2010-2011 Loma Linda Application Thread

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Non SDA invites go out in December, to interview starting in January
 
Does anyone know if they have school visits for the students that interview on the adventist campuses.. i've been there a couple of times during the summer, but would really like to go during the school year, just to get a better feel of what what the school is like..
 
nigerdoc7 said:
Does anyone know if they have school visits for the students that interview on the adventist campuses.. i've been there a couple of times during the summer, but would really like to go during the school year, just to get a better feel of what what the school is like..
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oo I second that.
 
nigerdoc7 said:
Does anyone know if they have school visits for the students that interview on the adventist campuses.. i've been there a couple of times during the summer, but would really like to go during the school year, just to get a better feel of what what the school is like..
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I have seen some of my classmates bring people to our class. I remember that my friend brought a girl that was interested to attend LLU. You can call the office and see if there are official campus tours. If not then contact somebody if you plan to visit. As long as it isn't test week or the week before test I can show you around.
 
can someone post what the complete email says? Just wanted to check..

I got a "LLU Online Application Received" email.. so now i gotta wait for the complete email? thanks!
 
jkchang10 said:
can someone post what the complete email says? Just wanted to check..

I got a "LLU Online Application Received" email.. so now i gotta wait for the complete email? thanks!
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yeah i just got that too, so im guessing its the complete email.
 
^^Same. My email read:

"This is to advise that all of your recommendations have been received and your file is now complete.

When your file has been reviewed, you will be notified of our decision by letter."
 
interview invite for a non-SDA !!! came through snail mail today!!
 
ilivetosurf said:
Congrats! Are you Seventh Day Adventist? Just wondering if they started sending out invites for non-SDAs already
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I am SDA. I hear they don't start sending those out until after they interview all the SDAs...so January maybe?
 
Interview invite for non-SDA, received 10/09
Submitted 6/21 and (finally) marked complete 10/26
Edit: also, when I called to schedule this morning, the woman who schedules them isn't in today so I have to call tomorrow, go figure.
 
Same situation here: Non-SDA, received the mail invite for interview yesterday, tried to call but the person who schedules won't be in until Wednesday.

Guess I'll find out which interview dates are available tomorrow.
 
For the non-SDA people who got interview invites, do you mind sharing your stats?
 
Parallaxal said:
3.89 GPA, 38S (but my MCAT score is really imbalanced)
2 years of research experience, no publications.
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ha 38.. doesn't matter even if you got 2 15's that leaves you w/ an 8 in a section. I'm gonna guess you got at least a 9 in that one low section
 
Parallaxal said:
3.89 GPA, 38S (but my MCAT score is really imbalanced)
2 years of research experience, no publications.
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I'll trade you my perfectly balanced score for your terribly imbalanced score! I hear ADCOMs get super stoked on balance. Dig it?
 
I called LL Admissions this morning, and they offered me the dates for interviews. The first two dates available were Dec 2nd and 7th, but I already have travel plans for both of those times. The third earliest date, which I had to settle for, was Jan 11th.
 
Anyone from this cycle or last years remember their interview? Any specific questions that were somewhat difficult? I am interviewing next week and any input would be great!
 
fishsticks2629 said:
Anyone from this cycle or last years remember their interview? Any specific questions that were somewhat difficult? I am interviewing next week and any input would be great!
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Haven't interviewed yet, but dude, use the interview feedback on the top of this site for all your specific questions. View the survey of interview questions for Loma Linda here.
 
Who's interviewing next Tuesday?

I am! I'm actually flying out from Jersey on Monday...can't wait🙂
 
To those interviewing on Tuesday, Good luck and have faith that everything will go well. Check the weather, when I interviewed I came from Miami, so I was freezing here in Loma Linda. If you are used to cold weather then you'll be fine 😀 if any of you have questions send me an email [email protected] mention LLU at the subject. If you are around campus Monday afternoon and want to hang out or have any last minute questions let me know, I get out of class like at 11 and I'll be studying but I can take a study break or you can come join me and see the enormous amount of information we need to absorb on a daily basis.

Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.


This gets me through test week, this will get you through interviews, God bless you and best wishes for everyone
 
SimplyMars9 said:
Who's interviewing next Tuesday?

I am! I'm actually flying out from Jersey on Monday...can't wait🙂
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Hmm, I wonder who you were? 🙂

Interviews went very well. Everyone gets different interviewers so I can't speak for everyone, but both of mine were very relaxed and comfortable. They just want to get to know you, so don't worry about giving the "correct" answers and just be yourself.
 
Salient said:
Hmm, I wonder who you were? 🙂
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LOL. Being that I was the only person from Jersey...I'm pretty sure my identity isn't too hard to figure out. 😀

But I thought my interviews went well, especially my first one. Felt more like a conversation with my grandmother haha.

Now I just have my fingers crossed :xf::xf:
 
Salient said:
Haha, have you been investigating my post history?
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A little, just passing time when waiting on news from schools. lol. Btw nice job on your MCAT! Howd your interviews go and howd you like the school.
 
fishsticks2629 said:
A little, just passing time when waiting on news from schools. lol. Btw nice job on your MCAT! Howd your interviews go and howd you like the school.
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Thanks! I thought the interviews went well. Both interviewers were very friendly and easy to talk to. I've heard of interviewers (at other schools) asking difficult questions to make the applicants squirm, but there was none of that. How were yours?

I like the school from what I saw; we didn't get to see the hospital at all, but I suppose that's to be expected. I volunteered in the ER there, but as a volunteer we always had stuff to do and most of it didn't get anywhere near physician-student-patient interactions. If we get accepted we'll end up with plenty of that, though 🙂
 
Yea both interviews were pretty laid back also. The first one though did ask me a few specific ethical questions about healthcare. Both interviewers were very sincere and one prayed with me at the end of my interview! Im crossing my fingers for this school bc I really felt good there..:xf:

I wonder when we will find out though, last year the first people found out the friday after Dec. 15th.
 
Does the office of admissions respond favorably to calls/letters expressing interest? I sent them an update back in October, which was confirmed as added to my file, but haven't heard a peep since then.
 
fishsticks2629 said:
Yea both interviews were pretty laid back also. The first one though did ask me a few specific ethical questions about healthcare. Both interviewers were very sincere and one prayed with me at the end of my interview! Im crossing my fingers for this school bc I really felt good there..:xf:

I wonder when we will find out though, last year the first people found out the friday after Dec. 15th.
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I had one pray with me too 😀

I have my fingers crossed too, partly because I really want to go there and partly because it's the only school I applied to!

I honestly have no idea about letters of interest/etc. I'm not going to, because I think they have a pretty good idea how much I want to go there already and don't want to become "that guy."
 
Salient said:
I had one pray with me too 😀

I have my fingers crossed too, partly because I really want to go there and partly because it's the only school I applied to! QUOTE]

Im sure you will get in buddy... With your stats it seems like you could have applied to a bunch of schools though
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does anyone know what the acceptance rate is post interview? just curious because in the amcas book, they interviewed 391 students in 07-08, and there were 172 matriculants.. so even if they just accept the class size, thats almost a 50% chance of getting in. does anyone have more information on this?

also does anyone know how many people are interviewed per interview date?

(my interview is this tuesday, 12/7! received invite on 11/16, completed in mid august i believe.. non-sda but christian, gpa 3.57, mcat 33O, in state. excited for this school!)
 
sup3rs4m said:
does anyone know what the acceptance rate is post interview? just curious because in the amcas book, they interviewed 391 students in 07-08, and there were 172 matriculants.. so even if they just accept the class size, thats almost a 50% chance of getting in. does anyone have more information on this?

also does anyone know how many people are interviewed per interview date?

(my interview is this tuesday, 12/7! received invite on 11/16, completed in mid august i believe.. non-sda but christian, gpa 3.57, mcat 33O, in state. excited for this school!)
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One of my interviewers said something similar. Also, many students get multiple acceptances so it's possibly even higher than that.

I know they probably won't start sending acceptances until at least next week, but I keep checking my e-mail anyway. Hopefully they don't keep us waiting for months! :xf:

How did your interview go?
 
Salient said:
I know they probably won't start sending acceptances until at least next week, but I keep checking my e-mail anyway. Hopefully they don't keep us waiting for months! :xf:
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Yea I hope they dont keep us waiting for months too. Last year it looks like people got news the Friday after Dec 15 and then on Mon, Tues, and Wed of the following week.. So I hope thats when we all find out, it would be such a relief:xf:..
Anyone e-mailed or talked to admissions lately to get a more specific time for this year?
 
i called yesterday to see when the earliest possible date to receive decisions is going to be and the person told me basically any time from now until March. So it looks like the madness is going to start soon. I interviewed earlier this week, so i'm really hoping I'll be in the first batch of decisiionss. I've heard of people getting accepted 10 days after their intervieww! Danggg, i'm so nervous... i really loved this schoolll.
 
So excited to interview heree!!!!! Got the invitation last week. Non- SDA
3.7, and 33 mcat.

I am interviewing early feb though. I hope this isn't for a waitlist spot.
Number 1 choice right now

I wonder what my chances are for a non-sda.
 
joojoobee said:
i called yesterday to see when the earliest possible date to receive decisions is going to be and the person told me basically any time from now until March. So it looks like the madness is going to start soon. I interviewed earlier this week, so i'm really hoping I'll be in the first batch of decisiionss. I've heard of people getting accepted 10 days after their intervieww! Danggg, i'm so nervous... i really loved this schoolll.
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The first round of acceptances typically goes out the first Friday after the 15th, so this year it's the 17th. The next date is the Friday after Christmas, though I don't know if it will be different because this year that Friday is New Year's Eve. There have been some acceptance calls on Mondays and Tuesdays, but Friday's are the usual days.
 
thedoctor8706 said:
The first round of acceptances typically goes out the first Friday after the 15th, so this year it's the 17th. The next date is the Friday after Christmas, though I don't know if it will be different because this year that Friday is New Year's Eve. There have been some acceptance calls on Mondays and Tuesdays, but Friday's are the usual days.
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Thanks man!
So after your first few months at LLU, how is it? I really enjoyed my visit and hope to hear good news soon.
Random question but just curious, about how many SDAs do you think comprise the class?
 
fishsticks2629 said:
Thanks man!
So after your first few months at LLU, how is it? I really enjoyed my visit and hope to hear good news soon.
Random question but just curious, about how many SDAs do you think comprise the class?
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I'll give you a better answer when finals week is over! SDA to non-SDA ratio is about 50:50.
 
thedoctor8706 said:
I'll give you a better answer when finals week is over! SDA to non-SDA ratio is about 50:50.
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lol you are so funny. I think you are right, you should give your answer after finals 🙂 There was a student visiting LLU yesterday, I gave him a compact quick tour and he saw us studying for finals. I hope we didn't scare him
 
anybody else can't wait for tomorrow? according to earlier posts, they should start letting people know about acceptances

I'm so excited/nervous/anxious I can't even focus on studying for my final tomorrow...at least if I get in, failing won't hurt so much lol
 
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