3. Steps In The Application Process 1. MCAT / DAT Computer based format Review course 2. Begin crafting and writing a “personal statement” 3. Create “Interfolio” account for letters of evaluation. 4. Start notifying evaluators and begin the collection process for letters of evaluation.
4. Steps In The Application Process 5. Obtain an unofficial copy of your transcript, you will need this for completing your medical/dental school application. 6. Apply to professional schools AMCAS TMDSAS AACOMAS AADSAS 7. Request official transcript(s) from every college you have attended.
5. Steps In The Application Process 8. When all letters are received, use Interfolio to send your letters of evaluation. If you want an HPO “cover letter” make sure you meet the criteria set by our office. 9. Keep a copy of all the materials you have mailed just in case something gets lost or if you need to refer to any of the application materials.
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7. Schools In Texas Dental Baylor College of Dentistry (100) UT – Houston Dental Branch (84) UT – San Antonio Dental School (98) Medical UT Southwestern at Dallas (228) UT Medical Branch at Galveston (229) UT Medical School at Houston (226) UT Medical School at San Antonio (220) Texas A&M University College of Medicine (85) Tech University School of Medicine (140) Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (120) Paul L. Foster College of Medicine (80)
8. TMDSAS Deadline & Fees Medical & Dental Schools: May 1 - October 1 “Early application strongly recommended.” - TMDSAS There is no fee waiver for TMDSAS. Cost: TX residents $75.00 for first school $10.00 for each additional school Cost: Non-residents: $125.00 for first school $10.00 for each additional school
9. Requirements For A Complete TMDSAS Application: Online Application Application Fee Photo Official Transcripts from every college you have attended including Spring grades of application year Evaluation Letters Official MCAT/DAT Score Report Secondary Applications
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12. American Medical CollegeApplication Service (AMCAS) Centralized application service for more than 120 allopathic medical schools, including Baylor College of Medicine. http://www.aamc.org/
13. AMCAS Deadlines Application available early May, but cannot be submitted until approximately June 1. Deadlines: Generally Oct. 15 - Dec. 15 Early application strongly recommended.
14. AMCAS Fees Cost: $160.00 for first school $31.00 for each additional school AMCAS schools often have an additional secondary application fee. A Fee Assistance Program is provided to assist individuals with extreme financial limitations.
15. AMCAS Secondary Applications Check the school website for application procedures and policies. Many secondary applications are online.
36. Optional Evaluators Supervisors of summer programs, volunteer positions, research jobs, or non-academic jobs. Physicians shadowed Dentists shadowed (1 required for Baylor College of Dentistry) Total package will be 3 - 5 (maximum) letters* *Excluding Health Professions cover letter, matching form for AADSAS applicants, and AMCAS letter request form for AMCAS applicants.
37. Do not request evaluations from: Personal friends High school teachers or advisors Family friends
38. Official Letter Requirements All letters of evaluation MUST be on letterhead (official company or university stationery) and signed by the evaluator. If not, the application services and schools will not accept them and your application may be seriously delayed.
39. AADSAS AMCAS TMDSAS ? Interfolio Account Health Professions Cover Letter All requested documents are tied to an “Interfolio Document Request” page. Required Academic Letters Interfolio can then be used to send your letters to TMDSAS, AMCAS, AADSAS, & AACOMAS. Optional Letters
40. Interfolio: Creating an Account Special offer code (UTCNS): “Univ of Texas Austin, Health Professions only: free 1 year acct + one e-delivery for TMDSAS” Check box agreeing to terms of service Affiliation: University of Texas--Austin, Health Professions (VERY IMPORTANT)
41. Generating Document Request Form “Documents” > “Request Letter” Document type: “Confidential Letter of Recommendation” “I would like to print out a request form and give it to my letter writer.”
42. Providing Information toYour Evaluators “Interfolio Document Request” (REQUIRED) Cover letter (thank-you, your contact info, deadline) Addressed, stamped envelope Interfolio, Inc.Paper Processing Center1900 L Street NWSuite #603Washington, DC 20036 Resume Personal statement Transcript (upon request) Photo such as passport photo
43. Requesting your HPO Committee Cover Letter Do NOT request until you have at least the minimum number of required letters already uploaded to your Interfolio account (that is, you have the required 3 academic letters, at least 1 of which is from a science instructor). Instead of selecting “Confidential Letter of Recommendation” when you add a new document, select “Cover Letter.” Title the document: Health Professions Cover Letter Select “3rd Party Document Addition” Print up request form; write your TMDSAS/AMCAS/ AACOMAS/AADSAS ID number(s) on it; and submit it to our office in PAI 5.03 for processing. You may submit it in person, by postal mail, or via fax (512-471-6701). NOTE: Reapplicants should submit a new cover letter request for this application cycle.
44. AADSAS AMCAS TMDSAS ? Interfolio Account Order of Documents When Sending to Schools or Services AADSAS or AMCAS form where applicable. HP Cover Letter Individual Letters in your preferred order. Health Professions Cover Letter You are responsible for sending your letters packet out to schools. Required Academic Letters Optional Letters
46. For technical Interfolio assistance: There is an online support request form on the Interfolio website in addition to an FAQ, and a support phone line (877-77-FOLIO).
