2011-2012 Case Western Reserve University Application Thread

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Oh, um can you recommend a Sangiovese red, something under $20 since I'm definitely on a budget!😉

Sorry about the interview. I'd definitely be having a drink....or 3 after that one. You attitude and good humor are really admirable. Everybody has bad days...even interviewers or so it would seem.:laugh:

Thanks, I try to keep it real. My mom thinks I'm awesome, so that helps.
 
Interviewed at CP/UP last week and LOVED both programs. CP holds a special place in my heart, though... now let's wait and see if my love is requited.

Also, the people at Case/CCLCM are really cool and I highly recommend staying with student hosts here.
 
II tonight for the College Track! I was rejected by the University Track earlier in the day, so this came as quite a surprise.
 
I've been lurking around this thread for quite some time now and I am finally glad to say I got an interview invite to both the university and college tracks tonight! 😀

I was complete on 8/15 and had pretty much given up hope!
 
II tonight for the College Track! I was rejected by the University Track earlier in the day, so this came as quite a surprise.

I've been lurking around this thread for quite some time now and I am finally glad to say I got an interview invite to both the university and college tracks tonight! 😀

I was complete on 8/15 and had pretty much given up hope!

Congratulations!!! 🙂🙂 👍👍
 
Any female applicants interviewing on November 10 and 11, and would like to share a hotel room? Please PM!
 
Any female applicants interviewing on November 10 and 11, and would like to share a hotel room? Please PM!
I'm a student here, and I would definitely recommend staying with a student host if you can. It's not essential, since you'll have plenty of time to ask questions during your interview day...but it can be nice to get a perspective on how med students live and what there is to do in the areas around the school. It's also free.
 
Does anyone know if admissions decisions are going to be released this week? Or if so, when? The Case Admissions Twitter account hasn't tweeted anything about adcom decisions since last week.
 
Does anyone know if admissions decisions are going to be released this week? Or if so, when? The Case Admissions Twitter account hasn't tweeted anything about adcom decisions since last week.

Every two weeks!
 
Good luck to everyone applying this cycle, I was in your shoes not that long ago so I know what it is like to wait. As they say patience is a virtue
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Anxiously awaiting a UP rejection, but to no avail. Complete early August. Is there still hope or am I in denial? Anyone else in this club?
 
Hi guys, is there any disadvantage to interviewing say in December? since this is a rolling school? 🙁
 
Hi guys, is there any disadvantage to interviewing say in December? since this is a rolling school? 🙁

Please scroll up. It's the second post on this page. If it makes you feel better, I interviewed in December and was accepted by January.🙂
 
What's the best way to get from the airport to the med school?

The Red Line rapid train goes straight form the airport to campus. It stops a bit away from the med school though (5-10 minute walk). Where are you staying? Depending on that, it might be more feasible to grab a taxi.
 
The Red Line rapid train goes straight form the airport to campus. It stops a bit away from the med school though (5-10 minute walk). Where are you staying? Depending on that, it might be more feasible to grab a taxi.

I would take the rapid. Not sure why you'd be wanting to go straight from the airport to school, though.


Also, this thread cannot be on the second page. It's just not right.
 
I would take the rapid. Not sure why you'd be wanting to go straight from the airport to school, though.


Also, this thread cannot be on the second page. It's just not right.

I second this suggestion. Although, if you really want to see Cleveland, I would recommend a rental car. There are a lot of cool things to see and do in town.

Also, is the student interview "open" or "closed" file?
 
I second this suggestion. Although, if you really want to see Cleveland, I would recommend a rental car. There are a lot of cool things to see and do in town.

Also, is the student interview "open" or "closed" file?

Semi-closed? More closed than open?

We see your activities section and your name/home institution. That's it!

As to airport transit, I'm assuming we're referring to UP. If CP, there's a bus involved at some point. Possibly the healthline from Tower City.
 
Semi-closed? More closed than open?

We see your activities section and your name/home institution. That's it!

Do the interviewers see our responses to the secondary application or the AMCAS personal statement?
 
I would take the rapid. Not sure why you'd be wanting to go straight from the airport to school, though.


Also, this thread cannot be on the second page. It's just not right.

👍
 
Do the interviewers see our responses to the secondary application or the AMCAS personal statement?

Please read the statement you quoted again.


...although, if your question is about _faculty_ interviewers, they can see all that is, all that was, and all that ever will be.
 
Semi-closed? More closed than open?

We see your activities section and your name/home institution. That's it!

As to airport transit, I'm assuming we're referring to UP. If CP, there's a bus involved at some point. Possibly the healthline from Tower City.

Yup. UP only.

Thx for the response.
 
I got rejected by both CP and UP. Whyyyyyyyyyyy.
 
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Yayyy II today! Complete on 9/2 and was starting to lose hope after getting my first rejection yesterday. I am so excited!!
 
Sorry to hear that, chronicidal. 🙁

But you are certainly not lacking in options! 🙂
 
i posted a similar question in the osu thread, i wanted to get some input rather than create an entirely new thread of this school vs. that school.

. I've also been accepted into Case and and jefferson, but i love osu and case.

Was just wondering what some case students thoughts were on how they chose between the two schools?


Thanks
 
i posted a similar question in the osu thread, i wanted to get some input rather than create an entirely new thread of this school vs. that school.

. I've also been accepted into Case and and jefferson, but i love osu and case.

Was just wondering what some case students thoughts were on how they chose between the two schools?


Thanks

Independent School X of Medicine vs School Y threads are both commonplace and completely acceptable under the terms of service.🙂
 
i posted a similar question in the osu thread, i wanted to get some input rather than create an entirely new thread of this school vs. that school.

. I've also been accepted into Case and and jefferson, but i love osu and case.

Was just wondering what some case students thoughts were on how they chose between the two schools?


Thanks
Others will disagree with me, but here's my two cents.

Choose based on the criterion that will most impact you for the rest of your life, which is the cost of attendance. When you reach my stage of the game, you will be very happy if you choose based on price versus if you go to a more expensive school, because guess what, those loans come due while you're an intern. So my advice is to be brutally practical when you choose. That means you will need to hang on to all of your acceptances until you get your financial aid packages in March. For each school, look at the entire COA including living expenses, fees, etc., not just tuition. Don't forget to factor in grants, scholarships, and any other free financial aid.

If the schools you're deciding among cost within a few thousand dollars of one another per year, or if your parents can afford to pay for your tuition, first thank them profusely, and then ask them if they'd like to adopt me as your older sibling. But for serious, if money is not an issue, you can choose based on whatever criteria you want like geographic location or curriculum style. But I'd advocate for choosing based on gut feeling. Again, hold on to your acceptances for all real contenders until the spring, and go to all of the second looks. Choose the one that just feels right.

In the end, you can't make a bad decision, assuming you're deciding among two or more accredited American medical schools (MD or DO). The curricula of medical schools are highly regulated, and you will get a good education at any of them. So minimize your debt, and if cost is basically equal, then go wherever you feel like you'd be happiest.
 
Others will disagree with me, but here's my two cents.

Choose based on the criterion that will most impact you for the rest of your life, which is the cost of attendance. When you reach my stage of the game, you will be very happy if you choose based on price versus if you go to a more expensive school, because guess what, those loans come due while you're an intern. So my advice is to be brutally practical when you choose. That means you will need to hang on to all of your acceptances until you get your financial aid packages in March. For each school, look at the entire COA including living expenses, fees, etc., not just tuition. Don't forget to factor in grants, scholarships, and any other free financial aid.

If the schools you're deciding among cost within a few thousand dollars of one another per year, or if your parents can afford to pay for your tuition, first thank them profusely, and then ask them if they'd like to adopt me as your older sibling. But for serious, if money is not an issue, you can choose based on whatever criteria you want like geographic location or curriculum style. But I'd advocate for choosing based on gut feeling. Again, hold on to your acceptances for all real contenders until the spring, and go to all of the second looks. Choose the one that just feels right.

In the end, you can't make a bad decision, assuming you're deciding among two or more accredited American medical schools (MD or DO). The curricula of medical schools are highly regulated, and you will get a good education at any of them. So minimize your debt, and if cost is basically equal, then go wherever you feel like you'd be happiest.

Thanks! appreciate the advice
 
Oh, and that would be score one for Team Robot.

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Just discovered this thread today after I booked my interview! completed so very late, 10/25, but interview offered 10/27. So excited about Case!
 
i was put on hold two weeks ago. any thoughts on sending a letter of interest? too soon?
 

Haha! Literally just laughed out loud in the library. I'm gonna take that as a compliment. So freakin' excited! Interviewing late too, Jan. 20th - anyone else for that day?
 
Haha! Literally just laughed out loud in the library. I'm gonna take that as a compliment. So freakin' excited! Interviewing late too, Jan. 20th - anyone else for that day?

Was that the earliest date available?
 
Was that the earliest date available?

When I booked my interview a few days ago they did have some in december and maybe even a late november date (I think). Many interview slots in February were also available.
 
Was that the earliest date available?

Yeah, that may have been the earliest week still open.

I picked the first available Friday, since I'm driving from Canada and so Monday/Tuesday dates would be much harder to accommodate. Still, I'm pretty sure the earliest Monday or Tuesday open was no sooner than a week or so before. Looks like they're into mid/late January now! Thats two whole months of antsy pants for me, but I'll happily take it 🙂
 
Stats of people getting these II's?

I was just complete 10/25, hoping to snag a late interview 😕 .
 
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rejected flat out before interview......35 MCAT, GPA btwn 3.75 and 3.85
 
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