2012-2013 Oregon Health and Science University Application Thread

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I'm pre-interview and I haven't been rejected yet either, though I also was never officially placed on 'pre-interview hold'
 
PKAguy2202 said:
Wait so all you hold people out there, no one is seeing what I am seeing?
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I just checked my portal and it was also changed like yours.... here's hoping it's a good thing, I would love to get some love from OHSU
 
CholeCystems said:
Anyone hear of anyone getting accepted off of post interview hold yet?
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Unlikely. Once you're on post-interview hold, you will almost certainly have to wait until May 15th. Last year, a few people got accepted off of post-interview hold, but that was a special circumstance.

When OHSU changed from the traditional interview format to MMI, they sent out even fewer post-interview acceptances, putting most people on hold until they felt more confident in the new process. At the end of March 2012, they had to accept some folks from the post-interview hold pool in order to comply with the AAMC traffic rules:

4. By March 30 of the matriculation year, March 15 for M.D.-Ph.D. programs, each school or program have issued a number of offers of acceptance at least equal to the expected number of students in its first-year entering class and have reported those acceptance actions to the AAMC Section for Medical School Application Services.

Now that they've been stable in the new MMI format, I expect that this year they will follow their historical pattern for post-interview decisions, which is to only accept/reject a small percentage and place the remainder on hold until May 15th.
 
Dianyla said:
Unlikely. Once you're on post-interview hold, you will almost certainly have to wait until May 15th. Last year, a few people got accepted off of post-interview hold, but that was a special circumstance.

When OHSU changed from the traditional interview format to MMI, they sent out even fewer post-interview acceptances, putting most people on hold until they felt more confident in the new process. At the end of March 2012, they had to accept some folks from the post-interview hold pool in order to comply with the AAMC traffic rules:

4. By March 30 of the matriculation year, March 15 for M.D.-Ph.D. programs, each school or program have issued a number of offers of acceptance at least equal to the expected number of students in its first-year entering class and have reported those acceptance actions to the AAMC Section for Medical School Application Services.

Now that they've been stable in the new MMI format, I expect that this year they will follow their historical pattern for post-interview decisions, which is to only accept/reject a small percentage and place the remainder on hold until May 15th.
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OK now I am confused. Somewhere in this link I had read OHSU accepts 15% or so right away, rejects 15% or so candidates and puts rest into hold. Is that not true any more?
 
getmdinfo said:
OK now I am confused. Somewhere in this link I had read OHSU accepts 15% or so right away, rejects 15% or so candidates and puts rest into hold. Is that not true any more?
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That's still correct - though I've heard estimates of more like top/bottom 10% accept/reject, middle 80% goes on hold. By doing this, in a normal year they will usually have offered the sufficient number of acceptances by March 30th in compliance with AAMC Traffic Rules, and there is no need to dip into the post-interview hold pool.

Last year, because of their hesitation about the MMIs, they accepted less than the usual small amount. For an example, let's say they accepted only 5% instead of the usual 10%. Then, when late March rolled around they had to extend a few more offers (to people who were on hold) to make up the difference.
 
If you were married with two kids, want to go to school in Oregon, accepted to Western COMP-NW and on hold at OHSU, would you fly to Pennsylvania for another interview? Oh...and finances are an issue...

Any feedback would be great. I don't want to let any doors close if there's a chance I might want that route as an option.
 
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Dianyla said:
That's still correct - though I've heard estimates of more like top/bottom 10% accept/reject, middle 80% goes on hold. By doing this, in a normal year they will usually have offered the sufficient number of acceptances by March 30th in compliance with AAMC Traffic Rules, and there is no need to dip into the post-interview hold pool.

Last year, because of their hesitation about the MMIs, they accepted less than the usual small amount. For an example, let's say they accepted only 5% instead of the usual 10%. Then, when late March rolled around they had to extend a few more offers (to people who were on hold) to make up the difference.
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Math still does not match up in my mind. I was told they interview 500 people - is that not true? If it is trur then 10-15% of 500 is 75 accepted, 75 rejected and 350 on hold. So I am still confused.
 
trueoregonian said:
If you were married with two kids, want to go to school in Oregon, accepted to Western COMP-NW and on hold at OHSU, would you fly to Pennsylvania for another interview? Oh...and you're poor...

Any feedback would be great. I don't want to let any doors close if there's a chance I might want that route as an option.
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is the Pennsylvania school higher on your list of schools you would want to attend if accepted?
 
trueoregonian said:
If you were married with two kids, want to go to school in Oregon, accepted to Western COMP-NW and on hold at OHSU, would you fly to Pennsylvania for another interview? Oh...and you're poor...

Any feedback would be great. I don't want to let any doors close if there's a chance I might want that route as an option.
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Bolded part answers your question.

If you want to stay in Oregon, and are accepted to COMP-NW, then why would you fly anywhere else?

Once I had an Oregon acceptance, I canceled all my other interviews!

I did interview in Florida and Arizona before I was accepted to Western or OHSU, and would have gone to Florida if I was not accepted to an Oregon school. I probably would have gone to U Arizona Phoenix over COMP, and maybe even over OHSU if I was accepted. But I was wait listed in Arizona and accepted at both schools in Oregon. So that is where I am going.

If you want to stay here, then why waste the cash to go to the East coast (unless you just want an excuse to go visit)???

Good luck. COMP is a good school, and you could still get off the wait list at OHSU.

dsoz
 
rachelkj said:
Still nothing. I am going to lose my mind soon. Complete...17 weeks?
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Crazy. 👎

I'm sure you must hear something this week, if their 'Feb 15' communication promise holds true. :luck:
 
I know, but its been another 4 weeks and I'm starting to wonder if they meant it :/
 
I think they did just probably looking really long and hard at MPH! Hopefully you get both, but at least your MD interview this week.
 
dsoz said:
Bolded part answers your question.

If you want to stay in Oregon, and are accepted to COMP-NW, then why would you fly anywhere else?

Once I had an Oregon acceptance, I canceled all my other interviews!

I did interview in Florida and Arizona before I was accepted to Western or OHSU, and would have gone to Florida if I was not accepted to an Oregon school. I probably would have gone to U Arizona Phoenix over COMP, and maybe even over OHSU if I was accepted. But I was wait listed in Arizona and accepted at both schools in Oregon. So that is where I am going.

If you want to stay here, then why waste the cash to go to the East coast (unless you just want an excuse to go visit)???

Good luck. COMP is a good school, and you could still get off the wait list at OHSU.

dsoz
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Thanks, dsoz...that's pretty much what I was thinking, but just wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy before I gave them a call. As much as I'd love OHSU, it's not in the bag. Western seems pretty good, but it doesn't have the same feel as OHSU.
 
dsoz said:
Bolded part answers your question.

If you want to stay in Oregon, and are accepted to COMP-NW, then why would you fly anywhere else?

Once I had an Oregon acceptance, I canceled all my other interviews!

I did interview in Florida and Arizona before I was accepted to Western or OHSU, and would have gone to Florida if I was not accepted to an Oregon school. I probably would have gone to U Arizona Phoenix over COMP, and maybe even over OHSU if I was accepted. But I was wait listed in Arizona and accepted at both schools in Oregon. So that is where I am going.

If you want to stay here, then why waste the cash to go to the East coast (unless you just want an excuse to go visit)???

Good luck. COMP is a good school, and you could still get off the wait list at OHSU.

dsoz
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+1

I did the same thing - once I had my COMP-NW acceptance and an interview at OHSU lined up I canceled my other interviews. If this is where you want to be there's no point in wasting time and money running around the country, especially when you have kids to consider.
 
bluepotato said:
+1

I did the same thing - once I had my COMP-NW acceptance and an interview at OHSU lined up I canceled my other interviews. If this is where you want to be there's no point in wasting time and money running around the country, especially when you have kids to consider.
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Thanks for the input. At this point we have all come so far. I wanted to avoid any rash decisions that I could possibly regret. Now I feel quite a bit better about letting it go and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some good news in May 🙂
 
trueoregonian said:
Thanks for the input. At this point we have all come so far. I wanted to avoid any rash decisions that I could possibly regret. Now I feel quite a bit better about letting it go and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some good news in May 🙂
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I know what you mean, it seems crazy to work so hard to get to this point and then walk away from interviews. I'm sure other people would feel differently, but I knew that I wanted to stay in Oregon and I knew that if OHSU didn't pan out I would be happy at COMP-NW. Honestly I'm relieved that I don't have to deal with the logistics of trying to make it to those other interviews now!
 
bluepotato said:
I know what you mean, it seems crazy to work so hard to get to this point and then walk away from interviews. I'm sure other people would feel differently, but I knew that I wanted to stay in Oregon and I knew that if OHSU didn't pan out I would be happy at COMP-NW. Honestly I'm relieved that I don't have to deal with the logistics of trying to make it to those other interviews now!
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It is definitely better not to worry about getting to other interviews. Maybe I'll almost be able to relax for a bit...nah. Thanks bluepotato and dsoz for easing my mind.
 
Think of it like saving money. Each interview that you DON'T go to saves you Airfare, hotel, rental car, food. It was costing me about $500 per interview.

When I canceled 6 interviews, it was like I was saving $3000!!! Since I didn't have the money to spend, it was credit card debt that I didn't need to get.

dsoz
 
And each interview spot you release goes to someone else who might not have any acceptances yet.
 
Rejected via status update sometime yesterday. Congrats and good luck to those of you who made it farther than I did! This has been an entertaining thread to follow.

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Interviewed 12/21, still no news. Seen some other acceptances from my interview group on this thread. Does this warrant a call, or does anyone know if they take different amounts of time to come to decisions regarding different applicants/announce different decisions (accept/reject/hold)?
 
LogicofMan said:
Interviewed 12/21, still no news. Seen some other acceptances from my interview group on this thread. Does this warrant a call, or does anyone know if they take different amounts of time to come to decisions regarding different applicants/announce different decisions (accept/reject/hold)?
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My understanding is that your one-on-one interviewer needs to be present at the AdCom meeting when you are discussed. For any given interview day cohort there are at least two interviewers so it's possible that one of them made it to the meeting but yours did not.

We also can't assume that they always get through each 'stack' of candidates at any given meeting.

Bottom line: Totally normal, no cause for concern.
 
sustinamith said:
Rejected via status update sometime yesterday. Congrats and good luck to those of you who made it farther than I did! This has been an entertaining thread to follow.

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Sorry to hear this. I hope you have other alternatives.

dsoz
 
dsoz said:
Sorry to hear this. I hope you have other alternatives.

dsoz
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There isn't really much going for me this year. Just one interview. I'm already planning my course for reapplication.

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sustinamith said:
There isn't really much going for me this year. Just one interview. I'm already planning my course for reapplication.

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Well, I isn't over yet. As much as it sucks, don't let it get you down. Personally, I am on my third cycle. If you have to re-apply, just make sure to pick yourself up and come back in summer even stronger of an applicant than you are now.
 
trueoregonian said:
Well, I isn't over yet. As much as it sucks, don't let it get you down. Personally, I am on my third cycle. If you have to re-apply, just make sure to pick yourself up and come back in summer even stronger of an applicant than you are now.
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+1

I'm a reapplicant, too. Hang in there. You have wonderful stats. The U might come through. Good luck.
 
Hola Oregonians, I have a question:

Where would be the cheapest place in town for me to take Genetics during the summer, either brick and mortar or online? It's the one course I need to fulfill my pre-reqs. Ms. Guertin said I could take it online. But I prefer taking it in person.

In case you're wondering, I was skeptical of getting an II; and OHSU is the only school to which I applied that requires the class.

Thanks in advance!
 
Cheapest is probably PCC or MHCC


Edit: okay now I'm unsure since that is a 300 lvl or higher. Hold that thought.
 
Yeah, may have to be PSU. I hear its a cakewalk there in the summer.
 
exitonly29 said:
Oregon state has it in person and online for summer. Osu also has in state tuition for summer classes
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askamsky51 said:
Yeah, may have to be PSU. I hear its a cakewalk there in the summer.
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Much obliged, peeps! 🙂 Here's to praying I get that acceptance. OHSU is by far my absolute #1. Barring some miracle scholarship or aid elsewhere, if I get in, this is where I'm going.
 
Guero said:
Hehe, well, that's what them Utah folks call the U of Utah. 😛
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+1. To me it makes more sense than Miami.... No offense to anyone out there...

And thanks for the encouragement all of you!

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sustinamith said:
+1. To me it makes more sense than Miami.... No offense to anyone out there...

And thanks for the encouragement all of you!

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It's ok. College sports aren't for everyone. That and the continual slide of Miami sports doesn't help... at least their bball team is making inroads this year... bring on MM.
 
Applicants to the 2013 admissions cycle:
We are still reviewing applications. If the OHSU Admissions Portal shows that your file is complete and you have not heard from us yet, we will send you notification through the portal by the end of February. Thank you for your patience.
Please continue to check the Admissions Portal for the most up-to-date information concerning your file.


I guess now its been updated to the end of February
 
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