2008-2009 Creighton Secondary Application Thread

[call me x]

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Hi everyone,

I just got my first MD interview invite....I really didn't have much hope for this cycle but it would be absolutely amazing to get in.....my question is do any of you know the number of people interviewed, and if my interview isn't until 2/13 if i even have a chance or are just trying for the waitlist? any info would be greatly appreciated.

thanks!!!

 

[iA-MD2013]

Congratulations!!! I don't remember the actual number of people interviewed...but I believe they have a 50% post-interview acceptance rate, someone correct me if I'm wrong... And I really doubt that you're interviewing for a waitlist position (february is not that late for an interview). Even if you are, their waitlist has a lot of movement.

 

[variablistic]

I just got an interview invite today, too.

3.7 - 35, Complete in August.

 

[call me x]

Congratulations!!! I don't remember the actual number of people interviewed...but I believe they have a 50% post-interview acceptance rate, someone correct me if I'm wrong... And I really doubt that you're interviewing for a waitlist position (february is not that late for an interview). Even if you are, their waitlist has a lot of movement.

thanks for the info.....since this is my only interview so far i am freaking out since i might only get one chance....also congrats on the interview/great stats variablistic.....i can't exactly compete with those but i keep telling myself that there was something that creighton liked about me or else they wouldn't have offered me an interview.....when is your date i couldn't get earlier than friday feb. 13th of all days!!!

 

[nellia]

thanks for the info.....since this is my only interview so far i am freaking out since i might only get one chance....also congrats on the interview/great stats variablistic.....i can't exactly compete with those but i keep telling myself that there was something that creighton liked about me or else they wouldn't have offered me an interview.....when is your date i couldn't get earlier than friday feb. 13th of all days!!!

congrats call me x ! I have very similarish stats to you so it's good to see creighton is giving you an interview ! It gives me hope 🙂 Did you send them an update with your semester grades from your BMS program ?

 

[call me x]

congrats call me x ! I have very similarish stats to you so it's good to see creighton is giving you an interview ! It gives me hope 🙂 Did you send them an update with your semester grades from your BMS program ?

hi nellia,

thanks! i am still waiting on one grade to be posted so i am holding off until having a complete transcript, and then i will be sending it out asap...good luck to you and hopefully we both get a bunch of interviews!!!

 

[variablistic]

thanks for the info.....since this is my only interview so far i am freaking out since i might only get one chance....also congrats on the interview/great stats variablistic.....i can't exactly compete with those but i keep telling myself that there was something that creighton liked about me or else they wouldn't have offered me an interview.....when is your date i couldn't get earlier than friday feb. 13th of all days!!!

Thanks, but if stats were all schools looked at, I wouldn't have needed to apply 3 times to get in. And you're right, just as we wouldn't apply to a school we didn't want to attend, schools don't interview applicants they wouldn't want to see at their school. Yeah, the e-mail was weird, saying that we needed to sign up before the end of january, but the earliest available when I was there was the 6th.

Good luck, I hope you get in.

 

[nellia]

so i am sending an update letter.. should i address it to Creighton University School of Medicine? Or someone else ?? Thanks !

 

[cast128]

so i am sending an update letter.. should i address it to Creighton University School of Medicine? Or someone else ?? Thanks !

I sent an update letter along with my updated grades. I just emailed it to the admission email address. I spoke with the dean on my interview day and he said that was the preferred method. If you are set on sending it to the school, just be sure to address it to the admissions office. Hope this helps

 

[nellia]

thanks !

 

[cast128]

For anyone who interviewed on 12/12, do you recall when they said our admission decisions would be made?

 

[Dedikated2liftn]

For anyone who interviewed on 12/12, do you recall when they said our admission decisions would be made?

It's generally two weeks after the interview date; however, your group got screwed over by Winter break. We start back on the 5th of Jan, so I'd call the office of admissions then. Best of luck.

 

[StarStup]

Hey! Anyone interviewing this coming week? I have an interview on Friday Jan 9 and am soooo excited! Creighton is my top choice! 😀

 

[StarStup]

bump!😀

 

[natrides]

I just turned back an interview invite at Creighton. So someone should get it! (I liked Creighton, but I've been accepted at my state school, so will attend there for many thou$ands of reasons) Good luck everyone!

 

[cast128]

anyone who interviewed 12/12 heard anything back? I am nervous about calling

 

[benhawk]

I interviewed on 12/5 and just got a call today that I got in, so maybe they haven't gotten to 12/12's yet! But you can definitely call- I called yesterday to ask and all they told me was that a decision had not been made yet. They were really nice about it though!

 

[needalotofhelp]

does anybody know how the creighton waitlisting process works? they said it's not ranked, and that's always confusing...

 

[rockydoc]

hey, for those accepted already, have you gotten the email about the diversity scholarship?? I was wondering if you think it would even be worth it to apply if Im just your typical white middle-class male. I just dont want to go through a whole app. if I really dont have a chance. thanks

 

[HaveHope]

Does anyone know if they have been rejecting people yet? If I haven't gotten an interview should I assume it's over with Creighton?

 

[cast128]

Does anyone know if they have been rejecting people yet? If I haven't gotten an interview should I assume it's over with Creighton?

I know a few people have gotten rejected. It comes via snail mail so until you receive a rejection there is still hope. I recommend sending an update if you have not heard and are truly interested. I did and got a personal email from the dean asking if I would like to come for an interview.

 

[MoMed82]

I have my interview next week and was just wondering if there's a lot of walking involved? My last interview I wore my skirt and was able to change into flats for the tour, but wore my heels most of the day. However, since I'm assuming it's going to be very cold in Omaha, I'm going to wear my pants, but I HAVE to wear my heels the whole time (because of length issues). I know this is a really superficial, girly question, but I kind of want a heads up. Maybe I can throw some gel insoles in the heels 🙂

 

[call me x]

I have my interview next week and was just wondering if there's a lot of walking involved? My last interview I wore my skirt and was able to change into flats for the tour, but wore my heels most of the day. However, since I'm assuming it's going to be very cold in Omaha, I'm going to wear my pants, but I HAVE to wear my heels the whole time (because of length issues). I know this is a really superficial, girly question, but I kind of want a heads up. Maybe I can throw some gel insoles in the heels 🙂

i love this question (and would love to know for myself haha)
best of luck to everyone in this truly awful process!!!

 

[StarStup]

I have my interview next week and was just wondering if there's a lot of walking involved? My last interview I wore my skirt and was able to change into flats for the tour, but wore my heels most of the day. However, since I'm assuming it's going to be very cold in Omaha, I'm going to wear my pants, but I HAVE to wear my heels the whole time (because of length issues). I know this is a really superficial, girly question, but I kind of want a heads up. Maybe I can throw some gel insoles in the heels 🙂

Hey! Congrats on the interview! I interviewed last week and there wasn't too much walking involved. We toured the hospital and a little bit of the campus. We were walking for maybe a half hour at most. I think you would be fine in heels...I wore heels and didn't have a problem. Good luck on the interview! I absolutely loved Creighton! 😍

 

[MoMed82]

Hey! Congrats on the interview! I interviewed last week and there wasn't too much walking involved. We toured the hospital and a little bit of the campus. We were walking for maybe a half hour at most. I think you would be fine in heels...I wore heels and didn't have a problem. Good luck on the interview! I absolutely loved Creighton! 😍

Thanks! I (and my feet) am are happy about that! And, thanks, I'm excited for the interview!

 

[cast128]

any 12/12'ers heard anything post interview yet? Called on Tuesday and they didn't have a decision yet?

 

[airplanes]

Sorry if this question has already been asked...
but does Creighton respond to Letters of interest? I was really enamored with the school during the application process. This was one school where I really did not need to BS the part about "Why us." I'm disappointed they haven't offered me an interview but I can't really complain. Just wondering if an LOI would do anything...

 

[cast128]

Interviewed 12/12 and just got the acceptance call today! So pumped!

 

[call me x]

Interviewed 12/12 and just got the acceptance call today! So pumped!

congratulations!!!
i am super jealous....my interview isn't until feb 13th....have any tips for those of us who have yet to interview?

congrats again!

 

[987]

Hello,
I have an interview in feb. and i was just wondering if you have any advice for me? Thanks for your time.

 

[987]

I interview feb 13 too!!! Good Luck!

 

[cast128]

Hello,
I have an interview in feb. and i was just wondering if you have any advice for me? Thanks for your time.

This may sound cliche' but from my interview experience you just need to relax and be yourself. My Creighton interview was by far one of the more relaxed. You interview with a faculty member and a student. Both my interviews were fairly conversational and they let me talk about why I wanted to go to Creighton, my strengths, a few of my activities, etc. If after your interview you feel Creighton is the right place for you, I suggest you let them know by sending a letter of interest. Also update them on your Fall grades if that applies because the Dean specified they wanted them.

 

[987]

Thank you cast128!

 

[call me x]

Thank you cast128!

ditto the thanks from me....also good luck to you as well 987 i'll see you there! are you staying for the dinner that they are having?

 

[987]

ditto the thanks from me....also good luck to you as well 987 i'll see you there! are you staying for the dinner that they are having?

Yes are you?

 

[call me x]

Yes are you?

it turns out it's cheaper for me to stay until saturday so now i will get to go as well....should be fun!

 

[987]

it turns out it's cheaper for me to stay until saturday so now i will get to go as well....should be fun!

It should be! Are you excited....if you are a girl are you planning on wearing a skirt/heals...have you been on other interviews?

 

[sabai sabai]

Dear Creighton,

Please send me an interview invitation ASAP.

Best,

Sabai

 

[rocketbooster]

I just called for a status update. Still no decision for me on anything. They said they are aiming to send out all decisions by the end of January.

 

[call me x]

It should be! Are you excited....if you are a girl are you planning on wearing a skirt/heals...have you been on other interviews?

i am incredibly excited, especially since I went to and loved being at a Jesuit college for undergrad...this is actually my first (and sadly only) md interview invite (i applied/interviewed at 1 do school)....unless it's really cold (below 20 I am setting as a cut-off) I will be wearing a skirt and low heels.....hope you are having more luck than me this cycle and hopefully we get to meet on interview day!

 

[StarStup]

I just called for a status update. Still no decision for me on anything. They said they are aiming to send out all decisions by the end of January.

When did you interview? I interviewed Jan 9 and really hope for an acceptance at Creighton! I love the school! Good luck to those who have upcoming interviews...it's an awesome school!

 

[jamaicandoc]

does anyone know what's creighton's policy on interviewing re-applicants? i interviewed last year and was wait-listed. still hoping for an interview from them. would love to go there.. it's definitely an awesome school...

 

[needalotofhelp]

jamaican, i would call about the interview. i was told by the admissions that re-applicants are usually interviewed again if they interviewed the previous year.

 

[StarStup]

Hello! So I just got a waitlist letter from Creighton I really want to go to Creighton...does anyone know how many people they take off the waitlist? Thanks!

 

[Shriken]

I just got that beautiful phone call letting me know that I'm IIIIINNNNN!!!

 

[cast128]

Hello! So I just got a waitlist letter from Creighton I really want to go to Creighton...does anyone know how many people they take off the waitlist? Thanks!

A fair amount actually. I don't think they outright reject anyone post-interview so their waitlist is relatively large but in the end they offer over 50% of interviewees acceptances before their class is filled and set for fall matriculation. You still have a very good chance at getting in.

 

[213965]

A fair amount actually. I don't think they outright reject anyone post-interview so their waitlist is relatively large but in the end they offer over 50% of interviewees acceptances before their class is filled and set for fall matriculation. You still have a very good chance at getting in.

Are you sure about that? I interviewed back in 12/5 and have been calling every week about my status -- they keep telling me the same answer, "We're sending out final decisions by the end of Jan" but won't tell me over the phone what the actual decision is, and I am assuming they have one since it's been almost 2 months now? So I am pretty sure that equates to a rejection, but I guess I won't know for sure until I see the actual letter.

 

[periwinkle]

when I interviewed, they specifically said that they either accept or waitlist everyone who interviews, except for very rare occasions (aka horribly screw up your interview)

 

[213965]

Thanks, that actually really helps a lot. Looks like I will definitely be retaking my MCAT in April then.

 

[StarStup]

Well, I guess it is good news that they accept a good amount of people from the waitlist...but not so good news that there are soooo many on the waitlist! I guess I will have to try my best to get off that waitlist! Anyone know how to get off a waitlist?