kcwang - Was Hilo your top choice?
I'm not exactly sure what my top choice is, I just wanted some options, and my husband and I truly love Hawaii. I got into a couple of schools with great stats, and one accelerated program, so I'm happy either way, but we definitely didn't want to rule out Hawaii. Will UH send out rejection letters or do we just assume if we didn't hear anything we're out? That just seems rude...
And congrats to those of you who heard on Friday! : )
Yes, I withdrew from all other schools after I got accepted to Hilo (I applied to 4 schools). Congrats on getting into other schools! I love Hawaii too, but other schools I applied to had better stats and connections. Unfortunately, those werent on top of my priority list for a pharmacy school. If you are seeking for a career advantage when you graduate, and you got into a school that offers exactly that, then you should attend that school!
Ya that sucks they dont give you a rejection letter, but use it to your advantage. It basically means you can continue to sell yourself and send them updates of EC, research exp, work, classes through emails. Hey!! you got nothing to lose! Show them your determination!! At the end of the day, schools that reject you dont deserve you.
Here are some good stuff I got from Washington SOP a while back. Find your weak spot on your application, then work on it, send updates.
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Criteria for screening and selection of intereviewed applicants for offer of admission
Academic preparedness
Academic intergrity in accordance with student conduct code, completion of prerequisite coursework, credit load, withdrawals, recent completion of prerequisites, prerequisite GPA, cumulative GPA, PCAT Scores, TOEFL scores (if applicable), academic achievement (degrees earned), Academic letter of reference.
Oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Application essays, leadership roles, interview
Motivation to study pharmacy Awareness of issues facing pharmacy and society with regard to health
Pharmacy and/or other healthcare experience, Research experience, community services, personal attributes, interview
Critical-thinking ability, decision making ability, problem solving ability, creativity, resourcefulness
Academic achievement (degree earned), leadership roles, community service, personal attributes, interview
Leadership
Leadership roles, extracurricular activities, community service , personal attributes, academic and professional letters of reference, interview
Personal attributes: compassion, integrity, sensitivity, maturity, judgement, initiative, self-discipline, responsibility
Application essays, leadership roles, extracurricular activities, community service, academic and professional letters of reference, interview
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Congrats to everyone who got accepted and decided to attend. I look forward meeting you all there =]