2014-2015 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Application Thread

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WOOOO first rejection. lizzy M 70-72. very happy with my success in the application cycle so far, so i wasn't really bummed about this. good luck to everyone else!
 
To be clear, I have spent plenty of time in Camden, I grew up in a city with similar problems, and would have been more than happy to attend medical school in Camden with the unique clinical experiences available. Plenty of people that might have been a good fit MUST be rejected. They get A LOT of applications. Not everyone who was rejected begrudgingly applied here as a 'safety.' There is still a lot of luck involved even with schools that grant interviews based on 'fit.'
 
I for one really liked the idea of spending 4 years learning in an environment where there is need all around. Makes you remember that many people have it worse off and could really just use a helping hand, a kind doctor, and someone who actually understands what they're going through!
 
this is very much the kind of community I'd like to train around and help, but after reading all of your posts it's got me thinking, at what cost? a quick google search actually led to some very scary results about Camden, and my first thought was "what if i get lost trying to find the school for an interview or something and end up in a bad part of the city", which says a lot I think. some of the updates about the police force have seemed comforting, but i suddenly find myself torn about this secondary because of some of your negative posts. I'd like to be sure I would be happy here before doing it, so I guess I'll have to do some more research.
 
I like the school and its mission, but the Camden area gets me concerned. I submitted my AMCAS without thoroughly researching this school, mainly because I am a reapplicant and I didn't have too much of a choice while picking schools. However, while filling out the secondary I read more about Camden and realized how bad things really were. Poorest city with the highest crime rate in the U.S is no joke for people who have never experienced this type of atmosphere. I never criticized the school, I really like what they stand for. But for me, this was off-putting.
 
DoctorLacrosse said:
this is very much the kind of community I'd like to train around and help, but after reading all of your posts it's got me thinking, at what cost? a quick google search actually led to some very scary results about Camden, and my first thought was "what if i get lost trying to find the school for an interview or something and end up in a bad part of the city", which says a lot I think. some of the updates about the police force have seemed comforting, but i suddenly find myself torn about this secondary because of some of your negative posts. I'd like to be sure I would be happy here before doing it, so I guess I'll have to do some more research.
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i wish some students from Cooper's first couple of classes would comment about the safety around the school, safety around where most students live, any incidents they have heard of happening, etc. could potentially help many of us here to hear firsthand what students have experienced.
 
Also rejected this morning. First one of the season but also got my first II today at the same time so not too upset! OOS. Complete 7/23
 
I've been verified and submitted since Aug 17, have yet to receive a Primary complete email. Any one else having this problem?
 
DoctorLacrosse said:
i wish some students from Cooper's first couple of classes would comment about the safety around the school, safety around where most students live, any incidents they have heard of happening, etc. could potentially help many of us here to hear firsthand what students have experienced.
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I'm an M1 there, and from what I've heard from the school, there have been no incidents with students, knock on wood. Most of this is due to our AMAZING security staff, most of whom are ex-cops from the area. They will walk or drive the students anywhere to their cars or public transportation, or if you live in the city, sometimes to your house. They're there 24 hours a day. They know all of our names, and they're wonderful to us. You need to get by them to get into the school. They gave us an extensive lecture during orientation on safety in the neighborhood, where they also gave us their numbers in case we needed them off of campus (like walking from our cars or to the hospital). Most students, when not on school business, walk together to get to and from the campus on their advice. It is a sketchy place sometimes, and there is a LOT of street TV, but...

I feel relatively comfortable there. I've never felt like I needed security to walk me to my car, and I walk to and from the hospital or restaurants by myself a lot. I feel totally safe studying in the building at any time, because seriously, you need your ID to get into almost all of the doors. So far my biggest complaint about Camden is that there aren't any quiet cafe's in walking distance, and then I have to drive literally five minutes into Philadelphia to get to one. #firstworldproblems
 
Dylasa said:
I'm an M1 there, and from what I've heard from the school, there have been no incidents with students, knock on wood. Most of this is due to our AMAZING security staff, most of whom are ex-cops from the area. They will walk or drive the students anywhere to their cars or public transportation, or if you live in the city, sometimes to your house. They're there 24 hours a day. They know all of our names, and they're wonderful to us. You need to get by them to get into the school. They gave us an extensive lecture during orientation on safety in the neighborhood, where they also gave us their numbers in case we needed them off of campus (like walking from our cars or to the hospital). Most students, when not on school business, walk together to get to and from the campus on their advice. It is a sketchy place sometimes, and there is a LOT of street TV, but...

I feel relatively comfortable there. I've never felt like I needed security to walk me to my car, and I walk to and from the hospital or restaurants by myself a lot. I feel totally safe studying in the building at any time, because seriously, you need your ID to get into almost all of the doors. So far my biggest complaint about Camden is that there aren't any quiet cafe's in walking distance, and then I have to drive literally five minutes into Philadelphia to get to one. #firstworldproblems
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I hear there has been somewhat of turn around in the housing next to the university. How have you found the housing situation? And if you dont mind mentioning them whats your rent/roommate situation/housing location/help from the university in regards to housing? Thanks
 
Abraxas65 said:
I hear there has been somewhat of turn around in the housing next to the university. How have you found the housing situation? And if you dont mind mentioning them whats your rent/roommate situation/housing location/help from the university in regards to housing? Thanks
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I have a family, and we rent a beautiful, brand new 3 bedroom townhouse in Philadelphia for 2500. It's about 10 minutes away from school by car. If I had 2 roommates instead of 2 children, the rent would be about 850/mo, which is not bad at all. I think the majority of students live in a very nice loft building on the Camden waterfront called the Victor, and I have no idea what the rents are like there. I do know that by next year, they'll start having student housing directly across the street from the school, and that should be a little less expensive than the Victor. I didn't need help finding a place, but on second look day, they had a bunch of rental companies there in case you did need some help.
 
Abraxas65 said:
I hear there has been somewhat of turn around in the housing next to the university. How have you found the housing situation? And if you dont mind mentioning them whats your rent/roommate situation/housing location/help from the university in regards to housing? Thanks
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some great info from you guys, thank you! sounds like things aren't nearly as bad as they are made out to be.

my only concern is that going out for a drink with classmates sounds literally impossible due to safety concerns, which is worrisome to me, but other than that, not too bad. appreciate the insight!
 
DoctorLacrosse said:
some great info from you guys, thank you! sounds like things aren't nearly as bad as they are made out to be.

my only concern is that going out for a drink with classmates sounds literally impossible due to safety concerns, which is worrisome to me, but other than that, not too bad. appreciate the insight!
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Trust, I'm pretty sure zero people are finding it impossible to go out for drinks with classmates. 😉
 
DoctorLacrosse said:
some great info from you guys, thank you! sounds like things aren't nearly as bad as they are made out to be.

my only concern is that going out for a drink with classmates sounds literally impossible due to safety concerns, which is worrisome to me, but other than that, not too bad. appreciate the insight!
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yeah people go out all the time. There is only one bar that I know of in Camden which is in the Victor so when people want to go out they get on the PATCO and its two stops to philly for a nominal charge.
 
The more I hear and read about Cooper the higher it keeps climbing on my wish I can go here list.
 
rushmore4 said:
yeah people go out all the time. There is only one bar that I know of in Camden which is in the Victor so when people want to go out they get on the PATCO and its two stops to philly for a nominal charge.
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you guys have eased my mind. I'm back to loving everything about the school! praying for a II
 
has anyone been rejected pre-secondary?
 
MSAR states that they do screen students before sending out secondaries, not sure how stringent that screening is though.
 
sorry if this has been asked before, but does anyone known how receptive they are to OOS applicants? I really love the school's mission but am not an NJ resident nor have strong ties to the state. Just trying to gauge my chances here. Thanks in advance!
 
run91 said:
sorry if this has been asked before, but does anyone known how receptive they are to OOS applicants? I really love the school's mission but am not an NJ resident nor have strong ties to the state. Just trying to gauge my chances here. Thanks in advance!
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Slightly less than 30% of the class is OOS
 
run91 said:
sorry if this has been asked before, but does anyone known how receptive they are to OOS applicants? I really love the school's mission but am not an NJ resident nor have strong ties to the state. Just trying to gauge my chances here. Thanks in advance!
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Last year looks like it was around 1/3 OOS
 
Yay! II just now! LizzyM 66~69 IS Complete 7/31

Interviews are Fridays only, dates available from late October.
 
Reading the stats for all the rejects makes me nervous. 28/3.49/3.29

I was confirmed complete on 08/05, but have yet to be given or denied an interview.
 
kelzoo said:
Reading the stats for all the rejects makes me nervous. 28/3.49/3.29

I was confirmed complete on 08/05, but have yet to be given or denied an interview.
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I'm with you. Although you shouldn't get TOO worried...I had a friend get an interview here last year with identical stats to yours.
 
How long did it take to get a secondary? Does Cooper send automatic secondaries?
 
kelzoo said:
Reading the stats for all the rejects makes me nervous. 28/3.49/3.29

I was confirmed complete on 08/05, but have yet to be given or denied an interview.
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This school is much more about fit than numbers.
 
secondary submitted 7/28, complete 8/20 (late committee letter T_T), rejected today. LM 66, OOS. wasn't too hopeful but I did love their mission, GL all!
 
rejected today…I thought I had a pretty decent shot here given my fit for the school (or at least I thought). I have a lot of background working in areas like Camden and have lived and worked in baltimore all my life.

My stats were a little bit lower on the spectrum (29, cGPA 3.59, sGPA, 3.5, graduate GPA: 3.55) but I thought they would look past that if deemed like a good fit. Anyways hope everyone else still waiting hears back soon!
 
Very surprising rejection just now. 3.55/30 In-state applicant. Average EC's but did volunteer work in Camden.
 
dedicated1989 said:
rejected today…I thought I had a pretty decent shot here given my fit for the school (or at least I thought). I have a lot of background working in areas like Camden and have lived and worked in baltimore all my life.

My stats were a little bit lower on the spectrum (29, cGPA 3.59, sGPA, 3.5, graduate GPA: 3.55) but I thought they would look past that if deemed like a good fit. Anyways hope everyone else still waiting hears back soon!
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JMU2013 said:
Very surprising rejection just now. 3.55/30 In-state applicant. Average EC's but did volunteer work in Camden.
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Oh no, when were ya'll complete? :nailbiting::nailbiting:
 
complete 7/22

This is actually my first rejection that hurts a little because I really thought the school was a good fit for me and vice versa…from the rejection email they make it pretty clear they don't give you feedback onto why you were rejected…

"
Thank you for your interest in our program. As you know, the medical school applications process is highly competitive, and each medical school receives an extremely large number of applications. You will not be granted an interview with our Admissions Committee. We understand your disappointment, and we wish to inform you that our decisions are not made on any individual datum. Each full AMCAS and secondary application is screened for many indicators of success, readiness, and fit with our mission. We do not turn any applicant away lightly, as we understand the level of preparation you have put into this stage of your education.

Please understand that we evaluate thousands of applications each year, and we are unable to provide an indepth analysis of ways to strengthen your academics or otherwise enhance your portfolio. Ultimately our decisions must reflect which of the many qualified candidates best fit CMSRU and the role we play in our community.

We appreciate your inquiries into CMSRU, and wish you the best in your future career. "
 
dedicated1989 said:
complete 7/22

This is actually my first rejection that hurts a little because I really thought the school was a good fit for me and vice versa…from the rejection email they make it pretty clear they don't give you feedback onto why you were rejected…

"
Thank you for your interest in our program. As you know, the medical school applications process is highly competitive, and each medical school receives an extremely large number of applications. You will not be granted an interview with our Admissions Committee. We understand your disappointment, and we wish to inform you that our decisions are not made on any individual datum. Each full AMCAS and secondary application is screened for many indicators of success, readiness, and fit with our mission. We do not turn any applicant away lightly, as we understand the level of preparation you have put into this stage of your education.

Please understand that we evaluate thousands of applications each year, and we are unable to provide an indepth analysis of ways to strengthen your academics or otherwise enhance your portfolio. Ultimately our decisions must reflect which of the many qualified candidates best fit CMSRU and the role we play in our community.

We appreciate your inquiries into CMSRU, and wish you the best in your future career. "
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Ugh, standard rejection email. I submitted early August, so maybe they haven't got that far. I'm just surprised their rejecting people who say they feel as if they are a good fit. :shrug:

Anybody recently invited or rejected that was complete in August?
 
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