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A lot of applicants worry they’re submitting “late”. Here’s what the TMDSAS timeline actually looks like and how the early submission window works.

🔗 Full application timeline and deadlines
https://www.tmdsas.com/apply-now/deadlines.html
🔗 Official TMDSAS Application Guide
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/index.html

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Planning to submit your TMDSAS application soon? This live workshop walks through the final steps before submission, common mistakes applicants should avoid, and what happens after your application is submitted and processed through TMDSAS. We’ll also spend part of the session answering live applicant questions during an extended Q&A segment.

Topics covered include:
• Final application checklist before submission
• Common mistakes some applicants might make
• Submission & processing timelines
• Secondary applications
• Interviews
• TMDSAS Match overview
• Live Q&A

💬 LIVE Q&A
We’ll answer your questions about:
• Processing timelines
• Coursework updates
• Letters of evaluation
• Secondaries & interviews
• Match process questions
• General applicant submission concerns

📚 Official Resources
🔗 TMDSAS Application Guide: https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/index.html
🔗 TMDSAS Website: https://www.tmdsas.com
🔗 TMDSAS Application Workshop Series playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVPisKtGOky2tnIoVHfCetphARQyxhLAJ&si=2AqjvZtRgl9vhriw

Stay connected with @TexasHealthEducationService for official updates and applicant resources throughout the cycle.

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Applying again? Taking a nontraditional path to healthcare professions education? This workshop is designed to help applicants better understand how to strengthen and strategically approach the TMDSAS application process.

In this session, we discuss:
• Reapplicant strategies & common pitfalls
• GPA trends & academic context
• Activities & meaningful experiences
• Essays & personal statements
• Letters of evaluation
• Applying early & application timing
• Coursework reminders & PCR review
• Nontraditional applicant considerations
• Answers to frequently asked questions

Whether you are reapplying after a previous cycle, returning to school, changing careers, taking gap years, or balancing additional responsibilities while applying, this workshop provides guidance and important reminders as you prepare your application.

🔗 TMDSAS Official Website
https://www.tmdsas.com/

📚 TMDSAS Application Guide
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/index.html

📝 Activities & Experiences Guide
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/bio-activities.html

✍️ Essays Guide
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/essays.html

📨 Letters of Evaluation Guide
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/letters-of-evaluation.html

📖 Coursework Guide
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/coursework.html

🏠 TMDSAS Residency Information
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/residency.html

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Letters of evaluation and test scores are key components of a complete TMDSAS application.

In this video, we cover:
• When and how to submit letters
• Different letter submission options
• How test scores are received and processed
• Common issues and how to avoid delays
• Key deadlines and timing strategies

📘 TMDSAS Application Guide:
Letters: https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/letters-of-evaluation.html
Test Scores: https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/test-scores.html
CASPer: https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/after-submitting.html#casper

🎥 Explore more TMDSAS workshops, tips, and resources on our channel.

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In this TMDSAS Application Workshop video, we walk through the TMDSAS essay section, including:
• Personal Statement
• Personal Characteristics Essay
• Optional Essay
• Common essay mistakes to avoid
• Strategies for stronger, more focused writing

Learn how to approach each essay with purpose, avoid repetition across prompts, and better communicate your experiences, perspective, and preparation for a future career in healthcare.

📚 Review the official TMDSAS Application Guide:
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/essays.html

🔗 Explore additional TMDSAS resources:
https://www.tmdsas.com
https://youtube.com/live/d91-UL3f3S0

▶️ Watch the full TMDSAS Application Workshop Series:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVPisKtGOky2tnIoVHfCetphARQyxhLAJ&si=3V92gWsSqPgyH87F

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Understanding how residency is determined is a critical part of the TMDSAS application process.

In this video, we walk through:
• How TMDSAS confirms residency
• Why residency matters
• What “for admission purposes only” means
• Two options for Texas residency
• Key timelines and required documentation
• Common mistakes to avoid

This video is part of the TMDSAS Application Workshop Series—designed to help applicants navigate each section of the application with guidance directly from our team.

📘 TMDSAS Application Guide (Residency Section):
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/residency.html

📚 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules:
https://texas-sos.appianportalsgov.com/rules-and-meetings?$locale=en_US&interface=VIEW_TAC_SUMMARY&queryAsDate=04%2F28%2F2025&recordId=181015

🎥 Explore more TMDSAS videos:
Application workshops, tips, office hours, and panel discussions available on our channel.
• Texas Residency 101: https://www.youtube.com/live/3iKZ7RPLVnY?si=LYwfQ7noEvkz1n3J
• Understanding Texas Residency Rules & Regulations: https://www.youtube.com/live/rEAbfOGzuQQ?si=hUObLY8dQjAvFjiK

👍 Subscribe to stay up to date with TMDSAS application guidance and resources.

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Entering your coursework correctly is an important step in completing your TMDSAS application. In this workshop, we walk through how to accurately report your academic courses, avoid common mistakes, and what to expect during application processing.

This session covers:

● Entering courses exactly as they appear on your official transcript
● Guidelines for repeated courses, withdrawals, and transfer credit
● Entering AP/CLEP/IB credit and study abroad credit
● Where to find information about TMDSAS GPA calculation
● Common errors and how to avoid them
● Tips for submitting with confidence

🔗 TMDSAS Application Guide (Coursework Section):
https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/coursework.html

▶️ Watch for more info about entering coursework
● Entering Your Coursework with Ease https://youtube.com/live/OAWmE4hnNEM
● Entering Coursework & Transcripts Correctly Workshop https://youtube.com/live/IqP7WvCZDOc
● No Stress App Tips: Make Planned Coursework a simple step https://youtube.com/shorts/pHTLmauT8GI
● No Stress App Tips: What Your PCR Is Really Telling Youhttps://youtube.com/shorts/8WU0beLhExI

📺 Explore the full TMDSAS Workshop Series:
Get step-by-step guidance on each section of the application, released weekly on our channel.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVPisKtGOky2tnIoVHfCetphARQyxhLAJ

👍 Subscribe to stay up to date with application tips, official guidance, workshops, and livestreams from the TMDSAS team.

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Join us for a live Q&A session covering key updates and changes to the TMDSAS EY 2027 application cycle—with insights directly from the TMDSAS team and members of the Application Content Enhancement (ACE) Committee.

👉 In this livestream, we’ll cover:
• Overview of updates and changes for the EY 2027 application
• The purpose and intent behind these updates
• What applicants should pay attention to as they prepare their application
• Answers to live questions from applicants and advisors

This session is part of the TMDSAS Application Workshop Series (EY 2027), designed to provide clear, process-focused guidance as you navigate the application cycle.

📅 Date & Time: April 15 at 12:00 PM (CT)

🔗 TMDSAS Resources
• TMDSAS Website: https://www.tmdsas.com
• Application Guide (updated April 10): https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/index.html
• TMDSAS Application Updates (IHE Article): https://www.txhes.com/ihe/2026/april.tmdsas-ey27-updates.html

💬 Have questions?
Drop them in the chat during the livestream or leave a comment below—your question may be addressed live or in future videos.

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Your activities section isn’t about listing everything—it’s about showing what matters. Learn how to highlight your experiences in the TMDSAS application.

Whether you’re applying to Texas dental, medical, podiatry, or veterinary schools, understanding how to present your experiences can strengthen your application.

This video is part of the TMDSAS Application Workshop Series (EY 2027)—a series designed to help applicants navigate the application process with guidance directly from the TMDSAS team.

🔗 Official TMDSAS Resources
• TMDSAS Website: https://www.tmdsas.com
• TMDSAS Application Guide: https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/index.html
• Activities Section Guidance: https://www.tmdsas.com/application-guide/bio-activities.html

🎥 More Videos
• Activities & Meaningful Experiences: How to Stand Out https://youtube.com/live/8tbo6VUTsiw
• Admissions Dean's Corner: Activities and Personal Biography Section (Plus Dental Experiences!) https://youtube.com/live/3710V50atlQ

▶️ Up Next in the Application Workshops Series
Key Updates to the EY 27 TMDSAS Application: Q&A Livestream!

💬 Questions?
Leave a comment—your question can be answered in a future video.

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