2014-2015 Virginia Commonwealth University Application Thread

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The emails are mostly the same. Status updates listed details about the interview, secondaries, etc.
 
I realize I'm being vague, I'll copy and paste the update once I reach a computer.
 
My committee letter doesn't get sent out til sometime next week and it seems like they don't review you until you're complete. I was done pretty early so I'm upset my pre-med advisor took so long to get it done. Oh well, I'm really hoping for some love from this school!
 
If I received the #3 status update, is there a chance I could directly receive a II, or would I have to be changed to a May status to a II?
 
The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. Please continue to check this site to learn when further action has been taken.

Just got this status update 🙁 complete 7/10

Anyone know what my chances of getting an II are?

I'm sure you still have a chance at interviewing. It's still early in the season. I received that status last year around mid- August and then was offered an interview towards the end of November. Interviewed 1st week of Jan. due to schedule conflicts with finals and another interview. Will be matriculating at VCU in about 10 days!
 
I just got a status update

it went from being : Your file is complete, and has been forwarded to the Admissions Committee for further decision."

and it changed to

Your M.D. file is now complete. The Admissions Committee will now do a comprehensive review of your application. Once the review is complete, your file will be prioritized, and interviews will be granted based on your priority score and the date your file was completed. Please do not call the Admissions Office requesting special dates. Please continue to read all paragraphs below.

any ideas why? I was complete 7/10/14
 
Have any OOS'ers gotten status updates beyond 'complete' yet? I was complete 7/9 and still nothing.
 
Have any OOS'ers gotten status updates beyond 'complete' yet? I was complete 7/9 and still nothing.

I haven't! I'm OOS, complete 7/10. Nada. ~4.0, 33.


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Have any OOS'ers gotten status updates beyond 'complete' yet? I was complete 7/9 and still nothing.
Rejected just now, first one so it stings a little but good luck everyone wish you the best of luck!

(OOS 3.6 cgpa, 3.5 sgpa, 27 mcat 7 verbal-probably the reason)
 
Have any OOS'ers gotten status updates beyond 'complete' yet? I was complete 7/9 and still nothing.
I just did right now-- am OOS, complete 7/12.
Edit: I got a MAY status in case people freak out a bit that a bunch of rejections are going on right now.

Sorry yankees 🙁 Hopefully you get into some really amazing school of your dream!
 
I just got a status update

it went from being : Your file is complete, and has been forwarded to the Admissions Committee for further decision."

and it changed to

Your M.D. file is now complete. The Admissions Committee will now do a comprehensive review of your application. Once the review is complete, your file will be prioritized, and interviews will be granted based on your priority score and the date your file was completed. Please do not call the Admissions Office requesting special dates. Please continue to read all paragraphs below.

any ideas why? I was complete 7/10/14

So this is the "will interview" response right?
 
I am OOS and just now got the very interested update! Complete 7/14. So excited!
 
So this is the "will interview" response right?
No, it's like some weird glitch in their system that keeps telling you that you're complete. It means that they haven't looked at your file yet I think.
 
I just got a status update

it went from being : Your file is complete, and has been forwarded to the Admissions Committee for further decision."

and it changed to

Your M.D. file is now complete. The Admissions Committee will now do a comprehensive review of your application. Once the review is complete, your file will be prioritized, and interviews will be granted based on your priority score and the date your file was completed. Please do not call the Admissions Office requesting special dates. Please continue to read all paragraphs below.

any ideas why? I was complete 7/10/14

+1, complete 7/9/14
 
I just got a status update

it went from being : Your file is complete, and has been forwarded to the Admissions Committee for further decision."

and it changed to

Your M.D. file is now complete. The Admissions Committee will now do a comprehensive review of your application. Once the review is complete, your file will be prioritized, and interviews will be granted based on your priority score and the date your file was completed. Please do not call the Admissions Office requesting special dates. Please continue to read all paragraphs below.

any ideas why? I was complete 7/10/14

I've had that status update since being complete on 7/14/14. Probably means they haven't looked at the application yet/ haven't decided how to rate it yet.
 
No change on my end. OOS, complete 7/11, and still at the "do not call office requesting special dates" status.

Here's to hoping that next week brings more status-update action!
 
I just got a status update

it went from being : Your file is complete, and has been forwarded to the Admissions Committee for further decision."

and it changed to

Your M.D. file is now complete. The Admissions Committee will now do a comprehensive review of your application. Once the review is complete, your file will be prioritized, and interviews will be granted based on your priority score and the date your file was completed. Please do not call the Admissions Office requesting special dates. Please continue to read all paragraphs below.

any ideas why? I was complete 7/10/14
at least it changed to something...mine has been that same status for like two weeks now. i feel like my app is lost
 
Long time lurker, first time poster.
OOS, complete 7/18. MAY status.
And so it begins...
 
why is mine forever in the complete status since 7/9....arg. Does this mean they don't even wanna acknowledge me hahaha
 
are people really sending in green card copies? i've lived in the states my whole life, i have no idea where my green card is/if it exists...

I didn't send in a green card lol, and was complete and given status #2...I'm not sure if anyone else has an info on this? I'm curious now lol
 
For those who are already complete - how long did it take for you to be listed as complete after your letters were uploaded to AMCAS?
 
are people really sending in green card copies? i've lived in the states my whole life, i have no idea where my green card is/if it exists...

I didn't send in a green card lol, and was complete and given status #2...I'm not sure if anyone else has an info on this? I'm curious now lol

Is either of you a permanent resident (and not a US citizen)? If no, then you don't have green card and there is not anything for you to send. A green card is a document providing proof of permanent residency in the United States.
 
I'm sure you still have a chance at interviewing. It's still early in the season. I received that status last year around mid- August and then was offered an interview towards the end of November. Interviewed 1st week of Jan. due to schedule conflicts with finals and another interview. Will be matriculating at VCU in about 10 days!

Thanks for letting me know! VCU is one of my top choices so this is definitely comforting news! 🙂
 
I love this secondary prompt. It's easily my favorite secondary question this year. It's making me more excited about an opportunity to hopefully interview here.
 
Rejected just now, first one so it stings a little but good luck everyone wish you the best of luck!

(OOS 3.6 cgpa, 3.5 sgpa, 27 mcat 7 verbal-probably the reason)
Sorry! Don't worry, you still have a good chance at other MD and DO schools!
 
Sorry! Don't worry, you still have a good chance at other MD and DO schools!
Thanks! I think another problem was that i could not diversify myself with this question like other schools ask. That was one of my strong suits that i couldn't say in this secondary.
 
Long time lurker, first post (so glad it's with good news)

II today! IS, <29, <3.6 with a very strong upward trend. "Further" status on 7/22. I'm ecstatic. All you underdogs, stay strong 🙂
 
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Long time lurker, first post (so glad it's with good news)

II today! IS, 28 MCAT, 3.55 with a very strong upward trend. "Further" status on 7/22. I'm ecstatic. All you underdogs, stay strong 🙂

Congratulations!! Whats the further status?
 
Congratulations!! Whats the further status?

Ahh thank you! This is the further status:

"The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. Please continue to check this site to learn when further action has been taken."
 
Ahh thank you! This is the further status:

"The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. Please continue to check this site to learn when further action has been taken."
Congratulations on the interview, that's awesome!

If you don't mind me asking when was your file marked complete?
 
congrats to all of you with the interviews!! has anybody else not received a secondary yet. I was verified in early June, sent out my mcats july 8th (took it june 5th) and got a welcome email from VCU on June 27..I've been worrying that my app was somehow lost and was gonna call/email but wanted to double check with you guys first to see if i was alone with this.
 
Got the #4 status today (We have some reservations about granting an interview...will be reviewed by subcommittee). Bummed, but we'll see what happens down the road.
 
Got the #4 status today (We have some reservations about granting an interview...will be reviewed by subcommittee). Bummed, but we'll see what happens down the road.
Sorry to hear that. I hope it works out better with other programs for ya.
 
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