2014-2015 Louisiana State University - New Orleans Application Thread

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Does anyone know how strict the LSU OOS pre-screen is? I received a secondary almost immediately after my MCAT scores came out and I was just curious to know how big a pool I'm in.
 
Hey everybody! Current L1 here. Shoot me a message or respond to this post if you have any questions about applying, want some tips on the interview, or need punny med school jokes to get you through the process.

Also, remember: take a deep breath.
 
eleventhdoc said:
Hey everybody! Current L1 here. Shoot me a message or respond to this post if you have any questions about applying, want some tips on the interview, or need punny med school jokes to get you through the process.

Also, remember: take a deep breath.
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same here! Good luck everyone and feel free to ask any questions you may have!
 
eleventhdoc said:
Hey everybody! Current L1 here. Shoot me a message or respond to this post if you have any questions about applying, want some tips on the interview, or need punny med school jokes to get you through the process.

Also, remember: take a deep breath.
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I have a question. How many people released from EDP get an RD interview?
 
eleventhdoc said:
Hey everybody! Current L1 here. Shoot me a message or respond to this post if you have any questions about applying, want some tips on the interview, or need punny med school jokes to get you through the process.

Also, remember: take a deep breath.
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I have a question about the interviews. On the schedule it says that interviews last from 1:30-4:30 and on the website it says there are 3, 1-hour interviews. So are your 3 interviews back-to-back-to-back? That seems sort of rough.
 
XFitWraith said:
I have a question about the interviews. On the schedule it says that interviews last from 1:30-4:30 and on the website it says there are 3, 1-hour interviews. So are your 3 interviews back-to-back-to-back? That seems sort of rough.
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When I interviewed last year (I'm an L1) at LSU, the group I interviewed with all sat in the chairs just inside the entrance to the admissions office and the interviewers would come out and call us by name. You might have a few minutes in between your interviews if you wrap things up quickly, but most people seemed to use up their time. It's not that bad--and it's amazing how quickly time flies during the interviews!
 
Yeah, my interview day was about the same. I don't remember any of my interviews lasting an hour...but it may just have felt like time went by quickly!
 
WorldChanger36 said:
I have a question. How many people released from EDP get an RD interview?
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Hi, WorldChanger,
Dr. Eubanks said that they had "50 or 60" early decision applicants. 17 of us were interviewed, so about 70% (between 33 and 43 ED applicants) were rolled over to RD, and 30% were interviewed. The adcom is meeting today to discuss the ED applicants who were interviewed, and we should hear back next week or early the following week.
 
lavendermd said:
Hi, WorldChanger,
Dr. Eubanks said that they had "50 or 60" early decision applicants. 17 of us were interviewed, so about 70% (between 33 and 43 ED applicants) were rolled over to RD, and 30% were interviewed. The adcom is meeting today to discuss the ED applicants who were interviewed, and we should hear back next week or early the following week.
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Just realized that I misread your question, WorldChanger. I hope the info is helpful anyway!
 
WorldChanger36 said:
Oh well... Wanted some hope. Back to waiting
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WorldChanger, it's WAY early in the application cycle! From what I gather, you are a strong and (maybe more importantly) dedicated applicant, so there's definitely hope. I know that the waiting sucks, especially for med school applicants who tend to be 'doers' rather than 'waiters', but (as you know) it's just part of the process, and it will be for years to come. Anyway, we're all with you- it's taken more than my typical dose of exercise and meditation to keep the post-interview/pre-letter anxiety at bay the last few days! Do you think my mailman will agree to wearing a tracking device?
 
WorldChanger36 said:
If you would, tell us about the interview day
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Hi, WorldChanger,
Here's the play-by-play. Parked in the parking garage as instructed by the II email. Leave some extra time to find the admissions office, it's a little tricky. I got to campus over an hour early, had coffee in the common area near the admissions office, went to the bathroom about twenty times, and tried to breathe. About five minutes early, I checked in with the administrator at the front desk of the admissions office. I was directed to sit with the other interviewees in a small room right off the main admissions office. There were four of us total, Dr. Eubanks said this is an atypically small interview group. They are usually 5-7 people from what I gather. We all chitchatted for 5 or 10 minutes until Dr. Eubanks came in. He gave us about an 1-1.5 hour overview of what the plan was for the day, what the admissions process is like, and what the school/program is like. We were able to ask questions, but it wasn't my impression that he was formally assessing us during the talk.

Then, three second year medical students came and met us at the admissions office. They were clear that they were there to give us the tour, take us to lunch, and answer any questions we had, but did not have any say in the admissions process. They were all very friendly! Of course the facilities were very impressive. We saw the cadaver lab, histology lab, simulation lab, library, classrooms, cafeteria (stopped there and had lunch), bookstore, and hospital (next door). My favorite part was the simulation lab, where the lab instructor gave us an overview of how the lab is used, and we got to see one of the full anatomical/physiological models in action. The main thing I would suggest about the tour is to wear comfortable shoes for walking all over the LSUHSC buildings, and to be aware that there will probably be a short walk outside to the hospital.

Finally, the med students brought us back to the admissions office, where we waited in the waiting area to be called in for individual interviews. My interview day, we had three separate one-on-one interviews, but I think they sometimes have four one-on-one interviews. They allow around 45 minutes for each interview, but I don't think any of mine went that long. My first interviewer came to get me almost right away, and I didn't wait very long between any of the interviews. All of my interviewers were very friendly, seemed genuinely interested in learning about me, and helped me feel comfortable. They had all reviewed my application and asked me questions specific to my experience, in addition to the basic general questions. The questions were straightforward. Nothing out of left field at all. Dr. Eubanks mentioned at the beginning of the day that LSU-NO is known for having straightforward, non-interrogation type interviews, and I agree with that. After my third interview, the administrator said that I was free to go, and I went on my merry way!

One thing that helped everything go smoothly for me on interview day was doing several mock interviews ahead of time. I did them mostly informally with my friends to help get down my wording and important points that I wanted to make, and to get used to the conversation form of Q and A. I also set up a mock interview with the professor that I found most intimidating from my post-bacc for the day before my real interviews. He asked some tough questions, and gave me great feedback. It helped me work out some of the anxiety. In my case, practice to the point of over-preparation= confidence for interviews and public speaking.

I hope my overview is helpful in reducing some of the pre-interview anxiety!
 
lavendermd said:
Hi, WorldChanger,
Here's the play-by-play. Parked in the parking garage as instructed by the II email. Leave some extra time to find the admissions office, it's a little tricky. I got to campus over an hour early, had coffee in the common area near the admissions office, went to the bathroom about twenty times, and tried to breathe. About five minutes early, I checked in with the administrator at the front desk of the admissions office. I was directed to sit with the other interviewees in a small room right off the main admissions office. There were four of us total, Dr. Eubanks said this is an atypically small interview group. They are usually 5-7 people from what I gather. We all chitchatted for 5 or 10 minutes until Dr. Eubanks came in. He gave us about an 1-1.5 hour overview of what the plan was for the day, what the admissions process is like, and what the school/program is like. We were able to ask questions, but it wasn't my impression that he was formally assessing us during the talk.

Then, three second year medical students came and met us at the admissions office. They were clear that they were there to give us the tour, take us to lunch, and answer any questions we had, but did not have any say in the admissions process. They were all very friendly! Of course the facilities were very impressive. We saw the cadaver lab, histology lab, simulation lab, library, classrooms, cafeteria (stopped there and had lunch), bookstore, and hospital (next door). My favorite part was the simulation lab, where the lab instructor gave us an overview of how the lab is used, and we got to see one of the full anatomical/physiological models in action. The main thing I would suggest about the tour is to wear comfortable shoes for walking all over the LSUHSC buildings, and to be aware that there will probably be a short walk outside to the hospital.

Finally, the med students brought us back to the admissions office, where we waited in the waiting area to be called in for individual interviews. My interview day, we had three separate one-on-one interviews, but I think they sometimes have four one-on-one interviews. They allow around 45 minutes for each interview, but I don't think any of mine went that long. My first interviewer came to get me almost right away, and I didn't wait very long between any of the interviews. All of my interviewers were very friendly, seemed genuinely interested in learning about me, and helped me feel comfortable. They had all reviewed my application and asked me questions specific to my experience, in addition to the basic general questions. The questions were straightforward. Nothing out of left field at all. Dr. Eubanks mentioned at the beginning of the day that LSU-NO is known for having straightforward, non-interrogation type interviews, and I agree with that. After my third interview, the administrator said that I was free to go, and I went on my merry way!

One thing that helped everything go smoothly for me on interview day was doing several mock interviews ahead of time. I did them mostly informally with my friends to help get down my wording and important points that I wanted to make, and to get used to the conversation form of Q and A. I also set up a mock interview with the professor that I found most intimidating from my post-bacc for the day before my real interviews. He asked some tough questions, and gave me great feedback. It helped me work out some of the anxiety. In my case, practice to the point of over-preparation= confidence for interviews and public speaking.

I hope my overview is helpful in reducing some of the pre-interview anxiety!
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That sounds great. Thanks.
 
I know that SDN ppl tend to focus on stats, but I'd like to suggest focusing on your story, your passion. I'm an L1 and just finished our first exams. My stats may or may not be competitive, but I know my story is compelling and I have a passion for medicine. Please keep this in mind when you are applying. The interview is never over, you can add important details when another question is asked, you might be able to steer the convo in a direction that leads to more depth. If this is your passion, then please apply to LSU New Orleans.
 
Complete 9/10 II: 9/24 (MD) II: ??/?? (PhD)
MSTP applicant, OOS, 3.5 gpa, 38 MCAT, 4 years research, 2 postbacs, OK ECs
 
Complete: 9/22 II: 9/24 Interview scheduled for 10/1!
IS, 3.55, 33, health economics research, EMT with the City of New Orleans
 
I haven't even received a complete status da faqq!?!
 
Anyone know how New Orleans would feel about withdrawing from non-required ( Engineering ) courses after acceptance?
 
7Zerp said:
arghhh really stressing about this class.. since getting a C is considered godly ....
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Doubt it would make a difference since it is not required per se. As long as you do graduate you should be good. If you are super paranoid, call and confirm "if x class is a requirement for matriculation."
 
IS 3.8 28. Oriental male with published research and lots of comm. service/leadership. Anyone else with these stats waiting for II?
 
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