2013-2014 Drexel University College of Medicine

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Hey guys I just got my acceptance packet today!!!
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Does anyone know how large the wait list is? Or if they'll clue us in at all as to if we're likely to receive an offer?
 
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If anyone else who has been accepted can share the dates of orientation and the white coat ceremony I would appreciate it!
 
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ffarah said:
If anyone else who has been accepted can share the dates of orientation and the white coat ceremony I would appreciate it!
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I was told the WCC is August 8, the Friday before classes start.
 
hey guys, do you know if there is a facebook page for DUCOM 2018?
 
Hi! I was accepted off the wait list last week, but will be declining my acceptance. I hope my spot goes to one of you guys!
 
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ejlee23 said:
hey guys, do you know if there is a facebook page for DUCOM 2018?
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Yeah, add someone from it as a friend, and they can add you to the group. Id add you, but don't want to give up my identity on sdn =P
 
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Just wanted to share: Interviewed 3/11, Final decision, 5/22, Rejection, 6/7. Good luck to all of you :)
 
For those of you who lived in East Falls, is a car necessary when living there for the first/second year? Or were you able to get by with just a bike/SEPTA/public transport?
 
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For those of you who lived in East Falls, is a car necessary when living there for the first/second year? Or were you able to get by with just a bike/SEPTA/public transport?
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Most people who live in East Falls have cars or get their groceries delivered. During the week, if you need to go into the city, the shuttle runs 2 or 3 times an hour. The shuttle does not run over the weekend so you would need to take the train.

If you live in center city, you really don't need a car but must use the shuttle to get to school. Only issue is if you need to go to campus on the weekend for some reason. I live in center city and love it.
 
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Did you see your status change before receiving the letter?
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I don't know if it changed beforehand. I have been traveling and did not check until after I received the letter and it has changed to final decision had been made.
 
for anyone who received their fin aid package, did your loans cover the expected cost of attendance? I'm a bit short so I'm not sure where I'm supposed to get the extra money? private loans??
 
also, how safe is the area around campus?? i'm a little freaked out since the Philly crime is a little crazy...
 
janeeeeeeee said:
for anyone who received their fin aid package, did your loans cover the expected cost of attendance? I'm a bit short so I'm not sure where I'm supposed to get the extra money? private loans??
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My fin aid didn't completely cover COI, like maybe 2/3. I'm likely going to have to take out a home equity loan, or private once that runs out.
 
People usually take Grad PLUS loans to cover the rest of their costs if they get financial aid. It's just not part of the original award and will happen that way each year.

In terms of safety, the area directly around campus is okay, just be smart, lock your car and apartment doors. Also, there is an escort service that will pick you up or drop you off if you live near campus. I live at Rittenhouse Hill Apartments and security is great but the rent is a bit pricy. Honestly, I love it there and my husband is really concerned about the safety issue too. If you like it, PM me and I'll be a reference/use me as your recommender.

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My fin aid didn't completely cover COI, like maybe 2/3. I'm likely going to have to take out a home equity loan, or private once that runs out.
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janeeeeeeee said:
also, how safe is the area around campus?? i'm a little freaked out since the Philly crime is a little crazy...
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anyone have an idea if we can expect much more waitlist movement through the rest of the summer?
 
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For those accepted off wait list, do you mind posting the dates you interviewed? I'm just curious to see if their wait list is done by ranking or simply based of the date you interviewed.

Thanks,
 
illadelphia91 said:
For those accepted off wait list, do you mind posting the dates you interviewed? I'm just curious to see if their wait list is done by ranking or simply based of the date you interviewed.

Thanks,
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I interviewed in mid-late January, waitlisted in April, accepted early June.
 
When I called and asked, they said the waitlist is ranked, but they do not tell you where you rank.
 
courtnes said:
People usually take Grad PLUS loans to cover the rest of their costs if they get financial aid. It's just not part of the original award and will happen that way each year.

In terms of safety, the area directly around campus is okay, just be smart, lock your car and apartment doors. Also, there is an escort service that will pick you up or drop you off if you live near campus. I live at Rittenhouse Hill Apartments and security is great but the rent is a bit pricy. Honestly, I love it there and my husband is really concerned about the safety issue too. If you like it, PM me and I'll be a reference/use me as your recommender.
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thanks for responding!
Also, how do we apply for the Grad PLUS loan?
 
Just got status change from waitlist to a final decision!!! General consensus is that I was just accepted off the waitlist right??
 
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Genovesen09 said:
Just got status change from waitlist to a final decision!!! General consensus is that I was just accepted off the waitlist right??
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I believe so! Congratulations! Let us know when you get the packet in the mail.
I hope this means they're still pulling a bunch of more names off the wait list. fingers crossed :)
 
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goldeelocks2014 said:
I believe so! Congratulations! Let us know when you get the packet in the mail.
I hope this means they're still pulling a bunch of more names off the wait list. fingers crossed :)
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Super excited!! I will be sure to update everyone as soon as I receive something in the mail.
 
Genovesen09 said:
Just got status change from waitlist to a final decision!!! General consensus is that I was just accepted off the waitlist right??
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Congratulations! did it change yesterday, or did you just randomly decide to check it?
 
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For those accepted off wait list, do you mind posting the dates you interviewed? I'm just curious to see if their wait list is done by ranking or simply based of the date you interviewed.

Thanks,
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I interviewed early February, wait listed mid May, and was accepted early June
 
For those of you who have taken out GradPlus loans before…how do you know whether or not you have gotten approved? My credit was fine and they said they submitted it to the school. Do you get an email/letter from Drexel?
 
Interesting...seems like anyone who has gotten off the waitlist (and posted here) had a January or later interview. Maybe they've just forgotten about those who interviewed earlier (pre-December) lol.
 
ffarah said:
For those of you who have taken out GradPlus loans before…how do you know whether or not you have gotten approved? My credit was fine and they said they submitted it to the school. Do you get an email/letter from Drexel?
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Best bet is to check your financial aid files on Drexel One. You will not get an e-mail from Drexel other than when the loans get disbursed.
 
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Interesting...seems like anyone who has gotten off the waitlist (and posted here) had a January or later interview. Maybe they've just forgotten about those who interviewed earlier (pre-December) lol.
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I interviewed on December 5th and got my acceptance letter on June 23rd!!
 
I just received my acceptance letter today after getting a status change last Thursday from "waitlist" to, "A final decision has been made....." !!!!! Interviewed April 3rd :)
 
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I just tried to check my status and my bookmarked link for the 2014 cycle has changed to the 2015 cycle...how do we check our status now?!?! This is so depressing :(
 
Yea...waiting for that phone call..which is the worst feeling. Its also really hard to focus on secondaries for next cycle while waiting to hear back from schools.
 
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Does anyone know if the class is full? Or is there still a sliver of hope?
 
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