2009-2010 Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Application Thread

[medmannamdem]

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I plan on attending MCV - I'm currently holding a spot. What do I do now to try and get some type of merit-based grant or scholarship? Any suggestions?

Thanks! 🙂

 

[sustentacular]

Does anyone know how long is the VCU interview season is?

 

[HealingbyFaith]

Congrats!!! I want one too darn it!!!😡

Thanks! You will. 🙂 It was totally unexpected. I pretty much gave up on VCU in my mind. I stopped reading this thread because it would lower my spirits to see other oos ppl get invites when I was was complete before them. But I'm here to tell you, wait on it. It happened for me and it can happen for you.

I was complete like....late sept? I got the #2 status (we are interested in your candidacy) like a week ago and invite last night...

 

[Laryngophed]

Just given the "may" status, number 2 I believe. Is it a veritable death sentence at this point though?

 

[LeonPheltz]

The Admissions Committee has met to discuss your file. Your application is being placed on hold for action at a later date. We anticipate making offers October 16, December 15, February 1, and March 16.

Does this mean that i will hear something on December 15th, or at least maybe hear something or does it mean that I am not getting an invite for the class on the december 15th date and have to wait till feb 1. Does anyone know? I felt that everything went very well. Since Dec 15th isnt hear yet I am hopefull that this means they have met and made a choice and that they just are not releasing it untill Dec 15th. Thoughts?

 

[nick_carraway]

The Admissions Committee has met to discuss your file. Your application is being placed on hold for action at a later date. We anticipate making offers October 16, December 15, February 1, and March 16.

Does this mean that i will hear something on December 15th, or at least maybe hear something or does it mean that I am not getting an invite for the class on the december 15th date and have to wait till feb 1. Does anyone know? I felt that everything went very well. Since Dec 15th isnt hear yet I am hopefull that this means they have met and made a choice and that they just are not releasing it untill Dec 15th. Thoughts?

Yeah you'll hear on Dec 15. A decision has been made for your file to not reject and on Dec 15, you'll either be waitlisted or accepted. Good luck!

 

[FallenHero]

Alright everyone I got a room booked less than half a mile from Sanger Hall, let me know if you want in! (double suite room, will be $56). Dec 13

 

[OneMCATAway]

10 more days.. 😀

 

[Spoonbig21]

10 more days.. 😀

It's killing me!!!!! REALLY hoping for some good news!! Good Luck OneMCAT

 

[Instatewaiter]

The Admissions Committee has met to discuss your file. Your application is being placed on hold for action at a later date. We anticipate making offers October 16, December 15, February 1, and March 16.

Does this mean that i will hear something on December 15th, or at least maybe hear something or does it mean that I am not getting an invite for the class on the december 15th date and have to wait till feb 1. Does anyone know? I felt that everything went very well. Since Dec 15th isnt hear yet I am hopefull that this means they have met and made a choice and that they just are not releasing it untill Dec 15th. Thoughts?

Yeah you'll hear on Dec 15. A decision has been made for your file to not reject and on Dec 15, you'll either be waitlisted or accepted. Good luck!

Leon, all that means is that you have been discussed and given a priority score already. So, you *may* get an acceptance in december if your score is good (low) enough.

The AdCom meets and scores each candidate. Scores range from 1 (best candidate) to 5 (worst candidate). All the scores from the adcom are taken and averaged. This average is your score. Everything over a 3.5 is an automatic rejection.

The way that things have worked at MCV in the past is that offers are only given out at certain dates- Around mid Oct, Dec, Feb and March. Each of those dates will have a cut off score. If your score is below it you get accepted, if it is above it you will be part of the pool of applicants up for consideration at the next date.

Example:Let's say your score is a 1.9 and October's cut off may be below a 1.5, Dec's 1.6, Feb's a 1.7 and March's a 2.0. You would hear nothing in October b/c your score is too high. Same thing for Dec and Feb. However, in march your score is good enough and you will get in.

 

[eatsleeprepeat]

Just given the "may" status, number 2 I believe. Is it a veritable death sentence at this point though?

Not at all, that is a great sign! I got that status about a week and a half ago, and received an invite on Thursday. You should be up very soon! 🙂

 

[OneMCATAway]

It's killing me!!!!! REALLY hoping for some good news!! Good Luck OneMCAT

Thanks! i have gotten my hopes up for the past couple days.. really hoping for good news to make my year.. come one vcu i love youuuu 😍

good luck to ya'll waiting.. we're almost there.. ill still be counting down the days 😉

 

[dadocca]

Ahh it's almost here! I really hope this waiting pays off for all us who have been dying to get into vcu! I don't think I can hold my breath for much longer...

 

[DO_doctor]

Yes, 9 more days.I hope it works out.

 

[OneMCATAway]

Yes, 9 more days. VCU is my first choice; I hope it works out.

you beat me today 😛

 

[Laryngophed]

Not at all, that is a great sign! I got that status about a week and a half ago, and received an invite on Thursday. You should be up very soon! 🙂

Thanks!

 

[OneMCATAway]

8 more days..

 

[browneyedgirl43]

Ughhhh I'm so anxious! I really hope I get some good news in 8 days. I'm IS and I was waitlisted at EVMS last week

 

[DO_doctor]

7 more days!

 

[bmelover]

I recieved the MAY status on Nov 16 and haven't heard anything since. Should I send an update letter and/or call them?

 

[OneMCATAway]

I recieved the MAY status on Nov 16 and haven't heard anything since. Should I send an update letter and/or call them?

i'd say give it a bit more time since its later in the cycle.. good luck 🙂

 

[OneMCATAway]

one more week.. plz plz plz vcu dont make me wait any longer

 

[NontradatBeach]

one more week.. plz plz plz vcu dont make me wait any longer

What are you going to do if/when you get your acceptance? I promised myself I'd do cartwheels down the VB Boardwalk - and I did!

 

[OneMCATAway]

What are you going to do if/when you get your acceptance? I promised myself I'd do cartwheels down the VB Boardwalk - and I did!

ooohh exciting.. good point! any ideas? i was just excited to be yelling and screaming 😉

 

[NontradatBeach]

ooohh exciting.. good point! any ideas? i was just excited to be yelling and screaming 😉

Maybe go sit on Santa's lap at the mall and blurt it out?
Just try not to get arrested....

😀

 

[DO_doctor]

im studying for finals and thinking about the fact that in 6 days vcu will hopefully accept me PLEASE

 

[OneMCATAway]

Maybe go sit on Santa's lap at the mall and blurt it out?
Just try not to get arrested....

😀

loll not sure but ill see 😉

im studying for finals and thinking about the fact that in 6 days vcu will hopefully accept me PLEASE

good luck on your finals, hopefully vcu wont disappoint us in 6 days 🙂

 

[iramla]

For those people waiting for decisions on the 15th (5 days btw!):

Anyone NOT get a status update since your interview? i.e. still lists your interview time/information.

IS/OOS? Approximate time frame of your interview?

Just curious... had an interview quite some time ago and haven't heard a thing. From what I understand it's not a bad thing... I'm not worried - just was curious to compare other people in the same situation.

Good luck to all --

 

[bowlin123]

For those people waiting for decisions on the 15th (5 days btw!):

Anyone NOT get a status update since your interview? i.e. still lists your interview time/information.

IS/OOS? Approximate time frame of your interview?

Just curious... had an interview quite some time ago and haven't heard a thing. From what I understand it's not a bad thing... I'm not worried - just was curious to compare other people in the same situation.

Good luck to all --

I had my interview on Dec 1st. No update, still list my interview time, OOS, etc.

 

[iramla]

I had my interview on Dec 1st. No update, still list my interview time, OOS, etc.

I didn't follow my own directions... I'm IS and had mine in October... Hopefully we'll have good news soon right? Good luck

 

[OneMCATAway]

5 more days guys! and are we the only ones waiting?? where's everybody? raise your hand if you're counting down the days till dec. 15th 😛

im trying not to get my hopes up too high but cant help it, it would be awesome to have an acceptance before the new year but who knows!! i wish they would tell us already.. good luck everyone its almost time 😉

 

[actoutfit]

Anyone get an invite off of hold recently?

 

[metallica81788]

5 more days guys! and are we the only ones waiting?? where's everybody? raise your hand if you're counting down the days till dec. 15th 😛

im trying not to get my hopes up too high but cant help it, it would be awesome to have an acceptance before the new year but who knows!! i wish they would tell us already.. good luck everyone its almost time 😉

I'm waiting, too. You would think that since we haven't been rejected yet we'll be passed over at the worst in 5 days.

 

[utah3219]

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[utah3219]

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[bowlin123]

With my stats, most I can hope for on Dec 15 is a hold/waitlist spot. I hope I get one

 

[OneMCATAway]

ME!!

just the response i was looking for

With my stats, most I can hope for on Dec 15 is a hold/waitlist spot. I hope I get one

im in the same boat as you bowlin, thats why i am so anxious to find out where i stand

 

[browneyedgirl43]

...im trying not to get my hopes up too high but cant help it...

so true.

 

[OMSTR]

5 more days guys! and are we the only ones waiting?? where's everybody? raise your hand if you're counting down the days till dec. 15th 😛

im trying not to get my hopes up too high but cant help it, it would be awesome to have an acceptance before the new year but who knows!! i wish they would tell us already.. good luck everyone its almost time 😉

i'm waiting too! 🙂
obviously I'm hoping for some good news, but right now I'm really just trying to get through finals in one piece, lol. It's nice to have something to keep your mind occupied.

 

[alibai3ah]

Me 2!!!!😀

 

[OneMCATAway]

so true.

i'm waiting too! 🙂

Me 2!!!!😀

yayyy more people good luck to all of us

 

[dadocca]

Under 120 hours now, but who's counting?

 

[orgoking]

just got the file reviewed status. dec 15th cant come soon enough

 

[utah3219]

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[dadocca]

Everyone gets this, so don't sweat it.

You mean everyone that gets admitted!

 

[bowlin123]

I hope I get that hold update. I guess I am not safe yet. How long do people usually have to wait post-interview to get update on their status?

 

[OneMCATAway]

Under 120 hours now, but who's counting?

thats what im talking about 😛 👍

I hope I get that hold update. I guess I am not safe yet. How long do people usually have to wait post-interview to get update on their status?

i think it was a week for me but some people didn't hear until couple days before the day they got accepted! good luck 🙂

 

[nick_carraway]

Under 120 hours now, but who's counting?

I feel like I've been waiting for fifty days--oh wait. I have.

Monthly decision dates would've been more humane.

 

[Ilovewater]

I didn't get in on the last acceptance date, but here's hope to this upcoming one! Come on VCU!

 

[metallica81788]

I hope I get that hold update. I guess I am not safe yet. How long do people usually have to wait post-interview to get update on their status?

Yeah, I'm with you on that one. I think we will be safe if we don't get rejected on Monday when the AdCom meets again.