2008-2009 Rush Medical College secondary application thread

[bluesmd]

hey everyone! does anyone know if rush interviews just through march, or through april also?

some people have been getting the email that the interview season has concluded at rush so i think they have given out most of their invites. i'm sorry

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[Buccinator87]

hey everyone! does anyone know if rush interviews just through march, or through april also?

When I interviewed on Feb. 25th , I know they said that they would be having three more interview dates after ours. Maybe this helps... So, I would assume then mid-March is when interviews end.

Best of luck.

 

[legendary]

some people have been getting the email that the interview season has concluded at rush so i think they have given out most of their invites. i'm sorry

hmmm i wonder why only some of us have gotten that email and others havent...

oh well, i'll be expecting mine any day now.

 

[nuffles123]

yea i haven't gotten the rejection email yet either...maybe they are doing it in waves? i don't know why they wouldn't just send them all at once though

 

[mmmfood]

yeah i know. either a spinning bike or a bike and just get a stand

chicago is a great city for biking. i bike to/from work every day and to wherever i go in my free time. chicago is flat and there are plenty of bike lanes/other bikers.

 

[stacep]

Just interviewed last week (on 3/4) at the time that was the last interview date open. The lady who organized admissions says that rush basically does their interviews in waves. How late into the season they interview varies every year-- basically for as long as they have spots they continue to open up one or two more interview dates. If they've sent out letters to pre-interviewees, that probably means they're done for the year and are going to work with what they have. BTW, we're supposed to hear back in 4-6, with the earliest being 3 weeks from your interview date-- they are alittle backed up. excom meets every week.... that's about all i can think of. I really loved Chicago-- if I don't get into my top choice, Rush is next on my list : ) congrats to everyone thats already been accepted. I hope to know soon.
-SP

 

[bluesmd]

hmmm i wonder why only some of us have gotten that email and others havent...

oh well, i'll be expecting mine any day now.

i think they just do random emails. they never send it out in bulk

chicago is a great city for biking. i bike to/from work every day and to wherever i go in my free time. chicago is flat and there are plenty of bike lanes/other bikers.

yeah i know, i like here too hehe

 

[starfishprime]

i think they just do random emails. they never send it out in bulk

I just got another 2am Rush e-mail. At least they're consistent and I'm always awake at this time.

 

[alskemas]

I just got the acceptance today!!! I am looking forward to meeting everyone next year

 

[swimbeckers]

I just got the acceptance today!!! I am looking forward to meeting everyone next year

Congrats on the acceptance!! When did you interview? I just had my interview there on the 11th and loved Rush...these next 6 weeks are going to be really long

 

[Buccinator87]

I just got the acceptance today!!! I am looking forward to meeting everyone next year

I got my acceptance letter yesterday too! Yay for us!

I interviewed on 02/25, so it was just about 2 weeks after my interview that I got my acceptance letter.

 

[alskemas]

Congrats on the acceptance!! When did you interview? I just had my interview there on the 11th and loved Rush...these next 6 weeks are going to be really long

I also interviewed on February 25th.

 

[Buccinator87]

I also interviewed on February 25th.

That's awesome, alskemas Too bad my memory isn't better so maybe if you gave me a description I could remember you. Are you in-state or out-of-state? And are you for sure you're going to Rush?

Well, congrats once again

 

[alskemas]

That's awesome, alskemas Too bad my memory isn't better so maybe if you gave me a description I could remember you. Are you in-state or out-of-state? And are you for sure you're going to Rush?

Well, congrats once again

Congratulations to you too!!! I am an in-state applicant, but I attended college in New York and have been teaching there for the past year and a half. As of now I am definitely going to Rush. However, that decision is subject to change depending on some post-interview school responses. If I get accepted elsewhere I will have to reevaluate my decision, but I am still leaning towards Rush. What about you? Are you in-state? Going to Rush next year? Good luck with your decision.

 

[avs0913]

Got the rejection email at 3 am....very strange, but ok, at least I heard.

4 and counting this week.....I really hope I hear from CU soon.

 

[Md333]

Two days ago I asked Rush for a status update on my application and this was the email response I received:

Thank you for applying to Rush Medical College. We have just finished our screening process for interview selection this year. The best of luck to you with your medical aspirations.


Is this the "rejection" email that everyone is referring to?

 

[stacep]

accepted 3/19 : ) just waiting to hear from one more school to make a decision-- but i absolutely LOVED rush so i might be seeing some of you next year!

 

[swimbeckers]

accepted 3/19 : ) just waiting to hear from one more school to make a decision-- but i absolutely LOVED rush so i might be seeing some of you next year!

Congrats!!

 

[legendary]

have there been anymore "interview season is over" emails recently? did they just forget to send me mine?

hah, yes i'm eager for closure!

 

[mmagnett]

must have forgotten me too.

 

[legendary]

Two days ago I asked Rush for a status update on my application and this was the email response I received:

Thank you for applying to Rush Medical College. We have just finished our screening process for interview selection this year. The best of luck to you with your medical aspirations.


Is this the "rejection" email that everyone is referring to?

i requested a status update as well and got the same response. seems to be a very vague rejection. oh well!

 

[mdtobee]

Has anyone that interviewed on 3/11 heard back a decision yet? It seems like they have had a 2-3 week turnaround lately so I am getting anxious!!

 

[swimbeckers]

Has anyone that interviewed on 3/11 heard back a decision yet? It seems like they have had a 2-3 week turnaround lately so I am getting anxious!!

I interviewed 3/11 and no news yet. Hopefully next week will be the week

 

[KennyPowerz]

Interviewed on March 4th; Accepted March 31st.

Definitely attending Rush in the fall.

Can't wait to meet the rest of the class!

 

[swimbeckers]

Interviewed on March 4th; Accepted March 31st.

Definitely attending Rush in the fall.

Can't wait to meet the rest of the class!

Just got my acceptance letter Interviewed 3/11 and definitely attending!! Can't wait to meet everyone next year! This is my first acceptance and I can't believe it...I broke down crying ..what an incredible feeling.

Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear !

 

[San Marzano]

Here's the e-mail I got just 23 minutes ago...

04/28/09



Dear merryjoulton,

We regret to inform you Rush Medical College is unable to offer an interview invitation to you. This year we received a large number of completed applications at your strong academic level. The academic credentials of this applicant pool-along with the array of community service, inspiring health care experience, and involvement in diverse activities-were very impressive.

Should your path find you reapplying to medical school, please visit our supplemental application website at https://www.rushsupp.com to review a sample of our supplemental application. The section addressed to previous applicants will give you an opportunity to showcase how you have enhanced your application, including academic pursuits, research opportunities, health care/patient contact experiences, and other enrichment endeavors. Rush Medical College values your non-academic accomplishments, experiences, and your exposure to the health care field.

On behalf of the Committee of Admissions, I would like to thank you for your interest in Rush Medical College and wish you the best in the future.

Sincerely,



Liza Pilch, MD
Chair, Committee on Admissions
Rush Medical College

So I guess I'm supposed to assume that I'm rejected? They just said I won't have an interview but didn't flat out say I'm not accepted... I'll call tomorrow I guess and see if I can get some clarification.

 

[starfishprime]

So I guess I'm supposed to assume that I'm rejected? They just said I won't have an interview but didn't flat out say I'm not accepted... I'll call tomorrow I guess and see if I can get some clarification.

Yep. It's over.

 

[nellia]

Here's the e-mail I got just 23 minutes ago...



So I guess I'm supposed to assume that I'm rejected? They just said I won't have an interview but didn't flat out say I'm not accepted... I'll call tomorrow I guess and see if I can get some clarification.

well you only get accepted if you are interviewed .. and interview season is over .. and you didn't get an interview .. do you really need to call the office for this one ?

 

[San Marzano]

Yeah yeah I know I'm rejected. I guess after waiting for over 9 months since I submitted my primary I just want more definitive closure from them.

 

[nellia]

Yeah yeah I know I'm rejected. I guess after waiting for over 9 months since I submitted my primary I just want more definitive closure from them.

it's ok. I understand. last year though they didn't even send out rejection letters.. you just had to assume..