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2008-2009 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Secondary Application Thread
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Yeah, but a greater quantity of quality is better than less quantity of quality, right?
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same here. still "under review".
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Congratulations!!
I am still waiting for mine, but I submitted my app around July 1 so I think I'm at the back of the pack.
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My application was sent to schools on very first day possible (6/24) and I haven't heard anything... so not sure how much date of submission has to do with it. I'm sure there's a relationship, but not sure how direct or useful it is.
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add me to the crew still waiting...also in the 6/24 group
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Hey i really hope you (and everyone else) hears something soon! But i wouldn't worry too much about the wait. I was almost sure that the wait meant rejection, but i guess it didnt?! (I still havn't actually got the secondary...just basing it of what the lady told me over the phone today "you will get information on how to fill the secondary soon...you made the screening process"....now im thinking maybe i miss heard.
Anyways, i suggest you guys call. They do screen well, i think they only give out 2000 secondaries. Perhaps they give each candidate much consideration. I can offer this note of information: the lady who answered the phone was very, VERY NICE!
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Got this "status update" in the e-mail earlier today. Just a heads up that some people may have been scheduled for interviews (!) at VCU already.
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The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. Please continue to check this site to learn when further action has been taken.
The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. Please continue to check this site to learn when further action has been taken.
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Just got an update today. From old threads, I'm guessing this means absolutely nothing this early in the game.......but........:
The committee's file review indicates that they are interested in your candidacy. However, due to the increase in the applicant pool this year, it is clear we MAY be unable to interview all the candidates at your priority score. If we do find that we are able to grant an interview you will be notified by e-mail.
Any VCUers out there that can interpret this?
The committee's file review indicates that they are interested in your candidacy. However, due to the increase in the applicant pool this year, it is clear we MAY be unable to interview all the candidates at your priority score. If we do find that we are able to grant an interview you will be notified by e-mail.
Any VCUers out there that can interpret this?
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Yeah, it makes me curious. You don't seem like you'll have to worry too much with that killer MCAT, though! 👍
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Hmmm...Mine hasnt changed and I got my secondary and was complete ASAP.
Not sure if thats a good or bad thing....probably bad.
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Last year I remember status updates sometimes changed very quickly from one vague message to the next. But I do believe that MCV/VCU started giving out interviews relatively early.
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haha, oh you folks worrying about interviews, i'll take getting my secondary today...
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Going on 6 days now from the initial AMCAS-receipt notification...and still waiting on a secondary decision. I do hope they decide soon!
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Crap, I better get rolling on this secondary. My LORs won't be sent until Thursday so I'll just try to submit by then.
For those of you with the "priority score" email - what are your stats if you don't mind me asking? IS or OOS?
For those of you with the "priority score" email - what are your stats if you don't mind me asking? IS or OOS?
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I'm really excited about VCU. I think I have a good chance to interview there. I won't be an early interview, but hopefully sometime before the new year.
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I am also curious about this...
I have GOT to get going on this essay. I still don't really know what to write about for either one. This one has been the hardest one yet - probably because they screened, and now I'm scared to screw it up, lol.
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Gah! You caught me. With only 5/20 or so secondaries filled out I am already suffering from minor burn out. I guess I had nothing more to say. Hopefully they like em short and sweet!
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finally through the review..and i got an invite to the secondary 🙂
anybody else out there who got the first email on 7/2, hang in.....😉
anybody else out there who got the first email on 7/2, hang in.....😉
Same here and I am OOS with average stats
I could use the answer to this question as well.
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Same boat ... it's been almost 2 week, hope they send out soon.
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I would be extremely suprised if they meant anything other than taking time off between year 1 and year 4 (or year 5 for my fellow former super-seniors, hehe) by "lapse."
I left it blank, accordingly.
If they mean anything else, you'll have to question their use of the English language, let alone ability to teach medicine...
That being said, VCU has been the most impressive school so far in my mind, in terms of how they run their admissions process. Ethical people, over there.
I left it blank, accordingly.
If they mean anything else, you'll have to question their use of the English language, let alone ability to teach medicine...
That being said, VCU has been the most impressive school so far in my mind, in terms of how they run their admissions process. Ethical people, over there.
What about if you are a reapplicant, but not to VCU?
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I agree. I've said it before and I'll say it again - the admissions office at VCU really speaks well for the school. I wish all admissions offices were like this.
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Yep. I just called and the woman who answered was incredibly nice.
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Sorry Nina7123 🙁
I got through for Wake Forest, I'm hoping I get through for VCU as well.
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OOS applicant with good stats and decent ECs.
I just got an email a few hours ago
"The committee's file review indicates that they are interested in your candidacy. However, due to the increase in the applicant pool this year, it is clear we MAY be unable to interview all the candidates at your priority score. If we do find that we are able to grant an interview you will be notified by e-mail"
Good, bad??? Who knows?
O and they bolded that MAY, not me
I just got an email a few hours ago
"The committee's file review indicates that they are interested in your candidacy. However, due to the increase in the applicant pool this year, it is clear we MAY be unable to interview all the candidates at your priority score. If we do find that we are able to grant an interview you will be notified by e-mail"
Good, bad??? Who knows?
O and they bolded that MAY, not me
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And so begins the over-analyzing of VCU's status messages.
I'm feeling way lazy now, but I'm sure one of you can dig it up: Instatewaiter posted in the VCU thread from last cycle what each status message means. There's three or four post-secondary tiers, with the top getting first priority for interviews.
I got the "may interview you" message last year and was invited for interview in Oct.
I haven't gotten a secondary yet this year, but my AMCAS has yet to be verified. It would be pretty terrible to not get one after interviewing last year, no?
I'm feeling way lazy now, but I'm sure one of you can dig it up: Instatewaiter posted in the VCU thread from last cycle what each status message means. There's three or four post-secondary tiers, with the top getting first priority for interviews.
I got the "may interview you" message last year and was invited for interview in Oct.
I haven't gotten a secondary yet this year, but my AMCAS has yet to be verified. It would be pretty terrible to not get one after interviewing last year, no?
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http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=446625
^^^some info about the status'
So it looks like the messages a few ppl have been posting..
MAY be unable to interview your...or we schedule interviews to february.....are good signs, especially this early in the application seasion, but dont guarantee anything..
Good luck everyone
^^^some info about the status'
So it looks like the messages a few ppl have been posting..
MAY be unable to interview your...or we schedule interviews to february.....are good signs, especially this early in the application seasion, but dont guarantee anything..
Good luck everyone
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Still haven't heard from them...no rejection though so that is good...my status still says they are reviewing my primary...I am pretty suprised that I haven't been rejected yet because I'm OOS and have a low BCMP...but a high grad gpa...I don't think that is going to help me out though...does anyone know how they look at grad gpa vs undergrad...I know ug is more important, but do they give any weight to grad gpa's?
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Ok it says years reapplied...if applied last year is it 2008 for entering class or the year I actually applied???
and what about just using the same secondary, will that look bad...bc I like my seondary the way it is????
and what about just using the same secondary, will that look bad...bc I like my seondary the way it is????
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If you're a reapplicant DO NOT use the same PS or secondary. I've heard a rumor that some schools compare, and (and I hope this doesn't sound mean, because I don't mean it to be) if you didn't get in the first time, you obviously didn't blow them out of the water the first time. They liked you, because they waitlisted you, but now you have a second chance to WOW them. That being said, some questions will have similar answers simply because some things in life don't change (ex: reason why you want to be a doctor, etc.) but try to give them a new spin, a fresh outlook. Good luck. I always cheer on former waitlisters since I was almost a reapplicant myself.
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pretty sure it means time away from school either in the middle of your education or if you've already graduated and took year off
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yeah, why not? it sounds like they just want to know more about us that's not a repeat of our PSs. so if you really enjoyed your research and find it meaningful or can relate it back to medicine then write about it =)
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Just got the "we MAY interview you" message today. I'll take this as a good sign.
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If you don't mind my asking, when did you send in your secondary? I am just wondering when I will get a message from them... I think that is a good sign, so you should be happy!
Off-topic- my aunt went to Madison. cool place.
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Pre or post secondary? Sorry, bummer... good luck with your other schools.
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I sent in my secondary 7-6.
Yea, I'm enjoying it here. Hiking in the Shenandoah park never gets old 🙂
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i'm drawing a blank with this no-specific-topic essay. what kinds of stuff are people writing about?
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I just got the status update that my application is being sent to a subcommittee for evaluation to determine about an interview. At least it is not a rejection, as I would really like to attend VCU.
Good luck everyone!
Good luck everyone!
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Regarding the "Lapse" prompt: I emailed VCU last year about this very issue and Michelle Whitehurst-Cook herself emailed me back this reply:
"Lapse refers mostly to time out of school either between college years or after. It also is a chance to explain any shortcomings that you may want to cover."
There you go.
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