2015-2016 Rosalind Franklin University Application Thread

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Both of my science letter writers have a 'Dr.' title so hopefully that'll count as a 'medical professional' :nailbiting:
Members don't see this ad.
 
rukia013 said:
Both of my science letter writers have a 'Dr.' title so hopefully that'll count as a 'medical professional' :nailbiting:
Click to expand...

Lol... I think they specifically mean works in an hospital or direct medical field.. So nurse MD/do pa etc... Sigh

Oh well. I'll just have to submit this one somewhat late once I can get a rec bleh.
 
Members don't see this ad :)
BornSinner said:
Lol... I think they specifically mean works in an hospital or direct medical field.. So nurse MD/do pa etc... Sigh

Oh well. I'll just have to submit this one somewhat late once I can get a rec bleh.
Click to expand...
Meh if I remember correctly, I thought it was strongly recommended to have a medical professional LOR but not required? I'm pretty sure that's what it said somewhere on their site otherwise I wouldn't have applied here :I
 
rukia013 said:
Meh if I remember correctly, I thought it was strongly recommended to have a medical professional LOR but not required? I'm pretty sure that's what it said somewhere on their site otherwise I wouldn't have applied here :I
Click to expand...
They said it was recommended but not required. Fear not
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
How long is the response time generally after submission of secondary?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Got my II in the big wave yesterday moring, really excited, my first II so it feels great.

Question : I've never been to chicago, or north chicago or wherever. What airport are you guys flying to? O'Hare? And are you guys staying at a hotel in chicago/near rfu/or what??. I might want to check out chicago for a day or two since I'm flying there anyways so would it be better to get a hotel closer to the city. Thoughts?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I'm flying into O'hare. Book a hotel from their recommended hotel list on their website. I saved so much money that way
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Nigmizole said:
I'm flying into O'hare. Book a hotel from their recommended hotel list on their website. I saved so much money that way
Click to expand...

brilliant! why dont they include this in the email or the interview page. Also, it seems a lot of the hotels offer a free shuttle to the campus. are you/did you still renting a car?
 
No I am not going to rent a car but I will probably be taking a taxi or uber. I figured I will only need the taxi to and from the hotel and since there is a free shuttle to the school from my hotel, I won't have to worry about transportation there.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Nigmizole said:
No I am not going to rent a car but I will probably be taking a taxi or uber. I figured I will only need the taxi to and from the hotel and since there is a free shuttle to the school from my hotel, I won't have to worry about transportation there.
Click to expand...
awesome, thanks for your help
 
O'hare is a giant black hole. I've never flow in/out/through there without some sort of issue. Go thru midway if you can
 
RudyRude said:
Got my II in the big wave yesterday moring, really excited, my first II so it feels great.

Question : I've never been to chicago, or north chicago or wherever. What airport are you guys flying to? O'Hare? And are you guys staying at a hotel in chicago/near rfu/or what??. I might want to check out chicago for a day or two since I'm flying there anyways so would it be better to get a hotel closer to the city. Thoughts?
Click to expand...
Keep in mind that Chicago is 40 miles away from North Chicago. That means that if you get stuck in traffic, it could potentially take 2 hours to get downtown (or even more). I love about 15 miles away from Chicago, and it's taken me nearly 90 minutes to get downtown before. What I would do is check out Google Maps at the exact time you want to go to your interview a couple weeks before. So, if you decide to stay near/in Chicago, at 6am for the next few Fridays, go to Google maps and look up directions from your hotel to campus to figure out how long it will take you to get there and how bad traffic typically is. If you're interviewing on the 4th, keep in mind traffic will be worse due to the long weekend.
 
Members don't see this ad :)
Can anyone recommend the cheapest yet not disgusting hotel around the area? This interview process is heartbreakingly expensive, and I'm trying to save wherever I can. And there's no student host program right?
 
Look into days inn. They have clean beds, a shuttle to the school and free breakfast a only $60 when you mention you are with the school
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Hey, so looking at last year's thread, by the time August rolled around, it was starting to take 8 weeks from submission to completion. So if it seems like it's taking a long time, sit tight. Everything should be ok/in order. With >12,000 apps, I guess it just takes a while!
 
dang, submitted 8/8 still no complete email.
 
chocoholicsoxfan said:
Hey, so looking at last year's thread, by the time August rolled around, it was starting to take 8 weeks from submission to completion. So if it seems like it's taking a long time, sit tight. Everything should be ok/in order. With >12,000 apps, I guess it just takes a while!
Click to expand...
I cant even imagine being on the admissions committee here.
 
CMS interviews around 600 and enrolls around 200, pretty good chances, eh?
 
Bromine89 said:
MSAR says 599 interviews out of 12089 applicants.
Click to expand...

That may be an outdated number. Last year, we've switched to MMI format interviewing allowing us to interview a slightly higher number. I believe we interview 800-900 applicants.
 
cysticduct said:
That may be an outdated number. Last year, we've switched to MMI format interviewing allowing us to interview a slightly higher number. I believe we interview 800-900 applicants.
Click to expand...
I noticed that the interview was split into either a morning interview or an afternoon interview. Is that new for this year?
 
Bromine89 said:
I noticed that the interview was split into either a morning interview or an afternoon interview. Is that new for this year?
Click to expand...

No, we had that last year as well. Each morning/afternoon session is further split into the actual MMI, a student panel, and tours.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
SuperSlim said:
dang, submitted 8/8 still no complete email.
Click to expand...

I got my LOR's to them 4th of week of July and only got a confirmation this past Tuesday.
No worries!

Plus, they are using Wufoo to collect secondaries, which would require alot of backend data organizing
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
II just now!! So excited :soexcited:
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
II just now!! And I didn't think I was ever gonna hear back from this school. Complete late July. Kentucky resident :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Pretty pumped about this! They have a 5% interview rate for 600/12,000. For a class size of 190, they probably accept around 300-350? Pretty great numbers!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 users
Woot! II today. Marked complete 7/17. Lots of ties to the Chicagoland area. LizzyM ~74-75. Very excited for the opportunity to interview at CMS. :soexcited:
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
I have taken a one semester biochem lecture. However, I have not taken a biochem lab. Is biochem lab required to apply?
 
Congratulations to all those with II!
Has anyone who submitted the supplementary app on or after August 4th received a complete email?
 
docade_1 said:
Congratulations to all those with II!
Has anyone who submitted the supplementary app on or after August 4th received a complete email?
Click to expand...

I got one today, submitted 8/6
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Doc City said:
dang, i submitted 8/2 and still haven't got one. where's it at?!
Click to expand...
Now it's my turn to relieve your stress!
Don't worry; people that submitted after me received IIs before me and I still ended up receiving one. I think it just depends on who's reviewing your application :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
Just got the complete e-mail! Submitted 8/2.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
rachiie01 said:
Now it's my turn to relieve your stress!
Don't worry; people that submitted after me received IIs before me and I still ended up receiving one. I think it just depends on who's reviewing your application :)
Click to expand...
You are my favorite SDNer! Thanks for helping keep us sane!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I submitted on July 30, still no complete email. Would you guys recommend calling/emailing them? All of my letters have been in since early July and I paid on July 30th as well
 
parachichi said:
Does anyone understand what this school's curriculum actually looks like? I've tried to search their webpage, but it seems like the curriculum is still in the works...
Click to expand...
~Reposting this question as it seemed to have gotten lost in application logistics :) can any current students weigh in? I've found fancy graphics and high-flying pedagogy rhetoric, but that doesn't really help me understand what the curriculum looks like on a day-to-day (or month-to-month) basis. Thank youuu.
 
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Next unread thread

Similar threads

chilly_md
2022-2023 Chicago Med (Rosalind Franklin)
11 12 13 14 15
Replies
738
Views
185K
coolcardiology
C
wysdoc
2021-2022 Chicago Med (Rosalind Franklin)
18 19 20 21 22
Replies
1K
Views
253K
ThirdTimesTheCharm
T
TheDataKing
2020-2021 Chicago Med at Rosalind Franklin
27 28 29 30 31
Replies
2K
Views
401K
siloaddict
siloaddict
PapaGuava
2019-2020 Chicago Med at Rosalind Franklin
16 17 18 19 20
Replies
970
Views
282K
tantacles
tantacles
WedgeDawg
2016-2017 Rosalind Franklin University Application Thread
42 43 44 45 46
Replies
2K
Views
457K
ThatDoctorDude
T
Top