2009-2010 Rosalind Franklin Application Thread

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Wow, small pool email. My first positive news from a med school this cycle. Thanks.

*settles into the jacuzzi*
 
Complete 9/21. Small pool email yesterday. Interview invite today for dates in November and early December.

Good luck to everyone else.
 
During my recent interview it was made clear that it was semi-blind. Neither one of my interviewers had my GPA or MCAT score.

Both of my interviews went well. I didn't get a single ethical question or riddle. Come to think of it I didn't even get a question about nationalized health care.
 
dawfu88 said:
During my recent interview it was made clear that it was semi-blind. Neither one of my interviewers had my GPA or MCAT score.

Both of my interviews went well. I didn't get a single ethical question or riddle. Come to think of it I didn't even get a question about nationalized health care.
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I think it's just the luck of the draw. I got all three of those, including academic questions, even one was "What was your grade in organic chemistry?" really?? lol
 
ahhh am i the only one small pooled over a month and a half with nothing yet..?!! =(
 
nope, small pooled 9/21 (only a month for me but still), no news as of yet...
 
I just got my second COMPLETE email from them...is that weird or are other people getting more than one? I got the first one AWHILE ago and the second one today
 
OneMCATAway said:
ahhh am i the only one small pooled over a month and a half with nothing yet..?!! =(
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I remember when you first posted you got small pooled, I was jealous. Now, 50 days later I enter the same pool.
I sincerely hope you hear from them soon, must be depressing seeing dozens and dozens enter and leave this jacuzzi while you patiently wait your turn, seemingly alone in your trepidation.

On the bright side, at least you are in the pool. Its pretty cold out there *gestures over there*. And the rejection letters fly mercilessly outside.

That being said, I'm routing for you:xf:, if for no other reason then you have a easily recognizable and awesome avatar
 
OneMCATAway said:
ahhh am i the only one small pooled over a month and a half with nothing yet..?!! =(
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same but i dont worry about it much, in fact sometimes i forget about some of the schoosl i applied too...just too many haha
 
dawfu88 said:
During my recent interview it was made clear that it was semi-blind. Neither one of my interviewers had my GPA or MCAT score.

Both of my interviews went well. I didn't get a single ethical question or riddle. Come to think of it I didn't even get a question about nationalized health care.
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Glad yours went well! I had an awful interview.... My guy drilled me on Obama's health care reform and wasn't too happy that I didn't support EVERY SINGLE PART of the reform. He was also very rude....
 
Lacipart said:
I remember when you first posted you got small pooled, I was jealous. Now, 50 days later I enter the same pool.
I sincerely hope you hear from them soon, must be depressing seeing dozens and dozens enter and leave this jacuzzi while you patiently wait your turn, seemingly alone in your trepidation.

On the bright side, at least you are in the pool. Its pretty cold out there *gestures over there*. And the rejection letters fly mercilessly outside.

That being said, I'm routing for you:xf:, if for no other reason then you have a easily recognizable and awesome avatar
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Thanks Lacipart, im rooting for you too 🙂

im just starting to sweat a bit too much in the jacuzzi and my blood pressure is going off the roof 😉

Elijah05 said:
same but i dont worry about it much, in fact sometimes i forget about some of the schoosl i applied too...just too many haha
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i know what you mean.. same here but RFU gave me a little hope with the small pool so i keep it in the back of my mind, can't say the same for the other two dozen schools i applied to though 😏
 
so i have my interview here on monday and i have heard some crazy things about the interview (needing to ask the interviewer a question for every question they ask you, immediately being asked MCAT/GFP_... can anybody give some detailed feedback? Are these just exceptions or pretty much how it is?
 
docdocgooose said:
so i have my interview here on monday and i have heard some crazy things about the interview (needing to ask the interviewer a question for every question they ask you, immediately being asked MCAT/GFP_... can anybody give some detailed feedback? Are these just exceptions or pretty much how it is?
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Like I said my experience wasn't anything like that. Both interviewers were very nice and laid back. The interview seemed more like a conversation between us than a question and answer interview. But I'm sure its just complete luck of the draw. Every interviewer is different.
 
Hi Everyone,

My stats:

in-state, 3.5 science and academic GPA, 30 MCAT.

Complete sometime late August.
Small pooled October 20.
Interview invite October 21.

Chicago6
 
Chicago6 said:
Hi Everyone,

My stats:

in-state, 3.5 science and academic GPA, 30 MCAT.

Complete sometime late August.
Small pooled October 20.
Interview invite October 21.

Chicago6
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Dam, that gives me hope. That's my LizzyM score and I was small pooled the same day.

Anyone have any idea on how many spots are left in the class? I have a sliver of a chance if they keep interviewing at this pace...
 
Chicago6 said:
Hi Everyone,

My stats:

in-state, 3.5 science and academic GPA, 30 MCAT.

Complete sometime late August.
Small pooled October 20.
Interview invite October 21.

Chicago6
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congrats 🙂 good luck on the interview and if you get a chance there tell them some people are choking in the jacuzzi 😛
 
Sleight said:
I just got my second COMPLETE email from them...is that weird or are other people getting more than one? I got the first one AWHILE ago and the second one today
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Hey Sleight,

I got a second one too (months after the first). I think they are kinda disorganized and resend them at random points..... I didn't look too much into it
 
OneMCATAway said:
congrats 🙂 good luck on the interview and if you get a chance there let them know some people are choking in the jacuzzi 😛
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Haha, that would be awesome.

Adcom: "Welcome to the interview"
Chicago6: "Hey, yea, did you guys know there is a jazcuzzi full of people just outside, yea, passed it on my way in. You should seriously go check up on those people. A few of them look like they've been there for quite a while"

*Edit* wow, 4 posts in 2 minutes. Creepy.
 
I'm still waiting on complete. They received my secondary on 9/22. I talked to an admissions secretary two days ago and they were working on supp apps they received on 9/14....hopefully that gives some of you a time frame--though I know most of you already have interviews 🙂
 
I just withdrew my interview so another spot will open up for yall!
 
4goneconclusion said:
Hey guys, just thought I'd update you as I was freaking out about my small pool not being a good thing:

Submitted August 19th
Complete September 3rd
Small Pooled September 29th
Interview Invite October 8th
Interviewing November 9th
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was completed looong time ago, no interview invite yet...i guess they did not like my stats very much...what are the stats of people that got interview invites?
 
Sleight said:
I just got my second COMPLETE email from them...is that weird or are other people getting more than one? I got the first one AWHILE ago and the second one today
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Hey, sleight, got my first complete on 08/05 and then a second complete e-mail 09/30. Isn't that weird? I am thinking about it as of one of those silent rejections that some med schools use to give...or my paranoia just kicked in after being patient for so long..🙁
 
sheiladoc said:
was completed looong time ago, no interview invite yet...i guess they did not like my stats very much...what are the stats of people that got interview invites?
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I'm a Canadian so my stats are slightly higher than what you'd need to get an interview. With that said, my stats have gotten me 4 rejections and this 1 interview. Sad/surprising.

I'm excited for RFUMS though. Just reading about the city of Chicago makes it seem like it could easily turn into a second home one day.
 
I interviewed last month and am really hoping to hear good news this week!
 
Caesar said:
interviewing here tomorrow. Anything I should know that isn't on the interview feedback?
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That it varies very much depending on your interviewer. I had one cool and one CRAZY one (see previous page with my posts). Lots of down time it seemed like so bring hw if you want. Good luck! 🙂
 
lmouse2488 said:
I interviewed last month and am really hoping to hear good news this week!
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I thought they weren't handing decisions out until December (according to their little handouts on interview day)?
 
Phosphorus Ylide said:
Whats the best method of transportation for someone traveling from O' Hare area to RFU?
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Metra to Union Station, then out to North Chicago on "Union Pacific North" line, taxi to RFU (or 1hr walk). Allow for ample time to take train into the city, then back out on the UP-North line. Should run around 3 hours. It's time consuming, but much cheaper than taking a taxi from O'Hare to RF. Rental car would be your best bet if at all possible.
 
BBender716 said:
Metra to Union Station, then out to North Chicago on "Union Pacific North" line, taxi to RFU (or 1hr walk). Allow for ample time to take train into the city, then back out on the UP-North line. Should run around 3 hours. It's time consuming, but much cheaper than taking a taxi from O'Hare to RF. Rental car would be your best bet if at all possible.
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What's the approx cost of all this?

Can we walk from O'Hare to the Metra station?
 
Google Maps says it's an 1hr+ walk, so it's up to you... as for cost... maybe $5 each way for metra plus the cab ride (short). So maybe $30 total



EDIT: Oh you meant O'Hare to Metra at the airport. Yes, you take a shuttle from O'Hare to the metra. There are a bunch of signs in the airport that direct you to it. You still may want to check out the travel desk.
 
BBender716 said:
I thought they weren't handing decisions out until December (according to their little handouts on interview day)?
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They told us the handouts were wrong..that the committee meets in late October..and last year they started giving acceptances out on Oct 29...which is very soon!
 
lmouse2488 said:
They told us the handouts were wrong..that the committee meets in late October..and last year they started giving acceptances out on Oct 29...which is very soon!
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oooo good to know! Thanks!
 
BBender716 said:
Metra to Union Station, then out to North Chicago on "Union Pacific North" line, taxi to RFU (or 1hr walk). Allow for ample time to take train into the city, then back out on the UP-North line. Should run around 3 hours. It's time consuming, but much cheaper than taking a taxi from O'Hare to RF. Rental car would be your best bet if at all possible.
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That just sounds excruciating. Taxi/rental car all the way.
 
KeyzerSoze said:
That just sounds excruciating. Taxi/rental car all the way.
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Thanks. I think I am going to rent a car for the interview... I am going to be in Chicago for several days and think I will just use mass transit for the remainder of the trip. Any recommendations on things to do while in the area? I like all sorts of food, music, and ... well anything, really.
 
Phosphorus Ylide said:
Thanks. I think I am going to rent a car for the interview... I am going to be in Chicago for several days and think I will just use mass transit for the remainder of the trip. Any recommendations on things to do while in the area? I like all sorts of food, music, and ... well anything, really.
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In the actual city of Chicago:

Awesome museums if that's your thing
Taylor Street = famous Chicago food
Michigan Ave = amazing shops
Navy Pier = fun, carnival/small shops on the lakefront


When all else fails, Six Flags theme park is like 15mins from RF! 😛
 
Any thoughts on sending stuff (interest letters, publications, etc) after getting small-pooled in hopes of getting an interview?
 
small pooled today.

trying to explain wtf small pooled means to my parents is going to be a pain. My mother still doesn't grasp "screening".
 
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