Pretty sure I have one of those letters waiting at home too. I do also remember them telling us that it isn't a rejection. Still a major bummer though.
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Pretty sure I have one of those letters waiting at home too. I do also remember them telling us that it isn't a rejection. Still a major bummer though.
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I interviewed a while ago in september and haven't heard word yet, I haven't gotten this hold letter or heard if i was accepted. Maybe it will come later this week but I live in Columbia and figured I would have received the letter by now...interesting....
As for the actual hold letter, from reading last year's thread it seems that around March 15th they actually go back and review your app and using your ranking you are put on the waitlist in order of your score. The list could be from 50-150 people and being in the top third appears to be your best bet. You are not out of the running as far as I know, but I would call and make sure. Good luck.
ACCEPTED AS of Monday Here are my stats- I interviewed 9/22. I am in an state student. My MCAT was 28Q and my GPA was 3.9.
Don't feel discouraged if you are on hold. It is still very early in the season.
Did anyone else get accepted that interviewed on 9/22????
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guitarguy23, I interviewed (maybe the same day you did) and I haven't received the "letter" these guys have either... nothing yet.
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Interesting. If we get nothing in the mail today I'm sure that is a good sign, let me know if you get anything today though.
Here are my stats- I interviewed 9/22. I am in an state student. My MCAT was 28Q and my GPA was 3.9.
Don't feel discouraged if you are on hold. It is still very early in the season.
Did anyone else get accepted that interviewed on 9/22????
Thanks for sharing. It gives me some hope now.
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Nothing came for me in the mail today. How about you?
Nothing came for me in the mail today. How about you?
maybe you guys are still being considered...I feel like I am pretty much rejected since no one else seems to have gotten that letter....
I interviewed in September. Got the "on hold" letter yesterday in the mail.
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I interviewed in September. Got the "on hold" letter yesterday in the mail.
I got that letter last year and ended up getting in before the waitlist was even compiled. It is definitely not a rejection. I was also OOS
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You just made my day!! At least there is a little bit of hope...the way the letter was worded it sounded like, "you aren't a very good applicant, but we are going to wait until March to reject you". Thanks!
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I applied to this school at the beginning of Oct. Hopefully that isn't too late!
I got the secondary and turned it in. About how long does it take to see if you have an interview or not? Do they let you know by email?
I'm IS in Columbia, 30 MCAT, 3.5 GPA (grades significantly went up last two years). I wish they were better though.
Congrats to all with acceptances!
I got the secondary and turned it in. About how long does it take to see if you have an interview or not? Do they let you know by email?
I'm IS in Columbia, 30 MCAT, 3.5 GPA (grades significantly went up last two years). I wish they were better though.
Congrats to all with acceptances!
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Woah that's great to hear since I've been recently put on hold as well!
Would you recommend sending an update/interest letter to the admissions office? Anything I could do to improve my chances of maybe getting in pre-list? When were you accepted?
Woah that's great to hear since I've been recently put on hold as well!
Would you recommend sending an update/interest letter to the admissions office? Anything I could do to improve my chances of maybe getting in pre-list? When were you accepted?
I didn't send any sort of letter, so I cannot say either way about how effective they are. I interviewed around this time last year and didn't find out that I got in until May right before they made the w/l ... Hang in there people
Thanks for sharing that. It's definitely encouraging! I'm holding out hope that maybe this will be the case with me.
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Just got the call from Dr. Ford!!!! ACCEPTED!!!
I am also a re-applicant. Interviewed with Dr. Catalana in Greenville on October 19th then at USC on the 20th. 3.82 overall/30 O
Good luck everyone! And if you're on hold don't lose hope. I know a number of people that were accepted off the wait list last year.
I am also a re-applicant. Interviewed with Dr. Catalana in Greenville on October 19th then at USC on the 20th. 3.82 overall/30 O
Good luck everyone! And if you're on hold don't lose hope. I know a number of people that were accepted off the wait list last year.
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congrats for your interview.
If you do not mind asking, Why do you ahve to Interview with Dr. Catalana. I also have to attend interview with SC but I am called at the university and I do not ahve to appear with any local physician for interviews. Do they have interview with a doctore in the community before interview at the campus?
Would someone please mind sharing interview experiences?
thanks
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"If you do not mind asking, Why do you ahve to Interview with Dr. Catalana. I also have to attend interview with SC but I am called at the university and I do not ahve to appear with any local physician for interviews. Do they have interview with a doctore in the community before interview at the campus?"
I was just given the option to interview with him if I wanted to. This may be because this is my second time applying or the fact that I am from Anderson and live very close to Greenville. I was told by a friend that goes to USC SOM to interview with him if I had the opportunity bc he heads the admissions meetings and is able to talk about the people he interviewed more. Sorry for the confusion.
Good luck everyone!!
"If you do not mind asking, Why do you ahve to Interview with Dr. Catalana. I also have to attend interview with SC but I am called at the university and I do not ahve to appear with any local physician for interviews. Do they have interview with a doctore in the community before interview at the campus?"
I was just given the option to interview with him if I wanted to. This may be because this is my second time applying or the fact that I am from Anderson and live very close to Greenville. I was told by a friend that goes to USC SOM to interview with him if I had the opportunity bc he heads the admissions meetings and is able to talk about the people he interviewed more. Sorry for the confusion.
Good luck everyone!!
thanks America88
ALl the best to you too.
Just read again and you are already in.
Congrats.
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What is the average time that it takes to receive an interview request?
pcard, I just interviewed here this past Wednesday. It is a relatively laid back interview process. You start the day at noon with lunch with fellow applicants and some medical school students (who have nothing to do with the admissions process so you can feel free to ask them questions). Then, all the applicants move to a room where you are welcomed by the admissions coordinator and he tells you what to expect for the rest of the day and after your interviews. You then have two separate 30 minute interviews with 2 members of the admissions commitee. After those, everyone meets up in the lobby for what they call cookie time where you will have a quick opprotunity to meet the rest of the admissions committee. Someone from financial aid then addresses everyone and after a quick tour the day is over. Everyone is really nice and helpful and overall I thought it was a great experience.
Thanks Clemson88 for sharing.
and all the best to you.
I guess they will send emaisl just before x-mas.
Don't know if you are asking because you are waiting to hear, but if you are -- They make decisions on the 15th of every month and usually let everyone know on the 16th, so if you interviewed after November 15th then you should find out around December 16th!
really? I thought it was just a "within the next 2 or 3 weeks" from the interview date since they meet right after the interviews and give you a 'score'.
where'd you find that out?
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I emailed Shelley at USC about it before I was accepted and she told me they meet around the 15th of the month. I was accepted on the 16th so I believe her. I believe they are doing this to get a better idea of the applicant pool before they give out acceptances. Good luck everyone!
My friend called USC and asked and that is what they told him. I also asked at my interview just to be sure it was correct and the admissions guy told me those dates which in some cases definitely conflicts with the "2 or 3 week" time frame I've heard from them before.
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Late to the party I know, but got an interview invite today for Feb. 9th. (I wasn't complete until the beginning of Nov. thanks to the US Army's outstanding 4 month turnaround time for transcripts.)
another week isnt so bad... I interviewed in october, got put on hold, didn't hear another word until the end of May when they put together the waitlist and made the final round of acceptances.
Good luck everyone
did anyone here about interview results from last month?
I guess, they are having meeting today.
Congrats.
what time you got the call?
i am also waiting.
what time did they told you and Did they call you or you got an email?
Hope they will be calling today also.
I am waiting for such a call ( just one call).
Thanks
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I only found out I had an interview because I called and asked questions. I believe that I called November 8th and my invite was sent 12/13.
The person I spoke with offered to look me up in the system to see if I had an interview and I did! She also said that they do not send out invites too early because the "don't want students to forget." I can't imagine forgetting my interview date. It is branded in my mind.
My interview is Feb 16 (so long of a wait) but I did finish my application later than I had planned (had to perfect my personal statement which took longer that I had wanted).
So if you are waiting for an invite go ahead and call and it will save you a lot of worry.
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