2014-2015 Rush Medical College Application Thread

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1. Describe personal attributes you possess or life experiences you have had that will enable you to better understand patients with a culture different from your own. Please include your self-reflection on how this experience has changed insights, beliefs, and/or values. (1000 characters)


2a. Identify community service activities in which you have participated in during the last five years .
Medical Activities AND Non-medical Activities
Medical Activities
Non-medical Activities
No Community Service

3. Please describe your most significant achievement outside the classroom (750 characters).



4. Describe your specific interest in Rush Medical College and what campus opportunities you would most look forward to as a student. (1000 characters)




5. Are/Were you employed during the time you were enrolled in your undergraduate studies?
Yes
No

6. Have you ever been involved in an institutional action related to academic dishonesty/integrity? Been convicted of a crime, or pleaded guilty and been placed on probation, court supervision or another reconviction program for an incident other than a minor traffic ticket?
Yes
No

Good luck to everyone applying!

 

[UlahSnackbar]

Definitely think I have a chance here...
3.6cGPA, 3.5sGPA, 31MCAT. I only have 30 hours hospital volunteering, but I got 1 publication from my 2 years of research. Only 20 hours shadowing though.

 

[ADAUC]

does this school average mcat scores?

 

[zen006]

I'm not sure, I looked through their website and couldn't find that info.

 

[Osteoth]

Does anyone know the pre clinical grading scheme or distance to undergraduate campus?

 

[CpnClwVie]

Would love to go to Rush.

 

[Ruby109]

does this school average mcat scores?

according to MSAR, median overall score is a 31 and median score for each section is a 10. I don't know about average though.

Edit - read your question wrong...don't know about that, sorry!

 

[ILLINIAB1946]

The average MCAT is a 30.28 and GPA is 3.56

 

[ILLINIAB1946]

Definitely think I have a chance here...
3.6cGPA, 3.5sGPA, 31MCAT. I only have 30 hours hospital volunteering, but I got 1 publication from my 2 years of research. Only 20 hours shadowing though.

You can have good numbers and still not get in. I had a 3.8 cGPA, 3.7 sGPA, 31 MCAT, 200+ hours of volunteering, 100+ hours of shadowing, and being published for my reasearch. However, I didn't get an interview here. I would just like to inform everyone that just because your numbers are above average and you have good EC's does not mean you will get accepted or even an interview. It is extremely competitive. Good luck to everyone.

 

[pink/\floyd]

Applying as OOS!

 

[Ruby109]

You can have good numbers and still not get in. I had a 3.8 cGPA, 3.7 sGPA, 31 MCAT, 200+ hours of volunteering, 100+ hours of shadowing, and being published for my reasearch. However, I didn't get an interview here. I would just like to inform everyone that just because your numbers are above average and you have good EC's does not mean you will get accepted or even an interview. It is extremely competitive. Good luck to everyone.

+1
From what I understand, Rush is much more interested in applicants with a good story as opposed to incredible stats but relatively bland all around. First time I applied I had very similar stats but nothing set me apart from everyone else with good stats, shadowing, volunteering, etc.. Seems that generic can be a death sentence.

 

[CutterSpindell]

Applying here OOS.

 

[moonwake]

Good school - applying OOS!

 

[AspiringERMD]

Applying IS. I hear Rush likes post-baccs. That is good for me! 🙂

 

[IL Pre Med]

Applying IS. I hear Rush likes post-baccs. That is good for me! 🙂

I hope you're right because I have a 4.0 graduate GPA!

 

[dawgfan11]

I'm applying OOS. Excited! Anyone know the prompt from last year?

 

[Ruby109]

I'm applying OOS. Excited! Anyone know the prompt from last year?

From last years thread - 1000 characters: Describe personal attributes you possess or life experiences you have had that will enable you to better understand patients with a culture different from your own. Please include your self-reflection on how this experience has changed insights, beliefs, and/or values.
Also according to last year's thread, this secondary was sent out in early July.

EDIT: I don't know if that's 1000 characters letters only or including spaces, sorry!

 

[silentshadow59]

Thanks @Ruby109, and applications systems often consider spaces as characters -_-

 

[Gregarious_and_Hilarious]

Applying OOS! Good luck to everyone! 🙂

 

[investmentdoc]

From last years thread - 1000 characters: Describe personal attributes you possess or life experiences you have had that will enable you to better understand patients with a culture different from your own. Please include your self-reflection on how this experience has changed insights, beliefs, and/or values.
Also according to last year's thread, this secondary was sent out in early July.

EDIT: I don't know if that's 1000 characters letters only or including spaces, sorry!

Fairly certain that it always includes spaces.

 

[mik30102]

Applying here oos as well!

 

[investmentdoc]

Anyone have any idea if we can send extra letters to Rush? Website just talks about what are required letters, not if they will accept extras....

 

[investmentdoc]

Anyone have any idea if we can send extra letters to Rush? Website just talks about what are required letters, not if they will accept extras....

Bump. Anyone?!

 

[yorkielover2014]

Call the admissions office!

 

[lalalaaaaaa]

Bump. Anyone?!

Last year it was a big no no. I doubt it changed this year.

 

[geeyouknit]

I have read great things about Rush's focus on clinical training, given it's connections with Cook County. Can any MS comment on this? Does this start in MS1, MS2?

 

[Dingeroo]

I have read great things about Rush's focus on clinical training, given it's connections with Cook County. Can any MS comment on this? Does this start in MS1, MS2?

MS1 students have opportunities to interact with physicians/faculty that are from Cook County, whether it's in class or in extracurricular activities like shadowing/research. We also have small group sessions that are supposed to gradually prepare us in part for M3/M4 year by working on patient communication skills and learning how to ask focused questions to obtain an accurate patient history.

As Ms-1s, we are paired with a primary care physician and, depending on your level of initiative, what the preceptor is comfortable with and whether the patient is comfortable with an MS, some students get the opportunity to interview patients alone while others take a more reserved approach. I would err on the side of caution and say that offers clinical exposure as MS-1/MS-2s rather than clinical training (semantics, but kind of an important distinction). There are also various student-run clinics that give us opportunities to build on those skills if you want.

 

[orangetea]

Applying IS. I hear Rush likes post-baccs. That is good for me! 🙂

wait really? In what sense?

 

[claduva94]

Applying OOS. 3.94 GPA and 34 MCAT. Hope I'm interesting enough to get an interview.

 

[LBurbz]

anyone get a secondary yet? looking at last years forum, it looks like we should be getting the email invite anytime now

 

[ndafife]

Still waiting... But I think the application opened a few days earlier last year

 

[claduva94]

It opens on the 1st.

 

[TheBestPath]

I received a secondary email at 6:18PM today. Seems to be more involved than last year!

1. Describe personal attributes you possess or life experiences you have had that will enable you to better understand patients with a culture different from your own. Please include your self-reflection on how this experience has changed insights, beliefs, and/or values. (1000 characters)

2a. Identify community service activities in which you have participated in during the last five years .
Medical Activities AND Non-medical Activities
Medical Activities
Non-medical Activities
No Community Service

3. Please describe your most significant achievement outside the classroom (750 characters).

4. Describe your specific interest in Rush Medical College and what campus opportunities you would most look forward to as a student. (1000 characters)

5. Are/Were you employed during the time you were enrolled in your undergraduate studies?
Yes
No

6. Have you ever been involved in an institutional action related to academic dishonesty/integrity? Been convicted of a crime, or pleaded guilty and been placed on probation, court supervision or another reconviction program for an incident other than a minor traffic ticket?
Yes
No

Good luck!

 

[kjw1024]

I received a secondary email at 6:18PM today. Seems to be more involved than last year!

1. Describe personal attributes you possess or life experiences you have had that will enable you to better understand patients with a culture different from your own. Please include your self-reflection on how this experience has changed insights, beliefs, and/or values. (1000 characters)

2a. Identify community service activities in which you have participated in during the last five years .
Medical Activities AND Non-medical Activities
Medical Activities
Non-medical Activities
No Community Service

3. Please describe your most significant achievement outside the classroom (750 characters).

4. Describe your specific interest in Rush Medical College and what campus opportunities you would most look forward to as a student. (1000 characters)

5. Are/Were you employed during the time you were enrolled in your undergraduate studies?
Yes
No

6. Have you ever been involved in an institutional action related to academic dishonesty/integrity? Been convicted of a crime, or pleaded guilty and been placed on probation, court supervision or another reconviction program for an incident other than a minor traffic ticket?
Yes
No

Good luck!

Thanks for posting these, TheBestPath!

 

[Anchwo]

can you submit this year without rec letters being in? Apparently this was a problem last year. No point in working on it now if my letters wont get there for another week or so..

 

[TheBestPath]

can you submit this year without rec letters being in? Apparently this was a problem last year. No point in working on it now if my letters wont get there for another week or so..

You need the letters to have a complete application file. They won't review it until you have the letters. Hopefully they come in sooner rather than later! 🙂

 

[mik30102]

I received a secondary email at 6:18PM today. Seems to be more involved than last year!

1. Describe personal attributes you possess or life experiences you have had that will enable you to better understand patients with a culture different from your own. Please include your self-reflection on how this experience has changed insights, beliefs, and/or values. (1000 characters)

2a. Identify community service activities in which you have participated in during the last five years .
Medical Activities AND Non-medical Activities
Medical Activities
Non-medical Activities
No Community Service

3. Please describe your most significant achievement outside the classroom (750 characters).

4. Describe your specific interest in Rush Medical College and what campus opportunities you would most look forward to as a student. (1000 characters)

5. Are/Were you employed during the time you were enrolled in your undergraduate studies?
Yes
No

6. Have you ever been involved in an institutional action related to academic dishonesty/integrity? Been convicted of a crime, or pleaded guilty and been placed on probation, court supervision or another reconviction program for an incident other than a minor traffic ticket?
Yes
No

Good luck!

Thank you Thebestpath!!Is 2a just a box check or is there also essay involved with it to?

 

[TheBestPath]

Thank you Thebestpath!!Is 2a just a box check or is there also essay involved with it to?

Check box.

EDIT: + Another essay

 

[mik30102]

Check box.

Thanks again! Last year once you checked another essay poped up, glad they took it out 😛

 

[TheBestPath]

Thanks again! Last year once you checked another essay poped up, glad they took it out 😛

My mistake. I forgot to check it. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

Type: Medical or Non-Medical
Setting of Service: Rural Setting, Urban Setting, or Underserved
Duration: <100, 101-150, 151-200, or over 200

 

[coffeelover10]

any OOS receive a secondary?

 

[mrh125]

any OOS receive a secondary?

not yet

 

[TheBestPath]

any OOS receive a secondary?

I'm OOS. I received a secondary 6 hours ago. I'm sure it'll come in shortly!

 

[Primo Beats]

My mistake. I forgot to check it. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

Type: Medical or Non-Medical
Setting of Service: Rural Setting, Urban Setting, or Underserved
Duration: <100, 101-150, 151-200, or over 200

Just when i thought i finished prewriting...

 

[mik30102]

My mistake. I forgot to check it. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

Type: Medical or Non-Medical
Setting of Service: Rural Setting, Urban Setting, or Underserved
Duration: <100, 101-150, 151-200, or over 200

0 man they kept it, so they added 2 questions from last year. This secondary is really time consuming 🙁. Idk how I'm going to talk about this without saying "please see my most meaningful activities" lmao.

 

[Ace Khalifa]

Just when i thought i finished prewriting...

LOL yeah, if I get this secondary and a whole bunch of others tomorrow or in the next few days, I might do this one last...

 

[AspiringERMD]

Check box.

EDIT: + Another essay

Can you please post the additional essay?

Edit: Scratch that; didn't look at the subsequent screenshot. Sorry.

 

[JingleChips]

Thanks for posting the new questions! Secondarys seem to be trickling in very slowly for me, so I have some down time to write these additional essays. Haven't received this one yet.

 

[turayza]

Just got the secondary. OOS. Was verified early June.
Definitely not enjoying 2b... why yes, I would love to repeat my ECs, thank you very much.

 

[Primo Beats]

Just got the secondary. OOS. Was verified early June.
Definitely not enjoying 2b... why yes, I would love to repeat my ECs, thank you very much.

same.... it gets so old so fast