2008-2009 University of Toledo Secondary Application Thread

[p30doc]

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I am also a bit stuck on this app. I added UT recently so I just got the secondary. I really don't know what to say for cultural competance. What do you think of this example?

I went to a high school that served as a deaf magnet school. Interpreters were few and far between, and stretched between an elementary, middle and high school. So i enrolled in sign language and often interpreted for my friend in math class.

Thats the best thing I can come up with...

seems to fit well, talk about your experience and integration into 'deaf culture'

 

[efitzpat]

seems to fit well, talk about your experience and integration into 'deaf culture'

Thank goodness. I was tired of trying to think of an answer for this question. Its the last secondary I have in my possession and I want it gone!

 

[drelizabeth292]

i just added a few schools to my application, including UT. im pretty excited to get this secondary out of the way.

 

[kac714]

How long are people's cultural competence essays? Mine is only 210 words, I don;t know if I should make it longer by adding another experience.

 

[DrYoda]

How long are people's cultural competence essays? Mine is only 210 words, I don;t know if I should make it longer by adding another experience.

Mine was 216, quality over quantity.

 

[drelizabeth292]

How long are people's cultural competence essays? Mine is only 210 words, I don;t know if I should make it longer by adding another experience.

440 words but it doesnt say anything extremely special or exciting

 

[bluesmd]

how long after being complete did people get interview invites

 

[nontrdgsbuiucmd]

Any interview invites yet & how long after being complete before the invite?

FYI I just rec'd a "complete" e-mail today, mailed in the payment/forms on 9/12.

 

[pjg]

I received an invite about 2 weeks after completion.

 

[CuyahogaMD2B]

I got the interview invitation about 3 weeks after being complete. It isn't until later in October but this school is pretty high on my list. I have a friend who really enjoyed Toledo. Cost of living is pretty low too.

 

[genswim24]

Does anyone know how their in-state and out-of-state tuition works. Is it possible to apply for in-state tuition after one or two years of medical school?

Thanks

 

[Depakote]

Does anyone know how their in-state and out-of-state tuition works. Is it possible to apply for in-state tuition after one or two years of medical school?

Thanks

you're eligible for IS tuition after your first year (or immediately if your spouse gains full-time employment).

 

[genswim24]

you're eligible for IS tuition after your first year (or immediately if your spouse gains full-time employment).

Thanks, I knew I could count on you for a quick response.

 

[kac714]

Hey everyone, I apologize if this is answered earlier in the thread, but can we check our status online? if so, what is the website?
thanks!!

 

[bluesmd]

Hey everyone, I apologize if this is answered earlier in the thread, but can we check our status online? if so, what is the website?
thanks!!

there is no official status website but you can try calling/emailing them. i emailed them.

 

[alicat]

there is no official status website but you can try calling/emailing them. i emailed them.

How soon after being complete did you contact them to check on your status?

 

[bluesmd]

How soon after being complete did you contact them to check on your status?

maybe like a month?

 

[Live4Life]

maybe like a month?

Are you talking about checking your status after you received the complete email?

 

[dwc929]

Can anyone comment on the style of the interview? In the letter, I see two spots for interviews during the day...does this mean there are two interviews or that you will be given one, either before or after lunch?

 

[Depakote]

Can anyone comment on the style of the interview? In the letter, I see two spots for interviews during the day...does this mean there are two interviews or that you will be given one, either before or after lunch?

Two interviews, usually one before and one after lunch.

they're usually pretty conversational. 2 required ethical questions. Hit the interview feedback for more info:
http://more.studentdoctor.net/interviewlist.php?school=55

 

[amp3r5and]

hi all. i just withdrew my application so i hope somebody here gets my interview spot. good luck

 

[yowhatup]

for those that got an interview invitation from UT (congrats!!!)... how did you guys get the interview invite... through email or snail mail?

 

[vbdoc77]

anyone else on the alternate list? weird thing is, both my interviewers said I would have no problem getting in and even have a good shot at schlorships. not enjoying this process...

and to above, i received interview invite via email.

 

[NTF]

anyone else on the alternate list? weird thing is, both my interviewers said I would have no problem getting in and even have a good shot at schlorships. not enjoying this process...

and to above, i received interview invite via email.

That is beyond bizarre, given your numbers. Just goes to show you how random this whole process can be.

 

[Depakote]

I can only speculate and say I had a similar experience. I had 2 very positive interviews and both my interviewers essentially promised to recommend me. I wound up on the Alternate/Wait List. I eventually got in.

I do believe that it's a committee vote. I'm guessing they take your recommendation into account but the ultimate decision is a composite score of all members opinions and that probably put you somewhere on the alternate list.

Now, if I recall correctly, you can be pulled from the alternate list as more people are added each month. They'll compile the vote scores for each interviewee after each meeting and accept the top scores. If people wind up ranked lower than you on the alternate list post-interview that pushes you closer to an acceptance.

 

[vbdoc77]

I can only speculate and say I had a similar experience. I had 2 very positive interviews and both my interviewers essentially promised to recommend me. I wound up on the Alternate/Wait List. I eventually got in.

I do believe that it's a committee vote. I'm guessing they take your recommendation into account but the ultimate decision is a composite score of all members opinions and that probably put you somewhere on the alternate list.

Now, if I recall correctly, you can be pulled from the alternate list as more people are added each month. They'll compile the vote scores for each interviewee after each meeting and accept the top scores. If people wind up ranked lower than you on the alternate list post-interview that pushes you closer to an acceptance.

Thanks for your input. That's definitely good to know. I have a little more hope on the alternate list now...No one was lying when they said this was such a random process.

 

[DownWithDisease]

anyone else on the alternate list? weird thing is, both my interviewers said I would have no problem getting in and even have a good shot at schlorships. not enjoying this process...

and to above, i received interview invite via email.

I see that you interviewed on 10/9, how long was it before you heard back?

 

[phospho]

for those that got an interview invitation from UT (congrats!!!)... how did you guys get the interview invite... through email or snail mail?

both, but by email first:

I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected to interview for a position in the 2009 entering class at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. The invitation will be sent to you by regular mail however if you wish to schedule an appointment prior to receipt of this information please call Ms. Kelly Burgin at 419 383-6645. Interviews are conducted on Monday’s and Thursday’s beginning Oct. 6th. We look forward to your visit and if you have any questions, please call the admissions office.

 

[NTF]

Here are UT's admission stats for 2007 according to US N&WR:

Total:
3369 applied
448 interviewed (13.3% interviewed)
308 accepted (68.8% of interviewees accepted)
165 enrolled

Instate:
1030 applied
257 interviewed (25.0% interviewed)
176 accepted (68.5% of interviewees accepted)
109 enrolled

OOS:
2339 applied
191 interviewed (8.2% interviewed)
132 accepted (69.1% of interviewees accepted)
56 enrolled

 

[yowhatup]

both, but by email first:

I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected to interview for a position in the 2009 entering class at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. The invitation will be sent to you by regular mail however if you wish to schedule an appointment prior to receipt of this information please call Ms. Kelly Burgin at 419 383-6645. Interviews are conducted on Monday’s and Thursday’s beginning Oct. 6th. We look forward to your visit and if you have any questions, please call the admissions office.

Thank you and congrats!!!! How long after you got the email saying your application was complete did you receive this email inviting you for your interview? Thanks!!

 

[Krissinator]

I just got my interview invite for Toledo yesterday by email. It took about 4 weeks from when I was considered complete.

 

[bluesmd]

I just got my interview invite for Toledo yesterday by email. It took about 4 weeks from when I was considered complete.

congrats! are you instate or oos?

 

[Krissinator]

Thanks 🙂 I'm instate and from right around Toledo actually.

 

[efitzpat]

I'm still waiting for my interview packet in the mail post interview invite email.

Does it have any info on the interview day? How long, etc?

Thanks!

 

[vbdoc77]

I see that you interviewed on 10/9, how long was it before you heard back?

I received a letter via snail mail dated 10/23

 

[genswim24]

I just realized I left my interview folder with all my toledo information on my desk at home 😕. Can someone please tell me what time the interview day starts and where we meet in the morning. Any help will be immensely apprecaited. Thank you so much.

I can't believe I forgot my folder, I am smacking myself right now.

 

[Depakote]

I just realized I left my interview folder with all my toledo information on my desk at home 😕. Can someone please tell me what time the interview day starts and where we meet in the morning. Any help will be immensely apprecaited. Thank you so much.

I can't believe I forgot my folder, I am smacking myself right now.

4th floor of the mulford library building. not sure about the time.

^follow the big signs saying "welcome prospective students", they'll take you to a large conference room

 

[genswim24]

4th floor of the mulford library building. not sure about the time.

^follow the big signs saying "welcome prospective students", they'll take you to a large conference room

Thanks a lot, does anyone else know what time the interview day starts.

Thanks

 

[bluesmd]

have there been any rejections for toledo?

 

[efitzpat]

Thanks a lot, does anyone else know what time the interview day starts.

Thanks

Arrive no later than 9:15am. Watterson Room (4th floor room 420) of Mulford Library Building at 3025 Library Circle
Park in lots 40 or 44

 

[genswim24]

Arrive no later than 9:15am. Watterson Room (4th floor room 420) of Mulford Library Building at 3025 Library Circle
Park in lots 40 or 44

Thank you so much, I can reast at ease now👍

 

[efitzpat]

Did you spend any time outside for the tour? I think they're campus is all connected with tunnels, but I just wanted to double check. I have both a pant and a skirt, but its freezing here!!! So if we spend any time outside, I might opt for the pant.

Thanks! Let me know if you'll be there tomorrow

 

[Depakote]

Did you spend any time outside for the tour? I think they're campus is all connected with tunnels, but I just wanted to double check. I have both a pant and a skirt, but its freezing here!!! So if we spend any time outside, I might opt for the pant.

Thanks! Let me know if you'll be there tomorrow

No time outside on the tour (unless it's a nice day). The campus is connected by tunnels and we try to keep you inside the whole time.

The one caveat is that you might have an interview in a building across the parking lot or off site (if you said you had transport). The ones across the parking lot are connected by tunnels but I've been here two years and I still haven't figured out how to get to them by the tunnels. I'd suggest a quick dash across the lot rather than risking getting lost.

Good luck.

 

[efitzpat]

No time outside on the tour (unless it's a nice day). The campus is connected by tunnels and we try to keep you inside the whole time.

The one caveat is that you might have an interview in a building across the parking lot or off site (if you said you had transport). The ones across the parking lot are connected by tunnels but I've been here two years and I still haven't figured out how to get to them by the tunnels. I'd suggest a quick dash across the lot rather than risking getting lost.

Good luck.

Thanks! Skirt it is! Its been 10 year since I've been to my birthplace in the winter time. I try to limit by visits here to June and July. I forgot what actual cold is. (And my sister in California kept calling me yesterday to tell me how she couldnt believe it was 90 in California.)

 

[Depakote]

Thanks! Skirt it is! Its been 10 year since I've been to my birthplace in the winter time. I try to limit by visits here to June and July. I forgot what actual cold is. (And my sister in California kept calling me yesterday to tell me how she couldnt believe it was 90 in California.)

yes. It's starting to get chilly. Had a nice dusting of snow this past week.

Are you going to be at the coffee hour tonight?

 

[efitzpat]

yes. It's starting to get chilly. Had a nice dusting of snow this past week.

Are you going to be at the coffee hour tonight?

Unfortunately no. I am visiting a lot of family. I only make it back here once a year even though I have 3 siblings and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. So I'm enjoying hanging out with my 6 month old niece!

Plus, I lost the invitation and forgot to RSVP. 🙁

 

[Depakote]

Unfortunately no. I am visiting a lot of family. I only make it back here once a year even though I have 3 siblings and countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. So I'm enjoying hanging out with my 6 month old niece!

Plus, I lost the invitation and forgot to RSVP. 🙁

cool. well, have fun with the fam and good luck tomorrow.

 

[CC437]

No time outside on the tour (unless it's a nice day). The campus is connected by tunnels and we try to keep you inside the whole time.

The one caveat is that you might have an interview in a building across the parking lot or off site (if you said you had transport). The ones across the parking lot are connected by tunnels but I've been here two years and I still haven't figured out how to get to them by the tunnels. I'd suggest a quick dash across the lot rather than risking getting lost.

Good luck.

The hallway that takes you from the Health Ed building into Dowling Hall has a set of stairs on the left side of the hallway (if you're walking from HEB to Dowling). The stairs just go down into the tunnels. So, once you come through the double doors near the student mailboxes, the stairs are on your left hand side pretty quickly after you've left HEB. You should check it out!

 

[efitzpat]

Really liked UT! Was very impressed by the students and faculty. Impressed me more than Cinci.... Now I have to wait until January to hear

 

[Depakote]

The hallway that takes you from the Health Ed building into Dowling Hall has a set of stairs on the left side of the hallway (if you're walking from HEB to Dowling). The stairs just go down into the tunnels. So, once you come through the double doors near the student mailboxes, the stairs are on your left hand side pretty quickly after you've left HEB. You should check it out!

Ok, I know which stairs you're talking about.