2009-2010 Loyola University Chicago (Stritch) Application Thread

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Joni19 said:
When I was waiting in the admissions office for my tour guide to pick me up on my interview day, I couldn't believe how many times the phone rang with applicants inquiring about their statuses. I said to one of the admissions people, "wow, you should make note of every time someone calls to repeatedly check their status," and she said, "We do...Oh trust me...we do."

I'd say DON'T call. But it's up to you!
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hahaha well that makes the decision for me. I haven't been obsessively calling thankfully, but maybe I'll give them some more time. I want to seem interested but not bat **** crazy haha
 
BBender716 said:
what is "it"? 😕
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WOW! Sorry- I posted that right before taking a test today in Greg Hall- I know you know that building as a UI alum.

"It" was referring to the phone number for calling to check admissions status. I lost the email they sent regarding all the secondary info.

Thanks
 
Joni19 said:
When I was waiting in the admissions office for my tour guide to pick me up on my interview day, I couldn't believe how many times the phone rang with applicants inquiring about their statuses. I said to one of the admissions people, "wow, you should make note of every time someone calls to repeatedly check their status," and she said, "We do...Oh trust me...we do."

I'd say DON'T call. But it's up to you!
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Hmmm I've always been afraid of calling too, so Loyola was the only place that I regularly called to check my status, and I got an interview. I actually think that calling once and while shows them that you are still very interested.

I can imagine that it would be annoying for the office, but at the same time, I think they really don't want to waste their time and money on interview/acceptances with candidates who aren't that interested in attending the school. Clearly this does not entail calling daily, but a quick status check is completely reasonable, considering this is a really stressful time in all our lives.
 
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turkaglew said:
WOW! Sorry- I posted that right before taking a test today in Greg Hall- I know you know that building as a UI alum.

"It" was referring to the phone number for calling to check admissions status. I lost the email they sent regarding all the secondary info.

Thanks
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Was it bio or philosophy, lol
 
Anyone know if Loyola responds to in the area emails?
 
Does anyone know the full cost of attendance for 4 years at Loyola? From what I can find on their website it only lists the tuition cost for first year - unless it does not change? I'm guessing this is not the case because at most schools tuition goes up. Thanks team!
 
chicubsfan said:
Does anyone know the full cost of attendance for 4 years at Loyola? From what I can find on their website it only lists the tuition cost for first year - unless it does not change? I'm guessing this is not the case because at most schools tuition goes up. Thanks team!
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Tuition does usually increase year by year. I don't think you're going to be able to find information on projected tuition costs on the website though. Best bet would be to ask current students how much tuition has typically increased each year.
 
Has anyone gotten an acceptance call tonight...?
 
How filled up is Loyola with interviews? I was complete on 11/13 and haven't heard anything from them yet...

should i send an LOI?
 
So all the people who called and were told they will not be offered an interview... have you gotten anything via email or mail confirming it?

Just wondering if I should call on Thurs and accept my fate, of if no news really does mean good news....
 
Just got called w an interview invite during class today lol. Thought I had already been given all the interviews i was gna get? Yay chicago 👍
 
Jihad said:
Just got called w an interview invite during class today lol. Thought I had already been given all the interviews i was gna get? Yay chicago 👍
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What date were you offered? Based on that how many interview spots are still open. Also, where are you from?
 
mysteryrunnerdid you just randomly stop by the admissions office? If so, what day, who did you talk to and what was their response to your visit?

Thanks!
 
Jihad said:
Got the offer yesterday (2/23) and I am from iowa
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I think he's asking what interview dates were open/offered? I'm somewhat curious to know as well. Congrats on your invite. 🙂
 
Withdrew here after an interview invite this week. Too late in the cycle for me. Complete since early Oct, OOS, 30<MCAT<35, GPA>3.7.

Good luck to you all.
 
So I was just wondering...has anyone here ever just "dropped" by the admissions office to say hello and introduce yourself? If so, what was your experience and how did they react to your visit? Oh, and when?
 
Lafemme said:
So I was just wondering...has anyone here ever just "dropped" by the admissions office to say hello and introduce yourself? If so, what was your experience and how did they react to your visit? Oh, and when?
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Although I haven't done this, I wouldn't recommend it. What would be the point of interrupting their very busy office just to say "hi"? It just seems stalkerish and neurotic.
 
Lafemme said:
So I was just wondering...has anyone here ever just "dropped" by the admissions office to say hello and introduce yourself? If so, what was your experience and how did they react to your visit? Oh, and when?
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:whoa:
 
Lafemme said:
So I was just wondering...has anyone here ever just "dropped" by the admissions office to say hello and introduce yourself? If so, what was your experience and how did they react to your visit? Oh, and when?
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Well since Loyola keeps comparing this process to dating, you've either been on a first date (interviewing) or haven't heard back after asking to go on a date.

Showing up at your "date's" house unannounced just to say hi and leave would be a little bit creepy. I'd say it's a no go.
 
I replied back (yes!) to my acceptance right away, but never received the second look weekend e-mail.
Does that mean I'm not invited? :cry:
 
MiniMoo said:
Although I haven't done this, I wouldn't recommend it. What would be the point of interrupting their very busy office just to say "hi"? It just seems stalkerish and neurotic.
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OOoookkkkaaayyy....this reply is a little extreme don't ya think? And who would be the one being stalked? The entire admissions committee?

Anyways...on a more serious note and for those of you who didn't know, there are a lot of medical schools out there that have an open door policy.
 
Lafemme said:
OOoookkkkaaayyy....this reply is a little extreme don't ya think? And who would be the one being stalked? The entire admissions committee?

Anyways...on a more serious note and for those of you who didn't know, there are a lot of medical schools out there that have an open door policy.
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i think if you actually needed something explained to you or were concerned about something, going in an talking would be what those open door policies are for. Going in to be like "heeey! I really like your school" isn't going to do anything for you. Your app indicates your interest. Unless you look like Heidi Klum, getting face time isn't probably going to do you much good. Unless you're going to go in and offer to do terrible terrible things in exchange for an interview/acceptance:meanie:
 
Lafemme said:
OOoookkkkaaayyy....this reply is a little extreme don't ya think? And who would be the one being stalked? The entire admissions committee?

Anyways...on a more serious note and for those of you who didn't know, there are a lot of medical schools out there that have an open door policy.
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Just trying to get my point across. You seem pretty set on ignoring our opinions though, in which case let us know how your visit goes. 😛
 
Geeze you guys have the most vulgar and creepiest thoughts ever (although this one almost made me laugh)...So these are the potential future doctors of America. That's scary.
 
Lafemme said:
Geeze you guys have the most vulgar and creepiest thoughts ever (although this one almost made me laugh)...So these are the potential future doctors of America. That's scary.
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and you're judgmental and over sensitive. good luck in life👍
 
Lafemme said:
Geeze you guys have the most vulgar and creepiest thoughts ever (although this one almost made me laugh)...So these are the potential future doctors of America. That's scary.
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MiniMoo said:
Just trying to get my point across. You seem pretty set on ignoring our opinions though, in which case let us know how your visit goes. 😛
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If I wasn't interested in anyone's opinion I wouldn't have posted my original question on this forum. Btw, I never stated that I was going to stop by, I only asked if anyone else has done it before and what was their experience like. So maybe you should have read a little more carefully before implying someone is a "stalker" or "neurotic". <--talk about judgmental :eyebrow:
 
Lafemme said:
If I wasn't interested in anyone's opinion I wouldn't have posted my original question on this forum. Btw, I never stated that was going to stop by, I only asked if anyone else has done it before and what was their experience like. So maybe you should have read a little more carefully before implying someone is a "stalker" or "nerurotic". <--talk about judgmental :eyebrow:
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and minimoo said it "seems" stalkerish not that you ARE. Unless you did it, then you totally are. oh and I'm the one that called you judgemental! cheers!
 
red10 said:
and minimoo said it "seems" stalkerish not that you ARE. Unless you did it, then you totally are. oh and I'm the one that called you judgemental! cheers!
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You might want to edit that last post.

I must admit, you guys are pretty entertaining.:clap:
 
hahahahhaha. i literally laughed out loud when i read these posts. i like you, red. =)
 
hahahaha oh man, I just was making a wisecrack, not calling anyone creepy in particular. Just felt proud that I could make a clever analogy 😉

And red, you are definitely a fave.
 
hi guys and gals....i'm a 4th year at stritch and can answer most questions about the school not related to admissions and less so about the first two years (b/c i'm somewhat removed from all that).

I will say that safety at the school is a complete NON-issue. Technically stritch's address is listed as maywood, but the whole hospital and VA complex is almost a city in itself isolated from the surrounding areas by two major, four-lane roads....effectively sealing it off from the areas with crime. To get inside the campus you really need a car or to take the bus. Can't really walk to it (which is why any criminals in the surrounding areas don't come on the actual campus). On surgery I would come in at 4:30 am, park on campus and walk 10 minutes to the hospital without so much as looking over my shoulder. And unless you live in maywood, most of the time you won't even pass through any of the rougher neighborhoods in your car to get to where you'll most likely be living (oak park, forest park, westchester, etc.).

BUT, being in an economically disadvantaged area in addition to still being in proximity to the affluent suburbs to the east and west allow us to attract patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds, something that i've really come to enjoy in my clinical years. Also, despite the economy, Loyola doesn't turn people away no matter how poor they are. I'm proud of that as a student considering some of the policies other notable institutions in chicago have adopted.

basically, i've been very happy with my education and loyola has gotten me where I need to go and more.
 
ambulancedriver said:
hi guys and gals....i'm a 4th year at stritch and can answer most questions about the school not related to admissions and less so about the first two years (b/c i'm somewhat removed from all that).

I will say that safety at the school is a complete NON-issue. Technically stritch's address is listed as maywood, but the whole hospital and VA complex is almost a city in itself isolated from the surrounding areas by two major, four-lane roads....effectively sealing it off from the areas with crime. To get inside the campus you really need a car or to take the bus. Can't really walk to it (which is why any criminals in the surrounding areas don't come on the actual campus). On surgery I would come in at 4:30 am, park on campus and walk 10 minutes to the hospital without so much as looking over my shoulder. And unless you live in maywood, most of the time you won't even pass through any of the rougher neighborhoods in your car to get to where you'll most likely be living (oak park, forest park, westchester, etc.).

BUT, being in an economically disadvantaged area in addition to still being in proximity to the affluent suburbs to the east and west allow us to attract patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds, something that i've really come to enjoy in my clinical years. Also, despite the economy, Loyola doesn't turn people away no matter how poor they are. I'm proud of that as a student considering some of the policies other notable institutions in chicago have adopted.

basically, i've been very happy with my education and loyola has gotten me where I need to go and more.
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How would you rate the financial aid? Are merit scholarship extremely scarce? How did it compare to other schools' offers (if applicable)?
 
Jihad said:
Got the offer yesterday (2/23) and I am from iowa
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Hey Jihad - your original post said you got your interview invite "yesterday" (2/23)

I was asking what date you were offered for the actual interview because I want to know how many spots are still available. When is your interview?
 
sent an update today and got a "thanks" response...

i wonder how long it'll take now for them to tell me if I got an interview or not!! :xf: interview me please!! :xf:
 
premedchelli said:
sent an update today and got a "thanks" response...

i wonder how long it'll take now for them to tell me if I got an interview or not!! :xf: interview me please!! :xf:
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i sent one a few weeks back but nothing has resulted so far. It's funny how updates mean so much at some schools and little at others. Some of the people on the Iowa thread sent updates post interview and were accepted the following week so it seems Iowa loves updates but Loyola is still holding out on me 🙁
 
Got an interview invite 2/25 scheduled for 3/12! I thought I was done for at Loyola, so have hope guys!
 
got my acceptance letter! whoo hoo class of 2014. good luck to everyone else interviewing!
 
Interview invite set for 3/15! I sent an update less than two weeks ago. Awesome. 😀
 
just opened up a spot for one of you out there! enjoy🙂
 
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