2015-2016 Emory University Application Thread

[Dr. Retractor]

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grrr me either!

Same here.

 

[quicheduty]

For those selecting MD/MPH or MD/MA, do you know if you can put something in the extra essay box as filler and go back and change it later? I want to spend some quality time with the "Please describe your interest in public health and how you wish to combine this interest with a career in medicine (500 words or less)" question but still be able to see the rest of the application.

Same! I'm way too scared to put filler stuff though, so I'm just going to work on this bad boy first.

And to everyone who hasn't gotten a secondary, I'm sure they're just going out in batches, don't worry!

 

[ResidencyHopeful123]

For the first question of the secondary, did you guys just write down a bulleted list of expected classes? Or did you guys contextualize your classes in a paragraph form?

Thanks!

Edit: And if a list is appropriate, should we include class numbers or just names?

 

[justadream]

Is the max # of LoRs really only 3?

 

[tea guzzling traveler]

Is the max # of LoRs really only 3?

I think you can probably submit additional, but it seems as if they wouldn't appreciate it very much. I would limit myself to 4.

For the health related experiences, does that include things like medically related research and health education? Or just clinical experience as defined on SDN?

 

[quicheduty]

I think you can probably submit additional, but it seems as if they wouldn't appreciate it very much. I would limit myself to 4.

For the health related experiences, does that include things like medically related research and health education? Or just clinical experience as defined on SDN?

I'm taking it as the former

 

[Glazedonutlove]

I'm taking it as the former

this would only be for clinical, not bench research right?

 

[tea guzzling traveler]

this would only be for clinical, not bench research right?

Depends if your research has clinical/ health implications I would say. Bench research, but on disease processes... I would probably count that. Unrelated ecology research on lizard habitats or something like that... more of a stretch.

 

[Glazedonutlove]

my research has health implications, I'll probably include it then! still haven't gotten this secondary though 🙁

@Dr. Retractor did you get yours?

 

[HarryH00d]

Is the max # of LoRs really only 3?

FYI - MSAR lists 8 LORs max for Emory.

 

[Dr. Retractor]

my research has health implications, I'll probably include it then! still haven't gotten this secondary though 🙁

@Dr. Retractor did you get yours?

Nah. My LizzyM is on the lower side, so that may be why.

 

[Glazedonutlove]

Nah. My LizzyM is on the lower side, so that may be why.

they don't pre screen though, I don't think that has anything to do with it

 

[arabella_fig]

I read somewhere that the screen out below 27, but I can't find it on the admissions website anywhere now. @Softballgal96, where did you get those numbers?

 

[heywhatsuphello]

http://www.med.emory.edu/education/admissions/md/faq.html#Applying_to_Emory8 says up here that they screen out anyone with under a 27 (or 500 on the new scale), or with any subscore under a 7 (or 123)

I haven't gotten a supplemental either and my score is fine. Honestly its probably a good thing, I'm already slightly behind on my essays anyway

 

[Rainbow Zebra]

http://www.med.emory.edu/education/admissions/md/faq.html#Applying_to_Emory8 says up here that they screen out anyone with under a 27 (or 500 on the new scale), or with any subscore under a 7 (or 123)

I haven't gotten a supplemental either and my score is fine. Honestly its probably a good thing, I'm already slightly behind on my essays anyway

At this point, I'm also behind, with a goal of getting one out a day. The more the med schools procastinate getting to me, the happier I am!!

 

[Dr. Retractor]

they don't pre screen though, I don't think that has anything to do with it

No, not that I think they screened me out, just that they're sending it out based on stats. Like @heywhatsuphello said, I'm okay with it because I'm kind of behind as well.

 

[cherubb3]

I got a secondary today. 🙂

 

[Yolanda]

I got a secondary today. 🙂

Yay! My application was just processed today so let the waiting begin...

 

[sharkbyte]

Got a secondary today too! Do you guys know how Emory views multiple MCATs, by chance?

EDIT: Nvm, found it on their website. They say "Each score will be assessed separately." Not sure what that really means...

 

[Rainbow Zebra]

At this point, I'm also behind, with a goal of getting one out a day. The more the med schools procastinate getting to me, the happier I am!!

Ugh, another one in my inbox. If I don't open the email, does the 2 week clock not start?? I prewrote some, but not this one.

 

[Rainbow Zebra]

Got a secondary today too! Do you guys know how Emory views multiple MCATs, by chance?

EDIT: Nvm, found it on their website. They say "Each score will be assessed separately." Not sure what that really means...

Means they will do with it as they please!! I have 2 scores, hopefully they will take the most recent, and see that the old one I took 2 years ago, and discount it.

 

[panda16]

Ugh, another one in my inbox. If I don't open the email, does the 2 week clock not start?? I prewrote some, but not this one.

The Emory ones are pretty short, I wouldn't sweat it too much!

 

[wagonwheel23]

Still waiting on a secondary... Fingers crossed!

 

[HybridEarth]

LizzyM of 70 here.. No secondary yet. I really feel like I got one though but I can't find the email anywhere... Would it be weird to reach out to them and ask if I was sent one?

 

[starlite911]

I'm waiting as well. When were you verified/when did you add them to your AMCAS?

 

[kab6492]

Got a secondary yesterday!

 

[Glazedonutlove]

STILL no secondary omg.

 

[doc_mcd94]

Lol me neither. I would expect one by the end of tomorrow but even if it doesn't come until next week, I am so thankful. I'm on a big essay overload

 

[Dr. Retractor]

They might be understaffed at the moment, their secondaries are going out in smaller batches that are farther apart than they intended I think. If you haven't gotten a secondary, my advice would be to sit tight because you'll be getting one soon.

 

[rudyin78]

Secondary received just now! Perfect timing, because I was getting worried

 

[Chasing Never Land]

I was actually doubting whether I had selected Emory on my primary and since AMCAS is acting up I can't check. Thank God someone else hasn't gotten it.

This happened to me with Columbia but turned out ok in the end bc I had pre-written - I felt soooooo stupid though lol

 

[Chasing Never Land]

Also - received secondary this morning around 10 AM PST

 

[djtanner]

still waiting for secondary. my first mcat test had a very low score in one section. my second test was much better. do you think the subscore of my first test could have gotten me screened out? would they notify me if i got screened out?

 

[Rainbow Zebra]

still waiting for secondary. my first mcat test had a very low score in one section. my second test was much better. do you think the subscore of my first test could have gotten me screened out? would they notify me if i got screened out?

No worries, my first MCAT was a 26, second was a 34, and I have a secondary. Hang tight.

 

[djtanner]

No worries, my first MCAT was a 26, second was a 34, and I have a secondary. Hang tight.

we are very nearly identical applicants mcat-wise. thank you for the info.

 

[nmusdposter]

No secondary here yet. I am starting to think that MD/PhDs follow a different pattern for certain schools . ..This is the second school that it seems like a lot of people have received secondaries and I haven't in spite of pretty good numbers and June 4 verification with all LORs already in. If anyone has any different insight, I would appreciate it.

 

[djtanner]

No secondary here yet. I am starting to think that MD/PhDs follow a different pattern for certain schools . ..This is the second school that it seems like a lot of people have received secondaries and I haven't in spite of pretty good numbers and June 4 verification with all LORs already in. If anyone has any different insight, I would appreciate it.

does having your letters turned in affect whether you receive a secondary (at this school or other schools)?

 

[nmusdposter]

does having your letters turned in affect whether you receive a secondary (at this school or other schools)?

I don't think so, I guess my point is just that I have everything possible in place and am just wondering if the MD/PhD applications get looked at in a different order than regular MD. It is not that I haven't heard from anyone, but was just wondering.

 

[starlite911]

Finally got this bad boy. Throwing it onto the pile 😕

 

[scienceispower94]

I don't think so, I guess my point is just that I have everything possible in place and am just wondering if the MD/PhD applications get looked at in a different order than regular MD. It is not that I haven't heard from anyone, but was just wondering.

I applied MD/PhD here too and still haven't received a secondary, so maybe Emory looks at these differently before sending secondaries?

 

[darkamgine]

just received my secondary, MSTP.

 

[nmusdposter]

I applied MD/PhD here too and still haven't received a secondary, so maybe Emory looks at these differently before sending secondaries?

That's what I am hoping! Good luck!

 

[wagonwheel23]

Waiting for this secondary is truly a test of my patience!

 

[djtanner]

No worries, my first MCAT was a 26, second was a 34, and I have a secondary. Hang tight.

just got it this morning!

 

[Yolanda]

Same here!

 

[Xenith]

So, does anyone know what is special about Emory? Any student perspectives?

 

[SuperSlim]

what exactly are they asking for the first question, are we just listing what classes we will be taking in the fall and spring?
Ill be attending uni in fall but graduating in December.....

 

[azzeh123]

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[NorthOfBroad]

what exactly are they asking for the first question, are we just listing what classes we will be taking in the fall and spring?
Ill be attending uni in fall but graduating in December.....

Same, I listed my classes for the fall said I'd be graduating. Told them of an interesting trip I have planned and where I will be working after the trip.

 

[wagonwheel23]

Still no secondary....

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