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2010-2011 Virginia Commonwealth University Application Thread
Started by ksmi117
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with your application!
Good luck everyone, refer to 2009-2010 application thread for some very useful info 🙂
VCU is awesome
VCU is awesome
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I'll definitely be applying here! Very excited!
Good luck everyone!
After skimming last year's threads, didn't see anything too obvious. Care to give a brief summary?
Rather than delivering acceptances on an ongoing basis like traditional schools, (where they interview a batch review them as they go along)...VCU chooses to review them as they go along but they wait to deliver acceptances every 2 months. I think last year they did Oct 15, Dec 15, and so forth. It was just really annoying and it brought up the anxiety. And when you weren't accepted, you knew you would have to wait 2 months minimum for any further news. Just too much waiting imo.
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That doesn't sound too pleasant.
what is even the advantage of them not telling applicants as soon as they make the decision?
I was thinking of applying ED here, but decided to try my luck at UVA. What does VCU look for? I'm in-state, so I assumed that with decent MCATS (38R), I had a pretty good shot, so I only applied here and UVA.
Aren't all those med schools pretty much the same - if I can't get into a state school, then I probably don't have much of a chance anywhere else.
Aren't all those med schools pretty much the same - if I can't get into a state school, then I probably don't have much of a chance anywhere else.
Don't think so
Just got an email from VCU saying they got my primary and gave me a link to their status check site, but looks like no secondary yet (not that I could find at least)
Looks like they screen.
My impression from last year's thread is that they screen mostly OOSers, or at least they're a lot tougher on OOS...but I might be wrong...good thing I'm in-state 😀
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Yay! Just got the secondary invite!
Here's the essay:
The admissions committee requests that you write an essay that provides us with some insight into why you would like to join VCU School of Medicine.The essay has a limited length, so be certain that you know your material will fit in the allotted space (approximately 500-600 words).
Here's the essay:
The admissions committee requests that you write an essay that provides us with some insight into why you would like to join VCU School of Medicine.The essay has a limited length, so be certain that you know your material will fit in the allotted space (approximately 500-600 words).
Woohoo! Screened in for the secondary! I'm OOS.
Yeah I got this one too, but they want SAT scores 😕
what the hell difference does that make if you have an MCAT?
EDIT: I'm OOS too...Cali resident here
what the hell difference does that make if you have an MCAT?
EDIT: I'm OOS too...Cali resident here
I've just been approved for the secondary (OOS) 😀
Screened in! OOS
Yes! Screened in too, and I'm OOS.
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Yeah ACT does count. There is a space next to the SAT one.
I got the Secondary and I am OOS.
They also ask if you would like to do your rotations at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Does anybody know anything about this hospital and what kind of rotations they offer? Is it worth doing rotations there instead of in Richmond? They only have 24 spaces.
I got the Secondary and I am OOS.
They also ask if you would like to do your rotations at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. Does anybody know anything about this hospital and what kind of rotations they offer? Is it worth doing rotations there instead of in Richmond? They only have 24 spaces.
Is everyone trying to write between 500 to 600 words?
Does having substantially less, such as around 350-400 words, look bad?
Does having substantially less, such as around 350-400 words, look bad?
Honestly, I don't think so. Put yourself in an adcom's shoes. Perhaps less is more? ...
I don't know if its required. They probably use these numbers for internal purposes. My guess is to see what percentage of people do bad on the SAT, average on the MCAT and then stellar on the steps....Or any combo of the three....
Can any current med students at VCU comment on the clinical rotations at Fairfax vs MCV hospitals? Is one urban and one rural? What are the major differences?
Yeah, I'd like to know this too.
Also, on the application: For the question that says "Please briefly explain any lapses in your undergraduate education." Do you guys think this means just like, serious hardships (family problems, money problems, etc.) or can I explain why my uGPA was not so great?
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I was happy that I got screened in. I thought that meant something. But after seeing like 20 other people shout it out may be it wasn't so special.
I have to say, however, 500 to 600 words is insane.
Also to question regarding campuses, when it doubt always play it safe. Choose the one which is more established, is older, and the one most students choose.
I have to say, however, 500 to 600 words is insane.
Also to question regarding campuses, when it doubt always play it safe. Choose the one which is more established, is older, and the one most students choose.
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Haha, yeah, me too. I saw the stat that only ~35% of OOS (me) get secondaries so I was pumped when I got one, then I saw all the others on here that got it as well. Then I remembered this was SDN and some/most people on here are in the top 15% of applicants. So long story short, I am still excited, haha.
hey, does anyone know if the prereq for the classes has to already be taken or can we choose a class we will be taking next semester cuz it looks better than the lower level classes?
also, do the class and lab have to be joint? at my school we sign up for them seperately, so I could potentially choose general bio lab and immunology lecture... bad idea?
also, do the class and lab have to be joint? at my school we sign up for them seperately, so I could potentially choose general bio lab and immunology lecture... bad idea?
I doubt the Princeton Review book is wrong and its sitting right in front of me.
Remember the people who did not receive secondaries may not have been notified through email and instead are expected to check their status themselves. Even if they have been sent emails, I doubt many of them would be rushing to post it online.
Remember the people who did not receive secondaries may not have been notified through email and instead are expected to check their status themselves. Even if they have been sent emails, I doubt many of them would be rushing to post it online.
Yep I've got the 2009 version of that book (which really came out in 2008 so its outdated) and it says pretty much the same thing -- 75% instate get secondaries, 40% out of state.
i called collegeboard to have them change my password and get my account info so i could check the SAT scores online. apparently they havent archived mine yet and its still accessible. i took mine in 2003. i hope they realize its based on the old 1600 score hahaa
USUHS also asked for my SAT score
Screened in and am a CA resident! yay i feel kind of more confident? Good luck all!
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