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Last I heard, it wasn't allowed, but my information is secondary and is a couple of years old.
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Last I heard, it wasn't allowed, but my information is secondary and is a couple of years old.
Yea it still isn't allowed for some strange reason
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My student host also told me that you aren't allowed to review your tests...you are only given a grade and you move on. Do you feel this is an issue when it comes to learning the material?
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Yea very much so. I still have no idea what things I missed from first and second year exams. It's also an issue in classes that have final exams where I could have missed the same questions twice without knowing I was wrong.
However, some professors I hear will go over the exam with you if you want. I think this is mostly for people who didn't do well on the exam though.
There are rare exceptions when material is allowed to be recorded, but for the most part it's a no. They've stated that rule is because they've discovered too much distribution of the material outside the school, plus they are trying to give incentive to come to lecture. Doesn't make much sense to me, but oh well. Though more often then not, there are a suspicious amount of iPhones laying out on desks with there microphones pointed toward the lecturer...
We actually switched to a new testing software this year that gives you detailed reports after exams have finished, with how you performed daily, the class average for each subject, and any outliers. You can't see the specific questions again, but the report does tell you what specific topics in each class you answered correctly or incorrectly. It is kind of annoying that you can't learn from your mistakes in this regard, but I guess that is what Q-banks are for.
If you contact them, some professors are better than others about explaining why you missed what you did (particularly Micro & Path), but others are still locked down tight.
Hey guys.
Happy Sabbath and Easter.
I wanted to post a song here that I think will speak to people who got rejected or are WL here at LLU.
Blessings.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb7TSGptd3Y[/YOUTUBE]
Happy Sabbath and Easter.
I wanted to post a song here that I think will speak to people who got rejected or are WL here at LLU.
Blessings.
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb7TSGptd3Y[/YOUTUBE]
Do you mean for yourself or if a spouse wants to buy in? If you are just asking for yourself, the LLU health plan (aka Risk Management) is built into your med school tuition, so you'll have it whether you want it or not. It's not that great, but covers the basics.
If you need more info, check out:
http://www.llu.edu/central/studenthealth/risk-management-student-health-plan.page
http://www.llu.edu/assets/central/studenthealth/documents/student-letter-07-01-12.pdf
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I am planning to apply loma linda for class of 2018. I have a question does applying early decision increases my chance of getting in. Do I have a shot? This school is my dream school.
Thanks
Science gpa: 3.6
Overall gpa: 3.7 cum laude, UCLA
MCAT : 10, 10, 8.
Alot of EC. Also, should i retake mcat if i do that my third time lol. Thanks
I am planning to apply loma linda for class of 2018. I have a question does applying early decision increases my chance of getting in. Do I have a shot? This school is my dream school.
Thanks
Science gpa: 3.6
Overall gpa: 3.7 cum laude, UCLA
MCAT : 10, 10, 8.
Alot of EC. Also, should i retake mcat if i do that my third time lol. Thanks
can I ask you why this is your dream school? I just applied to Loma Linda because I thought I had a good chance of getting in. Has anyone heard anything back from Loma Linda in April so far? 😕
Was the 28 your second MCAT? If so, what was your first MCAT score?
In general, LLU places a huge emphasis on mission/volunteering/community involvement etc. Have you done any of this?
My first MCAT score was 20. LOL . I guess i didn't know how to study.
Also, I have done a lot of mission and volunteering and community involvement with my church. I do almost every week. I have serve the community many times so I basically lost count. Also, I am a christian by faith and not by name.
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Not sure I would retake the MCAT unless you're sure you'll do a lot better.
I highly suggest you write down (document) all of the mission work/volunteering you do for the AMCAS work/activity section.
Good answer, but do you have a regular church that you attend?
I do have a church that I regularly attend. thanks. Do you think I might have a good shot at loma linda if I apply as Early Decision
Generally speaking, EDC is for applicants who are "better" than average for the school under consideration and who have a compelling reason to be limited in their geography (family...).
EDC will put you at a significant disadvantage with regard to timing if you are not selected so I would recommend contacting the school prior to making this important decision.
this.
awfully quiet. have you tried asking the admissions office if they've sent out any acceptances?
I didn't hear anything this last week either. This waiting period is no fun! It's difficult to make any summer plans or move forward with acceptances from other schools. I hope there is movement very soon! Best of luck to you and anyone else waiting!!
Yeah, I know how you feel. Look at it this way, things will have to heat up soon. There are 101 days until orientation.
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Got accepted today! Interviewed late January (never got a letter or e-mail telling me I was on the waitlist, but I assumed I was on it). Hopefully, some of you guys who are still waiting will hear back soon.
Congratulations on your acceptance! Looking forward to meeting you in August!
Congratulations infarction 🙂 I know you were waiting a while. Glad LLUSM finally got it done for you.
Wait listed today 🙁
Just made the incredibly difficult decision of withdrawing today. I love LLUSM and it had always been my first choice. However, sometimes financial constraints as well as doors opening in other places occur. Best of luck to all of you (those matriculating and those on waitlist)!
Good luck in your endeavors!! Loma Linda will miss you!
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Orientation is August 1 & 2. White Coat is the evening of August 1. You begin with a 2 week ward experience in an assigned hospital (following MS3's) with some classes interspersed throughout. Following the first 2 weeks, classes *truly* begin.
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