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My understanding is that about 70 to 90 people who matriculate had spent time on the HPWL.Just out of curiosity, do you think that that is 70-90 who matriculate so more than that are actually accepted off of the HPWL? Or that 70-90 are accepted and less than that matriculate? Sorry for picky haha
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Someone posted to second look saying Friday's attire was what you would wear to class. Are y'all wearing jeans or is that too informal?
Thanks so much! Can't wait to meet y'all!
+1Just got the email saying I was put in the "special High Priority category by the Committee". I'm assuming that's the HPWL, can someone remind me of what my chances of coming off of it are?
+++++++1. Feeling pretty bad about myself that whatever it was couldn't seal the dealHPWL this morning, interviewed 3/30. Still have no acceptances this cycle and I LOVED Jeff. Praying so hard.
Just got the email saying I was put in the "special High Priority category by the Committee". I'm assuming that's the HPWL, can someone remind me of what my chances of coming off of it are?
+++++++1. Feeling pretty bad about myself that whatever it was couldn't seal the deal
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50%? 20%?The chances of coming off the HP list are very high, so I think we should all have hope and be thankful we weren't placed on the alternate list and that we are still under serious consideration.
50%? 20%?
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No one knows how many people are on the HPWL to start with so it would be impossible to give statistics for coming off of it. As said above, roughly 1/3 of the incoming class comes from the HPWL, so it seems like they tend to have a ton of movement. Movement most likely occurs during traffic day, with very very few after (with the occasional person called in June-but would be the exception, not the rule)Exactly. I WANT A NUMBER DAMMIT!
On the real though, the stress is killing me I've been at this for like 9 months almost. I can't take this until August.
Ranked? Unranked? What can I do in the next ten days??No one knows how many people are on the HPWL to start with so it would be impossible to give statistics for coming off of it. As said above, roughly 1/3 of the incoming class comes from the HPWL, so it seems like they tend to have a ton of movement. Movement most likely occurs during traffic day, with very very few after (with the occasional person called in June-but would be the exception, not the rule)
If I had to put very rough, shoddy statistics to it, I would say that there are probably 300ish people on the HPWL, making your odds to come off a little less than a third. That's assuming that they pull randomly off the list, and don't pull individual people for reasons etc.
I believe it's unranked but I'm not someone who would be in the know. Honestly, put your phone down and go do something. The waiting sucks, and I can't imagine going through what you guys are going through right now, but what made the waiting easier for me during the process was when I would set my mind towards a really arbitrary, meaningless, petty, and stupid goal and then spend all my free time trying to achieve that goal (read 7 books in 7 days (not recommended, really hurts your eyes), setting a new course record on Rainbow road in mariokart, make 40 foul shots in a row etc.) I spent 4 weeknights on my golf club's putting green trying to make every one of the 12 practice holes in 2 putts or less with 4 golf balls (yes I suck at putting, that's why it took me so long). Getting your mind off things you don't have control over right now is the best way to burn time.Ranked? Unranked? What can I do in the next ten days??
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You say this like I have fun things to do other than wait on JeffI believe it's unranked but I'm not someone who would be in the know. Honestly, put your phone down and go do something. The waiting sucks, and I can't imagine going through what you guys are going through right now, but what made the waiting easier for me during the process was when I would set my mind towards a really arbitrary, meaningless, petty, and stupid goal and then spend all my free time trying to achieve that goal (read 7 books in 7 days (not recommended, really hurts your eyes), setting a new course record on Rainbow road in mariokart, make 40 foul shots in a row etc.) I spent 4 weeknights on my golf club's putting green trying to make every one of the 12 practice holes in 2 putts or less with 4 golf balls (yes I suck at putting, that's why it took me so long). Getting your mind off things you don't have control over right now is the best way to burn time.
If they interview 800 or so this sounds like all waitlist spots. Oh man I hate med school nowJeff provided info that said ~370 waitlist spots per cycle (not sure if this is HPWL only) and 85 spots are granted from the waitlist.
Making your chances approximately 23% (for those who were seeking #'s)
If they interview 800 or so this sounds like all waitlist spots. Oh man I hate med school now
EDIT: How do they even choose HPWL? We're all qualified, so do they just throw darts?
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to those that were previously accepted, how long did it take for them to send you all of the info/access to Blackboard, etc?
I sent in an update during her vacation and I still haven't received a reply either.Has anyone not received a reply email from Dr. Callahan? I sent her an email a few weeks ago (before she was on vacation) and haven't heard anything.
I emailed her recently and haven't received a response either, she's probably pretty busy I'm guessing.Has anyone not received a reply email from Dr. Callahan? I sent her an email a few weeks ago (before she was on vacation) and haven't heard anything.
I don't know how many update letters I can reasonably send if decision are coming in like 10 days regarding waitlists.
Traffic day is when everyone has to decline all acceptances but one. So a lot of open spots will be available then. Traffic day is effectively May 2nd this year (because April 30th) falls on a Saturday. This is when many spots will open up from the HPWL.Decisions are coming in 10 days for HPWL? And what is traffic day?
Has anyone who was not accepted asked for feedback on application or exit interview? I emailed Dr. Brooks but still no reply.
Does anyone know what time classes usually start and end each day? Or at least around how many hours of classes there are?
HPWL this morning. Still have no acceptances this cycle and I LOVED Jeff. Praying so hard.
+++++++1. Feeling pretty bad about myself that whatever it was couldn't seal the deal
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I know that this may have been stated earlier, but which is considered better between Barringer and Orlowitz?
what do people generally do in terms of cars? I know we don't really need one for 1st and 2nd year, but do people tend to buy cars for 3rd year? I have a car now and trying to determine if I should sell it. not sure if it's worth the $ for insurance/upkeep if I won't be needing it much. any info is much appreciated!
thanks for the info ... do you find the lectures useful? I heard that they're all recorded, and a lot of people just don't go to lectures?I hope everyone who came for second look enjoyed it and hopefully you love Jeff as much as we all do here!!
No two days are identical but here's a decent layout of classes:
Mornings: M1 have lecture from 9am-12pm, M2 has lecture from 8am-12pm. Lectures are approx. 50 minutes each with 10 minute breaks.
12pm-1pm lunch hour.
Afternoons: Non-lecture stuff, like anatomy lab, micro lab, small group, health mentors, ICM lectures, etc. Sometimes you have afternoons off completely.
I set up my schedule as 3 types of days: Just lecture (free afternoon), Early afternoon (free after 3pm), Late Afternoon (free after 5pm). Most days fall under one of these three categories.
Good luck y'all. Please don't be down on yourselves, the application stuff is the woooooooorst
I preferred Barringer to Orlowitz, but I know people that have lived in Orlowitz for a few years. Quick and easy differences are: Barringer has a better floor plan for the rooms and a sun deck. Orlowitz has a better gym and a courtyard. Also Orlowitz has better views of the city.
Yeah, M1 and M2 cars in the city cost you more than you get use out of it. How much you may need a car in M3 and M4 depends on where your rotations are. Technically every rotation can be accessed by public transportation and if not, you are housed near the hospital. However, if you get surg somewhere like Bryn Mawr and need to be there at something like 4am eek:), it's pretty tough to get there via train when the trains only start running at 6.
A few people are bringing their cars from home for M3, it seems, but there's a googledoc for ride sharing. I sold mine before starting med school and I managed to not have a rotation set that I need to travel for.
thanks for the info ... do you find the lectures useful? I heard that they're all recorded, and a lot of people just don't go to lectures?
Question to everyone: is it generally recommended to send in a physical letter for an update/letter of intent rather than an email? I'm on the HPWI and I've sent in one physical letter as well as one letter of recommendation, but I want to send another correspondance before April 30th. I'm wondering if an email to Dr. Callahan would suffice or if I should mail in another letter.
Thanks!
May 2nd is technically traffic day this year.What day is traffic day this year if April 30th is a Saturday? Or does that not matter?
thanks for the info ... do you find the lectures useful? I heard that they're all recorded, and a lot of people just don't go to lectures?
I know that this may have been stated earlier, but which is considered better between Barringer and Orlowitz?
I can't speak to your first or third questions, but in terms of biking Philly has been ranked the/one of the most bike able cities in America. From experience I know that it is definitely doable and the city has been dedicated to making sure the bikers can get around safely. The stretches without bike lanes can be a tiny bit hairy but they tend to be short and as long as you're careful you'll be ok.Really excited to be coming here next year! Thanks for all the help everyone's given in this thread so far. I also have a few more questions if anyone is willing to help answer them Since we're on the topic of lectures, I was wondering how interactive they are? I know lectures to big classes tend to not have too much interaction, in which case I think I would probably prefer watching the recordings as well, but I was wondering if now that the attendance is lower the professors tend to ask / answer questions a bit more often to students? If that's the case I think I would still find it beneficial for myself to attend lectures
Also, does anyone know anyone who drives or bikes to school? It seems that most people don't recommend driving during M1 / M2, but I'm considering how far I am willing to live off campus and still considering these options since maybe it's worth it depending on my distance. Biking in Philly seems pretty nice, although I looked at some of the paths Google Maps laid out for me and it seems like there are stretches without bike lanes, which I hope aren't too dangerous. As far as cars go, it seems quite expensive like you all said - I found a parking garage near campus for $205 / month which seems to be the cheapest option, but I am also wondering how the street parking is and how any current students feel about commuting. As far as I know there don't seem to be any TJU parking discounts or anything for being a student.
If I do happen to live a bit further from campus (~20-25 minutes biking or by SEPTA), how much would that impact my ability to interact with classmates and attend social events? I think I rank getting to know and becoming friends with classmates pretty highly in my priorities. Are there many social events at night in the beginning of the year? I'm not really a huge bar person (I've heard that's a common event at the beginning of graduate schools), but I do like hanging out with classmates and I don't want to be missing out on too much if I'm far away from campus. Do people start hunkering down and studying pretty quickly?
Anyways thanks so much, any of this information would be so useful to me in making my decision, and I really appreciate your input a lot!
Really excited to be coming here next year! Thanks for all the help everyone's given in this thread so far. I also have a few more questions if anyone is willing to help answer them Since we're on the topic of lectures, I was wondering how interactive they are? I know lectures to big classes tend to not have too much interaction, in which case I think I would probably prefer watching the recordings as well, but I was wondering if now that the attendance is lower the professors tend to ask / answer questions a bit more often to students? If that's the case I think I would still find it beneficial for myself to attend lectures
Also, does anyone know anyone who drives or bikes to school? It seems that most people don't recommend driving during M1 / M2, but I'm considering how far I am willing to live off campus and still considering these options since maybe it's worth it depending on my distance. Biking in Philly seems pretty nice, although I looked at some of the paths Google Maps laid out for me and it seems like there are stretches without bike lanes, which I hope aren't too dangerous. As far as cars go, it seems quite expensive like you all said - I found a parking garage near campus for $205 / month which seems to be the cheapest option, but I am also wondering how the street parking is and how any current students feel about commuting. As far as I know there don't seem to be any TJU parking discounts or anything for being a student.
If I do happen to live a bit further from campus (~20-25 minutes biking or by SEPTA), how much would that impact my ability to interact with classmates and attend social events? I think I rank getting to know and becoming friends with classmates pretty highly in my priorities. Are there many social events at night in the beginning of the year? I'm not really a huge bar person (I've heard that's a common event at the beginning of graduate schools), but I do like hanging out with classmates and I don't want to be missing out on too much if I'm far away from campus. Do people start hunkering down and studying pretty quickly?
Anyways thanks so much, any of this information would be so useful to me in making my decision, and I really appreciate your input a lot!
hopping onto the question train... does anyone know when we'd be notified of our on-campus housing assignment? and when are typical move-in dates for the on-campus housing? thanks!
I know that there are a lot of summer research opportunities at Jeff but I was wondering if they offer stipends for students looking to go elsewhere to perform research (like if I wanted to go back to Boston for the summer)?
Really excited to be coming here next year! Thanks for all the help everyone's given in this thread so far. I also have a few more questions if anyone is willing to help answer them Since we're on the topic of lectures, I was wondering how interactive they are? I know lectures to big classes tend to not have too much interaction, in which case I think I would probably prefer watching the recordings as well, but I was wondering if now that the attendance is lower the professors tend to ask / answer questions a bit more often to students? If that's the case I think I would still find it beneficial for myself to attend lectures
Also, does anyone know anyone who drives or bikes to school? It seems that most people don't recommend driving during M1 / M2, but I'm considering how far I am willing to live off campus and still considering these options since maybe it's worth it depending on my distance. Biking in Philly seems pretty nice, although I looked at some of the paths Google Maps laid out for me and it seems like there are stretches without bike lanes, which I hope aren't too dangerous. As far as cars go, it seems quite expensive like you all said - I found a parking garage near campus for $205 / month which seems to be the cheapest option, but I am also wondering how the street parking is and how any current students feel about commuting. As far as I know there don't seem to be any TJU parking discounts or anything for being a student.
If I do happen to live a bit further from campus (~20-25 minutes biking or by SEPTA), how much would that impact my ability to interact with classmates and attend social events? I think I rank getting to know and becoming friends with classmates pretty highly in my priorities. Are there many social events at night in the beginning of the year? I'm not really a huge bar person (I've heard that's a common event at the beginning of graduate schools), but I do like hanging out with classmates and I don't want to be missing out on too much if I'm far away from campus. Do people start hunkering down and studying pretty quickly?
Anyways thanks so much, any of this information would be so useful to me in making my decision, and I really appreciate your input a lot!
thanks for all the great info! that being said, how easy/hard is it to get this social experience if you live in a 1 BR, like in Barringer for example? I'm thinking of trying to do that but don't want to feel isolated by living by myselfRumor and I are secretly a great pair here since we have differing experiences and therefore different opinions. As they said previously, you will be given tons and tons of advice from upper years. Most, if not all of it, is pretty much bull. You find your ways to do stuff, you find your opinion on study schedules, you find your opinion on if rotation/locations are good. Anyway, your questions:
Lectures get more interactive second year. Majority are just lectures in the traditional sense, some integrate nearpod or other response systems into the lectures, some will ask questions of the class and actually expect somebody to answer. I tried not going to lecture for a while but I found that the ability to pause lecture or watch it at 1.5x speed actually hindered me. Feasibly I should be able to get lectures done in 30 minutes, but since they are already dense in person, this is just exacerbated at higher speeds and I'd miss things. Also, I have the attention span of a small child so I would pause and do other things, while that is really not an option in person, obviously. I'm also not going to learn the information on my first pass of lecture anyway. You learn it when you go over it again later that afternoon or hopefully a 3rd time that weekend.
Lots of my classmates bike to school. Philly is a very bike-able city. I'd just suggest sticking to non-major streets.
I don't know how much stuff you'd miss out on being far ish but still in the city. Those classmates I know who did feel like they missed out on a lot of stuff lived far out, like in the burbs or in Jersey. There are lots of social events, even random stuff like just a bunch of people going to Moriarty's. If you value it, you'll put effort into it, and you'll experience it. It's that way for literally everything in med school. Orientation there's a ton of social events with no school, lots of which are at bars of some sort. Some people start studying immediately, I valued getting to know classmates, so I hung out with a lot of people who did go out even once school started. There's 260 to a class, you'll find people that fit in your social circle, study circle, etc.