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3.5/29 OOS Non-Trad
It might be that 29, there seems to be a consensus that 29 is the minimum required for admission and perhaps they want a higher GPA with that Kind of MCAT; However, I hope that is not the case because I have a 30 but a much lower GPA :/
I have a new MCAT score coming tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a score worth sending an update.
Good luck!!
I have a new MCAT score coming tomorrow. Hopefully it will be a score worth sending an update.
Hey folks. Wondering about the last question of this secondary - did anyone use this time to express why they want to go to Loyola? Or did you use it exclusively for updates to the AMCAS? I only ask because they don't have a question about why you want to go to Loyola, but this is one of my top choice schools and I want to do anything I can to make this clear! Thanks for any help you can offer
I got a secondary with a 28.
They probably didn't include that question on the secondary because they don't need that information to identify which students they are interested in. That space is for updates only, so I'd follow the instructions. If Loyola is your top choice, send an LOI to discuss why you want to attend Loyola.
Thanks for replying DeadDean,
I will be taking the MCAT this friday and Im anticipating a score between 27-29,
based on my average on the AMCAS practice exams.
A person at admissions told me a 29 was minimum but i dont think thats the case anymore.
Whats your gpa tho, if you dont mind sharing?
these are mine:
Undergrad GPA: 3.85
Undergrad Science GPA: 3.74
When should we send a LOI? t I cant send one now b.c its too early and if i wait, i risk getting an early rejection and by then thats too late.
Goodluck to you! I have a 3.4 sGPA and a 3.5 cGPA with a strong upward trend, strong ECs, and strong LORs. My GPA is pretty low but holistic reviews are definitely to my advantage
I'm sending my LOI in mid-september. If I'm already rejected, I am going to send my letter directly to the dean and ask them to reconsider my application.
haha good plan! although I dont think they will "reconsider" your app.
Admissions people have been doing it for years and they know what they're looking for.
So I would suggest that you send that LOI now rather than later.....so they know how serious you are about going to Loyola
good luck!
I'm not worried about being rejected early in the cycle; I'm worried about being rejected late in the cycle. With my stats and experiences, I'm expecting rejections from top25 schools and deferrals/holds from everywhere else. I am counting on my fall grades, updates, and LOIs to bring me to the interview arena. I'm in no rush to get an LOI out yet. This is a process of patience, tact, and resilience.
When I check my status, it says, "Your file has been reviewed by the Committee on Admissions. The review process is continuous from now until the conclusion of our interview season in April. If you are granted an interview, you will be contacted by phone and/or e-mail."
Has anyone received an interview invite from here yet? I'm just curious if not having heard anything since I've been reviewed is bad or doesn't really mean anything.
I tried to check my status just now and it seems the site is down.
The secondary app website wont load! Am I the only one?
My status changed to "Your file is under review with the Committee on Admissions. Please note: files can be in review until the end of the interview season in April.". It use to be under preliminary review I think.
hi,,
how long did it take for you guys to receive the secondary. I dont want to call them if they just do it slower. its been about week after i submitted the appli
It's been a week since you submitted the primary? It will be a few weeks until your app gets verified and sent to Loyola. Then they will send you the secondary (assuming you meet the minimum requirements).
More like the full 5-6 weeks at this point in the cycle.
Yeah, sorry tiwenti, but this is probably true. This is the peak of the primary verification season. I remember seeing a graph once on SDN with the average verification time depending on when you submit. I couldn't find it though.
Unfortunately, all you can do is wait. Make sure your letters are in, so once your app is verified you will be ready to go. I wouldn't recommend emailing Loyola (or any other school) about receiving the secondary. Good luck.
My status changed to "Your file is under review with the Committee on Admissions. Please note: files can be in review until the end of the interview season in April.". It use to be under preliminary review I think.
I've also had this status for quite a while now.
After how many days it your status change from "under preliminary review " to "Your file is under review with the Committee on Admissions. Please note: files can be in review until the end of the interview season in April."
My status changed to "Your file is under review with the Committee on Admissions. Please note: files can be in review until the end of the interview season in April.". It use to be under preliminary review I think.
does anyone have "has been reviewed" as their status? This is in contrast to "under review"...
Mine has said that I "have been reviewed" for a few days now. I guess it just means they've made a preliminary decision about us and we won't find out what it is until they start giving out interviews?
does anyone have "has been reviewed" as their status? This is in contrast to "under review"...
Can you post exactly what your status says?
My status: "Your file is under review with the Committee on Admissions. Please note: files can be in review until the end of the interview season in April."
It has been like this for almost a week i think..
I've had this status for at least two weeks. I hope it's not a bad sign...