2008-2009 USC-Keck Secondary Application Thread

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Sunny28 said:
It has now been 8 months since I got my interview invite, I hope that phone starts ringing soon! Congrats to everyone who has gotten off the waitlist! Here is to more waiting.....:luck::xf::luck:
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That's weird, dont know why the lady at the office told me that
1. It won't be till 1st week of June
2. notification is via snail mail..

But ANYWAY, CONGRAATS to all of you who got off the waitlist today,and hopefully many more to come in the near future, including myself 🙂..

best of luck everyone..

Go KECK!!
 
theoc47 said:
That's weird, dont know why the lady at the office told me that
1. It won't be till 1st week of June
2. notification is via snail mail..

But ANYWAY, CONGRAATS to all of you who got off the waitlist today,and hopefully many more to come in the near future, including myself 🙂..

best of luck everyone..

Go KECK!!
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Yeah, strange. My conspiracy theory is that the people accepted today would have been accepted earlier but there weren't enough space. Since bruisika said his/her waitlist letter said "We promise to be in touch as soon as space becomes available. Be patient." Just my thought. Maybe the rest of the waitlist would move later.

Just a theory.
 
I had the same hand written note and haven't gotten a call yet. Hopefully more calls will be made soon -- and if I'm fortunate enough to get one I will post.

Good luck to everyone!
 
Just wanted to update all you waiting for phone calls like me: Dr. Quinn is reviewing files and they expect phone calls to continue going out through mid June, maybe into July. :xf:
 
Hi all, I just got a call from Dr. Quinn!
FYI: I interviewed on March 20, my alternate list letter was dated April 9 and it did NOT have a hand written note.
Good luck to everyone!
 
Waiting 4 515 said:
Hi all, I just got a call from Dr. Quinn!
FYI: I interviewed on March 20, my alternate list letter was dated April 9 and it did NOT have a hand written note.
Good luck to everyone!
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This hand written note business on the waitlist is confusing business. Does it mean anything?

Congrats!!
 
Waiting 4 515 said:
Hi all, I just got a call from Dr. Quinn!
FYI: I interviewed on March 20, my alternate list letter was dated April 9 and it did NOT have a hand written note.
Good luck to everyone!
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Thank you for your update and congratulations!
 
Waiting 4 515 said:
Hi all, I just got a call from Dr. Quinn!
FYI: I interviewed on March 20, my alternate list letter was dated April 9 and it did NOT have a hand written note.
Good luck to everyone!
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congrats! did you send any update letters?
 
legendary said:
congrats! did you send any update letters?
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I did send a letter two weeks ago to Dean Quinn, but she said she was out of town for a little bit and didn't recall getting it. So, I don't think it had any influence in my case.
 
I received the call Friday too! 🙂 I had a written note on my letter.

Good luck to everyone waiting!
 
Are all yall who got off the waitlist gonna end up going to Keck?

Just curious.
 
I thought someone said they were going to start the "USC Keck SOM 2013 Class" thread?

Ive never used a computer before so I cant do it myself.
 
DrQuack247 said:
I thought someone said they were going to start the "USC Keck SOM 2013 Class" thread?

Ive never used a computer before so I cant do it myself.
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I think most people just use the Facebook group or the google group.

At least on facebook we can see your face.

BTW...the picture I have up on SDN is of an "Adult superstar" and it is not me lol
 
this thread has been long silent...

anyone get calls today? 🙂
 
So I assume other people got the criminal background check email today. I have nothing to hide, so I'm not really bothered by it in that regard...but I don't really like that they didn't make it clear on AMCAS like some other schools. I realize they say "it's the hospitals" not the school...but the two are inextricably intertwined.

I know there have been plenty of people have already posted threads that they didn't realize something needed to be disclosed, etc. (usually b/c they were stupid, but sometimes b/c they got really bad advice from a lawyer) and now it shows up on their CBC--I would assume some people w/ something "questionable" avoided schools marked w/ the CBC on AMCAS...which turns out to be pointless if schools who didn't say they were doing a CBC do it too. 😕
 
I was admitted yesterday off the waitlist. I interviewed on 3/31 and got a waitlist letter May 1st. What is interesting is that my waitlist letter had no handwritten note on it, but when Dr. Quinn called she said the adcom had voted to admit me outright but they had to wait until space was available. So I don't think it's a big deal if you didn't get the note, and this should be good news for people who interviewed late and were waitlisted, as they may be in the same situation I was. Anyway, good luck to everyone, it seems like there is a good amount of movement this year.
 
Haven't seen any updates about getting calls. Anyone heard back recently?
 
😍😀👍:soexcited::bow::biglove:

SOOO Excited! Hang in there everyone, keep sending updates, making phone calls. Can't wait to meet everyone!
 
Briefly describe any unique qualities and abilities you possess which would contribute to:
(A) the educational environment (250 words)

(B) the diversity of the entering class (250 words)

Im curious would anyone be willing to give me input on how you answered these questions when they are essentially the EXACT same thing only worded differently? I mean the reason you add to diveristy is basically the same reason you would contribute to the educational environment yes? At least it is for me.
 
I just want to let people know that I withdrew my application from USC today.
I got off the alternate list two weeks ago and accepted the offer, but got the call from my top choice school today(USC was no.2 for me). So, that will open up a spot. Good luck to everyone!
 
Elijah05 said:
Briefly describe any unique qualities and abilities you possess which would contribute to:
(A) the educational environment (250 words)

(B) the diversity of the entering class (250 words)

Im curious would anyone be willing to give me input on how you answered these questions when they are essentially the EXACT same thing only worded differently? I mean the reason you add to diveristy is basically the same reason you would contribute to the educational environment yes? At least it is for me.
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For my application for question (A) I said how I would add to the educational environment because I had experience working and volunteering with people with a specific type of disability/

For question (B) I said how the location I am from has shaped me (I am from a small community that is not near an urban location...although it was not small enough for me to apply URM)

I know what you mean, the questions are VERY similar.
Good luck
 
Elijah05 said:
Briefly describe any unique qualities and abilities you possess which would contribute to:
(A) the educational environment (250 words)

(B) the diversity of the entering class (250 words)

Im curious would anyone be willing to give me input on how you answered these questions when they are essentially the EXACT same thing only worded differently? I mean the reason you add to diveristy is basically the same reason you would contribute to the educational environment yes? At least it is for me.
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This isn't going to help you too much. But it shows that lightheartedness can comprise a successful app 😛. I just reviewed my responses and one sentence I wrote in my response to (B) was:
"I have a pet turtle that will be older than many of the incoming medical class, and I maintain an extensive aquarium; whereas most people keep dogs or cats, a reptile runs to the door when I come home."

I also found some typos which make me wish I hadn't re-read my 2ndary.
I did not answer the questions the same at all.
(A) What I had to offer to the class based on my education and work experience.
(B) What I had to offer to the class based on me, personally--life experiences, skills, and even having an old turtle😕
 
has there been anymore movement lately? or is the class pretty much full? 🙁
 
pietachok said:


This isn't going to help you too much. But it shows that lightheartedness can comprise a successful app 😛. I just reviewed my responses and one sentence I wrote in my response to (B) was:
"I have a pet turtle that will be older than many of the incoming medical class, and I maintain an extensive aquarium; whereas most people keep dogs or cats, a reptile runs to the door when I come home."
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That's funny because mine was a tad on the lighthearted side also. I somehow mentioned in there that I am Denver sports fan, love overdone action movies, and can lose hours to Wikipedia.

I figured if they didn't care for my real personality then I probably didn't want to go there anyways. It seemed to work for me.
 
pietachok said:
This isn't going to help you too much. But it shows that lightheartedness can comprise a successful app 😛. I just reviewed my responses and one sentence I wrote in my response to (B) was:
"I have a pet turtle that will be older than many of the incoming medical class, and I maintain an extensive aquarium; whereas most people keep dogs or cats, a reptile runs to the door when I come home."

I also found some typos which make me wish I hadn't re-read my 2ndary.
I did not answer the questions the same at all.
(A) What I had to offer to the class based on my education and work experience.
(B) What I had to offer to the class based on me, personally--life experiences, skills, and even having an old turtle😕
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lol omg...seriously you wrote that? Thats awesome 🙂
 
Elijah05 said:
lol omg...seriously you wrote that? Thats awesome 🙂
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Yes I did (along w/ a bunch of other stuff, of course).

My turtle/aquariums were on my AMCAS & AACOMAS primaries, too. Every interviewer I had asked about them...it was great for conversation.
 
pietachok said:
Yes I did (along w/ a bunch of other stuff, of course).

My turtle/aquariums were on my AMCAS & AACOMAS primaries, too. Every interviewer I had asked about them...it was great for conversation.
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well its good to know they are at least looking for something beyond being an academic robot 🙂. Good to see you got into keck...i pray to god i can get into here...or at least something in southern cali 🙁. Hopefully this cycle is good to me
 
Elijah05 said:
well its good to know they are at least looking for something beyond being an academic robot 🙂. Good to see you got into keck...i pray to god i can get into here...or at least something in southern cali 🙁. Hopefully this cycle is good to me
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called the admissions office. they are so nice. the class is pretty much full. movement is going to be really slow through june and july.

please usc accept me!
 
Elijah05 said:
well its good to know they are at least looking for something beyond being an academic robot 🙂. Good to see you got into keck...i pray to god i can get into here...or at least something in southern cali 🙁. Hopefully this cycle is good to me
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FYI, USC interviews are blind. They didn't really ask me about school at all. Also, I applied with not the best GPA and a good not great MCAT and got in, probably because of my life experience/extracurriculars, and when I was on campus it really seemed as if they were looking for well rounded applicants
 
mochi bear said:
called the admissions office. they are so nice. the class is pretty much full. movement is going to be really slow through june and july.

please usc accept me!
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thanks for the update! i hope to get a call, though chances are slim. good luck to you too mochi bear!
 
so I am going to be out of the country with limited internet access and definitely no phone access for two weeks. If you do get accepted off of waitlist how much time do u have to respond? Do i need to be able to accept the call? Pretty much is it going to be a problem that the school won't be able to communicate with me?
 
mochi bear said:
so I am going to be out of the country with limited internet access and definitely no phone access for two weeks. If you do get accepted off of waitlist how much time do u have to respond? Do i need to be able to accept the call? Pretty much is it going to be a problem that the school won't be able to communicate with me?
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I ran into the same situation. Call admissions and tell them the dates you are out of town and that if your name comes up you will accept but won't be able to response until you return from your trip. They were very understanding with me and it all worked out fine! They give extra time when they know you are away. Good luck 🙂
 
I got an acceptance call from a school I'm was on the waitlist for, and I'm pretty sure I'm going there. I'm going to give it a few days to think but I'm like 95% sure that come Monday I'll withdraw from USC. That'll free up one spot for someone! Good luck!
 
DrWookie said:
I got an acceptance call from a school I'm was on the waitlist for, and I'm pretty sure I'm going there. I'm going to give it a few days to think but I'm like 95% sure that come Monday I'll withdraw from USC. That'll free up one spot for someone! Good luck!
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I just withdrew from USC too.
 
anyone get off the waitlist lately?
 
Nope. At this point, it aint lookin too good. With those two withdrawing though, who knows. Good luck to you.
 
I sent my withdrawal email late afternoon Friday so they haven't replied yet...whoever is getting in to replace me probably won't find out until some time this week. That's at least one spot.
 
Does anyone know what day orientation and the first day of class is?
 
I was accepted off the waitlist last Thursday, the 25th, so I believe the list is still moving. Think good thoughts
 
For those of you who got into Keck... congrats!!!

I'm finishing a Master's program there and need someone to take over my apartment. I have 3 months left on my lease but if I can fill the vacancy management will release me from it.

It's a spacious studio in Koreatown with hardwood floors and an exposed brick wall and it's pet friendly!!

It's less than a 10 minute walk from the Metro Red Line which will take you to Union Station from which you can take a FREE tram to the USC Health Science Campus. This means you don't have to deal with the absurd prices for parking at USC!!

Or if you do want to drive it's about ~20 minutes with bad traffic or ~10 with no traffic.

Check out my craigslist posting or PM me for more details 🙂

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/apa/1268074438.html
 
No movement lately? Come on USC--CALL ME!!!!!
 
actually im fortunate enough to have an acceptance elsewhere...its just that usc was where i really wanted to go 🙁
 
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