2014-2015 Loma Linda University Application Thread

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victoryXfailure said:
I did not apply this cycle because I wanted tot retake my Mcat, but am planning to apply this coming cycle for fall 2016.

I guess I just wanted to know a little bit more about the school since a lot of you have interviewed there or have more knowledge of the school than I. I was wondering what the school's stance on vaccinations was? As well as, how strict or they on lets say having a significant other (you are not married to) stay over on or off campus? (Not important to some, but I am on the east coast. It comes in to play when people have to visit me and have nowhere else to stay. Hotels are expensive!)

Thanks guys.
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I believe I can be of assistance on this one! I have interviewed twice here now so I know a fair bit but not as much as a student would, obviously. They are completely pro vaccination. During interview day the dean made it clear that if you don't get vaccinated, you will not attend the school and not have a career in medicine. I think that the only rule they are really strict on is the alcohol policy. Other than that they don't really care too much about what you do. Even thought the campus doesn't sell meat or caffeine, everyone brings it to campus and no one cares. Hope that helps!
 
GarrusVK47 said:
I believe I can be of assistance on this one! I have interviewed twice here now so I know a fair bit but not as much as a student would, obviously. They are completely pro vaccination. During interview day the dean made it clear that if you don't get vaccinated, you will not attend the school and not have a career in medicine. I think that the only rule they are really strict on is the alcohol policy. Other than that they don't really care too much about what you do. Even thought the campus doesn't sell meat or caffeine, everyone brings it to campus and no one cares. Hope that helps!
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Thank you for answering. That is what I got from looking for information on my own, but I wanted to be sure. I write about vaccines in my personal statement so just wanted to make sure it wasn't going against what the school believes in.

Anyone know the answer for my second question? Please and thank you. 🙂
 
victoryXfailure said:
Thank you for answering. That is what I got from looking for information on my own, but I wanted to be sure. I write about vaccines in my personal statement so just wanted to make sure it wasn't going against what the school believes in.

Anyone know the answer for my second question? Please and thank you. 🙂
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No medical school that practices evidence based medicine would be against vaccines. It's not a selling point, it's a given.
 
DrTacosMD said:
No medical school that practices evidence based medicine would be against vaccines. It's not a selling point, it's a given.
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For DO and MD schools in the US this is correct.







 
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Congrats to those accepted! Anyone from the 2/3 interview group hear anything yet?
 
Congrats to all of the accepted applicants. Hopefully you'll make (or have made) the decision to attend LLU this fall. It will be great to see many of you and work with you for the next 4 years. I am certainly excited.
 
I interviewed with LLU nov 25 and am still waiting to hear back from them. I will be in Zambia for the next 2 months If they can't reach me by phone, do they try another means?
 
I am so excited to be attending LLU. When I answered the call and realized it was Dr. Roddy, I was so shocked I don't remember how the phone call went. All I remember is her saying "accepted" and "You'll get a packet in the mail." 😀

Does anyone who has been accepted know approximately how long it takes before the official letter/email comes in? I'm beginning to doubt that I got the phone call at all. 😛
 
I need some help/answers, anyone could help?

I applied and turn in my application, and up until now, I have heard nothing. No interview, no rejection.

What does this mean? Does this mean I failed?
When does LLU interview ends?
 
amanad21 said:
I am so excited to be attending LLU. When I answered the call and realized it was Dr. Roddy, I was so shocked I don't remember how the phone call went. All I remember is her saying "accepted" and "You'll get a packet in the mail." 😀

Does anyone who has been accepted know approximately how long it takes before the official letter/email comes in? I'm beginning to doubt that I got the phone call at all. 😛
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Haha I feel the exact same way. Now I'm anxiously awaiting the letter.
 
amanad21 said:
I am so excited to be attending LLU. When I answered the call and realized it was Dr. Roddy, I was so shocked I don't remember how the phone call went. All I remember is her saying "accepted" and "You'll get a packet in the mail." 😀

Does anyone who has been accepted know approximately how long it takes before the official letter/email comes in? I'm beginning to doubt that I got the phone call at all. 😛
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It was around 2 weeks for me. More or less.
 
amanad21 said:
I am so excited to be attending LLU. When I answered the call and realized it was Dr. Roddy, I was so shocked I don't remember how the phone call went. All I remember is her saying "accepted" and "You'll get a packet in the mail." 😀

Does anyone who has been accepted know approximately how long it takes before the official letter/email comes in? I'm beginning to doubt that I got the phone call at all. 😛
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I totally understand. I thought I was dreaming - but the (909) number was still in my phone's history. It takes about 2 weeks for the packet to come.
 
Ngamia24 said:
I interviewed with LLU nov 25 and am still waiting to hear back from them. I will be in Zambia for the next 2 months If they can't reach me by phone, do they try another means?
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you'd contact them to let them know. keep some internet around you - or at least visit a local internet cafe if at all possible!
 
When I got the call, it was from an unknown number but it was definitely her. Did it take 2 weeks to get the email as well?
 
wonderdog said:
I totally understand. I thought I was dreaming - but the (909) number was still in my phone's history. It takes about 2 weeks for the packet to come.
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When I got the call, it was from an unknown number but it was definitely her. Did it take 2 weeks to get the email as well?
 
wonderdog said:
I totally understand. I thought I was dreaming - but the (909) number was still in my phone's history. It takes about 2 weeks for the packet to come.
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So because this seems to be the second Thursday/Friday of the month, do you think more acceptances will come out next week or are the rest of us still waiting until March?
 
Based of last year's timeline, here are the dates (+/- 1 or 2 days) to mark on your calenders for acceptance calls:

December 18, 2014 (already past)
January 16-17, 2015 (already past)
February 12-13, 2015 (already past)
March 12-13, 2015 Next big date!!!

Last weeks of March- Rejection letters in mailboxes

April 9-10, 2015 More acceptances and waitlist notifications also go out

These are all based off events from the last couple years. I do not know how the new AAMC traffic rules and dates will affect these dates. LLU is pretty consistent though; I successfully predicted that LLU would send out acceptance calls around January 16 of this year, which is exactly what happened. Hope all this info helps you all.
 
On Eagle's Wings said:
Based of last year's timeline, here are the dates (+/- 1 or 2 days) to mark on your calenders for acceptance calls:

December 18, 2014 (already past)
January 16-17, 2015 (already past)
February 12-13, 2015 (already past)
March 12-13, 2015 Next big date!!!

Last weeks of March- Rejection letters in mailboxes

April 9-10, 2015 More acceptances and waitlist notifications also go out

These are all based off events from the last couple years. I do not know how the new AAMC traffic rules and dates will affect these dates. LLU is pretty consistent though; I successfully predicted that LLU would send out acceptance calls around January 16 of this year, which is exactly what happened. Hope all this info helps you all.
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Thank you so much!!! This definitely eases my nerves. I really hope to get into my top choice!! 🙂
 
I'm just curious if anyone's got a vague idea of how many spots are left (if any) to be filled? I got an II today and since it looks like I'll be in the last round of people considered it just seemed like something to look into.
Thanks!
 
JRaae said:
I'm just curious if anyone's got a vague idea of how many spots are left (if any) to be filled? I got an II today and since it looks like I'll be in the last round of people considered it just seemed like something to look into.
Thanks!
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I'm on the same boat as you. Just got my II today and wondering the same thing. Best of luck to you!
 
JRaae said:
I'm just curious if anyone's got a vague idea of how many spots are left (if any) to be filled? I got an II today and since it looks like I'll be in the last round of people considered it just seemed like something to look into.
Thanks!
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Is this really the last group that is going to be considered? Loma Linda is my dream school and I have anxiously been waiting for yesterday and today because they were similar to last years dates when II went out...and nothing so I guess I wasn't choosen for this round either 🙁 I have tried looking on threads from years past and people ask if II for loma linda go out through March but no one has ever confirmed or denied it. Does anyone know? My heart is breaking and I just want to know if there is any hope or if I should start preparing myself for a rejection?
 
You too DrBatman (Loving the name by the way)! And thanks!
 
All I know is that Dr. Hadley said at the last LLU Open House they only interview around 400 people a year.
 
On Eagle's Wings said:
All I know is that Dr. Hadley said at the last LLU Open House they only interview around 400 people a year.
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the most recent interview day I attended was in January - and they had some ~30-40 candidates in attendance.
 
Is it pretty much over if we haven't heard anything pre-II by now?
 
I'm wondering about IIs too....I sent an update in early February. I am a re-applicant and I submitted a very detailed letter of intent/update in early February. I don't want to give up hope but this is my dream school!
 
caultronic said:
I'm wondering about IIs too....I sent an update in early February. I am a re-applicant and I submitted a very detailed letter of intent/update in early February. I don't want to give up hope but this is my dream school!
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I didn't know they were receptive to pre-II updates. Which email address did you send it to? You guys think it's too late to send one in?
 
MrLogan13 said:
I didn't know they were receptive to pre-II updates. Which email address did you send it to? You guys think it's too late to send one in?
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I was a little confused about updates also. I read somewhere on their website or somewhere (can't remember) that they would prefer no updates. Anyone else read this somewhere?
 
I just emailed my update to the admissions email. I also did it pre II offer. They said thank you and that they would add it to my file.
 
People, did you get IIs on snail mail or emails?
 
Hey everyone!

I was wondering if anyone received an acceptance call this evening. I interviewed 1/21 and am anxiously awaiting to hear back as I missed the February date.

I guess if no one received a call today, then my dream stays alive and I can look forward to next Thursday!
 
Okay, I know I'm the last one that posted on here but has anyone heard anything? Did acceptances go out last week?
 
wannaBanMD said:
Okay, I know I'm the last one that posted on here but has anyone heard anything? Did acceptances go out last week?
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Nothing here. But last time I posted that I didn't think acceptances were going out, someone posted their acceptance like 2 hours later...
 
Loma Linda reeeeealy should keep us more in the loop after interviewing 🙁 Been waiting two months and last year waited 4.
 
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