2009-2010 Jefferson Medical College Application Thread

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Ilovewater said:
OMG! I never did that. Blah!
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I wouldn't worry about it - they were supposed to send you something via snail mail after you got the call from Dr. Callahan. If they never sent it then they cannot hold you responsible for not sending your deposit. But I would definitely call them today and get that straightened out...now is not the time to shy away haha
 
Forsberg said:
I wouldn't worry about it - they were supposed to send you something via snail mail after you got the call from Dr. Callahan. If they never sent it then they cannot hold you responsible for not sending your deposit. But I would definitely call them today and get that straightened out...now is not the time to shy away haha
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Yeah, I got an email from them yesterday (2 actually!) asking me about multiple acceptances and later the deposit. Despite being nearly 100% sure I won't be attending, I'm psychologically not withdrawing until next week (I tried to withdraw before and just couldn't bring myself to)....it's just really hard to give up acceptances at places you really loved. Especially, because I love Philly and Jeff so much. Ah, decisions. Anyway, after May 15th someone will get my spot for sure, as I will undoubtedly finish the deed next week. Good luck to you waitlisters...I know you'll enjoy it at Jeff.
 
Forsberg said:
I wouldn't worry about it - they were supposed to send you something via snail mail after you got the call from Dr. Callahan. If they never sent it then they cannot hold you responsible for not sending your deposit. But I would definitely call them today and get that straightened out...now is not the time to shy away haha
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Hey there! Similar question - i got the small acceptance letter and sent back the card without $100 (because there were no specific instructions... who to write the check to etc.), but I'm hoping that information will come with another (larger) acceptance packet? How long does it typically take to receive the acceptance packet with Banner ID info? I'm anxious to get financial aid rolling.

I called the admissions office and the woman I spoke to said (quite rudely might i add!) that it would "come in time." useful. not really.

thanks in advance for your help - and congrats! sounds like you have lots of great options!
 
litldee74 said:
Hey there! Similar question - i got the small acceptance letter and sent back the card without $100 (because there were no specific instructions... who to write the check to etc.), but I'm hoping that information will come with another (larger) acceptance packet? How long does it typically take to receive the acceptance packet with Banner ID info? I'm anxious to get financial aid rolling.

I called the admissions office and the woman I spoke to said (quite rudely might i add!) that it would "come in time." useful. not really.

thanks in advance for your help - and congrats! sounds like you have lots of great options!
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Sounds weird, I am fairly certain that with that initial acceptance card there were specific instructions to send back that $100 deposit check with it, but then again this was back in October, so maybe they have altered their methods. I just addressed the check to Jefferson for $100, so if you don't hear anything back from the admissions office, I would call back another day (hopefully you won't get the same grumpy person you got initially).
 
Yeah, I don't remember them asking for a deposit with the initial acceptance card. I usually don't miss important things like that. But it's all good, admissions said you have until May 15th to send in the deposit. There was no 2 week deadline.
 
litldee74 said:
but I'm hoping that information will come with another (larger) acceptance packet? How long does it typically take to receive the acceptance packet with Banner ID info? I'm anxious to get financial aid rolling.
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All I got in snail mail was the little card and then a few weeks later a big financial aid folder. When I was out one night, my email started blowing up on my phone with all my banner info and information on Jeff Pulse and basically all of JeffIT in general (campus key/etc). You will probably also receive this stuff via email. Congrats!
 
For those on the wait-list, or just curious about admission numbers. Here's the count as of May 5th (this stuff is reported monthly at student council meetings, whose minutes get sent out to the entire class):

.9742 apps, 422 spots offered, 122 withdrawn.

As May 15th approaches, the withdrawal rate will probably go up, so there's still hope.
 
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Rutgers06 said:
For those on the wait-list, or just curious about admission numbers. Here's the count as of May 5th (this stuff is reported on monthly at student council meetings, whose minutes get sent out to the entire class):

.9742 apps, 422 spots offered, 122 withdrawn.

As May 15th approaches, the withdrawal rate will probably go up, so there's still hope.
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thanks for the post! this is nice to know.
 
Rutgers06 said:
For those on the wait-list, or just curious about admission numbers. Here's the count as of May 5th (this stuff is reported monthly at student council meetings, whose minutes get sent out to the entire class):

.9742 apps, 422 spots offered, 122 withdrawn.

As May 15th approaches, the withdrawal rate will probably go up, so there's still hope.
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Thank you, that is very helpful! So as of May 5th, the class is only about 50 people overbooked. Doesn't sound too bad.
 
wow so out of 800 interviewees, 422 were offered an acceptance?

And right now only 300 acceptances are outstanding.

So out of the other 400 or so interviewees, maybe 200 got HP waitlist and 200 got alternate list (with ~0 rejections)?

Damn, its not looking good for me on the alternate list.
 
sorry bud, alternate list = basically a rejection at schools with a high priority list
 
imnastywitit said:
wow so out of 800 interviewees, 422 were offered an acceptance?

And right now only 300 acceptances are outstanding.

So out of the other 400 or so interviewees, maybe 200 got HP waitlist and 200 got alternate list (with ~0 rejections)?

Damn, its not looking good for me on the alternate list.
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I withdrew on Friday so add one more withdraw to the list. I know the waitlist is moving because a friend of mine got in last week.

According to last year....465 people were offered spots after the waitlist was used. So that still leaves 40-45 more people coming off. Good luck all!
 
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lil out of context here, but do most ppl receive at least some kind of scholarship here at jeff? or are they pretty selective about it.
 
I have questions about that too. Have they given scholarships in past years? Do they only offer them to direct acceptances or can waitlistees get them too? Are they merit based, need based or some combination of the two?
 
CaliSurferDoc said:
sorry bud, alternate list = basically a rejection at schools with a high priority list
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yea man, its all good.

at suny upstate they said basically 'our alternate list is a rejection'... and our hp waitlist means you have a good shot. But Jefferson seems to be more cagey about saying that...

but anywho... its all good. I'll stay on for ****s, but yaaaa prob gonna reapply.
 
whiteorgo said:
lil out of context here, but do most ppl receive at least some kind of scholarship here at jeff? or are they pretty selective about it.
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Chiwawa770 said:
I have questions about that too. Have they given scholarships in past years? Do they only offer them to direct acceptances or can waitlistees get them too? Are they merit based, need based or some combination of the two?
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Jefferson gives some scholarships out, but most of them are need-based. A good chunk of people end up doing work study (either research, or bridging the gaps, which is a community program) the summer after their 1st year to make money. I have no idea whether waitlistees can get the scholarships, but I'm pretty sure everyone's eligible for work study.

As an aside, Jefferson has been in the news recently because Joe Biden's son is currently at TJU Hospital due to a mild stroke (you could tell when he arrived because there was a convoy of cop cars and a helicopter hovering over Jefferson). He was initially treated at Christiana, which is one of Jefferson's affiliates and a relatively popular place to do 3rd yr rotations.
 
Rutgers06 said:
Jefferson gives some scholarships out, but most of them are need-based. A good chunk of people end up doing work study (either research, or bridging the gaps, which is a community program) the summer after their 1st year to make money. I have no idea whether waitlistees can get the scholarships, but I'm pretty sure everyone's eligible for work study.

As an aside, Jefferson has been in the news recently because Joe Biden's son is currently at TJU Hospital due to a mild stroke (you could tell when he arrived because there was a convoy of cop cars and a helicopter hovering over Jefferson). He was initially treated at Christiana, which is one of Jefferson's affiliates and a relatively popular place to do 3rd yr rotations.
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Interesting. Biden took his mom to HUP fairly frequently. There were also news trucks parked outside on "Biden" days. DE is practically part of Philadelphia.
 
mdeast said:
Interesting. Biden took his mom to HUP fairly frequently. There were also news trucks parked outside on "Biden" days. DE is practically part of Philadelphia.
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Well, at least Northern Delaware is... now the rest of DE is another story...
 
Has anyone yet received an on-campus housing offer from Philadelphia Management?
 
I don't recommend the on-campus housing. Philadelphia Management is horrible, and you can find a nice place with more character just a little bit south of campus (locust, spruce, pine street).
 
scrambizle said:
I don't recommend the on-campus housing. Philadelphia Management is horrible, and you can find a nice place with more character just a little bit south of campus (locust, spruce, pine street).
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True, but if you're coming from OOS and don't know the city, I'd be inclined to recommend University housing at least for year one (it's not that bad). Obviously, couldn't be more convenient to classes (especially when we get 30 inches of snow :laugh:) and you'll be living beside and get to know a lot of your classmates. You're likely to make a much better off-campus housing selection once you get to know the city and the areas surrounding Jeff.
 
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Rutgers06 said:
For those on the wait-list, or just curious about admission numbers. Here's the count as of May 5th (this stuff is reported monthly at student council meetings, whose minutes get sent out to the entire class):

.9742 apps, 422 spots offered, 122 withdrawn.

As May 15th approaches, the withdrawal rate will probably go up, so there's still hope.
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Anyone know what the status is now?
 
I'm on the HP waitlist and I haven't heard anything yet either
 
Has anyone called the admissions office to ask about WL movement?
 
I just got the call from Dean Callahan yesterday afternoon and will definitely be attending Jeff!! Interviewed 2/3/10, HP waitlisted 2/17/10, sent 3 letters, 2 updates, and 1 additional LOR. The list is moving, good luck to everyone!!!
 
Got the call from Dean Callahan yesterday around 6pm! Interviewed on 1/27, got HPWL on 2/3, sent 2 LOI and 2 additional LOR (one from an alum)...I accepted - Jeff was my first choice! So excited to join the class of 2014!!!!! Hope good news is on the way for the rest of you who are waiting to hear something! 🙂
 
Just got the call today from Dr. Callahan, very excited...but also very confused now. I am 50/50 about coming here or staying with my other school. At least though there seems to be some movement! I was on HP list
 
mueagles said:
Just got the call today from Dr. Callahan, very excited...but also very confused now. I am 50/50 about coming here or staying with my other school. At least though there seems to be some movement! I was on HP list
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whats your other school?
 
University of Iowa, my main decision right now is staying in Midwest or moving to the East. I know I would love either school, they were my two favorite schools of the ones I interviewed at and I felt like I would fit in at either one.
 
I got the call 6/4 around noon. I was HP waitlisted in January. I did everything that admissions suggested would better my chances. I wrote several LOI and had several LOR sent by my professors and also by students in the class. I had several meetings with admissions staff. I can tell you that it is not the numbers game that some have suggested about Jefferson. Obviously there has to be a cut off but my numbers are not the reason I was accepted. They really got to know me and I may not have had a chance if they had not.
To all who really love the school...pursue it! I love Jefferson and I look forward to meeting all who have been accepted! To those who have not, stick with it...it really could pay off. Good luck to all!!
 
hey all,
i originally posted this on the 2010-2011 thread by accident. anyway, i was wondering if there is a school-specific discussion board for Jefferson for admitted students? i was recently accepted, and wanted to see where or how to get in touch with other class of 2014 people. i already joined the Facebook group, but is there anything in these forums, or anywhere in Jefferson's network?

thanks
 
drj6 said:
hey all,
i originally posted this on the 2010-2011 thread by accident. anyway, i was wondering if there is a school-specific discussion board for Jefferson for admitted students? i was recently accepted, and wanted to see where or how to get in touch with other class of 2014 people. i already joined the Facebook group, but is there anything in these forums, or anywhere in Jefferson's network?

thanks
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I was looking for this too! Perhaps we can create one in the Allopathic Class Threads.
 
c17h said:
I was looking for this too! Perhaps we can create one in the Allopathic Class Threads.
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I just started a thread under the Allopathic Class Threads..it's time we have one! 🙂
 
to those succesful jerfferson applicants, congrats. Is the "optional" section really optional on the secondary? Would you recommend doing it? I don't know if theres anything specific I would want to add- could it be wise to explain your interest in the school here?
 
ronaldo23 said:
to those succesful jerfferson applicants, congrats. Is the "optional" section really optional on the secondary? Would you recommend doing it? I don't know if theres anything specific I would want to add- could it be wise to explain your interest in the school here?
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I don't think you'll be able to get a real definitive answer to that, but I did not do it personally, and was invited for interview, and then accepted. So I don't think it is required at all.
 
any recent wait list movement?
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I got in off the waitlist more or less recently and then deferred... so that's one spot open for someone - hope one of you guys gets it!
 
Raindrop423 said:
I got in off the waitlist more or less recently and then deferred... so that's one spot open for someone - hope one of you guys gets it!
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I'm hoping there's still going to be some movement!
Would love to go to Jeff! 🙂
 
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