2011-2012 Eastern Virginia Medical School Application Thread

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I called today (they didn't return my previous calls or emails, but presumably this is a busy time...) and the school verified that they did not receive my primary, or ANY primaries that were verified on 6/1. From this thread I see they also did not receive any primaries verified 6/2 or 6/3...

They told me they are still waiting on an AMCAS representative to get back to them. I called AMCAS and the rep sent an email off to the appropriate department with the info EVMS gave me. I would assume that not receiving any primaries that were verified over the course of several DAYS would be a big deal, so I hope they deal with this soon, although from this thread it seems they've known about this already for several days...? Frustrating.
 
Schizotypy said:
I called today (they didn't return my previous calls or emails, but presumably this is a busy time...) and the school verified that they did not receive my primary, or ANY primaries that were verified on 6/1. From this thread I see they also did not receive any primaries verified 6/2 or 6/3...

They told me they are still waiting on an AMCAS representative to get back to them. I called AMCAS and the rep sent an email off to the appropriate department with the info EVMS gave me. I would assume that not receiving any primaries that were verified over the course of several DAYS would be a big deal, so I hope they deal with this soon, although from this thread it seems they've known about this already for several days...? Frustrating.
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Yep- I was verified 6/2, and I still have heard nothing from them. I am very frustrated as well. In this particular incident, though, I think this falls on AMCAS. How is it that all applications verified on 6/1, 6/2, and 6/3 did not make it to EVMS? We're going to be weeks behind now, and that is seemingly unfair considering we were the first group of applicants to get verified. Oh well- not much we can do other than wait and hope for the best.
 
libraryismyhome said:
wait what is your ethnicity? I personally called them and they said 30 below are rejected.
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I was also sent a secondary (on 7/16), with an MCAT <30, however, they told me I am "on hold" until they receive my new MCAT score (I took MCAT 7/16)... but still encouraged me to complete the secondary

I am OOS white female. My GPA is >3.80 and a really low current MCAT (well below 30). I'm thinking they don't screen entirely on MCAT to send out secondaries... because they probably would have put me on hold without inviting me to complete the secondary since my current MCAT score is LOW.

I don't know if this helps anyone...
 
Yay, finally got this secondary too! Looks like the issue was resolved?
 
Submitted my amcas app 3 weeks ago and waiting to verified is torture watching all you guys get your secondaries!!:scared:
 
got a secondary! (OOS with MCAT over 30)🙂
 
Sammich117 said:
Briefly describe your exposure to medicine.
What do you think you will like best about being a physician?
What do you think you will like least about being a physician?
Describe yourself and your medical career as you see it ten years from now.
Please indicate your reasons for applying to EVMS

Best of luck with your application :luck::luck::luck:!
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Just to clarify, are each of these questions 2000 characters maximum? Thanks!
 
anyone on the quarter system know what to do?

it says "If you are on the quarter system, enter the courses twice.", huhhh...
 
frescoengano said:
anyone on the quarter system know what to do?

it says "If you are on the quarter system, enter the courses twice.", huhhh...
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I posted this at the beginning of the month. I had the same issue.

MacNCheesy said:
I called the admissions office and this is what they had to say:
-For quarter sequences, put the first two quarters of the sequence for semesters 1 and 2
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looks like from previous year's threads, EVMS starts sending out invites starting in mid august.
 
What are the LOR requirements? I couldn't find them anywhere on the website.
 
How long did it take you all to receive the secondary after your AMCAS verification? Also, any ideas on what the cut-offs are for OOS applicants?
 
Screened in for a Secondary!
OOS 31R, 3.8 s and cGPA
 
Oh, and it took eight calendar days to receive a secondary.
 
does anyone know when interview invites were sent out last year?
 
I just wanted to say the word "interview"... no one panic please... lol
 
I didn't get a secondary...I got a strange email that says that I need to make sure that I get my stuff in as soon as possible (referring to LOR) as interviews are given on a first come, first serve basis but mine were submitted (and all received) through AMCAS. It didn't mention the secondary at all. I'm so confused. GPA 3.8, MCAT 31
 
So was the issue with the 6/1 verifiers fixed? I just submitted my app to the school 1-3 weeks ago when i added it to my school list and resubmitted. They sent me an email based on my MCAT so i dont assume I would be screened because of that...
 
chrissyxf said:
I didn't get a secondary...I got a strange email that says that I need to make sure that I get my stuff in as soon as possible (referring to LOR) as interviews are given on a first come, first serve basis but mine were submitted (and all received) through AMCAS. It didn't mention the secondary at all. I'm so confused. GPA 3.8, MCAT 31
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I would definitely contact them about that, we have identical stats and I got the secondary before getting that email. Maybe there was an issue in the system that thinks you've already submitted?
 
BMEN said:
So was the issue with the 6/1 verifiers fixed? I just submitted my app to the school 1-3 weeks ago when i added it to my school list and resubmitted. They sent me an email based on my MCAT so i dont assume I would be screened because of that...
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Yea, it was eventually fixed. I received the secondary a little over a week ago and have submitted it.
 
SteveJMarist said:
Yea, it was eventually fixed. I received the secondary a little over a week ago and have submitted it.
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K. Its about i guess 13 days or so ill wait a week or two before it gets neurotic.
 
Anyone else had any issues submitting their payments? My card keeps getting declined even though I entered the information correctly and have plenty of credit to pay for it... :-(
 
Anyone else find this secondary a touch harder than others? I was able to get the other 20 or so done and returned within a week-ish but EVMS is causing me problems. I'm either burned out or the prompts are harder to answer...

I'm past the proverbial SDN 2 week turn around for secondaries which is stressing me out and probably not helping the situation.
 
camierz said:
I just got the rejection email. 🙁
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🙁 I am so freaking sorry man. I hope other schools are able to show you some love.

If not, I am sure an escort can for the price of applying to a school. :meanie:
 
Got the secondary. Submitted. Like a baus
 
Hey all, just got the rejection email... It stings, lol.

The thing is that my MCAT scores haven't been reported, as I took it on 7/29/11. I feel like the test went well, and am anticipating somewhere around 31. My cGPA is 3.57, and I wonder if that's what screened me out 🙁

Aside from being OOS, I have strong ties to VA, specifically Norfolk, and VA beach, so I was really hoping to get a shot at this school. I would have even ventured to say that this is one of my top choices.

Should I call the school and at least ask for a shot at the secondary? Or has the "damage been done"? 😕

I have several other secondaries to work on, so this isn't the end of the world, I just was really hoping to attend this school.

thanks
 
I got a secondary with a 3.45 gpa, so I doubt that is the reason.
 
Schizotypy said:
I got a secondary with a 3.45 gpa, so I doubt that is the reason.
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Congratulations. Are you IS though?

I can't see any reason that my app would be screened out so quickly. I feel that my work/exp essays, and PS were at least up to par. Maybe it's just that my MCAT hasn't showed up, and they wouldn't prefer to wait?

Does anyone have any ideas? I am starting to get worried about my AMCAS application, what if all I will get are non-screened secondaries, and rejections? :scared:
 
rockafella12 said:
Congratulations. Are you IS though?

I can't see any reason that my app would be screened out so quickly. I feel that my work/exp essays, and PS were at least up to par. Maybe it's just that my MCAT hasn't showed up, and they wouldn't prefer to wait?

Does anyone have any ideas? I am starting to get worried about my AMCAS application, what if all I will get are non-screened secondaries, and rejections? :scared:
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I got a secondary OOS w/ cGPA of 3.43. Granted I am a non-trad w/ lots of post-bac work. Your best shot is to ask if there is something you can do to strengthen your application if you were to apply again. If a school replies to that question, it will highlight where the weak point was.
 
CopaceticOne said:
I got a secondary OOS w/ cGPA of 3.43. Granted I am a non-trad w/ lots of post-bac work. Your best shot is to ask if there is something you can do to strengthen your application if you were to apply again. If a school replies to that question, it will highlight where the weak point was.
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I figured I would end up having to call them about it. Or should I email? I would prefer feedback soon...
 
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