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2011-2012 Albert Einstein Application Thread
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I know one person had told me they got off before May 15th, but I couldn't tell you how many, or if that's typical. Sorry. The best bet with waitlists is to find that medium of keepoing them up to date with any updates in your life, letting them know how interested you are, and not getting annoying. I remember people telling me that though, and thinking, wow that sounds good, but no idea how to make that real. Make sure they know you're interested, and remember that most of the movement is going to happen after May15 no matter what. The whole idea is that by then they know how many spots they really have. That's true everywhere. So don't get disheartened if there really isn't movement before then. Sorry there really isn't great advice out there for this. Good luck though and try and keep your spirits high.
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I called the admissions office the other day and spoke to Emelia, I believe. She said that they really don't start to "look" at the waitlist, at least with great interest, until well after May 15th (Early to mid June). This is apparently to allow them some time to see how many spots open up and how much movement there will be.
On a second note, she also mentioned that they will pick students from the high priority waitlist prior to picking anyone from the regular waitlist. I know that there have been conflicting reports of this in previous years, but this seems to make the most sense. Good luck to my other HPWL comrades!!
I just received my financial aid letter from Einstein. I had applied for the Community and Research Scholarship, but there was no mention of it on the financial aid letter. I take that to mean I did not get the scholarship. Does anyone know if this assumption is correct?
Do you live near Einstein? I haven't received anything yet and wasn't expecting to until May...
Yes, I'm in NYC. It was postmarked March 23rd, so I got it the next day. I also didn't expect to hear back until later. Perhaps I should contact Einstein to make sure, as the cost of attendance will be a major factor for me.
Hmm, that's interesting...it's about 3-4 weeks earlier than last year and scholarship info was also sent around the same time as financial aid info. Since the adcom has to look at our applications for the service and research scholarship, maybe they'll send that info later on?
looking at last year's thread, i believe the financial aid package is sent separately from the research/service scholarship
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I'm not sure of the breakdown, but Einstein's admission site states somewhere that approximately 400 people are initially put on the "waitlist" which I assume means both lists combined.
High Priority Waitlist as well.
I sure hope there is a lot of movement on the waitlist.
the link we are suppose to click to get to the waitlist section(to accept) appears to be redirecting me to the regular main admissions webpage.
I sure hope there is a lot of movement on the waitlist.
the link we are suppose to click to get to the waitlist section(to accept) appears to be redirecting me to the regular main admissions webpage.
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I interviewed on 2/15.
Thought my interview went really well, actually, but I guess walking out of the interview with my name tag stuck in my hair (it got stuck there as I was packing up at the end of the interview, and I didn't realize it until I'd left) didn't make a good last impression. But such is life. Time for some updates/letters of intent.
Thought my interview went really well, actually, but I guess walking out of the interview with my name tag stuck in my hair (it got stuck there as I was packing up at the end of the interview, and I didn't realize it until I'd left) didn't make a good last impression. But such is life. Time for some updates/letters of intent.
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received financial aid today as well... i called einstein and apparently the service and research scholarship will be sent separately (definitely a good thing or else i'd be withdrawing lol)
Did they said when?
nope, hopefully soon though because my award letter is legitimately terrifying.
HP wait list for me too...interviewed 1/28
Whoa, congrats! If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get from the scholarship award?
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has the interview season concluded?
I got a letter in the mail yesterday notifying that I'd received the Service and Research scholarship. It was dated 3/22 and said they wanted a response by 4/1. Just an FYI to everyone still waiting.
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What kind of response are they looking for? Do you have to fully commit to the school?
I'm not sure, I called the admissions office and they weren't really sure either but they said they'd get back to me. I'll let you know once I hear back.
Congrats to all accepted! 🙂 and good luck to those all still waiting!
If anyone would want to join, there is a Facebook group for accepted students, a good place to "meet" and exchange comments and questions.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287546877977465/
On a side note, I hadn't received my financial aid letter yet either (live in NYC) and I called and they said that they weren't able to pull my FAFSA and that they are looking into it.
If anyone would want to join, there is a Facebook group for accepted students, a good place to "meet" and exchange comments and questions.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/287546877977465/
On a side note, I hadn't received my financial aid letter yet either (live in NYC) and I called and they said that they weren't able to pull my FAFSA and that they are looking into it.
Okay update -- I called and they said that if I accept the scholarship, I stilll have until May 15th to make my final decision about whether or not to attend the institution.
Does anyone know when second look day is?
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They don't have a formal second look day, but you can arrange to visit on your own (sit in on classes, stay overnight with a student host, meet with a faculty member) through Admissions
I just realized that the $42,722 "Einstein - Direct Unsubsidized" award I received with the heading "Student Aid Award Letter" is just a Stafford Loan and not an actual award.
Bummer. Got my hopes up for about a day.
Well...I guess I'll be waiting on that Service and Research Scholarship..
Bummer. Got my hopes up for about a day.
Well...I guess I'll be waiting on that Service and Research Scholarship..
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Hey everyone,
Long-time reader, first time poster. I was wondering if some of you could provide some feedback on this thread I created, please: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=900497
THANKS!
Long-time reader, first time poster. I was wondering if some of you could provide some feedback on this thread I created, please: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=900497
THANKS!
withdrew my acceptance today. good luck to everyone still waiting!
should i call to see if I been rejected or not?
I really want a chance to interview here.
I think it's happened judging from last year's thread. I think that sometimes applicants get moved from the waitlist to the high priority list as there's movement.
Cool, is this possible for waitlisted applicants too? I read somewhere that it's sometimes helpful to ask for another visit to the school to talk to students and have more detailed reasons for one's interest, etc.
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