2015-2016 Hofstra University Application Thread

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They still haven't received my LORs yet..... anyone on the same boat?

 

[Long Way to Go]

Please use this space to describe any challenge or obstacle you have faced prior to your application to medical school and how you addressed that challenge.

How much space did they give you to answer this question?

 

[mazarine]

How much space did they give you to answer this question?

You get 1,500 characters for that question.

 

[Svenson]

They still haven't received my LORs yet..... anyone on the same boat?

Try giving them a call tomorrow - better to be safe than sorry.

 

[H4H4]

Does anyone know the max number of LORs that can be submitted? MSAR says 3-10, but the Hofstra FAQ indicates three. There is also the option to submit "Additional LORs" under the "Additional Information" tab.



EDIT: ahhhh. nevermind.

"Additional letters of recommendation may be submitted online through AMCAS or the SOM Portal. We do not have a limit on the number of letters you can upload. However, we do not guarantee that additional letters beyond the requirement will be read. The letter writer may email these to [email protected]. "

 

[mazarine]

Does anyone know the max number of LORs that can be submitted? MSAR says 3-10, but the Hofstra FAQ indicates three. There is also the option to submit "Additional LORs" under the "Additional Information" tab.

I believe the 3 is just a minimum number. I personally submitted 5.

 

[idkididk]

They still haven't received my LORs yet..... anyone on the same boat?

In the same boat. Submitted everything early July. Think my committee letter went out mid July

 

[quicheduty]

This was a late add for me. Secondary received and submitted. How refreshing to have an easy one for a change! 🙂

 

[xkali6]

Does anyone still have a red exclamation next to 'Submit Application' after they submitted the secondary? It says that my application is complete when I check the status. What's going on...😵

 

[BeastfromtheMiddleEast]

Hey guys, for the first question "If you are currently not a matriculated student, please indicate what you have been doing since the time of graduation until now," should I answer this question if I am still completing my undergrad degree? I have started a number of interesting activities since submitting my AMCAS that I would like to mention but I do not know if this is an appropriate place since I have yet to graduate (thus I am technically not answering the question). Any opinions are appreciated 😀

 

[occams_razor]

Hey guys, for the first question "If you are currently not a matriculated student, please indicate what you have been doing since the time of graduation until now," should I answer this question if I am still completing my undergrad degree? I have started a number of interesting activities since submitting my AMCAS that I would like to mention but I do not know if this is an appropriate place since I have yet to graduate (thus I am technically not answering the question). Any opinions are appreciated 😀

No, I would not do that here. You have not graduated. they are not asking for updates with this question, they are asking this question for people who have graduated and are not in school. It may reflect poorly if you answer this question as it doesn't apply to you

 

[orangecreamsicle]

Any status updates or interviews here yet?

 

[random9488]

Any status updates or interviews here yet?

I got a status complete, now under review change today. Anyone else get this? Not sure what it means

 

[CellPowerhouse]

I got a status complete, now under review change today. Anyone else get this? Not sure what it means

Got that when I submitted. Were you waiting on LORs?

 

[random9488]

Got that when I submitted. Were you waiting on LORs?

No, my LORs were submitted to amcas in early June, complete early June too. Maybe they just hadnt grabbed them yet

 

[CellPowerhouse]

No, my LORs were submitted to amcas in early June, complete early June too. Maybe they just hadnt grabbed them yet

That's odd. My app has been "in review" since earlier this month when I submitted. I guess they just haven't updated your file.

 

[noflag]

II !! First one of the season

 

[random9488]

II !! First one

Congrats! Mind sharing when you were submitted, completed, etc.?

 

[radish2]

.

 

[noflag]

Congrats! Mind sharing when you were submitted, completed, etc.?

Complete on 7/9

 

[MarcyTweets]

II! LizzyM ~70, complete 7/8

 

[ABecks1717]

II here as well, LizzyM ~69, in state, not sure when I completed. This is my first II and I'm so pumped!!!

 

[HalpSendHalp]

Finally complete! they must have sifted through the mountain of letters today...

 

[BeastfromtheMiddleEast]

No, I would not do that here. You have not graduated. they are not asking for updates with this question, they are asking this question for people who have graduated and are not in school. It may reflect poorly if you answer this question as it doesn't apply to you

Thanks for the help, I agree with you!

 

[dustywitchy]

Just got my first interview here! SUPER EXCITED

 

[khendzel]

Are these emails coming out throughout the day and not all at once? *heavy breathing*

 

[AgentQuestion]

Are these emails coming out throughout the day and not all at once? *heavy breathing*

I'm with you! I completed 7/7
<stares at email.> <refresh. refresh.>

 

[sharkbyte]

I'm with you! I completed 7/7
<stares at email.> <refresh. refresh.>

Same here!! All the schools on my list that have started sending out II's are schools that I've been complete at since early July so I'm starting to get worried, even though I know it's early

 

[khendzel]

Same here!! All the schools on my list that have started sending out II's are schools that I've been complete at since early July so I'm starting to get worried, even though I know it's early

The only other interview I've gotten so far came a day after people started posting "II received" on SDN so don't worry yet!

 

[taco152]

II. LizzyM~75. Completed 7/13

 

[HelpMe212]

II. Lizzy M ~72. Completed 7/15

 

[Chasing Never Land]

II! LizzyM ~70, complete 7/8

Are these emails coming out throughout the day and not all at once? *heavy breathing*

also complete 7/8 and total silence :S status says "Your application is complete and in the review process."

For people that got II - did your status change to anything before/after? Also, does anyone know if Hofstra 1)does rolling admissions 2) rejects during the season?

 

[orangecreamsicle]

II. Lizzy M ~72. Completed 7/15

II. LizzyM~75. Completed 7/13

When did you guys receive the email about being complete and under review?

EDIT: Are your complete dates when you actually received the complete email?

 

[taco152]

also complete 7/8 and total silence :S status says "Your application is complete and in the review process."

For people that got II - did your status change to anything before/after? Also, does anyone know if Hofstra 1)does rolling admissions 2) rejects during the season?

AMCAS says they do rolling admissions, however the email they sent says interviewing earlier has no effect on chances of acceptance.

 

[SallySellsSeaShells]

II LizzyM ~ 70 Complete 7/15 Waitlisted last year first II this cycle, very excited!

 

[Chasing Never Land]

Do they put students on hold at all? Or do they reject you immediately?

 

[HelpMe212]

When did you guys receive the email about being complete and under review?

EDIT: Are your complete dates when you actually received the complete email?

Yes. I think I submitted the day before

 

[orangecreamsicle]

Yes. I think I submitted the day before

Okay, thanks! I was just curious because I submitted (with all of my letters and MCAT score in) around that time but didn't receive a complete email until today. Maybe they work in batches or maybe it is just different reviewers...who knows...

 

[montgomery225]

II. I signed up for an account just to post this! I am happy that I got an II though I am surprised because most others seem to have betters stats than me (LizzyM ~68). I do have 4 years of military experience though.

 

[medic86]

II. I signed up for an account just to post this! I am happy that I got an II though I am surprised because most others seem to have betters stats than me (LizzyM ~68). I do have 4 years of military experience though.

Congrats!

Did you receive the interview invite this morning/this afternoon?

 

[montgomery225]

Congrats!

Did you receive the interview invite this morning/this afternoon?

I got the email around 10 AM but I had a terrible day at work and didn't see it until the afternoon. It definitely lifted my spirits though! Oh, and for those who are wondering I am OOS as well.

 

[CCMDOC9254]

II today, first one of the season! LizzyM 73, OOS, marked complete 7/09.

 

[kinda_desperate]

First II!!! ahhhhhh!!! Complete 7/20, 3.9+ gpa, 3.8+ sGPA, 35mcat
🙂)))))))

 

[MD_Hopeful_2020]

II, Complete 7/08, LizzyM~71

 

[4-cyclohexene]

II!!!! I got the email around 3:41 pm CST. Complete 7/23, OOS, and LizzyM ~74. Good luck everyone!!!

 

[Dr. Eggbeard]

II received today! first one for me. Submitted 7/24. Seems like they send these out in batches (last Thursday, then Monday, then today). Good luck guys!!!

 

[salsa112230]

Anyone know if Hofstra can set you up with a student host for your interview?

 

[radish2]

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[aliciad24]

Yes, I chose that option when I set up my interview. But when I went back to check just now, I don't see that option anymore. I'm not sure if that just removed it because I chose it or because they wanted to discontinue it.

That's interesting. I didn't have that option when I signed up for my interview.

 

[radish2]

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