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Not sure what they screen at, but last year I had a 29R (10/9/10), cGPA 3.49 and sGPA 3.34 and I got a secondary.
Just withdrew my app from Loyola (before submitting the secondary). I got interviews at a couple DO schools and I'm feeling good about those and think I'm going to focus more on DO since my stats are more competitive there.
Good luck to everyone who wants to go to Loyola!
I'm still waiting on a secondary from here. Anyone else? I'll call in tomorrow to see what's up.
were any one elses person of influence essays somewhat similar to the challenge essay? If so, any suggestions on this; obviously they're not entirely redundant but some of things learned are kind of similar.. Would this be ok? Thanks
Not sure what they screen at, but last year I had a 29R (10/9/10), cGPA 3.49 and sGPA 3.34 and I got a secondary.
Does anyone have an e-mail address that would help me get in touch with someone in admissions? I have a <29 MCAT and I'm wondering if that's why I haven't received the secondary yet. Either way, I sort of want to know if I was screened out for sure.
Someone mentioned putting two lines between paragraphs? Where did you see this instruction because I have not seen that written anywhere?
I also haven't got secondary yet! My stat is 32/4.0 and verified early in June...!
Haha, well they definitely wouldn't screen you out. That's weird though. I was also verified/submitted to them in June, but didn't get my MCAT scores back until a couple weeks ago. So who knows. Still, it's weird that you haven't gotten it yet either.
anyone have insight into this?!
i'm still waiting on a secondary from here. Anyone else? I'll call in tomorrow to see what's up.
On my secondary it said to double space to indicate paragraphs. Hopefully I didn't make that up cause I already submitted haha
Does anyone have an e-mail address that would help me get in touch with someone in admissions? I have a <29 MCAT and I'm wondering if that's why I haven't received the secondary yet. Either way, I sort of want to know if I was screened out for sure.
Double-spacing means one space in between (hit enter twice). When you double-space an entire paper, there is essentially one space in between lines. Don't call, just read and think...
Anyone have any insight on being a third time re-applicant? I know Loyola recommends against applying a third time, but was curious if anyone has any particular knowledge or insight...
Just out of curiosity how have you not gotten in yet?! Your stats and activities look pretty good. Have you been applying to only really top notch schools for 2 years?
Haha, I wish I could say it was my choices in schools... I'll make it brief (if you're more curious I can always send you a PM):
I first applied three years ago--7 schools, 2 interviews, 1 waitlist (at my state school). I spoke to the dean of admissions at the school regarding my application, and he said it was mostly that I had limited clinical experience. At that time, I had only shadowed two physicians and volunteered for four months on an oncology floor at a hospital. He said I should get more clinical experience and consider retaking my MCAT (31 was two points lower than the average matriculant there). Perhaps more significantly, he recommended I sit out a year to improve my application, since back-to-back applications really isn't enough time to improve an application significantly.
Of course, being young and restless, I didn't take his advice and applied the next year. Both schools that interviewed me rejected me pre-interview, and I didn't get any interviews until the end of the school (just one). I emailed the dean again and he basically said, "Well, you did these things [getting clinical experience], but not to the level we wanted to see."
The reality is that he was serious--a year isn't enough time, and if you're a re-applicant, you have a significantly lower chance unless you are really impressive.
It makes sense, but at the time I was pretty skeptical, and I've paid for it. HOWEVER, I've had a TON of incredible opportunities since then in a number of areas, and looking back I'm glad I was rejected--I wasn't ready then, and was pretty bitter, as many of my friends got in, and even some people I mentored on how to prepare for medical school (even people I personally TUTORED!). However, as time has passed I've realized how qualified many applicants are (including my friends and the people I mentored), and am happy they were accepted, because they are truly incredible people with great potential.
But I'm ready now, and more eager than ever to get started on my medical career. I'm incredibly grateful and happy to be where I am, and can only hope admissions committees see that and give me a shot.
Haha, I wish I could say it was my choices in schools... I'll make it brief (if you're more curious I can always send you a PM):
I first applied three years ago--7 schools, 2 interviews, 1 waitlist (at my state school). I spoke to the dean of admissions at the school regarding my application, and he said it was mostly that I had limited clinical experience. At that time, I had only shadowed two physicians and volunteered for four months on an oncology floor at a hospital. He said I should get more clinical experience and consider retaking my MCAT (31 was two points lower than the average matriculant there). Perhaps more significantly, he recommended I sit out a year to improve my application, since back-to-back applications really isn't enough time to improve an application significantly.
Of course, being young and restless, I didn't take his advice and applied the next year. Both schools that interviewed me rejected me pre-interview, and I didn't get any interviews until the end of the school (just one). I emailed the dean again and he basically said, "Well, you did these things [getting clinical experience], but not to the level we wanted to see."
The reality is that he was serious--a year isn't enough time, and if you're a re-applicant, you have a significantly lower chance unless you are really impressive.
It makes sense, but at the time I was pretty skeptical, and I've paid for it. HOWEVER, I've had a TON of incredible opportunities since then in a number of areas, and looking back I'm glad I was rejected--I wasn't ready then, and was pretty bitter, as many of my friends got in, and even some people I mentored on how to prepare for medical school (even people I personally TUTORED!). However, as time has passed I've realized how qualified many applicants are (including my friends and the people I mentored), and am happy they were accepted, because they are truly incredible people with great potential.
But I'm ready now, and more eager than ever to get started on my medical career. I'm incredibly grateful and happy to be where I am, and can only hope admissions committees see that and give me a shot.
I think your experience would be a great thing to talk about and would definitely meet the criteriaHey guys quick question on how to interpret essay 2. It says "Provide in detail an experience of working with individual(s) from diverse background(s)." Does this mean actually working with them as in they are co workers/peers? Or would holding a week long seminar for minority high school students constitute as "working with individuals from diverse backgrounds." I would rather talk about this experience but I could go in either direction.
I think your experience would be a great thing to talk about and would definitely meet the criteria
So any word on how bad it looks to go over the recommended 25 lines? I like to talk..... Also, Is a "line" the same for everyone, regardless of screen resolution/browser? Mine is a bit shorter than one line in Microsoft Word.
I got my interview invite yesterday morning; they called by phone. Available dates starting in September
I got my interview invite yesterday morning; they called by phone. Available dates starting in September
My status says "pending further review by our Committee on Admissions." I'm not sure what it said before this because I'm just looking for the first time, but I see that others originally had "under review" statuses.
Does this possibly mean "small pooling"?
My status is :
We have received your supplemental application. We ask that you please allow at least one month for downloading letters and completion of your file. Thank you.
But I just submitted yesterday.
I had that for ~1 weekish before my status changed to under review. My letters were already on AMCAS. no worries.
when did you all submit? I submitted 7/27 and i still have the please allow a month status. My letters have been on amcas for months.
For those still waiting for a secondary, I just received the Loyola secondary. My AMCAS was verified on June 27th.