2012-2013 Oregon Health and Science University Application Thread

[trueoregonian]

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Put on hold. Withdrew. Good luck to to everybody. It's been a pleasure.

Thanks for giving those of us on hold a shot...how considerate 🙂 Best of luck!!!

 

[Dianyla]

Could there be two days of good news in a row, stay tuned to find out...

I'm not expecting anything more to come out til Wednesday. The committee meets on Tu/Th and the notifications/updates seem to get processed the next day.

Not that I'd mind hearing back today! 🙂

 

[cherahla]

Just got a email from Admissions.

The Second Look Days will be:
Friday, April 5
Friday, April 19
Friday, May 17
Friday, May 31

 

[DAPI]

Just got a email from Admissions.

The Second Look Days will be:
Friday, April 5
Friday, April 19
Friday, May 17
Friday, May 31

Dear Lord,

Please let OHSU accept me before May 31st so I can attend a second look day and get my thoughts straight... but don't accept me on May 17th as then I would have to make a decision on May 31st (given OHSU gives 2 weeks to respond to an offer) and I would like more than a few hours after second look to think it over.

Thanks,

DAPI

 

[cherahla]

Dear Lord,

Please let OHSU accept me before May 31st so I can attend a second look day and get my thoughts straight... but don't accept me on May 17th as then I would have to make a decision on May 31st (given OHSU gives 2 weeks to respond to an offer) and I would like more than a few hours after second look to think it over.

Thanks,

DAPI

AMEN. Rooting for ya, DAPI.

 

[Ellie Arroway]

Dear Lord,

Please let OHSU accept me before May 31st so I can attend a second look day and get my thoughts straight... but don't accept me on May 17th as then I would have to make a decision on May 31st (given OHSU gives 2 weeks to respond to an offer) and I would like more than a few hours after second look to think it over.

Thanks,

DAPI

Would it come off as presumptuous to try and finagle a second look invitation if we do not have a decision? If I get accepted it will probably come in the space between the April & May second looks and I'll have to accept or decline without going to one. I asked U of Washington about their second look and got an invite, but I'm 3 spots away from getting taken in off the waitlist right now so that seemed like a reasonable thing to do.

 

[PostBacc24601]

Just RSVPd for 2nd look on April 19. Looking forward to meeting any of you who may also be going.

 

[DAPI]

Would it come off as presumptuous to try and finagle a second look invitation if we do not have a decision? If I get accepted it will probably come in the space between the April & May second looks and I'll have to accept or decline without going to one. I asked U of Washington about their second look and got an invite, but I'm 3 spots away from getting taken in off the waitlist right now so that seemed like a reasonable thing to do.

On May 15th, if I have a good waitlist spot, I would probably give them a call and see if I could come to the May 31st one - like you did with UW. Trying to get one before hearing the initial decision may come off strange, but I doubt the people making that call have any say on your admissions status, so it probably would not hurt to ask.

 

[Guero]

On May 15th, if I have a good waitlist spot, I would probably give them a call and see if I could come to the May 31st one - like you did with UW. Trying to get one before hearing the initial decision may come off strange, but I doubt the people making that call have any say on your admissions status, so it probably would not hurt to ask.

Yeah, I agree. I'd just flat out ask. I went back to GWU before I was even waitlisted and asked if I could shadow a student when they were my top choice. I think it shows passion if anything. Go for it!

Oh, and bt dubz? I celebrated hard last night, came into work 6 hours late! LoL I've never done that in my life.

 

[Dianyla]

Would it come off as presumptuous to try and finagle a second look invitation if we do not have a decision?

If you haven't gotten any news or are on post-interview hold, then yes that could come off as presumptuous. If waitlisted, I think it's fine since a waitlist basically means they are accepting you if there's enough room.

 

[Dianyla]

I doubt the people making that call have any say on your admissions status, so it probably would not hurt to ask.

I disagree. I think interactions with office staff can have the same impact as a personal statement. If they're positive, it's unlikely to actually get you in, but if they're negative they can definitely keep you out.

 

[Guero]

I disagree. I think interactions with office staff can have the same impact as a personal statement. If they're positive, it's unlikely to actually get you in, but if they're negative they can definitely keep you out.

That's a very good point. They even warn you about that at some schools.

 

[BFlove]

Question: Those of you who have had luck getting ahold of the admissions office via phone....what number are you calling?????

 

[DAPI]

Yeah, I agree. I'd just flat out ask. I went back to GWU before I was even waitlisted and asked if I could shadow a student when they were my top choice. I think it shows passion if anything. Go for it!

Oh, and bt dubz? I celebrated hard last night, came into work 6 hours late! LoL I've never done that in my life.

Nice, I probably would have not come it at that point

Also, congrats! I'm not sure I've said that to you yet 😳

 

[CholeCystems]

It would be nice to go to one of the second looks to try and find a potential roommate. Here's to hoping a lot of us get good news around May 15!

 

[spazz911]

Dear Oversoul / Lord / Zeus / Cthulu / Whom-It-May-Concern,

Please give me a seat, I'll be a good boy!

 

[Ellie Arroway]

If you haven't gotten any news or are on post-interview hold, then yes that could come off as presumptuous. If waitlisted, I think it's fine since a waitlist basically means they are accepting you if there's enough room.

Yeah. I am in town and so I'm pretty familiar with the place anyway. I will probably just ask opinions of the med students & physicians I know who are affiliated with OHSU.

 

[Guero]

Nice, I probably would have not come it at that point

Also, congrats! I'm not sure I've said that to you yet 😳

Thanks! Hah, well, I did need to get a few things done. Plus I get paid for the entire day if I show up for any amount of time. I love being salaried. LoL

Dear Oversoul / Lord / Zeus / Cthulu / Whom-It-May-Concern,

Please give me a seat, I'll be a good boy!

That was an awesome post. Good luck!

 

[DAPI]

Thanks! Hah, well, I did need to get a few things done. Plus I get paid for the entire day if I show up for any amount of time. I love being salaried. LoL

😱 That's not how my salaried job works! If I miss for some reason, I'm expected to take it out of my vacation time or sick time, depending on why I'm gone... I probably would classify a hangover as sick time though, so no biggy 😀

 

[Guero]

😱 That's not how my salaried job works! If I miss for some reason, I'm expected to take it out of my vacation time or sick time, depending on why I'm gone... I probably would classify a hangover as sick time though, so no biggy 😀

Well, don't feel too jelly: Our vice chancellor just announced that we won't be accruing vacation time from 4/1 to 6/31!!! I was counting on that severance pay out for living expenses during my first month of med school while I wait for our funds to release! Bah! They just jipped me out of 30 hours worth of pay! I'm so livid right now! They're blaming it on the sequesteration, too. Ug!

On that note, does anyone know when OHSU disburses our loans for living expenses?

 

[bluepotato]

Hold Well at least I'm still in the running.

 

[Dianyla]

Hold Well at least I'm still in the running.

Congrats! I'm sure you'll be getting good news come May 15th. 👍

When did your status finally change?

 

[bluepotato]

Congrats! I'm sure you'll be getting good news come May 15th. 👍

When did your status finally change?

Thanks, I really hope so! My status changed sometime in the last hour. On the bright side, the fact that they dragged the decision out until almost 8 weeks means that May 15th is less than a month and a half away now

I hope you get some good news this week yourself, you're certainly overdue!

 

[Dianyla]

Rejected again.

*sigh*

ETA: At least they took away the horrible bolded-text "Refuse" status.

 

[bluepotato]

Rejected again.

*sigh*

ETA: At least they took away the horrible "Refuse" word.

Oh wow, I'm so sorry 🙁 I was really rooting for you, I thought this was going to be it.

 

[trueoregonian]

Rejected again.

*sigh*

ETA: At least they took away the horrible bolded-text "Refuse" status.

WTF?!?! I don't get them...
My heart goes out to you...

 

[clued]

Rejected again.

*sigh*

ETA: At least they took away the horrible bolded-text "Refuse" status.

Aw man, so sorry to hear.

I just checked my portal and got put on hold. Bah.

 

[jeffreylei]

Rejected as well. Thank you everyone for your support. Need to start prepping for next cycle.

 

[clued]

Rejected as well. Thank you everyone for your support. Next to start prepping for next cycle.

Bummer 🙁 I PM'd you, hope you got it. Good luck next cycle!

 

[jeffreylei]

Bummer 🙁 I PM'd you, hope you got it. Good luck next cycle!

Thanks, OHSU was my top choice. And I didn't get your PM 🙁

 

[bluepotato]

Rejected as well. Thank you everyone for your support. Need to start prepping for next cycle.

So sorry to hear that 🙁 I hope you have better luck the next go around.

 

[Dianyla]

Rejected as well. Thank you everyone for your support. Need to start prepping for next cycle.

Aw man, you too? Sorry to hear it.

 

[jeffreylei]

Aw man, you too? Sorry to hear it.

Its okay Dianyla. It was nice meeting all of you during the Interview Day. I really enjoyed Portland and I will definitely try again at OHSU next cycle.

To those of you who are interested.
cGPA 3.76/ sGPA 3.94
MCAT: 31Q (12/7/12 dang verbal)

 

[Guero]

Hold Well at least I'm still in the running.

Awesome! That's what counts. SO MANY peeps get in off of the hold, so hang in there! Same to you clued! It's a greuling wait, but well worth the chance of getting in.

Congrats! I'm sure you'll be getting good news come May 15th. 👍

When did your status finally change?

+1

Rejected again.

*sigh*

ETA: At least they took away the horrible bolded-text "Refuse" status.

WHAT!?!?!

Seriously, those bastards! Is that it for you? 🙁 I'm so sorry.

WTF?!?! I don't get them...
My heart goes out to you...

+1

Rejected as well. Thank you everyone for your support. Need to start prepping for next cycle.

I'm so sorry. Good luck next cycle. Let me know if you need anything.

 

[trueoregonian]

Thanks, OHSU was my top choice. And I didn't get your PM 🙁

That sucks, I feel for ya...
Although, does top choice elude to other prospects?

 

[pmont]

Hi all,

I have obsessively lurked on this thread for the past 6 months. Just got placed on hold.

This is the application season that never ends.

So sorry to all those that were recently denied admission. I'm no stranger to rejection, I know how much it sucks.

 

[bluepotato]

Hi all,

I have obsessively lurked on this thread for the past 6 months. Just got placed on hold.

This is the application season that never ends.

So sorry to all those that were recently denied admission. I'm no stranger to rejection, I know how much it sucks.

Lots of decisions going out today! When did you interview?

 

[Dianyla]

Seriously, those bastards! Is that it for you? 🙁 I'm so sorry.

I honestly don't know yet. Those of you who know me personally know that I have some fairly weighty reasons to not move away from Oregon. Yet, I feel more certain than ever that OHSU does have a blacklist and I am on it. So, there you have it.

 

[trueoregonian]

I honestly don't know yet. Those of you who know me personally know that I have some fairly weighty reasons to not move away from Oregon. Yet, I feel more certain than ever that OHSU does have a blacklist and I am on it. So, there you have it.

There's always WesternU...if you graduate from there, they call you "doctor." That's the goal, right? 🙂 I'm not sure of your "reasons" to stay in Oregon, but I definitely have mine. After 2 rejections from OHSU, I cast the net a little wider...I live a bit south though, so I don't know how that would work for you geographically. I truly wish you the best.

 

[jeffreylei]

Did you guys say they do exit interviews to evaluate why they rejected you? Do you know how that process work for OOS applicants?

 

[Dianyla]

Did you guys say they do exit interviews to evaluate why they rejected you? Do you know how that process work for OOS applicants?

In late May, call the admissions office and request an exit/feedback interview. If you're local you might be able to have it in person, otherwise it will be telephone based.

 

[jeffreylei]

In late May, call the admissions office and request an exit/feedback interview. If you're local you might be able to have it in person, otherwise it will be telephone based.

Thanks Dianyla. I still need a moment to get over this.

 

[Dianyla]

Thanks Dianyla. I still need a moment to get over this.

I understand completely.

 

[dsoz]

Rejected again.

*sigh*

ETA: At least they took away the horrible bolded-text "Refuse" status.

Rejected as well. Thank you everyone for your support. Need to start prepping for next cycle.

I am so sorry to both of you. I don't know how to express my mixed feelings about the adcom right now. I just don't understand how they can accept one person, and reject others that are just as good. 👎 👎

dsoz

 

[karis0166]

Its okay Dianyla. It was nice meeting all of you during the Interview Day. I really enjoyed Portland and I will definitely try again at OHSU next cycle.

To those of you who are interested.
cGPA 3.76/ sGPA 3.94
MCAT: 31Q (12/7/12 dang verbal)

Best wishes! Chin up. Remember ~30% of the typical class is previous applicants, so they look favorably upon those who try again... I expect to be in the same boat.

 

[karis0166]

I honestly don't know yet. Those of you who know me personally know that I have some fairly weighty reasons to not move away from Oregon. Yet, I feel more certain than ever that OHSU does have a blacklist and I am on it. So, there you have it.

Argh. Nor really sure why, but I always thought that if you got in, it would mean I had a shot. It feels so personal (your getting rejected), even to me. Very sorry to hear.

😕 🙁

 

[Dianyla]

Argh. Nor really sure why, but I always thought that if you got in, it would mean I had a shot. It feels so personal (your getting rejected), even to me. Very sorry to hear.

😕 🙁

I know what you mean, but I don't think you have to worry. My particular problem with OHSU is completely self-limiting and not contagious. 🙄

 

[Dianyla]

I just don't understand how they can accept one person, and reject others that are just as good. 👎 👎

dsoz

My own train of baggage aside, it's really just a numbers problem. Almost everyone I met on the interview trail was a total rockstar. 500 rockstars for 136 seats means that not everyone wins at the game of musical chairs.

 

[Guero]

My own train of baggage aside, it's really just a numbers problem. Almost everyone I met on the interview trail was a total rockstar. 500 rockstars for 136 seats means that not everyone wins at the game of musical chairs.

I don't think I was a rockstar, though. I think I just showed an undying passion for OHSU combined with acceptable stats and a very unique narrative. I think you were right about the blacklisting problem, as if those that decide to interview you are independent from the lady that despises you and has final say in the admissions process. =/ ::sigh:: I'm still in shock and can't believe that something like that still goes on behind closed doors at an institution like OHSU. I'm totally down for going back to Deschutes when I get to town and buying you a sampler to blow off steam.

 

[PKAguy2202]

My own train of baggage aside, it's really just a numbers problem. Almost everyone I met on the interview trail was a total rockstar. 500 rockstars for 136 seats means that not everyone wins at the game of musical chairs.

Dianyla I completely understand the way you are feeling right now, and I admire the strength and persistence you continue to show. You will do well wherever you decide to go and whatever you do!

For the rest of February interviewers I hope people hear GOOD NEWS today!