2010-2011 Temple Application Thread

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Jeeze, all interview spots filled up through December? 🙁

Dang.........
 
ToyaNicole88 said:
Interview invite today via status update 🙂

Complete: 09/06
Invite: 09/20
Interview: 12/14

The earliest date was for interview was 12/14, so whoever posted about all the dates being filled up until December was right
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Completed 9/13...hope I'll be getting an email soooon!
 
Hey everyone. I just saw that my status was updated saying I was invited for an interview, but when I called the admissions office, the woman told me that I need to wait for an email. Did those of you with interviews already have to wait for an email or were you able to schedule over the phone? Thanks!
 
dcjpitt said:
Hey everyone. I just saw that my status was updated saying I was invited for an interview, but when I called the admissions office, the woman told me that I need to wait for an email. Did those of you with interviews already have to wait for an email or were you able to schedule over the phone? Thanks!
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Did not get an email. I just clicked on the link and it allowed me to schedule an interview.
 
Where was the link you clicked on? I clicked on the "Schedule Interview" tab and it told me to call the admissions office to schedule an interview. Once I called, the woman told me I'm supposed to wait for an email. I'm confuzled.
 
I will try to clear up the confusion. DCJPITT, you applied to St. Luke's or another hospital BESIDES Temple U, correct? If so, you need to call in to schedule your interview.

Those of us who chose Temple's Hospital as choice #1 were just able to click online the day we wanted 🙂.

Regardless, though, a day or so after you are invited by status you get an invite confirming it and i think that is when it is 100% official :luck:

dcjpitt said:
Where was the link you clicked on? I clicked on the "Schedule Interview" tab and it told me to call the admissions office to schedule an interview. Once I called, the woman told me I'm supposed to wait for an email. I'm confuzled.
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Hey everyone--I'm interviewing at 2 Philly schools on Oct 6 and 7. I was originally going to stay with a friend, but the plans fell through so I need a place to stay on the night of Oct 5 and Oct 6. If any med students on this forum would be willing to have me, I'd really appreciate it (I'll bake cookies for you--just tell me your favorite kind!) OR, if anyone else is interviewing on those day(s) and would like to book a cheap hotel together also let me know!

Thanks so much!
 
jr doctor in sd said:
I will try to clear up the confusion. DCJPITT, you applied to St. Luke's or another hospital BESIDES Temple U, correct? If so, you need to call in to schedule your interview.

Those of us who chose Temple's Hospital as choice #1 were just able to click online the day we wanted 🙂.

Regardless, though, a day or so after you are invited by status you get an invite confirming it and i think that is when it is 100% official :luck:
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I actually did put Temple's hospital as my #1 choice. I guess I'll just wait for the official email to see what it says.
 
How long did it take everyone to get verified your app was complete? I got an email on 8/23 that my payment was received, but still haven't been notified I'm complete, so I'm kind of worried.

Do they send you an email?
 
dogster said:
How long did it take everyone to get verified your app was complete? I got an email on 8/23 that my payment was received, but still haven't been notified I'm complete, so I'm kind of worried.

Do they send you an email?
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Submitted 8/20 complete 9/8.

I didn't get a complete email, it was an online status change.
 
My really good friend is a 4th year here and loves it. Definitely one of my top choices. How long after being complete did most of you receive interview invites?

Thanks!
 
Under review since around July 21st to 23rd. Interview invite today! I didn't even get an e-mail yet, just a status update so far.

IS, 39O, 3.63 cGPA, 3.99 sGPA.
 
Geekchick921 said:
Under review since around July 21st to 23rd. Interview invite today! I didn't even get an e-mail yet, just a status update so far.

IS, 39O, 3.63 cGPA, 3.99 sGPA.
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Congrats geekchick! That's how it happened for me too, I didn't get the e-mail for a day or two after. Good luck!! I know you will definitely get into medical school somewhere in Philadelphia, probably at one of your two top choices!
 
Thanks Ever, I hope so!

Man, there are slots open next week, but I think my boss would kill me after being sick last week and being out on Wednesday for Jeff's interview. I don't have enough time to tell the daycare I need an extra day for the day I'm off for next week, either. Looks like I'm going at the end of the month or maybe November.

For those that have scheduled/attended the interview yet, did you go with a morning or afternoon interview time? I'm leaning towards afternoon because I don't want to be thinking about how I did for the rest of the day, but if I did the morning slot, I could just get it over with and then you are done after the 11am-2pm bit, right? Hmmm.
 
Complete for 2 months, interview invite a couple days ago online!
 
Geekchick921 said:
For those that have scheduled/attended the interview yet, did you go with a morning or afternoon interview time? I'm leaning towards afternoon because I don't want to be thinking about how I did for the rest of the day, but if I did the morning slot, I could just get it over with and then you are done after the 11am-2pm bit, right? Hmmm.
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I chose an afternoon time, and I liked the way it worked out. The interviews were back to back - faculty, student. Each was about half an hour. The interviewees that took the morning slot had to arrive earlier and had their faculty interview first, then did the tour with us, then had the student interview in the afternoon. I liked being in "tour mode" and enjoying that, and then doing the interviews together.
 
icepickthornton said:
I chose an afternoon time, and I liked the way it worked out. The interviews were back to back - faculty, student. Each was about half an hour. The interviewees that took the morning slot had to arrive earlier and had their faculty interview first, then did the tour with us, then had the student interview in the afternoon. I liked being in "tour mode" and enjoying that, and then doing the interviews together.
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I hear ya on that. Sounds good.

*Schedules*
 
Geekchick921 said:
Thanks Ever, I hope so!

Man, there are slots open next week, but I think my boss would kill me after being sick last week and being out on Wednesday for Jeff's interview. I don't have enough time to tell the daycare I need an extra day for the day I'm off for next week, either. Looks like I'm going at the end of the month or maybe November.

For those that have scheduled/attended the interview yet, did you go with a morning or afternoon interview time? I'm leaning towards afternoon because I don't want to be thinking about how I did for the rest of the day, but if I did the morning slot, I could just get it over with and then you are done after the 11am-2pm bit, right? Hmmm.
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There are slots open next week? When I scheduled my interview in August, the first slots open were the end of November.
 
Yeah for Wednesday and Thursday. I guess some people cancelled. I nabbed a date at the end of October.
 
Geekchick921 said:
Thanks Ever, I hope so!

Man, there are slots open next week, but I think my boss would kill me after being sick last week and being out on Wednesday for Jeff's interview. I don't have enough time to tell the daycare I need an extra day for the day I'm off for next week, either. Looks like I'm going at the end of the month or maybe November.

For those that have scheduled/attended the interview yet, did you go with a morning or afternoon interview time? I'm leaning towards afternoon because I don't want to be thinking about how I did for the rest of the day, but if I did the morning slot, I could just get it over with and then you are done after the 11am-2pm bit, right? Hmmm.
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I chose the morning, and thought it was perfect. The interview is so chill that you will no doubt spend the rest of the day believing you did amazing and really take in the positive aspects of the day.

Everyone is different though, I personally just like to get it done and not have to think about having a later interview while I should be paying attention to the tour.

Good luck!
 
Interview Invite. I received no email notification.

OOS cgpa 3.65 scigpa 3.69 MCAT 31O

I picked TU Hospital #1

Secondary recieved July 3rd
Sent secondary 8/4/10
Complete about a week later by status no email.
Interview invite came 9/27 - 9/30 i didn't check the status everyday
Scheduled interview at Oct 26th although there were two slots next week at OCT 6th but I have to give 10 days notification where i work for time off.

Hope that helps anyone comparing themselves to people who got invites. I'm just returning the favor
 
Quiznos Oven said:
Interview Invite. I received no email notification.

OOS cgpa 3.65 scigpa 3.69 MCAT 31O

I picked TU Hospital #1

Secondary recieved July 3rd
Sent secondary 8/4/10
Complete about a week later by status no email.
Interview invite came 9/27 - 9/30 i didn't check the status everyday
Scheduled interview at Oct 26th although there were two slots next week at OCT 6th but I have to give 10 days notification where i work for time off.

Hope that helps anyone comparing themselves to people who got invites. I'm just returning the favor
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See ya there! 😎
 
Dmannn said:
I chose the morning, and thought it was perfect. The interview is so chill that you will no doubt spend the rest of the day believing you did amazing and really take in the positive aspects of the day.

Everyone is different though, I personally just like to get it done and not have to think about having a later interview while I should be paying attention to the tour.

Good luck!
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Not all the interviews are chill, I had one where I got grilled on healthcare reform and the interviewer kept challenging my statements. With all that said, I don't really get stressed out in those types of situations, so I had a lot of fun in the interview!

I don't think there is any huge difference between morning and afternoon interviews, but if you have 2 interviews in the afternoon, you don't have to show up until 11 AM!
 
Evergrey said:
Not all the interviews are chill, I had one where I got grilled on healthcare reform and the interviewer kept challenging my statements. With all that said, I don't really get stressed out in those types of situations, so I had a lot of fun in the interview!

I don't think there is any huge difference between morning and afternoon interviews, but if you have 2 interviews in the afternoon, you don't have to show up until 11 AM!
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You had one at Temple? Or one in general? (i.e. somewhere else)
 
Hey guys,

Interviewing at Temple on Tuesday! This may be a silly question, but is the Admissions office located in the Medical Education and Research Building? It says to go to the admissions office at 3500 N Broad which I'm assuming is the MERB..is this right?
 
Dmannn said:
You had one at Temple? Or one in general? (i.e. somewhere else)
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Yes, this was just this past Wednesday at Temple. the interviewer kept playing devil's advocate. Personally I love when people do that because it makes you really think critically about what your opinions are, but if I didn't have a habit of doing it myself to others, I think the interview would have really flustered me!

Anyway, from what I hear most of the interviews are very relaxed. If you get one with my guy, just have fun! He is friendly but wants to see how you think on your feet.
 
jmr86 said:
Hey guys,

Interviewing at Temple on Tuesday! This may be a silly question, but is the Admissions office located in the Medical Education and Research Building? It says to go to the admissions office at 3500 N Broad which I'm assuming is the MERB..is this right?
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The admissions office is straight inside once you enter the MERB! You go in by the main entrance facing Broad St. (the main hospital is directly across the street). There is also a security officer that will check you in right when you get there, and they can give you directions just in case.
 
Evergrey said:
Not all the interviews are chill, I had one where I got grilled on healthcare reform and the interviewer kept challenging my statements. With all that said, I don't really get stressed out in those types of situations, so I had a lot of fun in the interview!

I don't think there is any huge difference between morning and afternoon interviews, but if you have 2 interviews in the afternoon, you don't have to show up until 11 AM!
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I had a very similar experience.
 
Evergrey said:
The admissions office is straight inside once you enter the MERB! You go in by the main entrance facing Broad St. (the main hospital is directly across the street). There is also a security officer that will check you in right when you get there, and they can give you directions just in case.
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Thanks, Evergrey!

Also, I've been hearing horror stories about traffic in Philly. I'm staying with a friend near Penn and was planning on just driving up Broad St. in the morning (my interview is at 9). If I leave really early (say 7 am? Google Maps says 20 mins without traffic) and avoid I-76 completely, is this reasonable? It probably seems like a silly question, but trying to decide whether it's worth it to drive or if I should figure out this SEPTA business.

Thanks!!
 
jmr86 said:
Thanks, Evergrey!

Also, I've been hearing horror stories about traffic in Philly. I'm staying with a friend near Penn and was planning on just driving up Broad St. in the morning (my interview is at 9). If I leave really early (say 7 am? Google Maps says 20 mins without traffic) and avoid I-76 completely, is this reasonable? It probably seems like a silly question, but trying to decide whether it's worth it to drive or if I should figure out this SEPTA business.

Thanks!!
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You could walk to Temple from Penn in two hours... 🙂

You should not avoid I-76. Take 676 exit broad and go north. You will regret driving through the city to get to Broad Street.

Septa would also be super easy and fast. There are blue line stops on Market at 34th street and 40th street. You take it to city hall (~5m) and then take the Broad Street line north maybe 15 minutes. The Allegheny stop is right near Temple Hospital (about a block south).

Broad street can be a bit of a pain to drive on because of the red lights and Temple Hostpital is something like 33 blocks north of Market Street.
 
Take SEPTA. Seriously.

It'll drop you exactly in front of Temple University. And you don't have to worry about traffic. It's super easy.

If you're near Penn, goto the 34th street subway station. Take the blue line, which goes from 69th street to Frankford (go towards Frankford) to 15th street. At 15th street, there is a (free) switchover to the broad street line (orange line), which you can take to Cecil B. Moore station, which takes you to the campus (the hospital stop is a little different, but the same orange line).

Please don't miss that stop though. A few stops later, you're in my neighborhood. Which may not be fun for you.

I'm kidding, you'd be fine in the morning. 😛
 
IvyHopeful20 said:
Take SEPTA. Seriously.

It'll drop you exactly in front of Temple University. And you don't have to worry about traffic. It's super easy.

If you're near Penn, goto the 34th street subway station. Take the blue line, which goes from 69th street to Frankford (go towards Frankford) to 15th street. At 15th street, there is a (free) switchover to the broad street line (orange line), which you can take to Cecil B. Moore station, which takes you to the campus (the hospital stop is a little different, but the same orange line).

Please don't miss that stop though. A few stops later, you're in my neighborhood. Which may not be fun for you.

I'm kidding, you'd be fine in the morning. 😛
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Ivy, you are from North Philly? Where'd you grow up? PM if you'd like 🙂
 
Damn it, I was making a point 😛. I actually grew up around 60th street.
 
Thanks for the help, Ivyhopeful20 and Drogba! 🙂
 
IvyHopeful20 said:
Take SEPTA. Seriously.

It'll drop you exactly in front of Temple University. And you don't have to worry about traffic. It's super easy.

If you're near Penn, goto the 34th street subway station. Take the blue line, which goes from 69th street to Frankford (go towards Frankford) to 15th street. At 15th street, there is a (free) switchover to the broad street line (orange line), which you can take to Cecil B. Moore station, which takes you to the campus (the hospital stop is a little different, but the same orange line).
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Depending on where around Penn you're starting from, you might also catch the trolley (the green line) eastbound to 15th, and then switch to the orange line. It's a fine commute. That's how I got to high school for years of being a scrawny white kid, and I never once got stabbed. You should do fine.
 
So im interviewing at Drexel in Novemeber and I was wondering if Temple does "in the area" emails. Im coming from California so its a long travel. Thanks
 
Anyone else out there who, if accepted, would attend Temple over any other school? I think I would.

Unrealistic hypothetical scenarios aside ("what if Ivy Med gave you a full ride?") I think this school would be the one I'd pick. I know North Philly is rough, but I don't think isolating myself in a pocket of gentrified society is really what I need to grow as a person anyway. I'm impressed with the values of the students, the opportunities Philly offers, and I have a sense of personal connection to this school.

Does anyone else feel especially drawn to Temple, and if so, for what reasons?
 
icepickthornton said:
Anyone else out there who, if accepted, would attend Temple over any other school? I think I would.

Unrealistic hypothetical scenarios aside ("what if Ivy Med gave you a full ride?") I think this school would be the one I'd pick. I know North Philly is rough, but I don't think isolating myself in a pocket of gentrified society is really what I need to grow as a person anyway. I'm impressed with the values of the students, the opportunities Philly offers, and I have a sense of personal connection to this school.

Does anyone else feel especially drawn to Temple, and if so, for what reasons?
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I would go to Temple because it is in North Philly if they offered the joint program I am interested in and could accommodate me with funding (MD/PhD in Medical Anthropology).
 
ElChamaco said:
I would go to Temple because it is in North Philly
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Exactly. I think going to school in a community that needs and wants medical care, and the outlets for the kinds of gifts that med applicants talk about wanting to share, makes this place special.
 
mes415 said:
So im interviewing at Drexel in Novemeber and I was wondering if Temple does "in the area" emails. Im coming from California so its a long travel. Thanks
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I'd like to know as well... anyone know their attitude on this? I don't want to piss them off...
 
tomh98 said:
I'd like to know as well... anyone know their attitude on this? I don't want to piss them off...
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On the website where we submitted the secondary and are able to check our status, there's an area for 'send us stuff.' I sent an update letter with some abstracts that I recently had accepted to a conference, and within my letter I mentioned that I was interviewing at Drexel in Nov. and would love to combine trips should I be fortunate to get an interview at Temple. I have no clue how it was received, or if it was even read...

If anyone finds any more out about 'in the area' stuff, share with the class 😉
 
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