2014-2015 Jefferson Medical College Application Thread

[thebeachisthebest]

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@Irish Luck: I parked in the 925 Walnut street garage and paid $26 for overnight parking since I arrived the night before the interview. It seems expensive, but I stayed with a student (for free) and the garage was super convenient so it was worth it for me!

@pinkPEACE: Contrary to what stated above, my interview focused solely on my academics and extracurriculars, with a strong emphasis on extracurricular activities related to medicine/health. Of course, every applicant's experience will vary based on his/her interviewer.

 

[Tman90]

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[JPA178]

Hey, @Doctor Strange, quick question for you:
I was thrilled to be accepted last week! Jeff is one of my top choices and I will most likely attend. However, I haven't received the acceptance letter in the mail yet. Do you know if there is a way to pay the accepted student deposit online, or do you have to send it by snail mail? Also, is there a deadline for paying the deposit?
Thanks so much for all your help throughout the whole process!

 

[butomed]

How long after being complete should we wait to send an update letter or letter of interest?

Whoops, just realized I asked this question in June in Doctor Strange's thread. His response:

Letters of interest should probably be saved for the event that you 1) have been placed on the high priority waitlist or 2) have not received an interview invitation by the time January rolls around.
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Thanks again!

 

[Doctor Strange]

Hey, @Doctor Strange, quick question for you:
I was thrilled to be accepted last week! Jeff is one of my top choices and I will most likely attend. However, I haven't received the acceptance letter in the mail yet. Do you know if there is a way to pay the accepted student deposit online, or do you have to send it by snail mail? Also, is there a deadline for paying the deposit?
Thanks so much for all your help throughout the whole process!

If I recall correctly, you will be receiving an official notification of acceptance by snail mail in the near future, which will give you instructions on how to submit the deposit. I believe that they only accept mailed-in checks, but I'm honestly not 100% sure... just pretty sure. Also, I can't really remember how long they give you to make a decision, but I think all deposits are refundable if you withdraw before the AAMC deadline. I would just wait for the official letter and then call the admissions office if you still have questions.

 

[Tman90]

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[JPA178]

If I recall correctly, you will be receiving an official notification of acceptance by snail mail in the near future, which will give you instructions on how to submit the deposit. I believe that they only accept mailed-in checks, but I'm honestly not 100% sure... just pretty sure. Also, I can't really remember how long they give you to make a decision, but I think all deposits are refundable if you withdraw before the AAMC deadline. I would just wait for the official letter and then call the admissions office if you still have questions.

Ok, thanks for clarifying! Again, I appreciate all your great advice. I had a great experience at interview day and I'm really looking forward to taking the next steps!

 

[Ersh]

About the deposit: I submitted my acknowledgement card and $100 deposit a few weeks ago and received a confirmation email today. It ended with "See you on matriculation day!" Are they just encouraging me to attend or did I accidentally commit to the school?? Jefferson is high on my list but it's early and I'm still waiting to hear from other schools.

 

[Doctor Strange]

About the deposit: I submitted my acknowledgement card and $100 deposit a few weeks ago and received a confirmation email today. It ended with "See you on matriculation day!" Are they just encouraging me to attend or did I accidentally commit to the school?? Jefferson is high on my list but it's early and I'm still waiting to hear from other schools.

No, you definitely did not commit yourself.

 

[Ersh]

Thank you, sorry for being neurotic.

 

[Rumor13]

II! First of the season and super excited. For anyone who cares, 3.9 cGPA and 31 MCAT. They seem to be filling spots for interviews 12/10 - 12/17 at the moment.

 

[EndoAdduct]

II! First of the season and super excited. For anyone who cares, 3.9 cGPA and 31 MCAT. They seem to be filling spots for interviews 12/10 - 12/17 at the moment.

Congrats! Do you mind sharing complete date?

 

[Rumor13]

Congrats! Do you mind sharing complete date?

8/6 and thanks!

 

[biodome92]

Does anyone know when they will start giving out decisions for those who interviewed on 10/29? I thought they said that some of us would find out within a week, but I might be making that up. I remember thinking that it was a really fast turnaround time, though.

 

[Doctor Strange]

Does anyone know when they will start giving out decisions for those who interviewed on 10/29? I thought they said that some of us would find out within a week, but I might be making that up. I remember thinking that it was a really fast turnaround time, though.

Usually a week after, but some will take up to five weeks depending on your interviewer's schedule and when they make it to the committee meeting. They will let you know as soon as a decision is made. Acceptances are by phone call, and everything else is by email. Decisions usually come out on Wednesday.

 

[claduva94]

Usually a week after, but some will take up to five weeks depending on your interviewer's schedule and when they make it to the committee meeting. They will let you know as soon as a decision is made. Acceptances are by phone call, and everything else is by email. Decisions usually come out on Wednesday.

It has been 5 weeks for me. Is the five weeks thing a maximum or a general limit you noticed? Would you recommend calling at any point?

 

[Doctor Strange]

It has been 5 weeks for me. Is the five weeks thing a maximum or a general limit you noticed? Would you recommend calling at any point?

General limit. There's a chance you might hear back tomorrow, as well.

 

[claduva94]

General limit. There's a chance you might hear back tomorrow, as well.

You were right. Put on the high priority waitlist.

 

[halfwaycrooks]

You were right. Put on the high priority waitlist.

They said around 80-90 students were pulled from the wait list last year so keep your head up.

 

[claduva94]

They said around 80-90 students were pulled from the wait list last year so keep your head up.

Oh I'm very optimistic. And I have acceptance to great schools so I'm far from upset. But Philly was probably my favorite city that I visited so I will definitely be sticking with this waitlist! 🙂

 

[ZymurgySurfer]

Has anyone had any success with an "in the area email?"

 

[MirageS]

OMG ! i just checked my status on the portal. II! complete 7/2! don't give up hope!

 

[Sandmeezy]

OMG ! i just checked my status on the portal. II! complete 7/2! don't give up hope!

CONGRATS!! This gives me hope haha complete mid July. What were your stats if you don't mind me asking?

 

[MirageS]

CONGRATS!! This gives me hope haha complete mid July. What were your stats if you don't mind me asking?

LIZZY M ~ 69. I sent in an update letter last week.

 

[DodoBird8]

Has anyone had any success with an "in the area email?"

Definitely doesn't hurt if you're actually in the area. They acknowledged mine 🙂

 

[AspiringERMD]

Oh my goodness! I have an II too, by email at 11:45PM EST!! Complete in July, LizzyM = 73. I had nearly given up hope! At some schools, I don't care that I haven't heard from them... this was not such a school. I am SO excited for this one! I have only heard amazing things. 😀

 

[Sandmeezy]

LIZZY M ~ 69. I sent in an update letter last week.

Ohh that's where my LizzyM is around too! I have nothing really to update them on and I don't really want to just nag on them :/

 

[llamasarefuzzy]

Anyone know if they are receptive to pre-ii updates?

 

[Tman90]

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[AspiringERMD]

Not sure if it matters, but I didn't send an update and suddenly got an II.

 

[mang0pudd1ng]

Not sure if it matters, but I didn't send an update and suddenly got an II.

When were you complete?

 

[llamasarefuzzy]

Just sent an email. I'll keep you guys posted!

 

[AspiringERMD]

When were you complete?

Mid-July.

 

[halfwaycrooks]

Anyone get any decisions today?

 

[GeneParmesan29]

wondering the same over here. seems a little late now for me this week

 

[Member4545]

Just sent an email. I'll keep you guys posted!

Did you send the update through the portal or through email? If email, would you mind sharing which email address you used?

 

[llamasarefuzzy]

Did you send the update through the portal or through email? If email, would you mind sharing which email address you used?

[email protected]

Have not gotten confirmation yet, though, so idk if it's the right address

 

[Rumor13]

[email protected]

Have not gotten confirmation yet, though, so idk if it's the right address

That's the right one. I asked a few days ago about sending updates and that was the email they told me to send updates to.

 

[Member4545]

That's the right one. I asked a few days ago about sending updates and that was the email they told me to send updates to.

So would it be appropriate to address Dean Callahan in my letter of interest sent to that email?

 

[Rumor13]

So would it be appropriate to address Dean Callahan in my letter of interest sent to that email?

Nobody signed my email when I sent it. I'd just go with "to whom it may concern" or "Dear SKMC Admissions Committee" since I've had multiple people answer me from that address in the past.

 

[Irish Luck]

High priority wait list... i'm a little bummed, i really loved this school. Anyone have any idea if the waitlist moves ?

 

[schiffbased]

Do acceptance phone calls tend to go out Wednesday and wait list e-mails Thursday?

 

[claduva94]

High priority wait list... i'm a little bummed, i really loved this school. Anyone have any idea if the waitlist moves ?

1/3 of the class comes from the HPWL.

 

[ComplexNapoleon]

Just got an ii at 11:45pm... guess they're working late tonight haha. Very excited though!

 

[kayayteeyeee]

Just got an ii at 11:45pm... guess they're working late tonight haha. Very excited though!

Congrats! When were you complete? I rushed and checked my email and portal and it's still at "decision pending"

 

[FLGator4593]

I am still listed at "decision pending" but have been complete for almost 3 months...any advice?

 

[ZymurgySurfer]

To those of you that sent in pre-ii updates, how did you format it. I'm planning on sending an update/in the area combination letter since there seems to have been some success with them. Thanks!

 

[amber80]

I am still listed at "decision pending" but have been complete for almost 3 months...any advice?

How did you check your status?

 

[Graywolf]

How did you check your status?

If you dig into your portal a little more, you'll find a screen that gives a summary and your current status.

Mine also says decision pending since August

 

[ridethecliche]

Decision pending is their hold status fyi.