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just got my interview invite! My worries were seriously misplaced haha
submitted: 7/18
ii : 8/13/2012
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just got my interview invite! My worries were seriously misplaced haha
submitted: 7/18
ii : 8/13/2012
Hey guys, I have a 27 P Mcat (10,6,11) and a 4.0 GPA at Virginia Tech. I have 150 shadowing and 150 volunteering hours. 2 years of research and leadership experiences. Do I have a chance here?
Honestly, with a 6 in anything it is nearly impossible getting into an MD school.
Your sciences are competitive. Your verbal will sink you. DO is always an option but you should first try a few different things to raise your verbal.
+1
Going for MD is going to be difficult with a 6. I would re-take the MCAT and bring up your verbal score. If it was in the same range as your PS and BS scores, you'd be much more competitive.
Thanks guys for the advice. I was scoring from 7-9 on my verbal. I never felt confident about it. I am just afraid that my scores might decrease. I am just going to try this cycle and if not retake it next year. VCU said they look at overall scores rather than individual. But still a 27 is right on the average. I hope they can see my GPA
I don't think vcu's average is a 27 Mcat. Even your composite is low. I wish u the best of luck but like the others mentioned, things may be difficult.
Thanks guys for the advice. I was scoring from 7-9 on my verbal. I never felt confident about it. I am just afraid that my scores might decrease. I am just going to try this cycle and if not retake it next year. VCU said they look at overall scores rather than individual. But still a 27 is right on the average. I hope they can see my GPA
just got the MAY status change. OOS (CA), 3.55cGPA, 3.33sGPA, 31R MCAT
has anyone who received the "MAY" status change received an interview yet? im getting a little worried, especially since my stats aren't strikingly good...
just got the MAY status change. OOS (CA), 3.55cGPA, 3.33sGPA, 31R MCAT
has anyone who received the "MAY" status change received an interview yet? im getting a little worried, especially since my stats aren't strikingly good...
I submitted the secondary 8/1 and have yet to be marked as complete. Anyone else have this problem?
just got the MAY status change. OOS (CA), 3.55cGPA, 3.33sGPA, 31R MCAT
has anyone who received the "MAY" status change received an interview yet? im getting a little worried, especially since my stats aren't strikingly good...
Bad grade? Personal statement? Breaks in ecs? Med schools want dedication and long term committments in ecs
I heard subcommittees are for those who committed offenses or academic violations and u didnt tell them.
This is for paisley
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Can't be any offenses, I am squeaky clean.
I think I'll just have to wait until the ax comes down so I can ask them.
Just a few minuets after I posted I wanted the ax already. I got my rejection email. Creepy. Too close for comfort. Getting rid of my SDN account. I like my anonymity.
Guess today was a rejection day...rejected here as well :x
they are rejecting us just like that? Not even consider down the road? This is ridiculous. Its one thing for obvious "nos" but strongly qualified people who are at least maybes?
Get off your high horse.
Get off your high horse.
I was not looking down on others who were getting interviews. I don't begrudge people's successes. I just think VCU has been acting ridiculously.
I was not looking down on others who were getting interviews. I don't begrudge people's successes. I just think VCU has been acting ridiculously.
they are rejecting us just like that? Not even consider down the road? This is ridiculous. Its one thing for obvious "nos" but strongly qualified people who are at least maybes?
Maybe this entitled attitude came off in your personal statement/secondaries. I'm fairly certain the reason I was waitlisted and ultimately rejected after my only interview in my first app cycle was because I felt that I was over-qualified for the school, and it probably came off in my interactions on interview day, etc. Looking back on that experience, and how much I've learned since then, I would kill to be able to go to that school now. A little humility will get you a long way. Clearly there was something in your application they didn't like, and they did not think you were strongly qualified, whether it is obvious to your or not. Try to find out what it was so you can fix it for other schools.
Thanks! Got that status two days agoIn case this helps anyone figure out their timeline...
App Completed: 7/20
"Further" Status: 8/1
Interview Invite: 8/15
Interview Date: 9/10
Good luck guys!
Yes, after 3 weeks of waiting, I sent the admissions office an email. I was complete by the end of the day.
I emailed VCU asking why I was incomplete on Monday. Still no email back. I emailed to somume@vcu.
THUMBS DOWN.
[email protected]I emailed VCU asking why I was incomplete on Monday. Still no email back. I emailed to somume@vcu.
THUMBS DOWN.