University of Maryland School of Pharmacy 2011 Regular Decision

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Baz88 said:
YAY! I just got my acceptance letter! I wasn't even expecting an interview at UMB... this is so unexpected!
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BAZ88, when did you interview/what time did you get your acceptance? I'm DYING to know bc I was just accepted at OSU, times ticking!
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kyang89 said:
Myself and another applicant have just created a facebook group for the accepted UMB 2015 class. We'll need a couple more admins to help moderate the group, so whoever is interested, let me know via PM.

Group Link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_205453779471453

All accepted UMB pharmacy students that would like an add to the group can add me, and I will send you an invite:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501641946

Let's get the 2015 ball rolling, team! :thumbup:
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Love the initiative, but there is already one in existence. Its controlled initially by the student affairs office and then transferred to class officers to ensure that the people there are indeed students at Maryland. I would hold off on this one. You should be receiving invites to the FB group soon!!
 
amyd123 said:
BAZ88, when did you interview/what time did you get your acceptance? I'm DYING to know bc I was just accepted at OSU, times ticking!
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If OSU is your top choice (which it doesnt seem to be) then just accept it. If Maryland is your top choice, politely ask OSU for more time on the deadline. It shouldn't be too much longer before applicants start hearing back... I have it on good authority that the admissions committee met yesterday and reviewed about half the interviewed applicants and they meet again next week!
 
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Just received my acceptance letter today via email! I'm still in shock, it hasn't sunk in yet..

For those of you wondering, I just interviewed on 2/18, so I'm really shocked at the quick turnaround. So excited to be part of the c/o 2015!! Can't wait to meet everyone who's gotten in, and to those still waiting - good luck! Can't wait to meet you guys either! :)
 
DrDrugs2012 said:
Love the initiative, but there is already one in existence. Its controlled initially by the student affairs office and then transferred to class officers to ensure that the people there are indeed students at Maryland. I would hold off on this one. You should be receiving invites to the FB group soon!!
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I was actually unaware that there was a FB group in existence already. I have been looking around for it, but I didn't find one. But that's great news, I'll go ahead and delete this group now. :)
 
I was also accepted today. I interviewed on 2/10, so I was surprised to hear back from them so quickly. They told me during the introduction that they would let us know about acceptance/rejection in April or May.
 
amyd123 I interviewed on February 10th and I just found out today. I wouldn't worry about it too much though since they did say it could be April until we hear back from them.

Yes, kyang89 I did also get into UIC and now I am totally unsure of where I want to go. I am from Missouri so UIC would be nice because its close to home but I fell in love with UMB when I went to the open house over the summer. Lots of hard decisions and I have one week to make them!!
 
I got accepted today too. sooooooo excited!!!! and still in shock! :D can't wait to meet everyone. :love:
 
kyang89 said:
I was actually unaware that there was a FB group in existence already. I have been looking around for it, but I didn't find one. But that's great news, I'll go ahead and delete this group now. :)
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I don't think it is set up yet but Patrice/Juliana will notify you via email when the official Class of 2015 FB is up and running.

It is always exciting for the uppeclassmen to join the FB group and see who has gotten in. :laugh:
 
Ok I'm getting nervous now...I interviewed 1-29, and I thought it went really well...but people who interviewed almost a month later than I did are hearing back...hmmmm :scared: They also told us at my interview no one would hear back until all the interviews were over...SO nervous
 
Please please please heed my words.

Don't worry based on what news others have received!!! There are internal processes which make this happen. The outcome for other students does NOT affect your outcome. Your outcome will be whatever it will be regardless of other individuals. You are NEVER judged in terms of others. Reviewers don't sit there and say "Candidate A is better than Candidate B therefore A is accepted and B is rejected". They do NOT say that.

To be fair to applicants, student affairs tries to let students know when a decision has been made so that the students can make the best decision for themselves and their future. We don't want our applicants to be stuck in limbo for weeks or months while struggling with choices. Due to the sheer volume of applicants, it is impossible to review all of them simultaneously.
 
Hey guys!

I interviewed on Feb 4th and got my acceptance email on the Feb 23rd. I accepted the acceptance, so I will be seeing you all in the fall!

Oh also, I called to ask if they would be sending out the official paperwork and they said probably end of this week or beginning of next week is when they would send because they were sending out another group of acceptances, which is probably those people that posted acceptances in the last couple days. Congrats guys!

Oh man is anyone else relieved? I mean, you guys have probably been working on the process to get in and having it be on your mind for at least over a year now like I have.
 
So I'm assuming if I did not hear from UMB at all, as in I have not received an interview invitation, then I'm probably rejected right? Do they send out official rejection letters or just leave you hanging?
 
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pharmmd12 said:
So I'm assuming if I did not hear from UMB at all, as in I have not received an interview invitation, then I'm probably rejected right? Do they send out official rejection letters or just leave you hanging?
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When they sent out the interview invite email, the latest date to pick for the interview was Feb 10th. So as far as I know they didn't have any past that date. If anyone knows of interviews past that date feel free to correct me.
 
I interviewed on Feb. 25th, and I know that they are interviewing tomorrow on March 4th. I am not sure if tom. is the last day for the interviews or not though.

Also, they said they are sending early acceptance letters to their top candidates, and rest will be mailed throughout this month and next
 
Ah well thats encouraging. Sorry if I jumped the gun there.

Remember, it doesn't matter whether you get in first or last. Once you're in you're in!

Good luck!
 
U right amreen there are interviews in the morrow and those I think may b the last I dont knw...btw I interviewed too on the 25th...wonder if I'll remember u...good luck!!
 
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DrDrugs2012 said:
Please please please heed my words.

Don't worry based on what news others have received!!! There are internal processes which make this happen. The outcome for other students does NOT affect your outcome. Your outcome will be whatever it will be regardless of other individuals. You are NEVER judged in terms of others. Reviewers don't sit there and say "Candidate A is better than Candidate B therefore A is accepted and B is rejected". They do NOT say that.

To be fair to applicants, student affairs tries to let students know when a decision has been made so that the students can make the best decision for themselves and their future. We don't want our applicants to be stuck in limbo for weeks or months while struggling with choices. Due to the sheer volume of applicants, it is impossible to review all of them simultaneously.
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Hi Dr Drugs,

Would you be able to elaborate the "internal process" of the adcom? I noticed that you mentioned this word in some posts and was wondering if you could explain what it mean.

Thank you so much.

I hope to join UMB in 2015!
 
greenteacup said:
Hi Dr Drugs,

Would you be able to elaborate the "internal process" of the adcom? I noticed that you mentioned this word in some posts and was wondering if you could explain what it mean.

Thank you so much.

I hope to join UMB in 2015!
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Even if I still knew all of the internal processes, I would be uncomfortable sharing them publicly. They aren't 'secrets' per se, but I'd rather prefer that the actual student affairs group publicize such information. I do not feel it appropriate for me to do so.
 
I think thats right. No matter how anxious we are, we should just endure. I know how you guys feel...I'm still waiting as well.

It seems the only thing we can find is whether adcom has met or not... and even knowing that much is really helpful i think.
 
Interviewed on 2/4, and got my acceptance e-mail yesterday! :)
I've been accepted into UW and am still waiting to hear back from UCSF, so I shall be turning it down.
Hope that opens up a spot and good luck to everyone waiting! :luck:
 
Does anyone have any knowledge of the process to obtain in-state residency other than what's on the list of what to do and the application process on the official web page?

Like how strict are they, or are many out of state students able to get it?
 
I just interviewed on March 4th..I think overall it is a good experience..the interviews went pretty well..I think..But, I am little concerned about the writing portion and also the group activity..Do you guys know whether the group activity counts a lot..there were people almost dominating the conversation..
 
enabler said:
Does anyone have any knowledge of the process to obtain in-state residency other than what's on the list of what to do and the application process on the official web page?

Like how strict are they, or are many out of state students able to get it?
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enabler, could you link me to the page about the residency application? i'm also very interested in this process, thanks.
 
rochi said:
I just interviewed on March 4th..I think overall it is a good experience..the interviews went pretty well..I think..But, I am little concerned about the writing portion and also the group activity..Do you guys know whether the group activity counts a lot..there were people almost dominating the conversation..
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hey im not sure of the exact process (or how many points you would get in the group project/activity) but i do know that basically they want to see if you are able to work in a team. They want to test your communication skills in front of a group of people. It is important to say your opinion and still being able to respect others (listening, not being rude, understanding that ppl have different point of view especially on ethical stuff).
However, i dont think the fact that some ppl were dominating the conversation would be of great advantage for them. would that be a team work anymore?
 
Hey any one know how soon laons are processed and become available b4 school starts?....after all that pharmcas, and travelling around, am kinda banging on them to set up shop!
Got very very very little savings right now. should I be woried?:scared:
u knw, about not getting laons in time/enough to get me started!
 
pharmmd12 said:
So I'm assuming if I did not hear from UMB at all, as in I have not received an interview invitation, then I'm probably rejected right? Do they send out official rejection letters or just leave you hanging?
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Hey pharmmd12 hold your head up high coz I knw u'll definitely get in this year. Mayb not 1st choice, but I knw u would. Speaking of which dint u interview at UMES? howd go? I got in there, and somthing tells me I may not get UMB (praying abt it though...twill be the better of the 2 for me, financially and otherwise) in which case UMES it shall be...i started the background thing and all already, paid that money...ugh....
good luck doc
 
Quick question for all of you who live in Baltimore or are very familiar with the area. My research P.I. used to live in Baltimore in the '90s and said it was very dangerous. She has been trying to persuade me to accept my acceptance to my state school instead of UMB, simply because of the environment. Now, I understand that things have changed since the '90s, and my impression of Baltimore during my interview was very positive, but I was only there for one day. Since I am married, I have to be concerned not only with my safety, but also my wife's. Are things as bad there as I hear, or is it all overblown?
 
Sc33 said:
Quick question for all of you who live in Baltimore or are very familiar with the area. My research P.I. used to live in Baltimore in the '90s and said it was very dangerous. She has been trying to persuade me to accept my acceptance to my state school instead of UMB, simply because of the environment. Now, I understand that things have changed since the '90s, and my impression of Baltimore during my interview was very positive, but I was only there for one day. Since I am married, I have to be concerned not only with my safety, but also my wife's. Are things as bad there as I hear, or is it all overblown?
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Baltimore is not Fallujah, Iraq. Its a city which means there are inherent dangers. I routinely walk alone in various parts of the city late at night with no problems. It just takes some street smarts and common sense. But Baltimore is by no means a bad city. I wanted to dispel this myth quickly from my phone!

If you want some guidance about good safe areas, either search for one of my posts where I describe them or backchannel me.


To the person asking about loans-

You will get access to your loans just before the semester begins.
 
Let me begin by saying if you get an offer from Maryland you should hop on it because UMD has such a great program. That being said, I want potential UMD students to understand that certain parts of Baltimore ARE dangerous; especially the surrounding area where the school is located. DrDrugs is downplaying the danger because it is in his and the school's best interest to get the best and the brightest enrolled...can't blame him. My point is this, go to UMD but you should not walk around that part of the city at night. Once you are here, you will know what areas are decent and what areas are not. Use your common sense and take a cab or get a ride to and from wherever you need go at night.
 
I'm sorry, but thats just patently false. If you follow local crime you know that the bulk of crime that occurs in the area of campus is NOT violent crime - its burglaries and robberies (usually just a broken window in your car). The campus area is statistically SAFER than the touristy inner harbor. Over the past 12 months, there have been three times as many assaults on the University of Maryland, College Park CAMPUS (23) than there were within five blocks of Baltimore Campus (7). And College Park is a suburban campus.

Get your facts straight. The campus police are incredible! I am not saying that one shouldnt take the caravan or not use the police escorts... but I am saying that outsiders have a bad impression of the area because of the exaggerations that people like you make.

I am not saying that its not dangerous - but that the danger is not overwhelming. You don't need to carry a weapon. You don't need to fear for your life. You just need to think smart, act smart, and you will be just fine!
 
Sc33 said:
Quick question for all of you who live in Baltimore or are very familiar with the area. My research P.I. used to live in Baltimore in the '90s and said it was very dangerous. She has been trying to persuade me to accept my acceptance to my state school instead of UMB, simply because of the environment. Now, I understand that things have changed since the '90s, and my impression of Baltimore during my interview was very positive, but I was only there for one day. Since I am married, I have to be concerned not only with my safety, but also my wife's. Are things as bad there as I hear, or is it all overblown?
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Is SC33 right in that we should consider safety in our decision? I would love a chance to go to UMB, but I can't help but notice that this safety issue keeps coming: it was mentioned at the interview panel, on this board, last yrs board, also, I didn't think much of it then, but I did find it odd that a panhandler asked me for money on my way to the interview at 8am. Although I found the Inner Harbor very nice when I went for dinner. I come from a very safe big city so safety has never been an issue. To be honest, I don't even know how to contact the campus police at my school, so should I consider this in my decision in addition to reputation, facilities, etc.?
 
DrDrugs2012 said:
I'm sorry, but thats just patently false. If you follow local crime you know that the bulk of crime that occurs in the area of campus is NOT violent crime - its burglaries and robberies (usually just a broken window in your car). The campus area is statistically SAFER than the touristy inner harbor. Over the past 12 months, there have been three times as many assaults on the University of Maryland, College Park CAMPUS (23) than there were within five blocks of Baltimore Campus (7). And College Park is a suburban campus.

Get your facts straight. The campus police are incredible! I am not saying that one shouldnt take the caravan or not use the police escorts... but I am saying that outsiders have a bad impression of the area because of the exaggerations that people like you make.

I am not saying that its not dangerous - but that the danger is not overwhelming. You don't need to carry a weapon. You don't need to fear for your life. You just need to think smart, act smart, and you will be just fine!
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Look folks, I do not want to get into a typical SDN slugfest. I have too much work to do! I'm sticking by what I said. I've lived here all my life. You cannot rely on what one person says, so that's why I felt the need to speak up. Yes, please do the research, it's out there. Of course you shouldn't carry a weapon, that's crazy! Yes, take the caravan or a ride from a friend. Keep in mind, I have nothing but the highest respect for UMD! I encourage those who have gotten an acceptance letter, to matriculate. Also keep in mind, I have nothing to gain or lose from my statement, unlike DrDrugs. Best of luck to everybody!
 
Just has my interview this past Friday at UMB. I had a very positive faculty and student interview, and even the group project wasn't too bad (I much preferred it over my group interview at Temple). The Pharmacy building itself is gorgeous and seems like a great resource for students inside and outside class. And the opportunities for rotations really set it apart from anywhere else in my opinion.

As for the city itself, yes it has some very depressed areas not too far from the Pharmacy School. Coming from a very diverse area in New York, I wasn't as cultured shocked as some of you may be. Learn some street smarts and you'll be fine.

North of the city by Loyola has a great college town feel, and is only a 20 minute drive from the city. The Inner Harbor was nice. Fells point was the real treat. Tons of bars (everyone was bar crawling at 11AM for Mardi Gras on Saturday), and lots of shops with artsy trinkets. It felt like a beach town.

I can't wait to hear back from UMB.
 
cookiebrownie said:
Look folks, I do not want to get into a typical SDN slugfest. I have too much work to do! I'm sticking by what I said. I've lived here all my life. You cannot rely on what one person says, so that's why I felt the need to speak up. Yes, please do the research, it's out there. Of course you shouldn't carry a weapon, that's crazy! Yes, take the caravan or a ride from a friend. Keep in mind, I have nothing but the highest respect for UMD! I encourage those who have gotten an acceptance letter, to matriculate. Also keep in mind, I have nothing to gain or lose from my statement, unlike DrDrugs. Best of luck to everybody!
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I have nothing to gain or lose either. You have no idea who I am. Please, stop making assumptions.



k9shady said:
Is SC33 right in that we should consider safety in our decision? I would love a chance to go to UMB, but I can't help but notice that this safety issue keeps coming: it was mentioned at the interview panel, on this board, last yrs board, also, I didn't think much of it then, but I did find it odd that a panhandler asked me for money on my way to the interview at 8am. Although I found the Inner Harbor very nice when I went for dinner. I come from a very safe big city so safety has never been an issue. To be honest, I don't even know how to contact the campus police at my school, so should I consider this in my decision in addition to reputation, facilities, etc.?
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Of course you should consider safety. It would be silly not to do so. But these wild exaggerations of the "unsafe" UMB campus area really must stop. Baltimore is a city - there are ALWAYS inherent dangers to city life regardless of which city you live in. Statistically, many small towns are more dangerous. You have a better chance of getting cancer or dying in a motor vehicle accident in your lifetime than you do in getting shot in Baltimore. Statistics don't lie. But you will also have indigent people on the streets and they will beg for money. 1 in 100 people are homeless in America... and many of them flock to cities because its their only chance at survival. The reason you don't see it as often in some cities is because those cities criminalize being homeless - they arrest the poor sleeping under bridges, on steam grates or park benches, or the ones who beg for change - and then they truck them out to some other place and set them free. Many of the crimes that occur are in the homeless population because no one speaks up for them, no one stands up for them and they are easy targets. But to average joe student, the homeless are harmless. I have seen drug addicts, cracked out of their mind (actually Heroin), just weaving, stumbling down the street. But are they any danger to you? No. Its a little sketchy and weird, but they are largely harmless to anyone other than themselves!

In fact, some of the best learning opportunities at Maryland School of Pharmacy are driven by the existence of the homeless, the psych patients, parolees, drug addicts, etc. I think every student who doesn't experience the drug addiction and infectious disease clinics (mostly virology) run by Maryland faculty are shortchanging themselves on their career development. And guess what, those surburban schools don't have these opportunities!

Look people, I am not "downplaying" the importance of safety. I am not saying that Baltimore is safe... just that its not as dangerous as people make it out to be! I think everyone should use the facilities made available to you because why take the chance? So students should definitely make use of the caravan and make use of the police escorts who walk you home. But television shows like HBO's "The Wire" and wild exaggerations of the unsafe streets of Baltimore must stop. They are unfounded accusations.

Walking down an unlit street late at night is just dumb. Why would you ever do it? Walking down some street where the houses are all boarded up, while talking on your phone is just dumb. You think walking around at night with your iPod blaring in your ears is any better? Nope! Its dumber still! You're setting yourself up to be a TARGET for would-be criminals to attack you, rob you, etc. Its best to let a would-be attacker think you have nothing to give them than for them to see you as a walking money tree. Use common sense, people!

Think smart, act smart is my motto.
 
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I don't think that the people who are put off by Baltimore are necessarily those coming from small towns. I've lived in a few major U.S. cities, New York City being one of them. Places appeal to different people in different ways. It's best to respect that some people may feel comfortable living in a certain location while others may not, and move on from the topic.
 
I actually think talking about this will make all of us open our eyes about the truth of what's going on.
i personally chose to go to baltimore campus vs shady grove(despite the fact that my house is 2 mins away from shady campus). I completely agree with dankeschoen that "some people may feel comfortable living in a certain location while others may not"....and some just like me want to experience a different lifestyle.
Maryland is a great school and i'm so happy that i got accepted but if you are sitting there debating if you should attend such an amazing school then honestly i think you just don't know the great opportunities that maryland would be able to offer you. But with all respect if you knew about "the extreme danger" of living in bmore and you are not considering shady grove, then why did you even bother to apply/get accepted and get someone else's spot? there are ppl dying to get in this school!
 
I go to the Shady Grove campus but I am up in Baltimore a lot for organizational events, and I can say that Baltimore is actually quite safe. We always get police updates when there is a crime reported and in the 2 years that I have been at UMB, only one of those cases has been pharmacy related [the student is OK, he made the mistake of walking home at 2am by himself with his iPhone out...]. Even if you go to Shady Grove, you are not free from crime either because earlier this year we receive an email about an assault and theft on the SG campus. In a nutshell, crime is everywhere...just be safe! Utilize your resources (caravan, police escort, your friends, etc..).
I am so glad I go to this school; the people here are so friendly and supportive (everyone is willing to help and people share their outlines, study guides, and notes via mass email). The pharmacy community here is phenomenal. Last Friday, the Class of 2013 held our Class Auction and were able to raise 12K in one night (beating last year's record of 6.3K). I was so overwhelmed by support from the students and faculty/staffs that night! We know how to work hard and also have fun.
 
DrDrugs et al.


Comparing between Shady Grove and Baltimore campuses, which one has better networking (student/faculty/recruiter) opportunities and access to good, diverse intern sites?
 
LucAlb said:
DrDrugs et al.


Comparing between Shady Grove and Baltimore campuses, which one has better networking (student/faculty/recruiter) opportunities and access to good, diverse intern sites?
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Baltimore, no questions.

While some professors have their offices at Shady Grove, most are at Baltimore. Many of the clinical faculty have clinics or non-teaching jobs in the hospitals next to campus. There are a lot of clinics where you can just ask faculty members to come see and observe. Its very educational if you want it to be.

I assume by intern sites you mean pharmacy intern (i.e. the techs while in school). In that case, a diverse selection would be Baltimore as well. If you mean rotation selections, both are the same as the students are seen as one and the same.
 
LucAlb said:
DrDrugs et al.


Comparing between Shady Grove and Baltimore campuses, which one has better networking (student/faculty/recruiter) opportunities and access to good, diverse intern sites?
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There are some amazing rotation sites around Shady Grove (FDA, Naval Medical Hospital, Georgetown Hospital). The quality of education at both campuses are the same. It is interesting to note that this year, more than 1/3 (12/40) of the Shady Grove campus made it into Rho Chi (top 20th percentile of class), whereas in Baltimore, less than 1/6 made it in (22/140). What you want to do in school is up to you; our SGA president is from Shady Grove.
 
Thank you all for your advice. We are pretty much set on UMB because it really is just a great program. Right now, we are looking at housing in Ridgley's Delight and around the Biopark, because it would be nice to be within walking distance to the school. Anyone know of housing close to campus that is particularly good?
 
Yeah i heard a lot of people stay at ridgley's delight. I haven't been to any of them, but some of my friends that are in UMB dental, pharm, med say that camden courts, the abell, and lexington are nice. I would look at the local housing:

http://www.housing.umaryland.edu/local.html

Then read up some reviews online. i'm sure everywhere is the same: you get what you pay for.
 
DrDrugs, Lucky, et al,

Thank you for that explanation. In terms of living costs, aka rent, fresh groceries, utilities, etc. which campus do you think comes out on top?
 
This maybe kind of late, but can the people who haven't been accepted get some stats from those who have to figure out our chances of getting in?? It would be greatly appreciated
 
Anyone else get an acceptance email today?
I have not heard from UMB and I interviewed on 2/18.
Waiting is sooo hard... :(
 
Got the interview taken care of. How much do people who are out of state end up with in student loans? Anyone know?
 
Anyone already accepted and planning on the fall?
 
I applied to on campus housing for fayette square.
On google maps it seems like the Ridgley's delight is a little farther down. is it really walking distance? maybe i was looking at the wrong address. anyone could post the address to Ridgley's delight?

also how would you guys compare fayette vs camden? and in general what's the closest place we could get thats close to the library?
 
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