2015-2016 Emory University Application Thread

[ubertrooper60]

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For the healthcare experiences section, is it alright to do it in bullet form? Kind of like a resume? Or do we have to answer it in a paragraph?

 

[Xenith]

Emory is having so many issues. My letters are still not marked as received.

 

[cingulate23]

Emory is having so many issues. My letters are still not marked as received.

Same here... How long ago did you submit them?

 

[Xenith]

July 30 they were downloaded by all other schools by August 3

 

[Bowdoin2013]

July 30 they were downloaded by all other schools by August 3

Mine were submitted before that (July 28th) and aren't considered in yet... It's a bit stressful to have your application just sitting there and losing relevance when everything is in!

 

[Xenith]

They said they haven't even started reviewing any apps yet don't worry

 

[blackgirlmd]

Yeah I called and they said they are having a technical glitch with the letters and to just check daily
They also said they haven't started reviewing or giving out interviews yet

 

[mackkdad]

For those who are wondering about LORs not being received:

You letters have not been received by Emory. We apologize that we are having an uploading issue with our applicants Letters of Recommendation. Our IT department is looking into this issue and we hope to have it resolved shortly. This is by no means putting you at a disadvantage. Please keep an eye on your Letters and if they have not been uploaded to Emory by next Monday, please send us another email.

Best,
Office of Admissions
Emory University School of Medicine

 

[drzooom]

I like how in the emails they have to constantly reassure people they aren't at a disadvantage this process is so stress inducing

 

[polarbearpractitioner]

The supplemental application site continues to be spotty for me.. to the point where I can't complete it since I've been trying to download it for like weeks now and I get like 2 or 3 things done at a time in the rare case it does load. Both of my computers have this problem so it seems not to be an internet or computer problem but their internal server. 🙁 any suggestions?

 

[AgentQuestion]

The supplemental application site continues to be spotty for me.. to the point where I can't complete it since I've been trying to download it for like weeks now and I get like 2 or 3 things done at a time in the rare case it does load. Both of my computers have this problem so it seems not to be an internet or computer problem but their internal server. 🙁 any suggestions?

Silly question, but have you tried a different web browser or updated/full shut down recently?

 

[polarbearpractitioner]

Silly question, but have you tried a different web browser or updated/full shut down recently?

That's a valid question actually because I did update and restart my computer a few days ago and it loaded for me for the first time. But it has been hit or miss since then. And I have tried firefox and chrome on both computers.

 

[AgentQuestion]

That's a valid question actually because I did update and restart my computer a few days ago and it loaded for me for the first time. But it has been hit or miss since then. And I have tried firefox and chrome on both computers.

Try a full shut down again, give it a few seconds then turn it back on. Might make a difference...
Could also be a wifi connectivity problem? I did all my secondaries at cafes because my home wifi is awful.

 

[polarbearpractitioner]

Try a full shut down again, give it a few seconds then turn it back on. Might make a difference...
Could also be a wifi connectivity problem? I did all my secondaries at cafes because my home wifi is awful.

I wouldn't think it would be a wifi issue since all other sites work. But yeah, maybe I'll go to my university and try a school computer or go to a different place with wifi. This is what the error message says if it helps "The webpage cannot be loaded. A secure connection cannot be established because this site uses an unsupported protocol" I'll try your advice and if it's still weird, I'll just leave my house lol. Thank you for helping!

 

[timsk]

Sounds like perhaps it's a security issue? I would check your browser settings and try making the security settings as weak/loose as possible and then try using the page. I didn't have any problems when i completed their app, so it's likely something local with your computer. Good luck!

 

[Neuro_Guy]

FYI,
I checked my application status this morning and my letters have been marked as received! Hopefully everyone else who was waiting on this can now breathe easy. 🙂

 

[cingulate23]

FYI,
I checked my application status this morning and my letters have been marked as received! Hopefully everyone else who was waiting on this can now breathe easy. 🙂

Same here! I guess they finally figured out whatever was holding them up.

 

[inky]

Same here! I guess they finally figured out whatever was holding them up.

+1

Finally! It just changed today but it says my letters were received 7/29, which is odd.
Oh well, at least it is finally complete!

 

[throwawaymed]

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[starlite911]

Hey guys, I need your opinion on something. I submitted my secondary here already but got an abstract accepted at the BMES conference. Its only for the undergraduate portion of the conference but its the first substantive thing to show for my research (no poster presentation or pubs). Is it worth to send a quick update to Emory?

I'd wait until they're a couple of weeks into sending interviews, and then send it in if you haven't heard anything. I'm sure opinions differ, but personally, I think August is a little too early for updates.

 

[drzooom]

Hey guys, I need your opinion on something. I submitted my secondary here already but got an abstract accepted at the BMES conference. Its only for the undergraduate portion of the conference but its the first substantive thing to show for my research (no poster presentation or pubs). Is it worth to send a quick update to Emory?

I would definitely update. I don't think the timing matters, they expect you to update as things come up.

 

[Porcn]

II 45 minutes ago!

 

[sunnyside up]

II 45 minutes ago!

Congrats! When were you complete?

 

[starfun21]

II 45 minutes ago!

CONGRATS!! So awesome. I think that makes you the first on SDN to report an II from Emory 🙂 Mind sharing your completion date, stats, or anything you feel comfortable providing? Congratulations again on the II!!

 

[Notorious_MD]

II, complete 7/15, Lizzy 74-75

 

[Porcn]

Complete on 7/10 and LizzyM 75+

 

[Caffein3]

Complete on 7/10 and LizzyM 81

LizzyM 81??

 

[drzooom]

congrats to those who got IIs!!

 

[Okazaki Frag Grenade]

LizzyM 81

 

[qwertysdn]

To current students, what type of applicant do you think Emory looks for? Any specific qualities or types of activities?
What do you like most about Emory?
Thanks~

 

[MD.Hopeful]

**** me. I put the wrong name in my 'Why Emory?' essay.... Looks like I can forget about this school. That's what I get for trying to complete too many secondaries at once 🙁

 

[OwlPower92]

**** me. I put the wrong name in my 'Why Emory?' essay.... Looks like I can forget about this school. That's what I get for trying to complete too many secondaries at once 🙁

Dang, I'm sorry! I am honestly scared I may have done this at some school also smh

 

[AgentQuestion]

Dang, I'm sorry! I am honestly scared I may have done this at some school also smh

Same. I'm afraid to even go look. Figure save the heartache and pretend I have a chance

 

[sunnyside up]

Same. I'm afraid to even go look. Figure save the heartache and pretend I have a chance

Yea I've kinda made it a policy for myslef not to look at any submitted secondary unless I get an interview. Figured it's out of my hands now anyways....

 

[Stoich53]

**** me. I put the wrong name in my 'Why Emory?' essay.... Looks like I can forget about this school. That's what I get for trying to complete too many secondaries at once 🙁

Completely anecdotal but my friend is matriculating at Perelman this year after writing Weill Cornell in all of his secondary essays for Penn. His interviewer just laughed it off.

 

[MD.Hopeful]

Completely anecdotal but my friend is matriculating at Perelman this year after writing Weill Cornell in all of his secondary essays for Penn. His interviewer just laughed it off.

Anecdotal but it makes me feel a bit better! 🙂

 

[Glashutte32]

II just now (my first)! Complete mid august, LizzyM 74-77

 

[dtdancer17]

II just now (my first)! Complete mid august, LizzyM 74-77

When is mid august? Like what date do you mean?

 

[SuperSlim]

Also complete mid august... like exactly mid. LizzyM 73ish.. hope for some news this week.

 

[timsk]

Been complete since 7/27 and no word so don't hold your breath 🙂 Congrats to those who have heard from Emory!

 

[Glashutte32]

When is mid august? Like what date do you mean?

8/15 for me

 

[carpediem22]

MD/PhD II! Complete 8/02

 

[nmusdposter]

MD/PhD II! Complete 8/02

+1 YAY!!!!!!

 

[KKT1992]

OOS II earlier this afternoon!! Really surprised about this one I thought it was such a long shot! 3.82 cGPA/33 MCAT

 

[mackkdad]

OOS II earlier this afternoon!! Really surprised about this one I thought it was such a long shot! 3.82 cGPA/33 MCAT

Congrats! When were you complete?

 

[KKT1992]

Congrats! When were you complete?

07/29

 

[whipstitchmd]

Does Emory email or notify on the website??

 

[KKT1992]

Does Emory email or notify on the website??

I was emailed and then when I logged on to the secondary page like it told me to there was options to pick interview dates on a new tab called "interview". I never checked the secondary page to see if had changed before or anything tho

 

[maximus_the_1]

Has anyone been rejected yet?

 

[mackkdad]

Has anyone been rejected yet?

Emory doesn't reject people during the cycle. Your file will remain under consideration until April I believe.