2011-2012 Case Western Reserve University Application Thread

[dntpanic]

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Case does look awesome, but there's just no way the admitted/matriculated yield is anywhere close to 100%.

Edited to add: so you're saying they accept 151 by May and then another 265 off the waitlist? (With like a 10% conversion rate??) I'm guessing it's more like 300-375 initial offers and then another 30-100 waitlist offers to make up the difference.

I think people are getting confused. I made my original post to give people an idea of class size to number of people interviewed. I am NOT suggesting that the admitted to matriculated rate is 100%.

The problem with looking at just the interviewed (1053) and acceptances (416) stat from US News (aside from the fact that it includes the Clinic and MD/PhDs) is that at least half of those acceptances are from the "hold" or "waitlist." They are not initial acceptances from interviewing.

Let me explain how the University Program handles acceptances. There are rolling admissions, but very very very few people who interview are given admission shortly after they interview. The vast majority are put on "hold" for evaluation at the end of the interview season in February. After the last group of candidates is interviewed in February, the committee meets again to evaluate everyone they have put on hold. They will then issue a mass set of acceptances at that point and waitlist others. Then as people start choosing schools, the waitlist will move some more. But the fact is, many people who are eventually accepted to Case will not be accepted until around March (regardless of when they interviewed).

So that is why I mentioned the number of people who got immediate acceptances in my interview group of ~15. It is common to be put on hold after your interview. This does not mean that you will not be accepted, but to say nearly 40% of students who interview get immediate acceptances is misleading.

 

[Northwesterly]

Let me explain how the University Program handles acceptances. There are rolling admissions, but very very very few people who interview are given admission shortly after they interview. The vast majority are put on "hold" for evaluation at the end of the interview season in February. After the last group of candidates is interviewed in February, the committee meets again to evaluate everyone they have put on hold. They will then issue a mass set of acceptances at that point and waitlist others. Then as people start choosing schools, the waitlist will move some more. But the fact is, many people who are eventually accepted to Case will not be accepted until around March (regardless of when they interviewed).

Ah. This makes a great deal of sense. Thanks!

 

[chitown22]

Off to Cleveland for my interview tomorrow. I am so excited!!! 😀

 

[Myuu]

Off to Cleveland for my interview tomorrow. I am so excited!!! 😀

Good luck! 😀

 

[xATB]

Off to Cleveland for my interview tomorrow. I am so excited!!! 😀

Me too!! In fact, I'm on the RTA right now 🙂

 

[Myuu]

Me too!! In fact, I'm on the RTA right now 🙂

Welcome to Cleveland! Sorry it's rainy out today! (Not that I can do anything about it...)

 

[zed]

what does the interviewed:accepted ratio look like at Case?

it was told to us that about 380 will be offered with admission but only about 150 will eventually enroll. 🙂

 

[Myuu]

it was told to us that about 380 will be offered with admission but only about 150 will eventually enroll. 🙂

That is correct. The preceding discussion was about the sequence of events that lead to the 380-4xx.

 

[premed67783]

Does anyone know how Case Western feels about "in the area" phone calls/emails? I have an interview at Ohio State in October and it'd be nice to save money on a second trip back to Ohio (assuming they want to interview).

 

[Myuu]

Does anyone know how Case Western feels about "in the area" phone calls/emails? I have an interview at Ohio State in October and it'd be nice to save money on a second trip back to Ohio (assuming they want to interview).

You might have better luck emailing, but I don't think it'll hurt (unless you're overeager about it).

 

[Nibbly]

does anyone know how case western feels about "in the area" phone calls/emails? I have an interview at ohio state in october and it'd be nice to save money on a second trip back to ohio (assuming they want to interview).

+1

When were you complete at Case Western? I haven't been complete for that long, so I feel like emailing them to ask for an interview would be pushing it for me.

 

[Goblue89]

Interview Invite!!! Truly shocked and ecstatic

 

[premed67783]

+1

When were you complete at Case Western? I haven't been complete for that long, so I feel like emailing them to ask for an interview would be pushing it for me.

I was complete on 8/24, so it is still kind of early (not even a month yet). I might wait until next week before contacting them, so at least a month will have gone by.

 

[Myuu]

Interview Invite!!! Truly shocked and ecstatic

Congratulations!😀

 

[AZFutureDoc]

Just postin so I can look for the little arrow icon when I scroll through all the specific school threads. Also, Interview invite on 9-16!!! 😎😀

 

[BMEN]

Just postin so I can look for the little arrow icon when I scroll through all the specific school threads. Also, Interview invite on 9-16!!! 😎😀

Congrats to you and everyone else! Its a wonderful wonderful place

 

[sam500]

What's the average screening time for apps? Reading through the thread it looks like 3 weeks or so.
I've been complete for a few days past a month? Is it too early to check in with them?

 

[Myuu]

Just postin so I can look for the little arrow icon when I scroll through all the specific school threads. Also, Interview invite on 9-16!!! 😎😀

You could always subscribe. 🙂

What's the average screening time for apps? Reading through the thread it looks like 3 weeks or so.
I've been complete for a few days past a month? Is it too early to check in with them?

There is no average screening time.

 

[BrightandClear]

Reading through the thread it looks like 3 weeks or so. I've been complete for a few days past a month? Is it too early to check in with them?

Ha! I've been complete for almost two months now with no word.

 

[Goblue89]

I was complete 8/8 and received an interview invite yesterday

 

[chitown22]

After interviewing here yesterday all I can say is that I hope Case loves me as much as I love Case...this place is awesome!

 

[Pennilane]

Interviewed here Monday. This school was awesome!
For those who still have interviews you are in for a treat. Everyone was super laid back and welcoming.

 

[AZFutureDoc]

Congrats to you and everyone else! Its a wonderful wonderful place

Thanks! Judging by the coolness and helpfulness of the current students, I feel like it would be an awesome place to be. And I didn't subscribe cuz my email would be blowing up cuz of all the action and advice given by you guys! My heart starts racing every time my phone vibrates as it is, I don't need anymore false alarms! Lol but thanks for the tip Myuu.

 

[familyaerospace]

Rejected UP Sept 12 apparently.

 

[Northwesterly]

For those who still have interviews you are in for a treat.

So you're saying there's free cake?

 

[AZFutureDoc]

Case Western lover can haz iyce kreem?!

 

[vc7777]

Case Western lover can haz iyce kreem?!

No. But you can have eggplant.

 

[Northwesterly]

No. But you can have eggplant.

Roasted or grilled?

 

[AZFutureDoc]

No. But you can have eggplant.

Eggplant will do. Don't care how it's cooked if it's coming from Case. So in love with the program here! I'd be happy to get some of the school's trash 😎

 

[premed67783]

Interview Invite!!!!!! Complete 8/24. OMG CASE!!!!! I LOVE YOU CASE!!!

 

[FluffyRabbit]

Case Western lover can haz iyce kreem?!

No. But you can have eggplant.

Eggplant flavored ice cream, maybe?

 

[AZFutureDoc]

Just for all the neurotic lurkers in here, I get the feeling that Case sends out II's Friday afternoons and evenings. At least that's the trend I've observed, and it's when I got mine as well.

 

[GS Mikami]

I had my intreview today for UP and I didn't realized how awesome their curriculum is until I saw it "in action". Both of my interviews were really laid back.

 

[zed]

Interviewed here Monday. This school was awesome!
For those who still have interviews you are in for a treat. Everyone was super laid back and welcoming.

couldnt agree more. Oct 16th come sooner!!!

 

[eleventwelve]

I LOVED Case! (especially IQ). I was also really impressed with both the current students and the other interviewees...people were much more chill and friendly than at some of the other schools I've been to so far.

 

[centraldogma]

Just for all the neurotic lurkers in here, I get the feeling that Case sends out II's Friday afternoons and evenings. At least that's the trend I've observed, and it's when I got mine as well.

Got mine on a Saturday night (9/10).

I'll be interviewing on Monday. I'm really excited about visiting the school especially after reading the reactions of those who have interviewed.

Edit: how is the interview day structured?

 

[imadoctor]

Also, how many people interview on a day?

 

[Neurosomething]

After interviewing here yesterday all I can say is that I hope Case loves me as much as I love Case...this place is awesome!

+1 for sure on that! Case wasn't one of my top choices before, but after interviewing for UP on Friday, I would LOVE to be able to go here!! After seeing it in action, I am such a fan of their whole educational system and philosophy.

how is the interview day structured?

There's an info session with the dean of admissions, you can sit in on class (IQ and/or lecture) if you want, info session with the director of financial aid for the MD program, lunch with current students so you can ask whatever questions you want, and a tour of the med school and hospital(s). 45-minute faculty interview might be in the morning or afternoon, but everyone's 30-minute student interview was in the afternoon.

So you're saying there's free cake?

FWIW there were danishes and bagels in the admissions office for us when we came in. Danishes are kind of like cake...?

 

[newcat]

What time is the interview day end?

 

[GS Mikami]

What time is the interview day end?

Should be over by 3:30pm. Some of the interviewees ended up having their interview at 3pm, but most of us were done at 3pm.

 

[Evergrey]

Just wanted to swing on by and add my endorsement to Case. I loved this school but decided to go to a different one for personal reasons (I am very happy at my current school, btw!). Case is awesome and those people that get accepted, you should seriously consider going even if you're not hot for Cleveland.

 

[newdoc2013]

Just wanted to swing on by and add my endorsement to Case. I loved this school but decided to go to a different one for personal reasons (I am very happy at my current school, btw!). Case is awesome and those people that get accepted, you should seriously consider going even if you're not hot for Cleveland.

i think case and keck attract similar students. i loved usc.

 

[PeetDahl]

From Case's website:
Updates to University Track and College Track applications are accepted from:

• Applicants whose files have been reviewed but are being held for a final decision

Does anyone know if this means you should be on an official hold or can I send an update if I'm still under review?

 

[premed67783]

Im stuck on when to schedule my interview. I'm thinking of doing November 29, because that would be the most convenient time for me, and I'd be able to save money on the plane ticket (complicated reasons I wont go into). I could, however, schedule it a couple of weeks earlier on the 14th if there is a good reason for me to interview sooner. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I'd especially like to hear from current medical students or people who have interviewed at Case already. Thanks!

 

[txt1234]

omg interview invite!!! what a shock! i must have been staring at my computer grinning like an idiot for a long while lolol 😛 can't wait to visit the school and meet everyone!

 

[CCLCMer]

Im stuck on when to schedule my interview. I'm thinking of doing November 29, because that would be the most convenient time for me, and I'd be able to save money on the plane ticket (complicated reasons I wont go into). I could, however, schedule it a couple of weeks earlier on the 14th if there is a good reason for me to interview sooner. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? I'd especially like to hear from current medical students or people who have interviewed at Case already. Thanks!

Do it when it's the most convenient time for you. There's no good reason to interview two weeks earlier.

 

[vc7777]

 

[MelMelisqueen]

What would you change about CCLCM if you had absolute power?

 

[Myuu]

The decided lack of softserve machine!

 

[premed67783]

The decided lack of softserve machine!

"decided"? Does Case have something against softserve?