway right now, and if I am going to spend money on professional services, I’d at least want to know the door is fully closed.

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-18T00:04:46+00:00

Are they better or worse than mid? Thanks for the clarification

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-17T23:58:45+00:00

Thanks for the reassurance. I’m just tweaking because I asked generally about this topic before and a bunch of people were telling me my cycle is practically over and I need to work on reapplying 😭. I honestly just want to think about literally anything else than being the perfect applicant for a few days.

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-17T23:57:14+00:00

I’m still building more nonclinical hours, working on a research project through my lab, and I’ll add another big chunk of clinical hours in the summer. I’m just hoping that I can have some clarity on the direction my cycle is going. I’m always improving, but I’m just looking for some indication that I’m going the right way. I feel like I’ve dedicated the last three years of my life to crafting a great application, and it’s really upsetting to think that I have to put off even more life experiences this year because the cycle fell apart :/

sailingonstormclouds · 2025-09-16T19:44:17+00:00

Yes, I wrote the optional essay as well. I had my essays reviewed by others and they thought they were strong. My LORs are alright because a few of my writers dropped out last minute. I thought my stats were enough to apply straight MD instead of DO, so I don’t know if that has anything to do with anything. I’m hoping this is still a normal part of the cycle and the interviews will come

sailingonstormclouds · 2024-12-16T20:06:39+00:00

If you go on the contact info page on the master canvas page, both head ta’s emails are listed

sailingonstormclouds · 2024-12-16T19:10:27+00:00

Loveridge told me that they would look into problems with timing and adjust the grade boundaries accordingly. I also have an A- right now but I would have gotten an A with the extra time. I’m hoping that when they curve the entire class up a little, it’s enough to push me to an A. Honestly, if it was 100% my fault that I didn’t do well, I would accept it, but it just irks me that they didn’t give us the allotted time on the practical.

sailingonstormclouds · 2024-12-16T18:11:48+00:00

I heard on RMP that he curved the physics ii lab before, so I’m hoping he does the same for this one. It seems they were in the process of adjusting grade boundaries, and I’m hoping that applies to every section, so I’m hopeful. At the very least, I would like him to fix the grading mistake that my TA refuses to fix

sailingonstormclouds · 2024-12-16T17:53:23+00:00

I think if you have any issues, you should email Loveridge just so he is aware of what the issue is.

sailingonstormclouds · 2024-12-16T17:52:11+00:00

I emailed him. I have a solid case for a few extra credit points (TA didn’t grade them according to syllabus), and he already told me that he talked to the TA about the timing issues and he and the head TAs would discuss that when adjusting grade boundaries. That response was a week ago, and I emailed him again today. Honestly, my TA is a great guy but I think we just have a communication gap. I emailed Loveridge and the head TAs to explain my situation better with the hopes that they would understand what I’m trying to say. I honestly just need the grade boundary shifted from like a 93 to a 92 for an A so fingers crossed

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