2011-2012 Tulane Application Thread

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Complete 9/27, rejected today also. Would have been fun to visit New Orleans for an interview!
 
I submitted on Oct.16th... have yet to get a complete email. Anyone in the same boat?
 
Is there anyone who interviewed in October who hasn't heard back yet, positively or negatively?
 
Interviewing next week. Can anyone comment on content/ tone of their interview? Anything in particular they seem to emphasize as an institution that would be valuable to mention?
 
DrMcHindi said:
Interviewing next week. Can anyone comment on content/ tone of their interview? Anything in particular they seem to emphasize as an institution that would be valuable to mention?
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they're really laid back. be prepared to answer "why new orleans?" and go do something touristy if you've never done it before so you can show you've actually experienced something of NO besides the airport.
 
Missorleans said:
they're really laid back. be prepared to answer "why new orleans?" and go do something touristy if you've never done it before so you can show you've actually experienced something of NO besides the airport.
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They will also want to hear about your community service.
 
Hey guys I'm an OOS from Cali and have yet to turn in my secondary...28Q and a 3.6...should I even bother? 125 bucks is a little steep for a rejection letter
 
Galatians 6 9 said:
Rejected? Your MCAT score blows mine out of the water and I don't even know if I want to apply here...hey if it was me I'd let you in lol
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It's tough out there. I'm from Minnesota, and don't have any ties to the region whatsoever. I'm thinking that was likely the dealbreaker.
 
Tulane is private, so residency shouldn't be a factor. I think I remember one student calling it UC New Orleans because of the amount of CA residents they have.
 
WhizoMD said:
Tulane is private, so residency shouldn't be a factor. I think I remember one student calling it UC New Orleans because of the amount of CA residents they have.
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They definitely take attachment to the region into account. In my interview, I told them a relative had recently moved down, and my interviewer specifically told me I should have notified them because they love knowing that students have "a support system in the area."
 
WhizoMD said:
Tulane is private, so residency shouldn't be a factor. I think I remember one student calling it UC New Orleans because of the amount of CA residents they have.
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They also said that CA and LA are tied for most represented state. I don't think it's an accident that Louisiana is one of the most represented states. I wouldn't be surprised if they had some deal worked out to get state funding by having so many Louisianans, but are keeping it quiet.
 
Missorleans said:
They also said that CA and LA are tied for most represented state. I don't think it's an accident that Louisiana is one of the most represented states. I wouldn't be surprised if they had some deal worked out to get state funding by having so many Louisianans, but are keeping it quiet.
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~All schools, public or private, have more matriculants from the state they're located than any other state.
 
BSU said:
~All schools, public or private, have more matriculants from the state they're located than any other state.
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👍 Even if there is some theoretical exception, it's basically true.
 
BSU said:
~All schools, public or private, have more matriculants from the state they're located than any other state.
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I know, it's just like, obviously they've got some objective of training doctors that will stay in the state, so they'd pick more from that state. But I think if residency or connection was no issue, Louisiana would not be so well represented.
 
Missorleans said:
I know, it's just like, obviously they've got some objective of training doctors that will stay in the state, so they'd pick more from that state. But I think if residency or connection was no issue, Louisiana would not be so well represented.
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I think a lot of it can be explained by the fact that residents are not only more likely to apply, they are more likely to be familiar with the area and the school and to speak convincingly about why they want to stay in that area and at that school.
 
kduck said:
I think a lot of it can be explained by the fact that residents are not only more likely to apply, they are more likely to be familiar with the area and the school and to speak convincingly about why they want to stay in that area and at that school.
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Yes, and more likely to matriculate after acceptance.
 
BSU said:
Yes, and more likely to matriculate after acceptance.
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Yep! They talk about why they want to stay in the area and it turns out many of them actually mean it. 😉
 
kduck said:
Yep! They talk about why they want to stay in the area and it turns out many of them actually mean it. 😉
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true, it's also a lot easier to say you want to go practice in a rural area when you're from there, and most of the state is rural
 
called in for an update, told me they were eventually going grant me an interview
so we scheduled it for next monday 0_o.. tulane, what a bumpy ride

AMCAS complete 10/4, OOS
 
Ad com is meeting today!!!!

Does anyone know if that means we will find out today or later this week?
 
lov2bloved said:
called in for an update, told me they were eventually going grant me an interview
so we scheduled it for next monday 0_o.. tulane, what a bumpy ride

AMCAS complete 10/4, OOS
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Cool, congrats! Were they nice when you asked for an update? I am debating calling but I heard they don't love it. I've been complete since 9/7 and haven't heard anything since.
 
staxMd said:
Cool, congrats! Were they nice when you asked for an update? I am debating calling but I heard they don't love it. I've been complete since 9/7 and haven't heard anything since.
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I would call. Suzanna is really nice.
 
blkshrtdynasty said:
It's tough out there. I'm from Minnesota, and don't have any ties to the region whatsoever. I'm thinking that was likely the dealbreaker.
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I know what you mean...I feel like a lot of schools get way too many Cali applicants and since I applied later...I am a little bit on the unfortunate side but there is always hope! If only schools didn't give preference to in-state students....that would be fantastic.
 
Accepted! So excited!
Interviewed 11/14 and received acceptance notice email 11/30
 
Complete today and interview invite! Secondary submitted oct 18.
 
submitted secondary 8/26
application complete 10/4
interview invite 12/6

completely shocked🙂
 
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Interview invite!!!

submitted secondary 8/28
complete 9/8
interview invite 12/6

I'm going to roast an andouille in celebration! And I guess it's time to read the other 1,100 posts in this thread...
 
Rejected pre-interview. complete mid September
First rejection...
 
Interviewing soon. Planning on spending a few extra days in the area to get a feel for things. Any recs for good places to take in the arts? I prefer things off the beaten path if anyone has ideas.
 
The ad com met on Tuesday... does anyone know when we should get decisions from that meeting??
 
Congrats to everyone accepted!

I'm curious if they reject post-interview or how they notify you if you're on the acceptable range list...I interviewed way back in October and still have not heard any sort of reply. Checked spam folders, etc. etc. Should I give them a call? It seems that they let you know your decision pretty quick, so I'm assuming I wasn't accepted right off the bat.
 
Panserbjorne said:
Congrats to everyone accepted!

I'm curious if they reject post-interview or how they notify you if you're on the acceptable range list...I interviewed way back in October and still have not heard any sort of reply. Checked spam folders, etc. etc. Should I give them a call? It seems that they let you know your decision pretty quick, so I'm assuming I wasn't accepted right off the bat.
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You should call. I interviewed in October and heard back about a month ago.
 
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