2006 VCU Central

[jbone]

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***still crying, while looking for gonads*** 🙁

 

[tacrum43]

Movin' on up from VCU pre-interview central. Interview 2/1. 🙂

 

[ghostchild]

hey guys, i need some advice. i just got an invite for an interview at vcu. im oos. i have already been accepted to evms (which i liked alot) and are waiting to hear from my state schools(nc). i don't really know a whole lot about vcu, i had kind of given up on them, and wanted your opinions on whether i should interview or not. are they still interviewing for acceptance or just waitlist? how does the school compare to evms? any thoughts? sorry if anyone else has posted this same question is this thread. thanks,
gray

I'm in exactly the same situation as you are with the EVMS acceptance but trying to decide on going to the VCU interview (Except I'm not an OOSer). I'm thinking that I'll not go because of how much I liked EVMS and I don't think I would like the huge size of VCU comparably.

I'm surprised to see so much more posting on VCU rather than EVMS on SDN in general. Must be because so many more out of staters apply to the larger VCU? But both schools are great from what I've heard

 

[blee]

EVMS and VCU are quite different schools, and neither one fairly represents the other. Unless you're just not really high on the idea of living in Richmond, I'd go.

 

[goinverted]

We are all depressed and therefore neglecting our VCU central

 

[CalBoi82]

We are all depressed and therefore neglecting our VCU central

Don't worry guys, I'm sure we'll all get in... it's just a matter of when in the cycle. From what I hear, their waitlist actually moves quite well.

 

[cfdavid]

Don't worry guys, I'm sure we'll all get in... it's just a matter of when in the cycle. From what I hear, their waitlist actually moves quite well.

I sure hope so. Perhaps we'll get the countdown going again after the new year! (that is, a rough countdown, since we don't exactly know the day of the next release)

 

[paceac]

37 days left until Jan. 26th!

 

[CalBoi82]

LoL... did Dr. Heldberg say that's when the next round will be released?

 

[paceac]

No, I just thought I would boost morale with another countdown.

 

[CalBoi82]

No, I just thought I would boost moral with another countdown.

That and my nerves

 

[paceac]

Sorry, I just thought Jan. 26th sounded like a reasonable date.

 

[CalBoi82]

Sorry, I just thought Jan. 26th sounded like a reasonable date.

No worries, I was kinda joking 🙂

 

[cfdavid]

The 26th it is then!!!!!!!!!!

37 days people!!

(maybe we can perpetuate this into reality!? if we keep saying "THE 26TH!" enough, maybe they'll see the thread and make it so. lol)

 

[paceac]

36 days!!! I can hardly wait!!!

 

[crazy_cavalier]

36 days!!! I can hardly wait!!!

haha woooppy another countdown to disappointment! 😳

 

[jbone]

haha woooppy another countdown to disappointment! 😳

Word.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Well, as unfortunate as it is, if my husband gets a job in Maine before VCU gives me an acceptance, we're going to Maine. I really wish VCU would accept me before then!!!!!

did you get into med school in maine? or are you just not going to med school if you don't get into vcu...

 

[jj08]

Movin' on up from VCU pre-interview central. Interview 2/1. 🙂

😍 omg-- that is great news tacrum! I told you that MCV/VCU likes you SMPers! Congratulations!

 

[cfdavid]

haha woooppy another countdown to disappointment! 😳

no kidding.... hey, dudes, let's try staying positive. but, it IS quite a build up for potential bad news... 😡

 

[ShyRem]

did you get into med school in maine? or are you just not going to med school if you don't get into vcu...

I did get into UNECOM. So I do have somewhere I like to go if VCU doesn't pan out. (Or Colorado, but those loving folks at my own state school haven't acknowledged that I breathe, so I'm not even counting them.) VCU and CU are about the only two places I'd go over UNE.

 

[SpeedRacer]

I did get into UNECOM. So I do have somewhere I like to go if VCU doesn't pan out. (Or Colorado, but those loving folks at my own state school haven't acknowledged that I breathe, so I'm not even counting them.) VCU and CU are about the only two places I'd go over UNE.

very well then. dr. shyrem it is.

 

[chattkis]

I'm in exactly the same situation as you are with the EVMS acceptance but trying to decide on going to the VCU interview (Except I'm not an OOSer). I'm thinking that I'll not go because of how much I liked EVMS and I don't think I would like the huge size of VCU comparably.

I'm surprised to see so much more posting on VCU rather than EVMS on SDN in general. Must be because so many more out of staters apply to the larger VCU? But both schools are great from what I've heard

I am picking VCU over EVMS (Im in-state). I liked how EVMS was a smaller school but VCU was just better overall in my eyes. PM me if you have more questions. But I would not pass up the VCU interview, you never know. Other things drew me away from the size factor.

 

[blee]

I am picking VCU over EVMS (Im in-state). I liked how EVMS was a smaller school but VCU was just better overall in my eyes. PM me if you have more questions. But I would not pass up the VCU interview, you never know. Other things drew me away from the size factor.

I think -- but I'm not sure -- that I will pick VCU over EVMS as well. EVMS was a great place but probably not the best fit for me.

The real question is whether to take VCU over the other acceptances I'm holding. I think the answer is "yes," but we'll see.

 

[jbone]

I think -- but I'm not sure -- that I will pick VCU over EVMS as well. EVMS was a great place but probably not the best fit for me.

The real question is whether to take VCU over the other acceptances I'm holding. I think the answer is "yes," but we'll see.

No. Please give me your spot. There is money involved. 😉
EVMS is the best school on the planet. VCU sucks. Does that help? 😉

 

[cfdavid]

yeah, i'm with jbone. we're starting a UVM scholarship fund for those that go there over VCU.

 

[blee]

yeah, i'm with jbone. we're starting a UVM scholarship fund for those that go there over VCU.

LOL.

I wish VCU would let non-students view their weekly schedules. Trying to get real info from their website is not as easy as I'd hoped.

 

[cfdavid]

LOL.

I wish VCU would let non-students view their weekly schedules. Trying to get real info from their website is not as easy as I'd hoped.

yeah, i know. it's tough to find good info on their actual curriculum. however, i know they have a block style system, and the first block is gross anatomy on it's own. i really like that format.

i mean, i think that format really stinks..... i heard UVM's is great though! lol

 

[jbone]

yeah, i know. it's tough to find good info on their actual curriculum. however, i know they have a block style system, and the first block is gross anatomy on it's own. i really like that format.

i mean, i think that format really stinks..... i heard UVM's is great though! lol

cf, your the bomb. blee, you know what to do. 😉 WWJD!
Oh blee, by the way...HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

 

[tacrum43]

😍 omg-- that is great news tacrum! I told you that MCV/VCU likes you SMPers! Congratulations!

Thanks jj. It's looking like I will be a Virginian next year, and that's fine by me. 🙂

 

[cfdavid]

Thanks jj. It's looking like I will be a Virginian next year, and that's fine by me. 🙂

hey tacrum, may we interest you in a scholarship to UVM?? you could still be a Virginian!

good luck bro, and congrats. maybe, just maybe, we'll be classmates in the fall.

 

[tacrum43]

hey tacrum, may we interest you in a scholarship to UVM?? you could still be a Virginian!

good luck bro, and congrats. maybe, just maybe, we'll be classmates in the fall.

Maybe. 🙂

You could interest me in a scholarship to UVM, but first I would need to get interviewed/accepted there. Small details. Why exactly is UVM the alternative to VCU?

 

[cfdavid]

Maybe. 🙂

You could interest me in a scholarship to UVM, but first I would need to get interviewed/accepted there. Small details. Why exactly is UVM the alternative to VCU?

oops! i meant EVMS!

 

[tacrum43]

oops! i meant EVMS!

Well I did like EVMS a lot, but got waitlisted there. I won't know which school I like better until after I see VCU though (if I'll even be able to make up my mind then). But I wouldn't worry, I'm sure they'll accept you long before they do me.

 

[ghostchild]

I am picking VCU over EVMS (Im in-state). I liked how EVMS was a smaller school but VCU was just better overall in my eyes. PM me if you have more questions. But I would not pass up the VCU interview, you never know. Other things drew me away from the size factor.

I believe I will at least go to the interview to see the difference between the two schools. But going to the the large VCU would be a huge change for me but I figured I should make a decision after seeing all that VCU has to offer. ... But I'm still leaning toward EVMS ... I just like all that small school, primary care focus stuff ... does that still qualify me for this scholarship offer? Even though if I'm in-state and wouldn't be taking one of your spots??? j/k

 

[goinverted]

Oh how I would love to be sitting back, sipping some good hot apple cider, and reading and re-reading my acceptance letter from VCU this Christmas, but NO, Nada, Nothing, Zilch, Rien! Maybe next month 🙁

 

[jbone]

Oh how I would love to be sitting back, sipping some good hot apple cider, and reading and re-reading my acceptance letter from VCU this Christmas, but NO, Nada, Nothing, Zilch, Rien! Maybe next month 🙁

Stay strong little buddy. We'll be sippin' eggnog next month reading our rejection letters.
Hope you had a good Christmas. 👍

 

[goinverted]

VCU central ressurected!! It was lost in the abyss, at least nine pages back. I can't believe I'm posting this from Maui, I am a complete idiot. Be back Thursday night Jbone, then Halo it is!

 

[jbone]

VCU central ressurected!! It was lost in the abyss, at least nine pages back. I can't believe I'm posting this from Maui, I am a complete idiot. Be back Thursday night Jbone, then Halo it is!

Get a tan for me. Just snow and cold out here. 😀

 

[goinverted]

Dude, today was amazing, definitely roasted me like a fat piece of bacon. The Ho'okipa waves were unbelievable.

 

[jbone]

Dude, today was amazing, definitely roasted me like a fat piece of bacon. The Ho'okipa waves were unbelievable.

Sounds nice. It's shotgun time baby! miss ya!! 😀

 

[BluesClues32]

I interviewed on Dec 15, and I received an email this morning informing me that my file was already reviewed and I will be placed on hold until further notice. But I am confused because I was told that my interview group wouldn't be reviewed until the end of Jan or beginning of Feb. Do you think that the committee is almost caught up with reviewing files? Or do you suppose that my interviewer just quickly submitted his recommendations? I am pretty sure the committee has only met twice between my interview date and now.

😱 <---Me right now because I have the stomach flu!

 

[ShyRem]

methinks they're getting caught up.

 

[Vizsla]

anyone know the actual "accept date" at the end of january?

 

[ShyRem]

not me. But I'm sure they'll post it when it gets close. In the meantime I'll be checking the site about once a day.

 

[jbone]

anyone know the actual "accept date" at the end of january?

I wish. Damn, I hate this school. They are turning me into some kind-of loonie!!!

 

[DeigoT]

I interviewed yesterday and they said they did some catching up over the holidays. They told us that the people who interviewed this week, would most likely be reviewed two weeks from now (with a very small possibility for next Mon).

 

[DrBorisCA]

I interviewed on Dec 15, and I received an email this morning informing me that my file was already reviewed and I will be placed on hold until further notice. But I am confused because I was told that my interview group wouldn't be reviewed until the end of Jan or beginning of Feb. Do you think that the committee is almost caught up with reviewing files? Or do you suppose that my interviewer just quickly submitted his recommendations? I am pretty sure the committee has only met twice between my interview date and now.

😱 <---Me right now because I have the stomach flu!

I interviewed 12/14, does that mean I might hear this week? Anyone else in my interview group hear anything?

😍

 

[goinverted]

I interviewed yesterday and they said they did some catching up over the holidays. They told us that the people who interviewed this week, would most likely be reviewed two weeks from now (with a very small possibility for next Mon).

Why? Did they tell you they were going to give out more acceptances next Monday?

 

[Apparition]

Does anyone know from previous years how many people actually get accepted after the post-interview "hold for further action"?