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anyone return the secondary yet?

So is it one page per essay for a total of 2 pages? Or is it one page total?

So is it one page per essay for a total of 2 pages? Or is it one page total?
"Please complete your essay and include your responses to the following questions: (Please use font size 12 and limit your essay to one page. You may attach your essay to the application if additional space is needed.)"

To me it sounded like they wanted 1 essay answering both questions limited to one page. That's what I did and was accepted.

In case some of you don't know, you can find the secondary application here: http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/secondary.html

"Please complete your essay and include your responses to the following questions: (Please use font size 12 and limit your essay to one page. You may attach your essay to the application if additional space is needed.)"

To me it sounded like they wanted 1 essay answering both questions limited to one page. That's what I did and was accepted.

Thanks! I don't know why I was having so much trouble understanding directions!!!

I have to confess, I apparently don't know how to read either..lol. I started to write them as 2 essays, and all I kept thinking was "I feel like this should really be one essay" :rolleyes:haha..thanks for the clarification!

Hello All,

What are the approximate dates for the following for UMDNJ-SOM, assuming the application is complete for the 2011 cycle.

First interviews held?
First acceptance given?
If accepted, deadline date?
First wait list given?

Thanks :eek:

Are there any updates on the average stats of accepted students?

I have a 3.6 science and 26 MCAT. Research and lots of volunteer hours. NY resident. Is this competitive? my mcat has really made me nervous about even sending in my secondary app

you will never know if you do not try. Not sending in the application is a sure way not to get an interview nor a potential acceptance.

I received an email today saying that UMDNJ received my primary and would like to invite me for an interview. This is before I have even sent in my secondary and they are requesting that I send it before they officially schedule an interview.

Previous applicants or anyone that knows, is this a good sign or is it common for them to do this?

Wow, ktruon, very interesting. I am not sure, but I would say getting an early interview invite certainly is a good sign. Congratulations! I'm curious though, are you a New Jersey resident?

No, I'm an Illinois resident.

I received an email today saying that UMDNJ received my primary and would like to invite me for an interview. This is before I have even sent in my secondary and they are requesting that I send it before they officially schedule an interview.

Previous applicants or anyone that knows, is this a good sign or is it common for them to do this?

keep us updated...i'm wondering too!

Is anyone else having problems sending letters to UMDNJ via interfolio?? I can't click check out when I have UMDNJ listed as the school. I have had no problems with any other schools.

Is the secondary snail mailed? Also, is the essay supposed to be typed right under the question (that large blank space)?

do UMDNJ accapt out of state students? and any ideas what kind of % students are from OOS?

thanks

Is the secondary snail mailed? Also, is the essay supposed to be typed right under the question (that large blank space)?

Secondary is downloaded off the website and then snail mailed. I typed my essay on a separate paper

Can someone post the questions to the secondary please? I'm still waiting on my primary to be sent in (the woes of public school transcript offices) and wanted to get an early start.

Greatly appreciated! :)

The secondary is listed on their website:

http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/secondary.html

do UMDNJ accapt out of state students? and any ideas what kind of % students are from OOS?

thanks
"For the incoming class of 150 students, over 75% of students are New Jersey residents, with 23% from South Jersey."
http://som.umdnj.edu/about/index.html

This was updated recently for the new incoming class. For the incoming class of 135 students last year, it said 80% are from New Jersey. Perhaps they are accepting more out-of-state students because of the cut in state funding.

I received an email today saying that UMDNJ received my primary and would like to invite me for an interview. This is before I have even sent in my secondary and they are requesting that I send it before they officially schedule an interview.

Previous applicants or anyone that knows, is this a good sign or is it common for them to do this?

This happened to a friend of mine that decided not to submit secondaries. He got a call during the Fall telling him that he would get an interview if he submitted.

You have your MCAT score in, right? IMO, UMDNJ-SOM seems like they are trying to grab people as quickly as they can, more so than other schools; as if they are trying to strengthen their student body or something. I donno.

IMO, UMDNJ-SOM seems like they are trying to grab people as quickly as they can, more so than other schools; as if they are trying to strengthen their student body or something. I donno.

Be very careful what you post. It is very well known that many, if not all, adcoms from medical schools read SDN. It is not as anonymous as you may think.

This happened to a friend of mine that decided not to submit secondaries. He got a call during the Fall telling him that he would get an interview if he submitted.

You have your MCAT score in, right? IMO, UMDNJ-SOM seems like they are trying to grab people as quickly as they can, more so than other schools; as if they are trying to strengthen their student body or something. I donno.


Yes, my mcat scores are in and I submitted my secondary last week. Let's see what happens.

Be very careful what you post. It is very well known that many, if not all, adcoms from medical schools read SDN. It is not as anonymous as you may think.

That is good advice.

Although, I didn't mean to critisize. I was just suggesting that UMDNJ - SOM seems especially intent on building a strong class - more so than other schools. That's a good thing, right?? :laugh:

Yes, my mcat scores are in and I submitted my secondary last week. Let's see what happens.

You'll be fine. My friend said that the interview was very relaxed. Good luck!

That is good advice.

Although, I didn't mean to critisize. I was just suggesting that UMDNJ - SOM seems especially intent on building a strong class - more so than other schools. That's a good thing, right?? :laugh:

No worries. You just have to realize that people may take what you write the wrong way because in this type of communication you lose body language, facial expression, and tone inflection.

UMDNJ-SOM is a strong program and keeps striving to making it stronger. I do not know why they are recruiting as that is not information I am privy to. But there is nothing wrong with recruiting the best and the brightest. Heck, they do it in college all the time for sports.

My point is, be careful what you say and in a forum, be careful how you word things. They may not be taken the way you intended it to be.

No worries. You just have to realize that people may take what you write the wrong way because in this type of communication you lose body language, facial expression, and tone inflection.

UMDNJ-SOM is a strong program and keeps striving to making it stronger. I do not know why they are recruiting as that is not information I am privy to. But there is nothing wrong with recruiting the best and the brightest. Heck, they do it in college all the time for sports.

My point is, be careful what you say and in a forum, be careful how you word things. They may not be taken the way you intended it to be.

This is so true.

BTW, has anyone been able to send letters via interfolio!? I still can't get it to work and Interfolio has been entirely unhelpful. I need to get my letters in!

This is so true.

BTW, has anyone been able to send letters via interfolio!? I still can't get it to work and Interfolio has been entirely unhelpful. I need to get my letters in!
Interfolio worked for me last year. :shrug:

fyi... UMDNJ only requires a pre-med committee or 2 sci faculty letters. You don't have to have one from a DO, but I called the admissions office to ask if I should still submit one if I have it, and she said definitely YES.

i recieved my secondary a month ago, I still have not mailed it in. I wanted to wait for my second MCAT scores and for me to raise the fee. I am planning on sending my secondary this week. My MCAT scores do not come in untill August 17th and my teachers are not sending my committee letter until after they recieve the score. I did not think the LORs timing would hurt me. Everyone I have spoken to has said its okay if the LORs come in later. For those of you who know the answer, what do you think?

i recieved my secondary a month ago, I still have not mailed it in. I wanted to wait for my second MCAT scores and for me to raise the fee. I am planning on sending my secondary this week. My MCAT scores do not come in untill August 17th and my teachers are not sending my committee letter until after they recieve the score. I did not think the LORs timing would hurt me. Everyone I have spoken to has said its okay if the LORs come in later. For those of you who know the answer, what do you think?
It's best to send in the secondary and just get the LORs in as soon as you can. :)

It's best to send in the secondary and just get the LORs in as soon as you can. :)


Thanx Bunches, I sent it in priority mail yesterday! I finally have the $90.00. I hope I do not lose out for waiting so long...

Thanx Bunches, I sent it in priority mail yesterday! I finally have the $90.00. I hope I do not lose out for waiting so long...

Don't worry, it's still early

This is so true.

BTW, has anyone been able to send letters via interfolio!? I still can't get it to work and Interfolio has been entirely unhelpful. I need to get my letters in!

No! I haven't either and it's really frustrating. And it seems to be a problem only with UMDNJ-SOM all of the other schools worked.... :confused:

No! I haven't either and it's really frustrating. And it seems to be a problem only with UMDNJ-SOM all of the other schools worked.... :confused:

Use another browser. I had to try firefox, chrome and ie before IE finally worked. It was really frustrating. I called and confirmed, everything has been received. Just gotta wait now. :thumbup:

any idea when I can expect my seconday.
I submitted my primary on 6/28/2010.

Secondaries are available online and must be completed by all applicants.

http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/secondary.html

Do not wait to submit your secondary. If you are interested in the school just go ahead, fill it out and submit.

Does anyone know if we can send more than the required TWO letters of recommendation?

I too got that email about them telling me they'd give me an interview when i submitted my secondary.

I did that a few weeks ago and haven't heard back; i called and they are still reviewing it. Little strange considering they were ready to give me an interview pre-secondary. oh well.

Patience is a virtue...

Hey everyone,

good luck to you all in this really frustrating application process!

Just a quick question: I know this school is very IN-state heavy, but I am from CT (a state with no DO school) and am really interested in this school. I have a 3.53 cGPA, 3.2 sGPA and a not-so-great 25R on the most recent MCAT (I am retaking in Sept 2010).

Is it worth it to apply to this school?

Does anyone know if we can send more than the required TWO letters of recommendation?
I sent in seven.

Hey everyone,

good luck to you all in this really frustrating application process!

Just a quick question: I know this school is very IN-state heavy, but I am from CT (a state with no DO school) and am really interested in this school. I have a 3.53 cGPA, 3.2 sGPA and a not-so-great 25R on the most recent MCAT (I am retaking in Sept 2010).

Is it worth it to apply to this school?
I would. It seems like they are taking more out-of-state students because of the cut in state funding. And if you do get in, their deposit is one of the smallest of all the osteopathic schools.

I was born, raised, educated (all the way through college) in Jersey. Lived there until my late 20s. I've been in NYC for 4 years now. Will UMDNJ still consider me to be an OOS student?

I was born, raised, educated (all the way through college) in Jersey. Lived there until my late 20s. I've been in NYC for 4 years now. Will UMDNJ still consider me to be an OOS student?
Yup

and you know this because...

Because you live in NYC...


IS or OOS is based on where you currently live, and have done so for typically the last 6mo. (some states its longer, for example - MA - to qualify in state, you have to have lived there for noneducation reasons for like 5yrs).

You have lived in NYC for 4 years, you are a NY resident and i assume are registered to vote there and hold a NY Drivers license.

Some schools take into consideration 'ties' to the state - which you have considerable. But you are still OOS at this point in time UMDNJ

What is your permanent mailing address? That is what determines if you are in state or out of state.

Corresponded with the school and they said to list my permanent address as my family's address in Jersey.
Thanks for the help guys.

I'm not sure if you will get the IS tuition for the first year though. Worry about that bridge when you are about to cross it though boss. One thing at at time...

Anyone know when first interviews typically go out? or even rejections?

From last cycle, the admissions committee met on the third week of every month. So any day now people should start hearing something if they get together this month and follow the same trend. Otherwise they would get together this time next month to give out October interviews but I think it's likely that they will start that late.

Good luck

"Please complete your essay and include your responses to the following questions: (Please use font size 12 and limit your essay to one page. You may attach your essay to the application if additional space is needed.)"

To me it sounded like they wanted 1 essay answering both questions limited to one page. That's what I did and was accepted.

Thanks! I don't know why I was having so much trouble understanding directions!!!

I have to confess, I apparently don't know how to read either..lol. I started to write them as 2 essays, and all I kept thinking was "I feel like this should really be one essay" :rolleyes:haha..thanks for the clarification!

Wow, I really should have read this thread a long time ago. I keep holding off on submitting this secondary because I couldn't think of anything to write for what I thought was the second essay, because the questions overlapped so much! Thanks fellow SDNers

Yeah, SDN rocks

they really need to start interview invites. I get disappointed everyday when i see they have not started yet

they really need to start interview invites. I get disappointed everyday when i see they have not started yet
Don't worry. It'll be coming soon. :)

I just received an email today saying that we will be having a tour guide orientation on September 7, so that we can show you around the day of your interviews. Also, unlike the other schools that schedule you for an interview months away, when UMDNJ called me, they asked if I would like to come in that week.

Don't worry. It'll be coming soon. :)

I just received an email today saying that we will be having a tour guide orientation on September 7, so that we can show you around the day of your interviews. Also, unlike the other schools that schedule you for an interview months away, when UMDNJ called me, they asked if I would like to come in that week.

that would be rough because i'm OOS

woops, i broke my "essay" down into 1 and 2... oh well...

that would be rough because i'm OOS
If they do offer to interview that soon, it's just an offer. I scheduled mine the week after and I'm in-state. I'm sure for out-of-state they'd be more than willing to arrange what would be best for you. They're very friendly.


woops, i broke my "essay" down into 1 and 2... oh well...
I wouldn't worry about it. :)

If they do offer to interview that soon, it's just an offer. I scheduled mine the week after and I'm in-state. I'm sure for out-of-state they'd be more than willing to arrange what would be best for you. They're very friendly.



I wouldn't worry about it. :)
i'm not really. i'm just hoping the fact that i was born in new jersey is considered a strong enough tie for them to take me seriously.

Looks like they just updated the website:

"Students accepted to the 2010 entering class had an average GPA of 3.58 and an average MCAT score of 28."

http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/faq.html

They extended me an interview invite as promised. They have many openings in early September it seems. Unfortunately I'm pretty booked and busy that month so I took a date in early October.

Congrats! Hope mine is soon to follow.

I would loooove an interview at this school! This and NYCOM are two of the my favorites. I want to stay in the metropolitan area, since I grew up here.

They extended me an interview invite as promised. They have many openings in early September it seems. Unfortunately I'm pretty booked and busy that month so I took a date in early October.


congrats! did they call you or email?

congrats! did they call you or email?

They called. I actually rescheduled and pushed the date up to Sept 9...this is going to hurt the piggy bank flying in from Chicago.

ohh ok, well the sooner the better so good luck! i got the same email you did a while ago so hopefully i hear from them soon:xf:

congrats and good to hear interviews are starting to go out

i know this is a wierd question but how long after you submitted your secondary did they finally charge your card/cash your check? Im thinking they might take a little while cause I sent my check to pcom like 3 weeks ago and they just cashed it. However I filled in my credit card so I'm warry of when. I get paid in 10 days but im worried that they might charge it asap lol and I don't want them to overdraft my account as it would be embarrasing.

Just got invited. What a day.. Only 1 pm and 3 interviews in the past few hours :cool:

Just got invited. What a day.. Only 1 pm and 3 interviews in the past few hours :cool:

damn, congrats!

Just got invited. What a day.. Only 1 pm and 3 interviews in the past few hours :cool:

just got one too! I think I took the first day possible too :eek:

Has anyone received a confirmation email or anything indicating they have processed your supplemental application? This school is a big question mark on my list.

Got a call for my interview invite today as well

They really need to show me some love and extend an interview. It's the only school I really want to go to that I am waiting for. Does anyone know if there won't be any more invites until later in the month when the committee meets again?

to everyone who's received an interview phone call -- did you receive the email yet?

Got mine today

ahh im waiting on this one.

@gatorfann14: can i ask why u really want to go to this school? just curious because i dont really hear too many people talk about this school. its def one of my top ones. did u used to live in nj?

Got my call for interview on 8/31 for 9/23. Anyone else going?

ahh im waiting on this one.

@gatorfann14: can i ask why u really want to go to this school? just curious because i dont really hear too many people talk about this school. its def one of my top ones. did u used to live in nj?

I was born in NJ and i'm ready to leave Florida and experience new things. I like that there is plenty of access to UMDNJ hospitals so that I can have early patient interactions. I also like that it isn't in a town like LMU-DCOM, which I don't think I could handle, so that there are plenty of things to do outside of the classroom.

Im having a really hard time describing why I like osteopathy and how it affects my future doctor page in the one page limit for the supplemental app. Did anyone go over the limit? Is it more of a guideline or a strict limit?

to everyone who's received an interview phone call -- did you receive the email yet?
Email and phone call came on the same day for me.

I can't believe my interview there is next week

anyone interview here yet?

Mine is in the next few days

i know they got my secondary because they showed up on my credit card, but i havent heard a peep from them.

Interviewed today - very low key and relaxed. didnt even talk about my app or medicine lol.

For future reference, the admissions committee meets the 3rd friday of every month and will contact applicants that fri or following mon/tues depending on how many calls are to be made.

Decisions are made either by phone or snail mail (tho i think it might be email, i should have clarified).

Good luck to those.

*edit - and to those interested, 80% of the class is NJ residents, and everyone at the interviews today who i spoke to was from NJ. I think the receptionist said everyone was from NJ today. Class will be 151 and they have already had 2000 applicants*

Interviewed today - very low key and relaxed. didnt even talk about my app or medicine lol.

For future reference, the admissions committee meets the 3rd friday of every month and will contact applicants that fri or following mon/tues depending on how many calls are to be made.

Decisions are made either by phone or snail mail (tho i think it might be email, i should have clarified).

Good luck to those.

*edit - and to those interested, 80% of the class is NJ residents, and everyone at the interviews today who i spoke to was from NJ. I think the receptionist said everyone was from NJ today. Class will be 151 and they have already had 2000 applicants*

I interviewed today too, everyone seemed really nice and its def my top DO choice. robflanker I think you're the one I talked to after it was all over...about Drexel. See you in a few weeks!

Yup - see you at Drexel

Just out of curiosity, how many interviewees were there with you? I've heard it's a student and a committee member that sit in with you, is this true? My interview is the 23rd, you two are the only ones I've heard of to interview here so far.

There were 5 morning interviewees, and 5 in the afternoon. I think they mentioned that future interview sessions would be much larger, as I heard them talking about needing more tour guides per day.

The interview is 20mins and is 1-on-1 with a faculty member. No student in the room.

There is a tour and lunch at noon, so depending on whether you are AM or PM, the tour/lunch will be before/after

There were 5 morning interviewees, and 5 in the afternoon. I think they mentioned that future interview sessions would be much larger, as I heard them talking about needing more tour guides per day.

The interview is 20mins and is 1-on-1 with a faculty member. No student in the room.

There is a tour and lunch at noon, so depending on whether you are AM or PM, the tour/lunch will be before/after
I think sometimes there is a student in the room, just so no one feels caught off guard.

I saw the group of you when I was leaving the lecture hall around noon. Good luck everyone!

Do they offere secondary to all?
My primary was released to them in June and no secondary yet?
I am out of State candidate.

Do they offere secondary to all?
My primary was released to them in June and no secondary yet?
I am out of State candidate.
i'd call if i was you. i didnt release my app to them til august but i got a secondary pretty quick after.

i'd call if i was you. i didnt release my app to them til august but i got a secondary pretty quick after.
I got the secondary at their website. I am thinking to just fill and send to them.

I was born in NJ and i'm ready to leave Florida and experience new things. I like that there is plenty of access to UMDNJ hospitals so that I can have early patient interactions. I also like that it isn't in a town like LMU-DCOM, which I don't think I could handle, so that there are plenty of things to do outside of the classroom.

i live in jersey but i was thinking of florida to experience new things haha. but if this school gives me an interview, i mite just have to stick around

i live in jersey but i was thinking of florida to experience new things haha. but if this school gives me an interview, i mite just have to stick around

Haha I like to see that someone thinks like me. I know how you feel though I thoroughly enjoyed my interview at NSU yesterday and it made leaving Florida a little bit harder

Haha I like to see that someone thinks like me. I know how you feel though I thoroughly enjoyed my interview at NSU yesterday and it made leaving Florida a little bit harder

nice man! im lookin forward to NSU but i dont have it until nov 23rd. its gonna suck cuz im sure a decent amount of people will have been interviewed/accepted by that point

Hey guys! My interview is on Sept. 16 at 9AM and I will be staying around for the tour/lunch. A few questions to those who interviewed...

Was it open file or closed file?
What questions did the interviewers ask?
For the morning interviewees, what did you guys do in between your interview and tour/lunch? Since mine is at 9AM, and knowing that the interview is 20 min long, I feel like I will have some free time between the interview and the lunch?

Thanks!! I am so nervous about this one and it is my top choice school! I drove by it today to get a feel of where it is located and the campus looks beautiful.

Hey guys. Besides people getting interviews (and congrats to all of you!), has anyone heard from this school? I just looked through my inbox and don't think I've received anything from them since they asked me to submit the secondary, not even a complete email. Has anyone gotten anything? Is there an online status check?

Hey guys! My interview is on Sept. 16 at 9AM and I will be staying around for the tour/lunch. A few questions to those who interviewed...

Was it open file or closed file?
What questions did the interviewers ask?
For the morning interviewees, what did you guys do in between your interview and tour/lunch? Since mine is at 9AM, and knowing that the interview is 20 min long, I feel like I will have some free time between the interview and the lunch?

Thanks!! I am so nervous about this one and it is my top choice school! I drove by it today to get a feel of where it is located and the campus looks beautiful.
"The interview is generally a closed file interview conducted by a faculty member and a medical student. The interviews are approximately 25 to 30 minutes in length."
http://www.aacom.org/resources/bookstore/cib/Documents/2011cib/2011cib-umdnj-som.pdf

There wasn't a medical student in my interview, but don't be surprised if there is one in yours. Once you get the interview, you're fully qualified and they just want to get to know you better. Although I was pretty nervous since it was my first interview, it was pretty relaxed and I enjoyed it much more than some other schools. After my interview, I was invited to sit in on the class that was currently in session. I did that for a little while and basically just hung out until 12. Based on your SDN name, I think you'll appreciate the picture on April's desk when you're waiting for your interview. :)

You should check out the interview feedback section of SDN: http://www.studentdoctor.net/interview-feedback/

Anyway, good luck! I'll be one of the tour guides that day so maybe I'll see you. :D


Hey guys. Besides people getting interviews (and congrats to all of you!), has anyone heard from this school? I just looked through my inbox and don't think I've received anything from them since they asked me to submit the secondary, not even a complete email. Has anyone gotten anything? Is there an online status check?
Give them a call. They're very nice in admissions and it is good to show interest in the school.

So are you saying that for UMDNJ the interview is more of a formality? Id never go into an interview treating it lightly, I just ask because from the way you put it, it sounds like they are rather selective when deciding who to interview.

So are you saying that for UMDNJ the interview is more of a formality? Id never go into an interview treating it lightly, I just ask because from the way you put it, it sounds like they are rather selective when deciding who to interview.

The interview is NOT a formality. A person who looks good on paper, may come out to be egotistical and a phony when they interview. On the other hand, a person who has borderline stats may be the perfect fit for the school based on the interview.

Interviews are granted to people who are felt would be a good match for the school based on your application. You can either seal the deal or break the deal with the interview.

As for the secondary. This school does NOT screen. Just go to the website, fill in the secondary and send it in. Once you send it, wait about a week and then call to ensure that it was received and your file is complete. This goes for all schools that you send material in to. They are NOT responsible to tell you what is missing. YOU are responsible to ensure that your file is complete. Take charge of your application and keep track of everything.

The interview is NOT a formality. A person who looks good on paper, may come out to be egotistical and a phony when they interview. On the other hand, a person who has borderline stats may be the perfect fit for the school based on the interview.

Interviews are granted to people who are felt would be a good match for the school based on your application. You can either seal the deal or break the deal with the interview.

As for the secondary. This school does NOT screen. Just go to the website, fill in the secondary and send it in. Once you send it, wait about a week and then call to ensure that it was received and your file is complete. This goes for all schools that you send material in to. They are NOT responsible to tell you what is missing. YOU are responsible to ensure that your file is complete. Take charge of your application and keep track of everything.
:thumbup:

What day does the adcom meet this month so I know when to hold my phone in anticipation.

They should really want me to go to NJ, everybody loves Florida and I can bring a little bit of Florida spice to the north, and by that I mean suburban middle class white guy spice not the much more exciting Latin Miami spice.

I posted this on the previous page.

They meet his fri - third fri of every month

I'm OOS, but I have a lot of NJ connections: my mom grew up in NJ and my grandparents have been there since 1970, along with some of my aunts. My father started work in NJ. my sister was born there too. I was born right after moving from NJ.

Do these connections help?

Connections help - but you'll still be OOS

hey fellow applcants...for those of you who have already gone to the UMDNJ-SOM interview, how was it? What kind of questions did they ask?

It was very mellow and they didnt ask me any questions.

We talked about my personal life the whole time.

Not sure if thats good or bad, but I find out tomorrow my decision and will let you know!

I don't usually post.. I'm more of a reader .. but anyways, I have an interview next week (23rd) :D I was pretty nervous until I dug around on SDN.. seems like the interview is pretty relaxed.

Did anyone have an afternoon interview? If so how late did you get out? I have to go to work after mine so I'm hoping I don't end up being late!

My interview was a PM one, and we started late and finished late. Was about 45mins later than I originally though

Depends what time your interview is and what time work is. If work is 30mins after your interview, then you are cutting it close.

It was very mellow and they didnt ask me any questions.

We talked about my personal life the whole time.

Not sure if thats good or bad, but I find out tomorrow my decision and will let you know!
That's normal. :)

If you get an interview, you're qualified. They just want to get to know you better at that point.

That's normal. :)

If you get an interview, you're qualified. They just want to get to know you better at that point.

That's definitely true. Anyone who gets an interview is highly regarded by the school and here is your chance to stand out beyond the numbers and LORs. They try to see your personality as best they can in the amount of time they have and mainly they try to assess what you would be like when interacting with patients.

Good luck to all of you who have interviewed already and to those who have interviews coming up. If you have not received an interview yet, don't get discouraged. It's still early in the application cycle. I didn't interview until early December.

My interview was a PM one, and we started late and finished late. Was about 45mins later than I originally though

Depends what time your interview is and what time work is. If work is 30mins after your interview, then you are cutting it close.


ahhh.. my interview is at 1, work at 3, about 30 mins away. At least now that I know it may run late I can let my job know now that I might run late. Thanks!

The adcom meets today!!!

Come on big money...no whammy no whammy no whammy...STOP!!!

ahhh.. my interview is at 1, work at 3, about 30 mins away. At least now that I know it may run late I can let my job know now that I might run late. Thanks!
all the best.

all the best.

Thank you! I appreciate it =)

The adcom meets today!!!

Come on big money...no whammy no whammy no whammy...STOP!!!


:eek: They could be talking about us RIGHT NOW! Good luck!

Accepted!

Woo!

Got the phone call at 3.59pm!

Accepted!

Woo!

Got the phone call at 3.59pm!


Congratulations!!! :thumbup:

congrats robflanker. Mine is on the 23rd of sept so if the whole every 3rd Friday is true, I won't be finding out till mid October.

Hey guys,

I don't post here a lot (mostly look at everything lol). But I interviewed yesterday around 11am. I didn't get any notification from the admissions office yet. Is anyone else in the same boat? And if there is no phone call coming out today, does that mean waitlist/rejection? Is there still hope for monday? I'm trying to stay positive and think maybe the Jewish holidays might be a priority for some, and maybe some people on the adcom left early. I don't know.

Anyone else in this nerve-wracking situation? Lol.

robflanker, ive been jealous ever since u got ur interview invite and now im even more jealous that u got accepted. congrats man!! is UMDNJ-SOM ur top choice??

so if the admission committee meets today, when do they call to give interviews? ive been at work all day today and was hoping my phone was gonna ring before 5PM. but no luck

robflanker, ive been jealous ever since u got ur interview invite and now im even more jealous that u got accepted. congrats man!! is UMDNJ-SOM ur top choice??

so if the admission committee meets today, when do they call to give interviews? ive been at work all day today and was hoping my phone was gonna ring before 5PM. but no luck

+1 they gave no love to the former Jersey guy today either. Hoping for monday!!!

lets hope so! people getting accepted already scares me and now we gonna have to go through the countdown to 5PM again on monday.

lets hope so! people getting accepted already scares me and now we gonna have to go through the countdown to 5PM again on monday.

Count me in one the Monday countdown, tooooooo!:xf:

tick .... tock ....

robflanker, ive been jealous ever since u got ur interview invite and now im even more jealous that u got accepted. congrats man!! is UMDNJ-SOM ur top choice??

so if the admission committee meets today, when do they call to give interviews? ive been at work all day today and was hoping my phone was gonna ring before 5PM. but no luck

Thanks for the congrats everyone.

UMDNJ-SOM is my top DO choice, but not sure where it ranks overall. If you look at my mdapps, you can see i have been fortunate to get a few interviews so far so I'll see how things shake out. I won't be attending my other DO interviews tho.

In terms of phone calls, they can come on Mon/Tues it just depends how many calls they have to make. I got my interview offer on a Tues AM I think. Not all hope is lost to those still waiting for calls or decisions!

also accepted!!! got my call at 3:58, IM SO HAPPY! :soexcited:

Hey robflanker...I also got into UMDNJ-SOM!! today gotta a call at 3.04 pm...I quite happy about that...it is also my top DO school...but I haven't heard anything from the MD schools...I was hoping to hear from njms and George washington. u said that u also got a couple of MD interviews..that is amazing!! U mind sharing ur stats? I just want to figure whether my stats or essay is the reason MD schools are not contacting me...

.

Count me in one the Monday countdown, tooooooo!:xf:

tick .... tock ....


:whistle::clap:THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!:clap::whistle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

Thanks for the congrats everyone.

UMDNJ-SOM is my top DO choice, but not sure where it ranks overall. If you look at my mdapps, you can see i have been fortunate to get a few interviews so far so I'll see how things shake out. I won't be attending my other DO interviews tho.

In terms of phone calls, they can come on Mon/Tues it just depends how many calls they have to make. I got my interview offer on a Tues AM I think. Not all hope is lost to those still waiting for calls or decisions!

i think u should definitely accept attending one of those other schools ;). congrats again! and congrats to everyone whose been accepted.

:whistle::clap:THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!!!:clap::whistle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

:laugh: thats gonna be stuck in my head now all day at work tomorrow as i wait for that phone call

we better be back postin on this thread tomorrow saying we got invites

:laugh: thats gonna be stuck in my head now all day at work tomorrow as i wait for that phone call

we better be back postin on this thread tomorrow saying we got invites

that song has been in my head since all the talk about countdowns, i've played it like 50 times on my phone this weekend. And I too hope for exciting news tomorrow.

i could just imagine all of us, intensely waiting, as that song plays in the background

engmed - im not wild on sharing my stats but i don't have home-run stats but I think I have pretty good and diverse ECs. Maybe thats your problem or just need to wait a bit

kpatel - congrats! see you tomorrow at drexel

Traitor - hopefully you'll get a spot, but if not, you can have mine if i go elsewhere

Monday has come and gone and still no love :( did anyone hear good news today

Monday has come and gone and still no love :( did anyone hear good news today

None here

Traitor - hopefully you'll get a spot, but if not, you can have mine if i go elsewhere

haha thx. gl on your other interviews!

Monday has come and gone and still no love :( did anyone hear good news today

same. maybe they dont give them out on mondays? time for round two tomorrow

I have a feeling that today's the day! Of course, my "feelings" are usually wrong, but that's neither here nor there. Today's the day!! Start the countdown :thumbup:

YESS! interview invite!!!!! anybody else with the good news??

YESS! interview invite!!!!! anybody else with the good news??

Congrats man I had no such luck today :(

Yay for having to wait another month or more!!!

Congrats man I had no such luck today :(

Yay for having to wait another month or more!!!

dam man, was hopin u got it too. their commitee meets only once a month? u mite still hear this week. one of the people i work with said they got their invite on a thursday

YESS! interview invite!!!!! anybody else with the good news??

Unless Mrs. Watkins makes night calls, then none over here either.

how long after the interview has it been taking to get an acceptance???

Unless Mrs. Watkins makes night calls, then none over here either.

sorry to hear that. hopefully you guys will hear back the rest of the week

how long after the interview has it been taking to get an acceptance???

sounds like its been within 2 weeks? u also interviewed at PCOM already?

sorry to hear that. hopefully you guys will hear back the rest of the week



sounds like its been within 2 weeks? u also interviewed at PCOM already?

I meant that I have one tomorrow...

when you hear back regarding your status after an interview depends on how close it is to the 3rd Thursday of the month.

If you interview 2 days before, you will hear in 2 days.... if you interview on the following monday... you will wait a month essentially...

u mite still hear this week. one of the people i work with said they got their invite on a thursday

Another day down ... 1 more to go :scared:

(:xf:b/c I don't want to wait another whole month for a phone call)

Another day down ... 1 more to go :scared:

(:xf:b/c I don't want to wait another whole month for a phone call)

Agreed

So did anyone hear anything from UMDNJ today? I submitted my secondary probably 2 weeks ago and never heard anything, so I gave them a call today and they said my app was complete. They haven't cashed my check yet though. Any ideas to how long they usually take? cGPA:3.37 sGPA:3.69 MCAT:30 TX here..

So did anyone hear anything from UMDNJ today? ..

Nada :mad:

So, since the third Friday of the month was last week, and its past Thursday of the following week, I guess we all have to wait another month?

Has anyone gotten an email for a rejection? Or they do not send out notices if you are rejected?

Dre - I would say you are right on the wait

I'm not sure if it takes a full admissions committee to review for whether to interview or not tho - it does for the final decision

Therefore, you might hear earlier - they didnt describe the process on how they selecter interviewees while I was there

So did anyone hear anything from UMDNJ today? I submitted my secondary probably 2 weeks ago and never heard anything, so I gave them a call today and they said my app was complete. They haven't cashed my check yet though. Any ideas to how long they usually take? cGPA:3.37 sGPA:3.69 MCAT:30 TX here..

I heard from UMDNJ about setting up an interview yesterday. My LORs arrived last week while everything else had been in well before that. Cashing the check took just over two weeks from the day I sent it (in state). Good luck!

It took me about a month and a half to complete this secondary after receiving it because I was waiting for my MCAT scores. Does anyone know if they give their applicants a certain amount of time to complete their secondaries? For instance, some schools say...you must send this back within three weeks.

My acceptance pack came yesterday! woo!

A week after the call

My acceptance pack came yesterday! woo!

A week after the call
Congrats!!!

I interviewed on Friday, so I will find out on October 15. Oh, the anticipation...

Hey guys! This is my first post...

Just got a call from UMDNJ for an interview.
Scheduled for Oct 21st in the morning (earliest available).
Sec app submitted ~2 weeks ago.
GPA:3.73
MCAT:28 (BS 10, PS 10, VB 8)

Let me know if you guys have any question! GL everyone!!:)

Congrats!!!

I interviewed on Friday, so I will find out on October 15. Oh, the anticipation...


I interviewed last Thursday. I feel your pain with the wait. Especially because they don't give any hint of how you did, which is only natural....still feels like forever though

Hi guys I was wondering, would not having a LOR from a DO put me at a huge disadvantage, my state is very restrictive when it comes to shadowing.

Thanks

I didn't have one but i am IS

If you aren't from NJ then you are at a disadvantage to begin with

First time user here...

I'm a NJ resident who attended UConn and just graduated in May with a cGPA of 3.48 (factoring in all classes taken at other schools, which is only really three classes) and a sGPA of 3.36. Just got my MCAT scores in today and the breakdown was P-9 V- 5 (ouch!!) B- 9 Essay: P

I'm curious what are my chances. The composite score isn't really all that impressive at 23, but in reality I did above average (for DO schools that is) in the sciences and did awful in verbal. I'm thinking of retaking in January and sending my secondaries out this week. In addition to sending to PCOM and NYCOM. Any thoughts on my chances at all three?

First time user here...

I'm a NJ resident who attended UConn and just graduated in May with a cGPA of 3.48 (factoring in all classes taken at other schools, which is only really three classes) and a sGPA of 3.36. Just got my MCAT scores in today and the breakdown was P-9 V- 5 (ouch!!) B- 9 Essay: P

I'm curious what are my chances. The composite score isn't really all that impressive at 23, but in reality I did above average (for DO schools that is) in the sciences and did awful in verbal. I'm thinking of retaking in January and sending my secondaries out this week. In addition to sending to PCOM and NYCOM. Any thoughts on my chances at all three?

Well here are my thoughts: Your gpa is fine, within the normal DO gpa range. MCAT is a bit low. One place lists the average UMDNJ MCAT as 28, so a 23 is a little low. I'd imagine the other schools are similar. Overall, hard to say if you would be invited to interview, as they would look at EC's and other such criteria. I'd tend to think youd be more of a long-shot. If you had to get into a school this year I'd say apply broadly, but as you mentioned three specific schools, I'd say throw the applications in. If youre willing to reapply if unlucky this year, you can always retake the MCAT early next year after some good prep.

drhopeful13 - as jimbean said, your MCAT is low. IMO, too low. You are 5pts below average. Thats a lot low. They don't publish std dev values but I bet you are at least one (maybe two) deviations below average.

I'm not going to say don't apply but your MCAT is seriously going to cripple your application. Especially as rumour has it that verbal score is the score most correlated with success on the USMLE Step 1 (and I imagine Complex too)

OOS. Dec interview. What is the best way of getting from PHIL INT AP to the school? Any shuttle service, ect. Complicated drive?

Its a very easy drive. Dunno about shuttle service - maybe to a local hotel

drhopeful13 - as jimbean said, your MCAT is low. IMO, too low. You are 5pts below average. Thats a lot low. They don't publish std dev values but I bet you are at least one (maybe two) deviations below average.

I'm not going to say don't apply but your MCAT is seriously going to cripple your application. Especially as rumour has it that verbal score is the score most correlated with success on the USMLE Step 1 (and I imagine Complex too)

UMDNJ-SOM values the bio section the most... don't ask me why.

Value the bio or not - i am just telling you what an independent study said about correlation with USMLE outcomes

My application has been complete for a few days now. Does anyone know how long it typically is before they get back to you about an interview? Or how long it was for you?

Hey, guys. Received an interview invite today for November 30th. Hope to see fellow SDNers there!

Hey, guys. Received an interview invite today for November 30th. Hope to see fellow SDNers there!

Finally got the call yesterday for 11/19. :cool:

BTW cgc, I'm from South Florida, too.

My application has been complete for a few days now. Does anyone know how long it typically is before they get back to you about an interview? Or how long it was for you?

Idk about everyone else, buuut for me it's been like 2 and a half months and I haven't heard anything. Soooo, you might want to get used to the wait.... :sleep: but, I am OOS so that might affect it too

Finally got the call yesterday for 11/19. :cool:

BTW cgc, I'm from South Florida, too.

congrats man!! that must have been a pleasant surprise considering we all thought they only meet once a month and give interviews out on limited days

They absolutely meet once a month - but it doesnt mean the adcom meets to invite people for interviews or not.

Just to make the final admissions decisions.

They told us they meet once a month at our interviews, and this has been confirmed by 5+ who are students there.

There just maybe not connection between adcom meetings and interview invites - but there def is between accept/reject/waitlist and adcom meetings

yea that definitely makes sense. but man, i know I'm gonna have to wait almost a month after my interview. thats gonna be a long couple of weeks.

congrats man!! that must have been a pleasant surprise considering we all thought they only meet once a month and give interviews out on limited days

Yeah, I was actually having a stressful afternoon until that phone call made my day!!! :D

Yeah, I was actually having a stressful afternoon until that phone call made my day!!! :D

Congrats man

Hey guys
I have a quick question for those who have heard from UMDNJ.
I submitted my application about 2 weeks ago but when I called the office this past thursday (9/30), they stated the my app had not yet been reviewed.

BUT, I called them today (Monday, 10/4) and the secretary stated that my application now says "under review". She told me that this means that my application has been reviewed and that they now decide whether to invite me for an interview. So, since they hadn't reviewed it on Thursday, but it was reviewed by today (Monday), that means they must have gotten to it on Friday or this morning.

My question is, since my application has now been reviewed, if they were planning to invite me for an interview, do you think they would have called me today? I guess what Im asking is, once your application is reviewed and they make a decision regarding an interview, do they call you immediately to invite you, or might it take some days or even weeks for them to contact you?

I know it's probably paranoid, but I just don't like that my application has been reviewed but no one called today.

Oh, and my stats are
cumm gpa: 3.56
science gpa: 3.75
MCAT: 27Q
I am a NJ resident.
Great LOR's

Given those stats (and the fact that I just got my secondary in to them 2 weeks ago), do you guys think I should expect an interview? Thanks.

Romealone - Yes

Romealone - Yes


LOL, "Yes" to what??
I asked several questions. What are you answering "yes" to.
I basically asked 2 questions.

1-Is it bad news that my application was reviewed Friday or today and I have not yet received a call about an interview (or am I being silly and it takes days or perhaps weeks to respond after your app is reviewed.

2-Do you expect I will get an interview given my stats?

So, which did you answer "yes" to? (I am really hoping it was for the 2nd question.:cool:)

I answered the question I thought was most pertinent - my apologies.

1) No - there appears to be not correlation between day of the week and interview invite. Dont sweat it

2) Yes

Congrats man

Thanks! ... I don't know much about you, but I'm guessing that we have similar stats, so I bet one's coming your way shortly.:thumbup:

New to SDN. Interview tomorrow, 10/7.:scared:

New to SDN. Interview tomorrow, 10/7.:scared:


Good luck! Let us know how it goes. :luck:

hey, I am kate. I have been reading in sdn but am writing for the first time. I just received my acceptance from UMDNJ SOM and Touro COM!! I am an nj resident so am leaning strongly towards UMDNJ SOM. (stats: cGPA 3.45, sGPA 3.66, MCAT 31 P)...no response from MD schools:(

I was just curious what is the upper range of MCAT in a typical UMDNJ SOM class. anyone knows?? i know the lower range is about 24-25.


any input would be helpful!

any insights from upperclassmen would be greatly appreciated!!

New to SDN. Interview tomorrow, 10/7.:scared:
The power went out in the academic center today and our biochem class was canceled. I hope it hasn't affected your interview day at all. Let us know how it goes. They usually let the interviewees sit in on our class; if you'd like to come tomorrow or another time, you're more than welcome. You can give April a call or even just shoot me a PM.

Good luck! :)

hey, I am kate. I have been reading in sdn but am writing for the first time. I just received my acceptance from UMDNJ SOM and Touro COM!! I am an nj resident so am leaning strongly towards UMDNJ SOM. (stats: cGPA 3.45, sGPA 3.66, MCAT 31 P)...no response from MD schools:(

I was just curious what is the upper range of MCAT in a typical UMDNJ SOM class. anyone knows?? i know the lower range is about 24-25.


any input would be helpful!

any insights from upperclassmen would be greatly appreciated!!
Congrats!! :D

I haven't heard anyone talk about MCAT or GPA since I've been here, so I can't help you with that question.

Per the materials they gave us at the interview - avg GPA was 3.58 and a 28 MCAT

Congrats!! :D.

Thanks elftown...:)

Per the materials they gave us at the interview - avg GPA was 3.58 and a 28 MCAT

I know the avergae stats, but i wanted to know what percent of the students at UMDNJ SOM have a 30+ MCAT for example.......anyone have any inkling on that??

how would we? and how do you know what the lower range is? i havent seen any published data on that

Also, just out of interest - why do you care?

how would we? and how do you know what the lower range is? i havent seen any published data on that

Also, just out of interest - why do you care?

1. i was hoping a student working in the admissions department might come accross the higher range of MCAT in the class

2. I estimated the lower range based on previous forums and posts from student who got in...but i know that the avergae MCAT is around 28.

3. based on my experience, i think i may be interested in anesthesiology, but i know anes residency programs are looking for pretty high USMLE step 1 scores. I also know that there is a strong *correlation* between MCAT scores and USMLE step 1 scores. I found that UMDNJ SOM had about 12 students matched into anes program for 2010 (hopefully i am reading the match chart right) - i thought those number were pretty cool!!

Bottom line: i wanted to know what r my chances of doing well in USMLE step 1 and getting a good anes residency....i know it is all about hard work and am up for it but i wanted to know if students who made into anes reisdencies had MCAT like 34-35? just curoious:D

any anes resident and UMDNJ SOM alumni, can u please shed light into this question?

hey, I am kate. I have been reading in sdn but am writing for the first time. I just received my acceptance from UMDNJ SOM and Touro COM!! I am an nj resident so am leaning strongly towards UMDNJ SOM. (stats: cGPA 3.45, sGPA 3.66, MCAT 31 P)...no response from MD schools:(

I was just curious what is the upper range of MCAT in a typical UMDNJ SOM class. anyone knows?? i know the lower range is about 24-25.


any input would be helpful!

any insights from upperclassmen would be greatly appreciated!!

I'm so jealous of u right now

1. i was hoping a student working in the admissions department might come accross the higher range of MCAT in the class

2. I estimated the lower range based on previous forums and posts from student who got in...but i know that the avergae MCAT is around 28.

3. based on my experience, i think i may be interested in anesthesiology, but i know anes residency programs are looking for pretty high USMLE step 1 scores. I also know that there is a strong *correlation* between MCAT scores and USMLE step 1 scores. I found that UMDNJ SOM had about 12 students matched into anes program for 2010 (hopefully i am reading the match chart right) - i thought those number were pretty cool!!

Bottom line: i wanted to know what r my chances of doing well in USMLE step 1 and getting a good anes residency....i know it is all about hard work and am up for it but i wanted to know if students who made into anes reisdencies had MCAT like 34-35? just curoious:D

any anes resident and UMDNJ SOM alumni, can u please shed light into this question?
They told us during orientation that how you do in your first two years is a much better predictor than MCAT. Also, note that one of those anesthesia matches was at Johns Hopkins.

1. i was hoping a student working in the admissions department might come accross the higher range of MCAT in the class

2. I estimated the lower range based on previous forums and posts from student who got in...but i know that the avergae MCAT is around 28.

3. based on my experience, i think i may be interested in anesthesiology, but i know anes residency programs are looking for pretty high USMLE step 1 scores. I also know that there is a strong *correlation* between MCAT scores and USMLE step 1 scores. I found that UMDNJ SOM had about 12 students matched into anes program for 2010 (hopefully i am reading the match chart right) - i thought those number were pretty cool!!

Bottom line: i wanted to know what r my chances of doing well in USMLE step 1 and getting a good anes residency....i know it is all about hard work and am up for it but i wanted to know if students who made into anes reisdencies had MCAT like 34-35? just curoious:D

any anes resident and UMDNJ SOM alumni, can u please shed light into this question?

There's really not as big of a correlation as you may think. The assumption is that ull do as well on mcat as u will on usmle and comlex but this doesn't take into the equation that people's mindsets change drastically once they're actually a "medical student" as opposed to a premed undergrad..

For example...my ENT who graduated from UMDNJ-NJMS had a 25 on his mcat 15 years ago

They told us during orientation that how you do in your first two years is a much better predictor than MCAT. Also, note that one of those anesthesia matches was at Johns Hopkins.

yes...the john hopkins match is amazing!! just a quick question about reading this chart. In row 2 of excel, where it says "St. Lukes (1)/Hershey Med. Ctr. (2)," does it mean three students matched (one in luke and two in hersey)?

There's really not as big of a correlation as you may think. The assumption is that ull do as well on mcat as u will on usmle and comlex but this doesn't take into the equation that people's mindsets change drastically once they're actually a "medical student" as opposed to a premed undergrad..

For example...my ENT who graduated from UMDNJ-NJMS had a 25 on his mcat 15 years ago

wow that is really surprising but i think it makes sense...i myself am much mooore serious about planning for board exams in med school than i ever was for MCAT. Thanks, that helped!

Just interviewed today, very relaxed and hospitable.

OOS. Dec interview. What is the best way of getting from PHIL INT AP to the school? Any shuttle service, ect. Complicated drive?
The train goes from there to Lindenwald, NJ I think. From there the school is about 2 blocks away, lots of taxis come to the station though. PM me if you need any other directions--my husband is a 2nd year now and we were out of state and it was scary to not have help!

So have we decided if they only pick interviewees once a month and just take a little while to call, or do they just select over time?

Just thought I'd say good luck to everyone waiting post-interview to hear a decision from the ADCOM this Friday. I've been waitin since 9/23 so it's been hell, relief is almost here. Anyone know what time calls generally go out?

around 3.30-4pm

Just thought I'd say good luck to everyone waiting post-interview to hear a decision from the ADCOM this Friday. I've been waitin since 9/23 so it's been hell, relief is almost here. Anyone know what time calls generally go out?

It was 9/24 for me and I feel your pain. Friday can't come soon enough.

Just thought I'd say good luck to everyone waiting post-interview to hear a decision from the ADCOM this Friday. I've been waitin since 9/23 so it's been hell, relief is almost here. Anyone know what time calls generally go out?

don't worry... we will be celebrating on friday!

they usually start calling people between 230-3ish.

Friday can't come fast enough! I just wanna fast fwd & get it over with lol

Ok this may be a silly question, but can anyone tell me if they prefer the one page essay to be double spaced or single spaced? Thanks.

Hey guys,
I'm super excited. I sent in my secondary last week and I got a call for a possible interview as soon as my LOR's come in. I think its kinda cool that they called me to let me know that I was missing stuff.

Anyway. Does anyone know what the interview-acceptance rate is?


*dances with joy*

---to poster above---

I sent in one page single spaced essay

Anyway. Does anyone know what the interview-acceptance rate is?
It's hard to say. I was trying to calculate it earlier. This figures may be slightly off, but here is what I came up with.

Last year, about 400 interviews total for a class size of 150. Thus, 37.5% of interviewees matriculated. NJ residents comprise about 80% of the class, so about 30% of NJ residents who interview will attend and about 4-fold less for OOS. Obviously, the earlier you interview, the higher your chances, so maybe a standard deviation of about 5-10% depending how early, so we'll just say 7.5%. Also, these numbers may be slightly skewed by those who come off the waitlist, those who decline the acceptance, and some other factors as well. Then again, they are receiving more applications this year than last, so these calculations could very well be pointless if they are using a different system.

I can only send the secondary by snail mail? No online electronic version?

Interview invite today!

Can't wait! It's so close to Philly and I've only heard great things! Btw, my Committee LOR was only sent last week, so pretty quick turnaround! They also contacted me when my LOR was missing letting me know they wanted to interview me.

GL everyone!:luck:

It's hard to say. I was trying to calculate it earlier. This figures may be slightly off, but here is what I came up with.

Last year, about 400 interviews total for a class size of 150. Thus, 37.5% of interviewees matriculated. NJ residents comprise about 80% of the class, so about 30% of NJ residents who interview will attend and about 4-fold less for OOS. Obviously, the earlier you interview, the higher your chances, so maybe a standard deviation of about 5-10% depending how early, so we'll just say 7.5%. Also, these numbers may be slightly skewed by those who come off the waitlist, those who decline the acceptance, and some other factors as well. Then again, they are receiving more applications this year than last, so these calculations could very well be pointless if they are using a different system.

this isn't an acceptance rate!! you're forgetting about the tons of people that decline their seats!!!

I want to say the chances of an IS getting accepted after an interview is about 70-80%.

this isn't an acceptance rate!! you're forgetting about the tons of people that decline their seats!!!

I want to say the chances of an IS getting accepted after an interview is about 70-80%.
I highly doubt that it is 70-80%.

No school offers that large a percentage of acceptances to the interview pool - the most generous are around 50-60%

I highly doubt that it is 70-80%.

No school offers that large a percentage of acceptances to the interview pool - the most generous are around 50-60%

you're probably right... I was kinda thinking about people that have interviewed this early.

UMDNJ uses a point system to determine acceptances. to my understanding, they don't place as much emphasis on the interviews as most other schools.

Well the significance of your interview score will depend on how close to the magic number you are based on grades and GPA...

If you are a 3.9 and 34 then yes interview score prob doesn't make a huge diff as long as you dont tank it. But a 3.2 and 27 would need to rock it

I do agree that the early applicants prob have higher %s but there is just no way of knowing how much more

Well the significance of your interview score will depend on how close to the magic number you are based on grades and GPA...

If you are a 3.9 and 34 then yes interview score prob doesn't make a huge diff as long as you dont tank it. But a 3.2 and 27 would need to rock it

I do agree that the early applicants prob have higher %s but there is just no way of knowing how much more

I agree with you, but you may be underestimating the degree to which they screen--they probably wouldn't even give a 3.2 27 and interview. I spoke with Paula and she that to get an interview I would need a 27 with my 3.5 cum 3.86 sci.

Well avgs are 3.58 and 28 I think..... so a 3.2 with good ECs might. But anyways, i was merely making the point that the higher the stats, the less significant the interview score becomes based on the way they calculate

Well avgs are 3.58 and 28 I think..... so a 3.2 with good ECs might. But anyways, i was merely making the point that the higher the stats, the less significant the interview score becomes based on the way they calculate

I don't think the ECs are factored into the equation... but I get what you're saying.

They are, and so are LOR....each are given a score per what they said when I interviewed.

I don't know how they score them, it would appear to be super subjective. Your cGPA is multiplied by 10, and your MCAT is added to it, then they add the LORs, ECs - if you get a certain score you get an interview. Then they add the interview score, and then if that value is above a certain value then they offer you an acceptance, or reject or waitlist.

They are, and so are LOR....each are given a score per what they said when I interviewed.

I don't know how they score them, it would appear to be super subjective. Your cGPA is multiplied by 10, and your MCAT is added to it, then they add the LORs, ECs - if you get a certain score you get an interview. Then they add the interview score, and then if that value is above a certain value then they offer you an acceptance, or reject or waitlist.

ya really... maybe the count the number of superlatives in the letters lol...

that's weird though because I was given a target MCAT score before I submitted my application. maybe it was just a rough estimation factoring in average ECs

I agree with you, but you may be underestimating the degree to which they screen--they probably wouldn't even give a 3.2 27 and interview. I spoke with Paula and she that to get an interview I would need a 27 with my 3.5 cum 3.86 sci.

i might be an exception then.. but now im scared :scared:

it does look like a lot of the people interviewing and posting on this thread have really high stats

to anyone who recieves a phonecall today. I recently visited the campus and took a tour. I can say that my outlook on this school has changed significantly. I can't tell you how great this school is. you really just need to visit the campus. They are all a family there and its hard not to notice that. They truly care about there students and it was extremely evident. They want all of them to succeed and you can tell that when they hand out acceptances, its not all necessarily about stats but they really try to produce a class that meshes really well and will all become friends that encourage eachother to do well in school. After leaving the campus it was a bitter sweet day as I fell in love with the school but got a glimpse of how competetive the program really is. if you have lower stats and have recieved an interview don't stress yourself out cause they do look at the whole applicant and like to take people who they feel are a good fit for thier program. Congratulations to all who have already recieved acceptances and remember that if you get one how much of a gift it really is because aside from having the grades to succeed in med school they actually really liked you as a person. I can only hope and pray that I am one of those people. Paula is the sweetest lady and april is HILAROUS. GL to all you interviewees out there!

i might be an exception then.. but now im scared :scared:

it does look like a lot of the people interviewing and posting on this thread have really high stats
dont worry about that at all. just be yourself and be honest.

to anyone who recieves a phonecall today. I recently visited the campus and took a tour. I can say that my outlook on this school has changed significantly. I can't tell you how great this school is. you really just need to visit the campus. They are all a family there and its hard not to notice that. They truly care about there students and it was extremely evident. They want all of them to succeed and you can tell that when they hand out acceptances, its not all necessarily about stats but they really try to produce a class that meshes really well and will all become friends that encourage eachother to do well in school. After leaving the campus it was a bitter sweet day as I fell in love with the school but got a glimpse of how competetive the program really is. if you have lower stats and have recieved an interview don't stress yourself out cause they do look at the whole applicant and like to take people who they feel are a good fit for thier program. Congratulations to all who have already recieved acceptances and remember that if you get one how much of a gift it really is because aside from having the grades to succeed in med school they actually really liked you as a person. I can only hope and pray that I am one of those people. Paula is the sweetest lady and april is HILAROUS. GL to all you interviewees out there!

that's great to hear :thumbup: i definitely felt the same vibe when I visited the school during the summer, but that was when there were only a few students around. and paula and april have been extremely helpful.

good luck man, i hope u can get an interview too. i know this whole application process can get really tough. just gotta stay positive!

anybody else anxiously awaiting a call????

I don't think the ECs are factored into the equation... but I get what you're saying.

They are, and so are LOR....each are given a score per what they said when I interviewed.

I don't know how they score them, it would appear to be super subjective. Your cGPA is multiplied by 10, and your MCAT is added to it, then they add the LORs, ECs - if you get a certain score you get an interview. Then they add the interview score, and then if that value is above a certain value then they offer you an acceptance, or reject or waitlist.
everything you turn in is given a score, lor's, secondarie essays, average of all the mcat sections, gpa's and extracurriculars.

For those of you talking about "waiting for a call today", are you referring to waiting for a call regarding an interview, or for a call regarding acceptance.

Also, I was wondering if you guys could help me.
Im a NJ resident.
27Q MCAT
3.5 Cumm
3.7 science gpa

I applied a month ago and still haven;t heard a word. Is this bad news? Sounds like ppl are being contacted for interviews very quickly after submitting apps, and as I said, its been a month and nada.

That aside, given my stats, do you think I should get an interview?

Thanks.

anybody else anxiously awaiting a call????

I'm waiting ><

For those of you talking about "waiting for a call today", are you referring to waiting for a call regarding an interview, or for a call regarding acceptance.

Also, I was wondering if you guys could help me.
Im a NJ resident.
27Q MCAT
3.5 Cumm
3.7 science gpa

I applied a month ago and still haven;t heard a word. Is this bad news? Sounds like ppl are being contacted for interviews very quickly after submitting apps, and as I said, its been a month and nada.

That aside, given my stats, do you think I should get an interview?

Thanks.
the only gpa they care about is your overall, thats which gpa gets factored into the equation that decides whether you get an interview or not. its sad but true:(

...waiting!

the only gpa they care about is your overall, thats which gpa gets factored into the equation that decides whether you get an interview or not. its sad but true:(

that's really silly... classes should be ranked. it's absurd that a ChemE GPA holds the same weight as a Bio GPA

For those of you talking about "waiting for a call today", are you referring to waiting for a call regarding an interview, or for a call regarding acceptance.

Also, I was wondering if you guys could help me.
Im a NJ resident.
27Q MCAT
3.5 Cumm
3.7 science gpa

I applied a month ago and still haven;t heard a word. Is this bad news? Sounds like ppl are being contacted for interviews very quickly after submitting apps, and as I said, its been a month and nada.

That aside, given my stats, do you think I should get an interview?

Thanks.

I'm sure you're going to hear back from them in the next couple of weeks.

that's really silly... classes should be ranked. it's absurd that a ChemE GPA holds the same weight as a Bio GPA
i agree its upsetting but its there way of factoring out all the applicants as the schools very competetive

I'm sure you're going to hear back from them in the next couple of weeks.

I sure hope you are right. But it does concern me that it has been over a month since my app has been complete and I still have heard nothing. Ordinarily this wouldn't concern me since a month isn't that long, but from reading this thread, it looks like many people were contacted in just a week or 2 after submitting their secondaries (unless I am misunderstanding).

So a NJ applicant with my stats who didnt submit until mid-sept is still likely to be invited for interview?

I sure hope you are right. But it does concern me that it has been over a month since my app has been complete and I still have heard nothing. Ordinarily this wouldn't concern me since a month isn't that long, but from reading this thread, it looks like many people were contacted in just a week or 2 after submitting their secondaries (unless I am misunderstanding).

So a NJ applicant with my stats who didnt submit until mid-sept is still likely to be invited for interview?

I think so.

I got the call at 2:40 today, accepted!!!

Good luck to all who are waiting. Can't wait to see who will be in the class of 2015 with me. :)

I got the call at 2:40 today, accepted!!!

Good luck to all who are waiting. Can't wait to see who will be in the class of 2015 with me. :)

:thumbup:

Congrats, Eye Cue! Got my acceptance call at 3:20! I interviewed on last Thursday when the school had to be evacuated. Excited to bring my family with me on the tour now. Best of luck to those who are waiting!!!

Well it's 5:49 pm and the phone has yet to ring...looks like I am out of contention for a UMDNJ seat. Best of luck to everyone else.

to my understanding, they don't place as much emphasis on the interviews as most other schools.

You are incorrect. The interview can make you or break you. Don't think that one part is not counted as much as the other. This type of thinking will not be to your benefit.

You are incorrect. The interview can make you or break you. Don't think that one part is not counted as much as the other. This type of thinking will not be to your benefit.

I have already interviewed here and it could have not gone any better.

I'm very discouraged after not receiving a call today. Does anyone know if they complete all of their acceptance calls on the third Friday?

It's hard to say. I was trying to calculate it earlier. This figures may be slightly off, but here is what I came up with.

Last year, about 400 interviews total for a class size of 150. Thus, 37.5% of interviewees matriculated. NJ residents comprise about 80% of the class, so about 30% of NJ residents who interview will attend and about 4-fold less for OOS. Obviously, the earlier you interview, the higher your chances, so maybe a standard deviation of about 5-10% depending how early, so we'll just say 7.5%. Also, these numbers may be slightly skewed by those who come off the waitlist, those who decline the acceptance, and some other factors as well. Then again, they are receiving more applications this year than last, so these calculations could very well be pointless if they are using a different system.

Since OOS applicants can claim NJ residency after 1 year, doesn't that skew the actual IS/OOS acceptance ratio? ... Unless your percentages are at the time of acceptance or before OOS students claim NJ residency...

Well it's 5:49 pm and the phone has yet to ring...looks like I am out of contention for a UMDNJ seat. Best of luck to everyone else.

Hey, they might've not had enough time to call you. I'd say wait until next week before counting yourself out .... but even if you were on the waitlisted, an acceptance could come as late as July! So, don't count yourself out until either you receive a rejection or it's August.

No call... bummed out at work.. Smh

I had my interview on Wednesday. Everyone in admissions including the tour guides, Wade and Kelly, were absolutely fantastic, calming, and helpful. Paula and April told the interviewees that we would all be receiving calls after 4:00pm today. It is now 9:28--I have been counting every minute of this day since 6:00am with very little sleep and a full day of work. I'm exhausted but still clinging to hope and faith in my application, in an early, strong interview, and my overwhelming desire to go to UMDNJ-SOM. I have work again tomorrow at 8:00am, so a call between now and then could afford me some shut-eye. Perhaps I cannot even begin to understand how inundated the admissions committee is with applications, but just having them tell us we'd hear from them today after 4:00 today and not hearing from them is heart-wrenching to say the least. Gonna keep hoping and praying. I've got nothing else left at this point. Good luck to everyone else. I feel everyone's pain, and I'll keep you all in my prayers as well.

I had my interview on Wednesday. Everyone in admissions including the tour guides, Wade and Kelly, were absolutely fantastic, calming, and helpful. Paula and April told the interviewees that we would all be receiving calls after 4:00pm today. It is now 9:28--I have been counting every minute of this day since 6:00am with very little sleep and a full day of work. I'm exhausted but still clinging to hope and faith in my application, in an early, strong interview, and my overwhelming desire to go to UMDNJ-SOM. I have work again tomorrow at 8:00am, so a call between now and then could afford me some shut-eye. Perhaps I cannot even begin to understand how inundated the admissions committee is with applications, but just having them tell us we'd hear from them today after 4:00 today and not hearing from them is heart-wrenching to say the least. Gonna keep hoping and praying. I've got nothing else left at this point. Good luck to everyone else. I feel everyone's pain, and I'll keep you all in my prayers as well.

Don"t worry a lot of people are in the same boat as you. I got work tomorrow too and have been getting little to no sleep as well. I was really hoping to get this one and some people are saying we may still hear back next week. I know some people like to get down on themselves if they dont get in and its only natural, but honestly when 4,000 some odd people apply and only 150 get in you just got to understand that a 3.75% entrance rate is really tough. Anyway, usually I am a competitor but with all the stress and hard work I put in and I'm sure you and everyone else has, I can honestly say I hope and wish everyone could get in. Best of luck and lets keep our heads up.

To all of you who have received interviews, interview invites, or acceptances,
would you mind sharing your mcat scores and cumm and science gpas?

Since OOS applicants can claim NJ residency after 1 year, doesn't that skew the actual IS/OOS acceptance ratio? ... Unless your percentages are at the time of acceptance or before OOS students claim NJ residency...

This is true. I don't think enough information is supplied in order to come up with a relatively accurate calculation.

To all of you who have received interviews, interview invites, or acceptances,
would you mind sharing your mcat scores and cumm and science gpas?

28 MCAT
GPA... I don't even know. Graduated community college with 3.47. Now at my current institution, I get my Bachelor's this December and have a 3.96. When you put the GPA's of both colleges together, I have no idea what it comes out to, and don't really care enough to figure it out. lol

Okay... so I'm applying next year... just applied to transfer to Montclair... Anyone know much about Montclair? How competitive are we talking here? Am I going to have to battle it out with ADCOM because I have some bad shows on my transcript because of an accident I had? I've gone through appeal processes over and over because these Incomplete grades turned into F grades, but I'm taking all the classes over, which takes the F grades out of my GPA. They still show on my transcript, though... How have your experiences been? Are you showing lower college transcripts along with university transcripts even though the classes transferred? I'm wondering if I'm going to have to send ALL of my transcripts in, regardless of whether they are relevant or not.

Those of you who received the acceptance call, congrats! :D

For the rest of you waiting, sometimes they do call on Monday. I'd give April a call to see if she's heard anything.


28 MCAT
GPA... I don't even know. Graduated community college with 3.47. Now at my current institution, I get my Bachelor's this December and have a 3.96. When you put the GPA's of both colleges together, I have no idea what it comes out to, and don't really care enough to figure it out. lol
If you go to your AACOMAS, it should have PDF files of what it sent to each school. In case you're curious, it calculates the cumulative for you.

Okay... so I'm applying next year... just applied to transfer to Montclair... Anyone know much about Montclair? How competitive are we talking here? Am I going to have to battle it out with ADCOM because I have some bad shows on my transcript because of an accident I had? I've gone through appeal processes over and over because these Incomplete grades turned into F grades, but I'm taking all the classes over, which takes the F grades out of my GPA. They still show on my transcript, though... How have your experiences been? Are you showing lower college transcripts along with university transcripts even though the classes transferred? I'm wondering if I'm going to have to send ALL of my transcripts in, regardless of whether they are relevant or not.
You have to send in transcripts from any college you've ever attended. If you get those grades replaced, it'll be reflected in your GPA like you said. Hopefully you'll get it all worked out before you apply, but if you need to, just explain it in your personal statement or something. You don't necessarily want to draw attention to negative aspects of your application, but if it really is just a technical issue, maybe it should be brought to light.

You have to send in transcripts from any college you've ever attended. If you get those grades replaced, it'll be reflected in your GPA like you said. Hopefully you'll get it all worked out before you apply, but if you need to, just explain it in your personal statement or something. You don't necessarily want to draw attention to negative aspects of your application, but if it really is just a technical issue, maybe it should be brought to light.

I think the accident was serious enough to explain. I was in a coma, had to go through a bunch of therapies, and my grades and major were even affected and changed. I think I should bring it to light in my personal statement but make it a positive aspect, and unique aspect of me as an applicant instead of something to dampen my application. :D

Congrats to those who just found their acceptances on Friday

I have what I think is a curious situation, but maybe I'm just reading too far into it. So after interviewing last month I was waiting for a call Friday which never came. No big deal I figured I'd call Monday(today) and ask the status of my application. I talked to April, and she said she couldn't see a status for me, or couldn't find one. She said she would have Paula Watkins call me later. I still haven't heard back, so I'm curious as to why I had no status. My guess is that it just wasn't updated, but I wonder could they not have chosen one for me yet?

I got an interview coming up. What are some of the questions asked if I may ask you that already got in. OSS.

I got an interview coming up. What are some of the questions asked if I may ask you that already got in. OSS.
already discussed at length by more than a dozen members... have a read of the thread

Just spoke to Paula today... apparently they have had a huge amount of strong applicants early on due to AACOMAS processing applications faster.

I was waitlisted with a 30 MCAT and 3.42 cum / 3.8 sci GPA (with an incredibly strong upward trend). I thought that my interview went really well and this was confirmed earlier today... "your interviewer really liked you and gave you a really good score".

I have great stats for DO and aced the interview! What else can I do??
I'm pretty disappointed... I like this school a lot!! I'm hopeful that I'll be taken off the waitlist.

good luck to everyone else that is applying! :)

Just spoke to Paula today... apparently they have had a huge amount of strong applicants early on due to AACOMAS processing applications faster.

I was waitlisted with a 30 MCAT and 3.42 cum / 3.8 sci GPA (with an incredibly strong upward trend). I thought that my interview went really well and this was confirmed earlier today... "your interviewer really liked you and gave you a really good score".

I have great stats for DO and aced the interview! What else can I do??
I'm pretty disappointed... I like this school a lot!! I'm hopeful that I'll be taken off the waitlist.

good luck to everyone else that is applying! :)

Wow, that is depressing to hear. Makes you wonder, if you are being waitlisted...who are they accepting?

Truthfully, there arent a ton of ppl applying to DO schools with 30+ MCAT scores, so you have to be towards the upper end in terms of MCAT and your gpas are strong as well.

If you did great in your interview (which you said you did), then what could they possibly be waiting for?

Oh, are you a NJ resident? If not, that might be part of the issue.

I also heard at the orientation that when they enter the gpa into their calculations, they also factor in at which college that gpa was attained according to Barrons rankings.

What college did u attend if u dont mind me asking. I am curious because I have similar numbers and will be applying next cycle.

I think the accident was serious enough to explain. I was in a coma, had to go through a bunch of therapies, and my grades and major were even affected and changed. I think I should bring it to light in my personal statement but make it a positive aspect, and unique aspect of me as an applicant instead of something to dampen my application. :D


Im your blog's 1st follower. lol :D

I also heard at the orientation that when they enter the gpa into their calculations, they also factor in at which college that gpa was attained according to Barrons rankings.

What college did u attend if u dont mind me asking. I am curious because I have similar numbers and will be applying next cycle.

I am in state.

yea you're right, they do factor in your school. I go to Rowan... it isn't ranked high but Rowan has a really good relationship with UMDNJ and we send 2 or 3 students to UMDNJ every year.

The thing is that I was told that with my stats, I would only need a 27 for an interview. She told me over the phone that I had a great "pre-interview" score too.

Another thing is that I've met with Paula two seperate times.... 3 if you count a tour. That is also supposed to factor into your score.

I'm just hoping that a lot of people withdrawl.

I am in state.

yea you're right, they do factor in your school. I go to Rowan... it isn't ranked high but Rowan has a really good relationship with UMDNJ and we send 2 or 3 students to UMDNJ every year.

The thing is that I was told that with my stats, I would only need a 27 for an interview. She told me over the phone that I had a great "pre-interview" score too.

Another thing is that I've met with Paula two seperate times.... 3 if you count a tour. That is also supposed to factor into your score.

I'm just hoping that a lot of people withdrawl.

Meeting with Paula actually factors into your score? Hmm...is that really fair?

Another thing is that I've met with Paula two seperate times.... 3 if you count a tour. That is also supposed to factor into your score.
I find this very hard to believe.

It wasnt mentioned at my interview and seems a bit too ridic to be included.

They def do factor which school you went to tho into the calculations - sorry you got waitlisted.

Another thing is that I've met with Paula two seperate times.... 3 if you count a tour. That is also supposed to factor into your score.

:eyebrow:

Hey, I moved my interview up to today. I must say that this is the most relaxed graduate school atmosphere that I've ever seen.

Overall, great interview. I'll let you guys know the results next month.:xf:

BTW - I bet your very high on the waitlist and you'll everntually get in, Jeffro.

I find this very hard to believe.

It wasnt mentioned at my interview and seems a bit too ridic to be included.

They def do factor which school you went to tho into the calculations - sorry you got waitlisted.

how come? one of the students that works in the admission office told me this.

I find this very hard to believe.

It wasnt mentioned at my interview and seems a bit too ridic to be included.

They def do factor which school you went to tho into the calculations - sorry you got waitlisted.

at the very least it shows my interest.

I think the major issue was the fact that I only applied to 3 DO schools. it probably seemed to them that I was holding out for DO while applying mostly MD, which isn't true.

I could only afford to pay for 3 schools and I do not want to leave my region. as a matter of fact the only school the school that I applied to outside of my region is a DO school. I hope the admissions committee realizes my commitment to osteopathy... I wish I had brought that up in my interview.

how come? one of the students that works in the admission office told me this.
Still doubt it - given that its a state school and ultimately answers to the state, i think theyd have a very hard time defending this component of an equation if the state asked about it. If it were private school they might get away with it but I find this highly unlikely that its a formalized component of their admissions equation.

at the very least it shows my interest.

I think the major issue was the fact that I only applied to 3 DO schools. it probably seemed to them that I was holding out for DO while applying mostly MD, which isn't true.

I could only afford to pay for 3 schools and I do not want to leave my region. as a matter of fact the only school the school that I applied to outside of my region is a DO school. I hope the admissions committee realizes my commitment to osteopathy... I wish I had brought that up in my interview.
I dont think the major issue was the number of schools you applied to - they dont even know you applied to MD schools at this point and if everything is geographically located then they can see that component of it.
Stay optimistic - its super early on in the process and there will be a lot of movement on the waitlist, and you may get a better offer from another school.

I will probably be declining my spot at UMDNJ-SOM, so there is at least one spot that you might be able to have.

Anyone who got the phone call on the 15th receive their acceptance packet yet?

I've been complete since 9/29 but haven't heard anything yet. Has anyone else heard back who was complete around that time?

Alright, so the third Friday of the month was two days ago. Does this mean they'll be making phone calls for interview invites this week?

I've been complete since 9/29 but haven't heard anything yet. Has anyone else heard back who was complete around that time?

I was complete 9/27... and I've heard nothing

Hello all, I'm new to SDN. These boards make me more anxious than relieved so I tried to stay away from it as much as possible. LOL.

I am OOS and have an interview on November 2. I was looking at hotels from IHG because I have points there and the closest one is a 20 minute drive away. And then having to spend time to locate the interview location kind of scares me.

I was wondering if there is a couchsurfing thread for UMDNJ. Or is there any student here willing to let me sleep on their couch for a night? I am a very hospitable guest. I promise. :-)

Anyone who got the phone call on the 15th receive their acceptance packet yet?


Not yet--am at work though so don't know about today's mail. I spoke with Paula last Wednesday, and she said the packets had not been sent out at that point. She was waiting on something from another department before getting the packets back to send out.

For the people who already interviewed, can we have examples of questions asked?

For the people who already interviewed, can we have examples of questions asked?


This should help.
http://www.studentdoctor.net/schools/school/umdnj-som/survey/27

Still doubt it - given that its a state school and ultimately answers to the state, i think theyd have a very hard time defending this component of an equation if the state asked about it. If it were private school they might get away with it but I find this highly unlikely that its a formalized component of their admissions equation.


I dont think the major issue was the number of schools you applied to - they dont even know you applied to MD schools at this point and if everything is geographically located then they can see that component of it.
Stay optimistic - its super early on in the process and there will be a lot of movement on the waitlist, and you may get a better offer from another school.

I will probably be declining my spot at UMDNJ-SOM, so there is at least one spot that you might be able to have.
They want students who are genuinely interested in attending the school. Meeting with Paula, going to the open house, they are all factored into the equation.

Good luck at Drexel.

Meeting with Paula actually factors into your score? Hmm...is that really fair?
Like I just said to robflanker, they want students who are genuinely interested in attending the school and will likely practice in New Jersey. If someone is not competitive, they aren't going to get in just because they met with Paula.

Hello all, I'm new to SDN. These boards make me more anxious than relieved so I tried to stay away from it as much as possible. LOL.

I am OOS and have an interview on November 2. I was looking at hotels from IHG because I have points there and the closest one is a 20 minute drive away. And then having to spend time to locate the interview location kind of scares me.

I was wondering if there is a couchsurfing thread for UMDNJ. Or is there any student here willing to let me sleep on their couch for a night? I am a very hospitable host. I promise. :-)
Give April in admissions a call. I'll let her know my couch is available. Congrats on the interview!

If anyone ever needs a place to stay, April can recommend somewhere or try to find a student to house you. :)

This should help.
http://www.studentdoctor.net/schools/school/umdnj-som/survey/27


LOL I saw that but they don't have many from this application cycle. I guess it does not change.

They want students who are genuinely interested in attending the school. Meeting with Paula, going to the open house, they are all factored into the equation.

Good luck at Drexel.
DUDE WHY ARE LETTING OTHER PEOPLE KNOW THIS. AT LEAST DON'T SAY ANYTHING UNTIL AFTER I HAVE GOTTEN ACCEPTED DAMMIT:mad:
Like I just said to robflanker, they want students who are genuinely interested in attending the school and will likely practice in New Jersey. If someone is not competitive, they aren't going to get in just because they met with Paula. TRU DAT HOMESKILLET

Has anyone ever called for a status update and received a response? Every time I call to check to see if my file is complete so I can interview they say they will get back to me but never do.

What time are you guys calling that you actually reach Paula?

Has anyone ever called for a status update and received a response? Every time I call to check to see if my file is complete so I can interview they say they will get back to me but never do.

What time are you guys calling that you actually reach Paula?

I emailed... it took a few days but I actually received a response

I emailed... it took a few days but I actually received a response

Oh. OK. Thanks I e-mailed a couple of days ago. No response yet. I know she's not in today so I guess I have no choice but to wait patiently.

Oh. OK. Thanks I e-mailed a couple of days ago. No response yet. I know she's not in today so I guess I have no choice but to wait patiently.

yeah, emails work better.

yeah, emails work better.

Are you guys calling/emailing to ask if you are complete, or ask if your file has been reviewed and what their decision was?

Are you guys calling/emailing to ask if you are complete, or ask if your file has been reviewed and what their decision was?

I called to see if I'm complete.

Are you guys calling/emailing to ask if you are complete, or ask if your file has been reviewed and what their decision was?


I emailed about being complete. It took 2 days for a response.

Hey guys,
Just got a call from UMDNJ for an interview invite. They had an opening this Thursday (Nov. 4th), so I snatched that bad boy up.

I am very excited about interviewing there. I have received 4 interviews invites so far, but this will be the first one I will be attending.
Great way to start the week!

Hey guys,
Just got a call from UMDNJ for an interview invite. They had an opening this Thursday (Nov. 4th), so I snatched that bad boy up.

I am very excited about interviewing there. I have received 4 interviews invites so far, but this will be the first one I will be attending.
Great way to start the week!

Hey, I got the call for Nov.4th a well!:D

Super excited and nervous.

Hey Congrats TheOne and Postal!! Gluck at your interviews. Do you mind sharing when you both were complete and sent your secondaries and your stats? Thanks!

Hey Congrats TheOne and Postal!! Gluck at your interviews. Do you mind sharing when you both were complete and sent your secondaries and your stats? Thanks!

THanks.
My secondaries were complete and submitted 9/18.
Cumm 3.55
Science 3.75
MCAT 27Q

Good luck. When were you complete? Stats?

And congrats to you too Postal. Just look for the absurdly good-looking, charming man who has the adcoms eating out of his hand and you will find me;).

Hey all! I also got the interview call today.. Do to the fact I am in Denver now and will be home for a little in the beginning of December, I decided to do my interview when I'm home. I have already been accepted to AZCOM and have an interview at Oklahoma State coming up this Friday and I would LOVE to go there. I'm not sure if I would like to come back to NJ, but I feel like it is something to look at at least. Does anyone really know a lot about the UMDNJ program?

Thanks everyone in advance!

Hey Congrats TheOne and Postal!! Gluck at your interviews. Do you mind sharing when you both were complete and sent your secondaries and your stats? Thanks!

Hey, I sent you a PM on my stats.
They called me for a possible interview upon completion of my app 10/13/2010
I was officially complete 10/28/2010

Woahh u were complete just 4 days ago???? Lucky you congrats that they contacted you so fast. My aacomas was released on 9/29 and my secondary was received 2-3 weeks ago. Plus im in-state and umdnj is 10 mins frm my house!!!!! I still havent heard anything and I've been in touch with paula cause she knew me in high school when i participated in a medical scholars program. she said she hasnt heard anything from the committee yet. Im getting so nervous!!!

Woahh u were complete just 4 days ago???? Lucky you congrats that they contacted you so fast. My aacomas was released on 9/29 and my secondary was received 2-3 weeks ago. Plus im in-state and umdnj is 10 mins frm my house!!!!! I still havent heard anything and I've been in touch with paula cause she knew me in high school when i participated in a medical scholars program. she said she hasnt heard anything from the committee yet. Im getting so nervous!!!

I don't know what to tell ya dude. The admissions game is crazy like that. Believe me, I was caught off guard with the interview invite but am very grateful for it.
When did you last speak with Paula?

Based on the fact that they called me today for an interview on Thursday, I get the feeling that maybe some other people called and canceled for Thursday. My name may have just been in a earlier crop of applicants pre-approved for an interview and they were going down the list. You might be next!

I wish you the best of luck:luck:!

Hi everyone... I was previously set on NSU, but now I'm set on UMDNJ... I NEED to know who Paula is, and would like to schedule to meet her. Who is she? How do I get in contact with her?

Hi everyone... I was previously set on NSU, but now I'm set on UMDNJ... I NEED to know who Paula is, and would like to schedule to meet her. Who is she? How do I get in contact with her?

Well if you go online and go on the school's website: http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/contact.html

You'll see Paula's information there and her contact information.

Well if you go online and go on the school's website: http://som.umdnj.edu/education/admissions/contact.html

You'll see Paula's information there and her contact information.


Thank you! I'll be checking that out shortly. Are you at UMDNJ? What undergrad did you go to? Also, how competetive is someone who has yet to graduate but has taken the MCAT with a great score and all the reqs on file (transcript)?

can someone give me more information on the "new curriculum"?