2014-2015 Eastern Virginia Medical School Application Thread

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DenTony11235 said:
Cool! Ty! I actually stayed at the Hilton for my last interview and loved it. Was even considering a more high end stay this time as well.
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Definitely economical and not a high-end stay, a little run-down I'd say, but the gym part was more important to me. Having access to a full gym rather than the hotel and being within walking distance to explore the mall, movies, college university, and food was worth it. $10 taxi to the school/$25+tip to the airport.

Good luck at your interview. Be sure to prepare bioethics questions and to be informed on current healthcare topics.
 
DenTony11235 said:
Can anyone recommend any literature to read for background knowledge before my interview? Maybe a study about healthcare in/around the Norfolk area, initiatives, or just about the schools progress toward its mission? I've read the EVMS website and wiki.
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Vox.com has non-biased reporting on healthcare policy/ACA. I thought it was very similar if not same to the Wall Street Journal subscription that I have.
 
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zarfot said:
Definitely economical and not a high-end stay, a little run-down I'd say, but the gym part was more important to me. Having access to a full gym rather than the hotel and being within walking distance to explore the mall, movies, college university, and food was worth it. $10 taxi to the school/$25+tip to the airport.

Good luck at your interview. Be sure to prepare bioethics questions and to be informed on current healthcare topics.
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Spent 3 hours at the gym. All by myself. Then climbed the rope on the morning before my interview.
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Nice selfie gym pic.

Does anyone know if EVMS's alternate list ranking is based on WHEN you were interviewed rather than HOW WELL YOU DID in the interview? Nadda mean? Has anyone who was interviewed recently been placed in the top tier of the alternate list? Or anyone who interviewed early placed in lower tier? I am very much relying on this school to get into medical school this year. And I would LOVE to go there.
 
Mr. MCAT said:
Nice selfie gym pic.

Does anyone know if EVMS's alternate list ranking is based on WHEN you were interviewed rather than HOW WELL YOU DID in the interview? Nadda mean? Has anyone who was interviewed recently been placed in the top tier of the alternate list? Or anyone who interviewed early placed in lower tier? I am very much relying on this school to get into medical school this year. And I would LOVE to go there.
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I interviewed in October and was told I'm in the top 1/3. I called last month and they said our position in the waitlist doesn't change and that they're not using the waitlist until all interviews are over. From what I've heard, people get accepted from throughout the waitlist so your position may not matter. But I'm not 100% sure.

I would love to go to this school as well. I kinda hope the top 1/3 position means you have a better chance of getting off the waitlist. Would love for others to confirm.
 
chameleonchic said:
I interviewed in October and was told I'm in the top 1/3. I called last month and they said our position in the waitlist doesn't change and that they're not using the waitlist until all interviews are over. From what I've heard, people get accepted from throughout the waitlist so your position may not matter. But I'm not 100% sure.

I would love to go to this school as well. I kinda hope the top 1/3 position means you have a better chance of getting off the waitlist. Would love for others to confirm.
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last year i was in the top 1/3. it's true some had gotten accepted from the middle 1/3 so i'm not really sure how the waitlist works...
 
chameleonchic said:
I interviewed in October and was told I'm in the top 1/3. I called last month and they said our position in the waitlist doesn't change and that they're not using the waitlist until all interviews are over. From what I've heard, people get accepted from throughout the waitlist so your position may not matter. But I'm not 100% sure.

I would love to go to this school as well. I kinda hope the top 1/3 position means you have a better chance of getting off the waitlist. Would love for others to confirm.
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I asked them about this when I called them to see which third of the waitlist I was in. They say that once interviews are over, they start going through the waitlist, but by looking at demographics like OOS, male/female, etc of people that withdraw. If there are demographically similar people in each third, they pick the person that is most qualified (meaning higher on the waitlist). So your position on the waitlist matters, but you need the right person to drop out!
 
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Just found out today I'm in the top 1/3 waitlist. I'm in OOS female - what are the chances y'all? Also, has anyone on the waitlist been invited to second look?
 
put on wait list as well.

i have been checking my e-mail like crazy expecting to hear. turns out it was in my spam folder from yesterday
 
Does anybody know if the financial aid packages will roll out before April 30? According to what is online (which may not be updated for this year...), it seems that awards will be going out 30-60 days before start of term. This just seems really late to me since the decision day is April 30. It'd be nice to know if we will receive any information before then since it could be a deal-breaker for some people.
 
Got an II last week, was definitely not expecting that. I believe I must have picked the very last interview day, next Friday 3/27. OOS, 3.66, 36. Interviewing for a wait list spot I'm sure but better than nothing!
 
womanofscience said:
Does anybody know if the financial aid packages will roll out before April 30? According to what is online (which may not be updated for this year...), it seems that awards will be going out 30-60 days before start of term. This just seems really late to me since the decision day is April 30. It'd be nice to know if we will receive any information before then since it could be a deal-breaker for some people.
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I noticed that too... 🙁
 
kthxbai said:
I'm from the other side of the border, so OOS (MD suburb of DC). Nevertheless, it's relatively close to home, so that's a HUGE plus.
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That's nice. I'm OOS but only 4 hours away in NC. I unfortunately cannot attend second look, but I hope you have fun if you choose to go!
 
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Does anyone know if EVMS has a Facebook page for the class of 2019? I know a lot of schools have them and I can't find one for EVMS.
 
I just called the financial aid office and they said they are going out 30 days before classes start. That seems so ridiculous to me. I need to have all the facts to make sure I am making an informed decision. VTC are offering a scholarship and I was hoping that EVMS would let me know what they are offering before I made my final decision. Well..... looks like I'm going to VTC. Good luck everyone 🙂
 
DrOMG said:
I just called the financial aid office and they said they are going out 30 days before classes start. That seems so ridiculous to me. I need to have all the facts to make sure I am making an informed decision. VTC are offering a scholarship and I was hoping that EVMS would let me know what they are offering before I made my final decision. Well..... looks like I'm going to VTC. Good luck everyone 🙂
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But... but... but... you were so nice to me, and a friend - and now you aren't going to be there next year ?!?

PSYCH - I have to get accepted first. You will be missed regardless @DrOMG
 
DrOMG said:
I just called the financial aid office and they said they are going out 30 days before classes start. That seems so ridiculous to me. I need to have all the facts to make sure I am making an informed decision. VTC are offering a scholarship and I was hoping that EVMS would let me know what they are offering before I made my final decision. Well..... looks like I'm going to VTC. Good luck everyone 🙂
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Thank you for calling and sharing this information!
 
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