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Congrats!!!!!!
When were you complete?
Thanks I'm very happy about this. I was complete on 8/25.
Congrats!!!!!!
When were you complete?
Thinking about calling but afraid all I get is a "waiting for review" response. Any ideas folks? thanks
Thanks I'm very happy about this. I was complete on 8/25.
Serenade, I called in November and they said exactly this. I was informed that I would find out when I found out. They told me IIs would be sent out through March (if I recall correctly they conduct interviews into April; maybe thedoctor can confirm?).
This a bit of an odd question, but how are atheists received at LLU? Have any current students met any? I am still interested in the school, and I come from a Christian household/ go to church on a regular basis, so it wouldn't be weird for me, but are students generally accepting of atheists? I am not very vocal about my beliefs, so intense arguments wouldn't be an issue.
Yep interviews go through April!
Personally, I have not met any atheists on campus as of yet, though I have heard of an atheist here and there securing an acceptance over the years. This is very uncommon though, mostly because 99.9% of athiests would feel uncomfortable in a Christian school. HOWEVER, I view atheism as a belief system in itself, and while this is a Christian school, I have met people who are NOT Christian, and they are very much accepted. A lot of the more conservative institutions will see beliefs trying to be pushed on others, and while you will have plenty of people happy to talk about their beliefs/faith, I am proud to say that no one looks down on anyone for differences of opinion here. I'm not saying it's all butterflies and rainbows, there are defintiely some of the obvious "holier-than-thou" students in attendance, but that can be said about an world view in any institution. As a whole, I have found LLU to be very accepting of different belief systems; it's how we learn from others and teach too! I always appreciated that about LLU, I have learned a lot and gotten to share my personal beliefs in return. There lot's of open minds around. Obviously atheism is a much different way of thinking then considering the differences between denominations, but it's still a belief system and I don't see anyone getting slammed or spoken too about such things unless it is welcomed. I personally would love to talk about my faith with anyone who wants to know, but I would never push it on someone or judge them based on our differences. There's no quicker way to turn someone away from either side then by looking down on them for what they believe. Again, I think the biggest reason there are no atheists here (right now, none that I know of personally anyways) is just because they don't apply.
Hope that gives at least some insight!
When I went last month for my interview, there weren't any tours or info sessions. Apparently, they had regular "interview days" in November, now you're just kind of on your own. Luckily, I knew a student there who showed me around. You can also stay with a student on campus, which may be your best bet for getting a tour and info about the school.Hi,
Can you anyone give information about the interview day? My interview packet only includes information about interview times, and nothing about possible tours, information sessions, or an agenda.
Thank you!
Thanks for the response. That is really disappointing after traveling from far away. Do you have suggestions of areas or buildings to see? I will probably do a self-guided tour. I was really looking forward to learning about the school.When I went last month for my interview, there weren't any tours or info sessions. Apparently, they had regular "interview days" in November, now you're just kind of on your own. Luckily, I knew a student there who showed me around. You can also stay with a student on campus, which may be your best bet for getting a tour and info about the school.
When I went last month for my interview, there weren't any tours or info sessions. Apparently, they had regular "interview days" in November, now you're just kind of on your own. Luckily, I knew a student there who showed me around. You can also stay with a student on campus, which may be your best bet for getting a tour and info about the school.
I am going on the 22nd to interview and I was curious about how the interviews are conducted. It says that I have two different interviews on the same day in my appointment sheet. Are these interviews done by single doctors/admissions committee members or do they have multiple people interviewing you?
Hi everyone, I appreciate all the helpful posts everyone has left on this thread. I want to add some things as well, hopefully this helps someone.
1. I am a non-SDA, California resident and I sent in my secondary early November. After the holidays I recieved an email (probably around January 10th) saying that they have received all my LOR and transcripts and that further notifications about their decision will be sent by snail mail. About less than a week later I received a letter saying that I was invited for an interview. When I called in, there were limited days available, one at the end of February and one at the end of January. I ended up choosing the January date, which was a week away.
2. For my interview, I ended up on the tour day. My two interviews were in the morning, then I had the lunch and tour. (I met some people who had their tours first and then their interviews after lunch, so your schedules may vary). For the interviews, you may have both interviews conducted by faculty members or one med student interview and one faculty interview. I had two faculty members.
Tips for the interview: Don't be nervous! It was my first time at LLU and my first impression is that people at Loma Linda are really nice and LLU is a very welcoming environment. For me, interviews are NOT my strong points and I get ridiculously nervous, but my interviewers were very laid back, and I felt they were genuine and kind. I don't think the intent of the interview was to stump you in anyway. They seemed to just want to get to know you better and figure out what kind of applicant you are, so just be calm, be yourself and you will be fine! Also, I did not feel that being non-SDA was a problem.
3. So now that I have interviewed in late January, I am just waiting for a response. Hopefully it comes soon because the wait is torture! If anyone knows when the committee will meet or when the next acceptances will be sent out I would greatly appreciate it.
Phew, hopefully this isn't too long but I hope this helps someone. If anyone has questions feel free to ask me! And good luck to everyone!
Hi there,Hi Everybody,
First of all I want to say thank you to thedoctor8706 and berriesandcream for posting such helpful responses, I realize that this takes a good amount of your time.
I am going on the 22nd to interview and I was curious about how the interviews are conducted. It says that I have two different interviews on the same day in my appointment sheet. Are these interviews done by single doctors/admissions committee members or do they have multiple people interviewing you?
I am also a California resident and live only about 2 hours away in San Diego. I was thinking about staying with a medical student for the night and then going to my interview in the morning. Has anyone had a positive experience with that?
Lastly, I was wondering if the interview will ask the typical questions about your PS and your primary application activities. I am a Presbyterian and have been my entire life, but I am unsure of the possible religious questions they might ask. Could thedoctor8706 or berriesandcream chime in on how their interview went and what questions were asked? I know that it could completely vary based on your interviewers.
I don't mean to be annoying, I would just love to go to this school and my girlfriend of 4 years is going to nursing school nearby.
Thank you.
Yeah, I was disappointed as well, having flown out there from Tennessee. The Centennial Complex and the Alumni Hall for Basic Sciences are where you have classes, so I'd suggest walking around there. We also walked around the medical center, cafeteria, children's hospital, and the VA. They'll give you a brochure for a self-guided walking tour, but overall the campus is pretty small and shouldn't take too long to look around.Thanks for the response. That is really disappointing after traveling from far away. Do you have suggestions of areas or buildings to see? I will probably do a self-guided tour. I was really looking forward to learning about the school.
Interview was mid January, still waiting to hear from themHave you received a decision yet?
ay, I have yet to interview so all the tips and information about the interviews are really helpful! I"m glad the interviews are conversational; I know I can talk a ton and show my personality when talking about my application. Put me on blast with a left field question?
Still waiting....The LOR email came in on January 30. It's crazy....I've heard friends wait two to six weeks for interviews
Also, a friend has been telling me I should call. It's already February yeeesh
You got the LOR received January 30th? I received that email September 19... and have heard nothing but receipts of my updates. When were you complete?
Interview was mid January, still waiting to hear from them
Hi Everybody,
First of all I want to say thank you to thedoctor8706 and berriesandcream for posting such helpful responses, I realize that this takes a good amount of your time.
I am going on the 22nd to interview and I was curious about how the interviews are conducted. It says that I have two different interviews on the same day in my appointment sheet. Are these interviews done by single doctors/admissions committee members or do they have multiple people interviewing you?
I am also a California resident and live only about 2 hours away in San Diego. I was thinking about staying with a medical student for the night and then going to my interview in the morning. Has anyone had a positive experience with that?
Lastly, I was wondering if the interview will ask the typical questions about your PS and your primary application activities. I am a Presbyterian and have been my entire life, but I am unsure of the possible religious questions they might ask. Could thedoctor8706 or berriesandcream chime in on how their interview went and what questions were asked? I know that it could completely vary based on your interviewers.
I don't mean to be annoying, I would just love to go to this school and my girlfriend of 4 years is going to nursing school nearby.
Thank you.
My interview is scheduled for march 12th.
That seems late to me, but I hope there are still a few seats left and that I'm not just interviewing to be on the wait list.
I doubt they would spend time and money interviewing you if they didn't need you as a potential candidate to fill a spot. Go gettem'! Congrats on the interview!
This this THIS!
Plus, they take people from each interview, based on the fact that people have been accepted from the April and may interviews in the past
Has anyone who interviewed in January or February heard back from LLU yet?
Thanks alot!
Has anyone who interviewed in January or February heard back from LLU yet?
Thanks alot!
This a bit of an odd question, but how are atheists received at LLU? Have any current students met any? I am still interested in the school, and I come from a Christian household/ go to church on a regular basis, so it wouldn't be weird for me, but are students generally accepting of atheists? I am not very vocal about my beliefs, so intense arguments wouldn't be an issue.
Hi Everybody,
First of all I want to say thank you to thedoctor8706 and berriesandcream for posting such helpful responses, I realize that this takes a good amount of your time.
I am going on the 22nd to interview and I was curious about how the interviews are conducted. It says that I have two different interviews on the same day in my appointment sheet. Are these interviews done by single doctors/admissions committee members or do they have multiple people interviewing you?
I am also a California resident and live only about 2 hours away in San Diego. I was thinking about staying with a medical student for the night and then going to my interview in the morning. Has anyone had a positive experience with that?
Lastly, I was wondering if the interview will ask the typical questions about your PS and your primary application activities. I am a Presbyterian and have been my entire life, but I am unsure of the possible religious questions they might ask. Could thedoctor8706 or berriesandcream chime in on how their interview went and what questions were asked? I know that it could completely vary based on your interviewers.
I don't mean to be annoying, I would just love to go to this school and my girlfriend of 4 years is going to nursing school nearby.
Thank you.
Hello everyone
I'm pretty set on attending LLU this fall and was wondering if I could get some info about housing/apartments. Could anyone recommend some good apartments close (preferably walking distance) to the school? Also, are there ways to find roommates that will be attending LLU? I apologize if this isn't the correct thread to post my questions, and I'd greatly appreciate it if you guys could redirect me. Thanks!
Is this school still giving out interview invites? I have not heard anything from them since my application has been complete. I keep thinking maybe I missed some postal mail from them but when I check the portal online they don't show anything new.. it seems like they totally forgot about me.
Are thy giving out acceptance calls today?
Do they tell you anything if you call?
Did some one you know get the call?
Don't worry you're not alone. I interviewed January 26th and didn't receive a call either. I wish you the best of luck, and hopefully there's still a chance! and congrats to everyone who got the call!!!I'm curious too. I interviewed on February 1st and didn't hear anything today (I was crossing my fingers!). Did anyone get a call?
I'm an atheist at LLU, and I concur with what TheDoctor said. That said, nobody knows that I'm an atheist. I think that most of my classmates would be reasonably chill about it if I came out, but it's hard to read most people on this. Traditional Christian theology doesn't have a lot of room to accommodate the godless. I'm a little bitter about this, since not being able to freely discuss my beliefs with my friends and classmates causes me a fair amount of stress. It gets better as an MS3 when you get into the hospital, since your attendings and residents really do come in all religious flavors.
I would be curious to find a student who was public about their lack of belief.