2012-2013 University of Hawaii Application Thread

[ekb808]

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I know it says we are allowed to wear an Aloha shirt and slacks to interview if we want. I am not this bold and will be going with the traditional suit and tie. However, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to wear an Aloha patterned tie. Has anyone who has interviewed seen anyone doing this? Thanks!

People here don't usually wear suits, but I've never seen anyone wear an aloha tie...

 

[chrisski]

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[ekb808]

Ok, so the aloha tie was a bad idea 🙄 Do you mind me asking what you recommend wearing as an OOS student? I don't want to wear a suit if nobody else will be wearing one. What about just shirt/tie? Alternatively, I have no problem wearing the Aloha shirt (tucked in to slacks I assume?). I just want to make sure I'm making the best possible impression 🙂 Thanks in advance.

Most people just wear an aloha shirt and slacks (yes, tucked in). My dad's an attorney and that's what he wears to work every day. If you prefer to wear a suit, I'd skip the suit jacket.

 

[cinamin]

Ok, so the aloha tie was a bad idea 🙄 Do you mind me asking what you recommend wearing as an OOS student? I don't want to wear a suit if nobody else will be wearing one. What about just shirt/tie? Alternatively, I have no problem wearing the Aloha shirt (tucked in to slacks I assume?). I just want to make sure I'm making the best possible impression 🙂 Thanks in advance.

you can just wear a suit... i will be wearing a suit and heard that most people just wear a suit.. it will look more sharp than trying to appear like you are from the islands. 🙂 or like the guy above me said, wear it sans jacket. I will wear a jacket though because i am a girl and it's a bit risque not to. and it helps cover the sweat.

edit: but yeah, people in hawaii don't wear suits.. so go without the jacket... for girls, i think still wear the jacket but wear a blouse instead of a button down shirt.

 

[chrisski]

Thanks for both the replies. I appreciate it.

 

[moneytree]

I know it says we are allowed to wear an Aloha shirt and slacks to interview if we want.

I'm not applying here, but I was just peeking in this thread. Can you really wear an aloha shirt (like those Tommy Bahama ones) to an interview? Aloha shirts are considered professional attire in Hawaii?

I live in the wrong state...

 

[Mjolner]

I'm not applying here, but I was just peeking in this thread. Can you really wear an aloha shirt (like those Tommy Bahama ones) to an interview? Aloha shirts are considered professional attire in Hawaii?

I live in the wrong state...

Then move to Hawaii when you're a doc. They need docs there. You'll be doing a good thing AND you get to wear your Aloha scrubs.

 

[cinamin]

I'm not applying here, but I was just peeking in this thread. Can you really wear an aloha shirt (like those Tommy Bahama ones) to an interview? Aloha shirts are considered professional attire in Hawaii?

I live in the wrong state...

lol yes, it is the standard professional attire. aloha shirt plus business slacks, which can be khakis. for the women though, it can get a little tricky since aloha print doesn't look the greatest on women... unless you are hawaiian tbh... they have aloha dresses but i never really cared for them. and you have to be able to pull off aloha print in a dress form. but you won't see women wearing suits either.

 

[moneytree]

lol yes, it is the standard professional attire. aloha shirt plus business slacks, which can be khakis. for the women though, it can get a little tricky since aloha print doesn't look the greatest on women... unless you are hawaiian tbh... they have aloha dresses but i never really cared for them. and you have to be able to pull off aloha print in a dress form. but you won't see women wearing suits either.

I thought aloha shirts were cruise wear for grandpas living in Florida.

It's hard for me to imagine college kids in aloha shirts. Unless they're trying to be ironic. 🙄

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[PreMedGirl88]

After interviewing here, I would have to say the Ad Com and interviewers are some of the nicest and incredibly caring individuals that I have ever met! Good luck everyone 🙂

 

[wanhc]

Interview Invite 🙂! So excited (international student), never thought I would see this opportunity!

Hi! Do you mind sharing your stats? I am an international student too and I would like to know my chances to get in.
Thank you so much!

 

[chrisski]

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[nychila]

Hi! Do you mind sharing your stats? I am an international student too and I would like to know my chances to get in.
Thank you so much!

Would you mind sharing your stats? I'm international as well, 3.64 GPA and 35 MCAT, and I'm still waiting for the secondary...

 

[PreMedGirl88]

Hi! Do you mind sharing your stats? I am an international student too and I would like to know my chances to get in.
Thank you so much!

Hey to be honest it's not a stats game, at the interview they give you a breakdown of what puts you over what you need as a student (but on a side note: I have a 30S, 3.94 gpa)

So getting a score above 9 earns you a point, above 11 earns you two points, both cumulative and sci gpas above a 3.85 earn you a point and then a lots of things like extracurriculars and what you do in the community!

Any ties you may have to hawaii would also give you a point!

But also, really apply here because you love this culture, you love the people and you love the nature... don't just apply because you want to add another school to your list, this school and the people in it are really unique 🙂

I hope that helps!

 

[nychila]

Hey to be honest it's not a stats game, at the interview they give you a breakdown of what puts you over what you need as a student (but on a side note: I have a 30S, 3.94 gpa)

So getting a score above 9 earns you a point, above 11 earns you two points, both cumulative and sci gpas above a 3.85 earn you a point and then a lots of things like extracurriculars and what you do in the community!

Any ties you may have to hawaii would also give you a point!

But also, really apply here because you love this culture, you love the people and you love the nature... don't just apply because you want to add another school to your list, this school and the people in it are really unique 🙂

I hope that helps!

I agree that it's not a numbers game, but I believe that my 3.58 cGPA and sGPA puts me at a near-impossible scenario here as an OOS regardless of my high MCAT and list of activities/experiences. Sigh I was really looking forward to interviewing and perhaps matriculating here...

 

[cautiousvampire]

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[PreMedGirl88]

I know that Hawaii waits to release the decisions until the end of the season (March/April). Does anyone know if this means that the admission committee only meets at the end of the interview season(like in early March). Or do the meet periodically (like every month or so) and review everyone that has interviewed in the past month. I have a pretty in depth understanding of how Hawaii's admissions committee works, I'm just curious when the committee meets. Thanks.

P.S. I am trying to decide if it would be better to interview in November or if I can wait. If they meet every month, I think I'd prefer to interview now. It might be helpful to be one of the first people they review, rather than one of the last. But if the committee doesn't meet until March, then one could interview anytime up to February without it making a difference.

Thanks!

hey cautiousvampire,

If I remember correctly... your interviewers have 10 days to submit a file about you. The committee does meet monthly to essentially vote on your file and give you an interview score... of the score given the top 58 in-state students will be invited for acceptance and the top 8 out-of-state students will be accepted... so essentially, it doesn't matter when you interview because they kind of wait for everyone and group their interview+file scores accordingly 🙂

At least this is what I remember, in case anyone who has interviewed more recently can weigh in a little better, but this is what I remember!

 

[cautiousvampire]

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[miked12]

a friend of mine said she recently got a "complete" email...has anyone else gotten one? does it come after the interview?

 

[theclem]

a friend of mine said she recently got a "complete" email...has anyone else gotten one? does it come after the interview?

Mine came after the interview.

 

[PreMedGirl88]

Mine came after the interview.

nevermind just got my complete after interview email today 🙂.. just have to wait until March haha

 

[cautiousvampire]

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[ChubbyPanda]

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[chrisski]

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[MedPR]

Not sure if any current JABSOM students ever look here, but I had a few questions. Where do students tend to live? For those students not from Hawaii, are the bugs as bad as people say? I would have trouble waking up to find a centipede in bed with me.

Centipedes aren't very common. There are a lot of roaches and spiders though.

The bugs aren't a big deal. None of them are dangerous except centipedes. They rarely climb vertically though.


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[PreMedGirl88]

sooo around this time last year, some hawaiian residents received early acceptance... has anyone heard anything this year?

 

[MedPR]

sooo around this time last year, some hawaiian residents received early acceptance... has anyone heard anything this year?

Some Hawai'i residents or some native Hawaiians? There's a big difference.

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[PreMedGirl88]

Some Hawai'i residents or some native Hawaiians? There's a big difference.

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Sorry, I am assuming that "In-State" meant residents?

Individuals who are considered "IS" were accepted early, around this time last year.

 

[cautiousvampire]

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[MedPR]

Sorry, I am assuming that "In-State" meant residents?

Individuals who are considered "IS" were accepted early, around this time last year.

Not all residents of Hawaii are native Hawaiians. That's the point I was getting at. To say all Hawaii residents are native Hawaiians is to say all United States of America residents are native Americans.

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[MedPR]

Another question... Do students need a car? I'm looking at places in the kakaako/makiki area and they seem to be within a mile of both the school and Queens Hospital. I'm wondering if I can't get by with just a bike and the bus system (which I've heard is pretty good).

If you never plan to venture out of the area you don't need a car. However the island is too big to travel efficiently by bike or even by bus.

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[PreMedGirl88]

Not all residents of Hawaii are native Hawaiians. That's the point I was getting at. To say all Hawaii residents are native Hawaiians is to say all United States of America residents are native Americans.

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Yes, I understood your point the first time. I mean they are considered "IN-STATE", as specified by their posts. Previous years did not specify if they were native Hawaiian or just Hawaiian residents (or both!), but you seem to suggest that if you are Native Hawaiian it makes a difference in receiving "early" acceptance? Where did you get this information from?

I just simply wanted to know if anyone has heard anything lately. Apparently I should be more particular of the way I phrase things on SDN So let's try this again...

Last year, some In-State individuals of unknown race/class/socio-economic status/gender/sexual orientation/ability/disability/culture/religion (whatever else I may be forgetting, many of which don't even factor into the application process or would lead you to having an early acceptance), received early acceptance. Has anyone else heard anything?

 

[MedPR]

Yes, I understood your point the first time. I mean they are considered "IN-STATE", as specified by their posts. Previous years did not specify if they were native Hawaiian or just Hawaiian residents (or both!), but you seem to suggest that if you are Native Hawaiian it makes a difference in receiving "early" acceptance? Where did you get this information from?

I just simply wanted to know if anyone has heard anything lately. Apparently I should be more particular of the way I phrase things on SDN So let's try this again...

Last year, some In-State individuals of unknown race/class/socio-economic status/gender/sexual orientation/ability/disability/culture/religion (whatever else I may be forgetting, many of which don't even factor into the application process or would lead you to having an early acceptance), received early acceptance. Has anyone else heard anything?

No I didn't mean to imply that. I know very little about how things went last cycle at this school.

 

[PreMedGirl88]

No I didn't mean to imply that. I know very little about how things went last cycle at this school.

Out of curiosity, why didn't you apply to this school? (referring to your previous post where you say: "I'm from Hawai'i and not applying to this school. Just a head's up. ")

Are you looking for broader experiences elsewhere, or is there something in particular you aren't a fan of?

I get the impression you have a negative outlook on the school.

 

[chrisski]

Centipedes aren't very common. There are a lot of roaches and spiders though.

The bugs aren't a big deal. None of them are dangerous except centipedes. They rarely climb vertically though.


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Sounds good.

 

[FMSIIM1]

sooo around this time last year, some hawaiian residents received early acceptance... has anyone heard anything this year?

Early Decision candidates may be offered an invitation by October first by the adcom, but I have been told that more often than not the early decision candidates are placed back into the general pool for comparison.
Exceptional candidates that receive an average ranking of 9+ by members of the board can be invited right away and do hear earlier than March.
There is a post bacc program called 'Imi Ho'ola that focuses on candidates who are committed to serving in the pacific rim and are from a disadvantaged background. Candidates that were admitted to and successfully completed this program are automatically given an invitation to the next years class and make up 8-12 of the 66 slots.

I hope this helps. I am a Native Hawaiian resident that hopes to apply to this school in the summer of 2014. Good luck to you.👍

 

[PreMedGirl88]

Early Decision candidates may be offered an invitation by October first by the adcom, but I have been told that more often than not the early decision candidates are placed back into the general pool for comparison.
Exceptional candidates that receive a average ranking of 9+ by members of the board can be invited right away and do hear earlier than March.
There is a post bacc program called 'Imi Ho'ola that focuses on candidates who are committed to serving in the pacific rim and are from a disadvantaged background. Candidates that were admitted to and successfully completed this program are automatically given an invitation to the next years class and make up 8-12 of the 66 slots.


I hope this helps. I am a Native Hawaiian resident that hopes to apply to this school in the summer of 2014. Good luck to you.👍

Thank you 🙂!!!👍 That's really good to know, I really appreciate it! Good luck in 2014!

 

[smiley27]

Early Decision candidates may be offered an invitation by October first by the adcom, but I have been told that more often than not the early decision candidates are placed back into the general pool for comparison.
Exceptional candidates that receive a average ranking of 9+ by members of the board can be invited right away and do hear earlier than March.
There is a post bacc program called 'Imi Ho'ola that focuses on candidates who are committed to serving in the pacific rim and are from a disadvantaged background. Candidates that were admitted to and successfully completed this program are automatically given an invitation to the next years class and make up 8-12 of the 66 slots.

Here is a link with a lot more information including the breakdown of majors, colleges attended and ethnic make up:
http://uhmed.org/wp-content/uploads/images/files/JABSOM_Admissions.pdf

I hope this helps. I am a Native Hawaiian resident that hopes to apply to this school in the summer of 2014. Good luck to you.👍

Thanks for posting that link. How did you come about that pdf? Was it presented somewhere?

Good luck to all applying right now. I'll be finishing up a postbac and will hopefully be applying next year in 2013. 👍

 

[FMSIIM1]

Thanks for posting that link. How did you come about that pdf? Was it presented somewhere?

Good luck to all applying right now. I'll be finishing up a postbac and will hopefully be applying next year in 2013. 👍

I did a google search, but it appears to be a layout for a power point lecture, probably given at their PBL demonstration. I will be going to the demo this Friday and will let you know. Great information though. I especially like the score sheet that tells you exactly what you need to be considered for the next stage, early decision and even out of state.

Good luck on your premed course and application this coming summer.

 

[cautiousvampire]

Thanks

 

[FMSIIM1]

It appears to have been meant for JABSOM affiliated physicians and administrators that are responsible for interviewing incoming students. I do not think it was meant for applicants to see. I think it would be appropriate and polite to remove it from this forum.

Looks like you're right. Sorry, found it last night in between EMS calls. The post has been edited to remove the link.
Have you decided on Hawaii vs Miami?

 

[cautiousvampire]

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[kimposibl]

I've applied to the Imi program this cycle. Not sure what to expect as far as notifications go because since I've received an email stating my application has been processed, I have to wait till April 2013 for any news...

 

[MedPR]

I know it says we are allowed to wear an Aloha shirt and slacks to interview if we want. I am not this bold and will be going with the traditional suit and tie. However, I was wondering if it would be a good idea to wear an Aloha patterned tie. Has anyone who has interviewed seen anyone doing this? Thanks!

Having grown up in Hawai'i, I can tell you that an Aloha shirt and slacks will be just fine. They are considered business casual and business formal in Hawai'i.

Out of curiosity, why didn't you apply to this school? (referring to your previous post where you say: "I'm from Hawai'i and not applying to this school. Just a head's up. ")

Are you looking for broader experiences elsewhere, or is there something in particular you aren't a fan of?

I get the impression you have a negative outlook on the school.

Terribly high COL, no real rep on the mainland, and the patient population on the island is the opposite of diverse (mainly asians and polynesians). I want to go to a school that won't train me on a patient population that I will never see again.

The Cane spiders are pretty intense. I've had people tell me you have to learn to live with them in your apartment. I think they're just trying to scare me though. At least I hope so...

Totally not true. I grew up in a rural area and only rarely had a spider in the house and Kaka'ako/Makiki/downtown Honolulu are far from rural.

 

[cautiousvampire]

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[cinamin]

Terribly high COL, no real rep on the mainland, and the patient population on the island is the opposite of diverse (mainly asians and polynesians). I want to go to a school that won't train me on a patient population that I will never see again.
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MedPR i too grew up here. hey we have another thing in common aside from our LizzyM score, and i beg to differ on your statement about diversity.

hawaii is incredibly diverse, both socio-economically and ethnically/racially. perhaps you went to iolani though? i kid.

also check out their match list... they are doing incredibly well. about 50% stay and 50% leave. one of my interviewers was an orth-surg resident at a very prestigious mainland hospital (regional interview) and graduated a handful of years ago for example. i know a couple who are now in cali that just graduated.

it sounds like you don't like hawaii though (and i know some of my friends would never go back for whatever reason) and are a bit biased. in my experience, either you would live there again or not (no in between), it's not for everyone.

 

[smiley27]

Does anyone know what the scoop is on early decision at jabsom? All the website says it competitive in-state applicants are encouraged to apply. Did anyone hear of how competitive it is for ED at jabsom? Approximately how many people apply ED, how many are accepted or rejected? Is applying ED encouraged or discouraged etc etc?

I am considering applying ED because I want to come back home but don't know any info on it 😕

 

[MedPR]

Terribly high COL, no real rep on the mainland, and the patient population on the island is the opposite of diverse (mainly asians and polynesians). I want to go to a school that won't train me on a patient population that I will never see again.
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MedPR i too grew up here. hey we have another thing in common aside from our LizzyM score, and i beg to differ on your statement about diversity.

hawaii is incredibly diverse, both socio-economically and ethnically/racially. perhaps you went to iolani though? i kid.

also check out their match list... they are doing incredibly well. about 50% stay and 50% leave. one of my interviewers was an orth-surg resident at a very prestigious mainland hospital (regional interview) and graduated a handful of years ago for example. i know a couple who are now in cali that just graduated.

it sounds like you don't like hawaii though (and i know some of my friends would never go back for whatever reason) and are a bit biased. in my experience, either you would live there again or not (no in between), it's not for everyone.

I went to kam. Punahou and Iolani were far too expensive.

You all are free to think what you want. Someone asked me why I didn't apply and I gave my reasons. I'm not trying to convince you not to apply.

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[cautiousvampire]

Does anyone know what the scoop is on early decision at jabsom? All the website says it competitive in-state applicants are encouraged to apply. Did anyone hear of how competitive it is for ED at jabsom? Approximately how many people apply ED, how many are accepted or rejected? Is applying ED encouraged or discouraged etc etc?

I am considering applying ED because I want to come back home but don't know any info on it 😕

I'd check MSAR

 

[cautiousvampire]

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