Mr. Matthew Meeks answers questions from the Non-Traditional Applicants Facebook Group about Texas' Academic Fresh Start program, and how it applies to medical, dental, and veterinary school admissions.
We also tackle a question about what applicants can do while they wait to hear back from schools.
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About the author: The Texas Health Education Service amplifies TMDSAS and JAMP’s missions to serve students, collegiate advisors, and professional schools in Texas by providing students with accurate educational resources to enhance their preparation for a career in the health professions, and supporting efforts by advisors and professional schools to reach students and enrich the applicant pool.
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