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26 - Academic Considerations for Non-Traditional Applicants with Ms. Lesley Riley



Ms. Lesley Riley, Director of the UT Austin Health Professions Office, walks us through some of the academic considerations a non-traditional applicant needs to consider when thinking about applying to medical, dental, or veterinary school.

We focus on preparing to meet pre-requisites and preparing for the MCAT and DAT.


Join our online communities to receive early access to the podcasts, ask questions and receive information directly from TMDSAS, professional schools and advisors.

  • The TMDSAS Hub is open to all applicants in the EY2019/2020 cycle. 
  • The TMDSAS Non-Traditional Applicants group is open to all applicants who identify themselves as non-traditional and would like to connect with other applicants.

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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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