2012-2013 Meharry Medical College Application Thread

[MumDoc]

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Hi guys,

Congrats to all those accepted. For those on the waitlist, don't lose hope yet. There is still time and God works in mysterious ways. As you all know from my previous posts, I just finished my first year at Meharry, so I am officially a second year now. We are all required to do summer research after the first year, and some of us go out of town (myself included) to do this, so you guys will not meet all the second years until we come back in August.
I know it is such an exciting time and rightfully so, but get some rest you can before you go to Nashville. If you have any questions, I will try my best to assist you. Good luck with MAPS and don't sweat the small stuff.

 

[GracefulBttrfly]

Hi guys,

Congrats to all those accepted. For those on the waitlist, don't lose hope yet. There is still time and God works in mysterious ways. As you all know from my previous posts, I just finished my first year at Meharry, so I am officially a second year now. We are all required to do summer research after the first year, and some of us go out of town (myself included) to do this, so you guys will not meet all the second years until we come back in August.
I know it is such an exciting time and rightfully so, but get some rest you can before you go to Nashville. If you have any questions, I will try my best to assist you. Good luck with MAPS and don't sweat the small stuff.

Thank you for your kind words, needed that encouragement this morning! 🙂

 

[azhouse]

thank you for your kind words, needed that encouragement this morning! 🙂

+1

 

[Doc hunter]

Accepted this afternoon via phone. Love Meharry!!!

 

[deleted444768]

Hi guys,

Congrats to all those accepted. For those on the waitlist, don't lose hope yet. There is still time and God works in mysterious ways. As you all know from my previous posts, I just finished my first year at Meharry, so I am officially a second year now. We are all required to do summer research after the first year, and some of us go out of town (myself included) to do this, so you guys will not meet all the second years until we come back in August.
I know it is such an exciting time and rightfully so, but get some rest you can before you go to Nashville. If you have any questions, I will try my best to assist you. Good luck with MAPS and don't sweat the small stuff.

How long is your summer "break" before research and how long is research? Is it as demanding as classes or could you actually relax during the summer?

 

[addiekm07]

I think I am releasing my spot. I was accepted at another school I was about equally impressed with and I think having an extra couple months to move my entire life might be the best for myself and kids. So for those of you still waiting there is still hope.

 

[aspiringdoc521]

I think I am releasing my spot. I was accepted at another school I was about equally impressed with and I think having an extra couple months to move my entire life might be the best for myself and kids. So for those of you still waiting there is still hope.

O wow. I was so excited for you but am glad you gave us this update. Good luck with everything!!

 

[Ptowusu]

I think I am releasing my spot. I was accepted at another school I was about equally impressed with and I think having an extra couple months to move my entire life might be the best for myself and kids. So for those of you still waiting there is still hope.

Are u instate or out of state?

 

[addiekm07]

Are u instate or out of state?

Out of state. I had to move, sell a house, and a business, and frankly it was all a bit too much to do in 3 weeks. Given the option of another school I also really liked, I had to go with it.

 

[MumDoc]

There really isn't a summer break. Our last exam was on May 24th. I had a week to relax and then started my summer research program June 3rd which was yesterday. My program which is structured ends July 31st, then 2nd year classes start the following week. Summer research is not as demanding as classes because you are not studying to take exams every few weeks. Also, how much you relax is program dependent. Hope this helps.

How long is your summer "break" before research and how long is research? Is it as demanding as classes or could you actually relax during the summer?

 

[deleted444768]

There really isn't a summer break. Our last exam was on May 24th. I had a week to relax and then started my summer research program June 3rd which was yesterday. My program which is structured ends July 31st, then 2nd year classes start the following week. Summer research is not as demanding as classes because you are not studying to take exams every few weeks. Also, how much you relax is program dependent. Hope this helps.

Thanks that helps a lot! How about spring break? My family wants to have a week trip of some sort and is thinking spring break if we can relax during that week and not have to study.

 

[MumDoc]

You get a week off for spring break, so you can plan your vacation then, but we had block exams the Friday after we came back from Spring break. People still took trips to Jamaica, Miami and what not, so you can as well.

Thanks that helps a lot! How about spring break? My family wants to have a week trip of some sort and is thinking spring break if we can relax during that week and not have to study.

 

[TargetDoctor]

No movement at all....what is going on ?

 

[aspiringdoc521]

No movement at all....what is going on ?

🙁 Seriously getting down to the wire

 

[aspiringdoc521]

Hello all.....If anybody is sitting on an acceptance and is unsure about attending Meharry, please make your decisions quickly so people who are ready to make the move can take all the necessary steps in a timely manner as we are getting down to the wire.....I do understand it is a big decision to make for some.

I emailed Mr. Lee today, the director of admissions, and asked if we (people on the waiting list) should be hitting the panic button yet. He said as of now, the class is full and that they are waiting for people to give up their seats...He said it is an atypical year in regards to not having that much wait-list movement. He also said that although our email said June 15th, that we really have until June 24th, the first day of classes, to hear something.

 

[GracefulBttrfly]

hello all.....if anybody is sitting on an acceptance and is unsure about attending meharry, please make your decisions quickly so people who are ready to make the move can take all the necessary steps in a timely manner as we are getting down to the wire.....i do understand it is a big decision to make for some.

I emailed mr. Lee today, the director of admissions, and asked if we (people on the waiting list) should be hitting the panic button yet. He said as of now, the class is full and that they are waiting for people to give up their seats...he said it is an atypical year in regards to not having that much wait-list movement. He also said that although our email said june 15th, that we really have until june 24th, the first day of classes, to hear something.

+1

 

[pigletgurl90]

What's a good mcat score for this school?

 

[Doc hunter]

What's a good mcat score for this school?

The adcom looks at MCAT, GPA, healthcare experience, community service, willingness to help underserved community, personality etc... to determine if an applicant is best fit to their school. I got 31 and luckily to get off the waitlist. My friend got 30 and he is still on the waitlist. So it is not all about MCAT score. Apply here if you feel you are best fit to the school and its mission. Good luck.

 

[azhouse]

Just got accepted!!

 

[Doc hunter]

Just got accepted!!

I am happy for you. Congratulations!!!

 

[cinnamon90]

Just got accepted!!

That's great! Was it through email or over the phone?

 

[azhouse]

That's great! Was it through email or over the phone?

Thanks guys. It was phone call then email

 

[GracefulBttrfly]

Just got accepted!!

Congrats! 🙂

 

[aspiringdoc521]

Just got accepted!!

Happy for you!

 

[WhiteCoatFuture]

Hi everyone! As exited as I was to attend Meharry and meet all of you, I was accepted to my top choice school today and will be matriculating there. I have already withdrawn my Meharry acceptance to give whoever gets my spot as much time as possible to get set up. I wish everyone who is still waiting the best of luck!

 

[Doc hunter]

Hi everyone! As exited as I was to attend Meharry and meet all of you, I was accepted to my top choice school today and will be matriculating there. I have already withdrawn my Meharry acceptance to give whoever gets my spot as much time as possible to get set up. I wish everyone who is still waiting the best of luck!

Congratulation. TMC is owesome and you will love it.

 

[premed8888]

Someone from the fb group just withdrew from Meharry today, so stay tuned...

 

[GracefulBttrfly]

Someone from the fb group just withdrew from Meharry today, so stay tuned...

Thanks for the update!

 

[premed8888]

Make that TWO - Another person just announced they are dropping out - Happy trails!

 

[cinnamon90]

I got accepted today =]

 

[TargetDoctor]

Cool congratulations!!! way to go

 

[Liventuz]

Hi guys, I deferred my meharry admissions for next year. I was awarded some merit-based scholarship, so I was wondering if anyone here knows if the scholarship will roll over to next year. Thanks for any info.