2015-2016 Rosalind Franklin University Application Thread

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I see now where that sense of entitlement comes from



chocoholicsoxfan said:
I hate this stupid argument of "be grateful you have interviews." It's not like I'm some lucky individual upon whom interviews were bestowed and everyone else is completely powerless to hear back. I worked hard over the course of years to put together a strong application that would guarantee me these interviews, and I've been rewarded for that. If you have socioeconomic factors significantly limiting you from having good grades, ECs, and scores, that's one thing. But very few people can say that- most of my peers who haven't heard back simply spent too much time intoxicated (or maybe even just straight up lazy) and not enough time actually being productive.

And I've been rejected from 5 places, and you can look at the school specific threads for all of them- I've been fairly positive about them. I can't even imagine how difficult this is for people who don't have any acceptances or are wasting several thousand dollars attending more interviews when it might be unnecessary. Like I said, it's the lack of openness that's pissing me off.
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chocoholicsoxfan said:
I hate this stupid argument of "be grateful you have interviews." It's not like I'm some lucky individual upon whom interviews were bestowed and everyone else is completely powerless to hear back. I worked hard over the course of years to put together a strong application that would guarantee me these interviews, and I've been rewarded for that. If you have socioeconomic factors significantly limiting you from having good grades, ECs, and scores, that's one thing. But very few people can say that- most of my peers who haven't heard back simply spent too much time intoxicated (or maybe even just straight up lazy) and not enough time actually being productive.

And I've been rejected from 5 places, and you can look at the school specific threads for all of them- I've been fairly positive about them. I can't even imagine how difficult this is for people who don't have any acceptances or are wasting several thousand dollars attending more interviews when it might be unnecessary. Like I said, it's the lack of openness that's pissing me off.
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Learn to practice some damn humility. Your application is not more important than the thousands of others they're reviewing. Nor is it that much more impressive.
 
You all can sit around in your bitter circle of judgement then, that's fine. I'm going to get ready for the party my friends are throwing me for getting three acceptances in 10 days!
 
navigator said:
Learn to practice some damn humility. Your application is not more important than the thousands of others they're reviewing. Nor is it that much more impressive.
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Maybe there is a misunderstanding here. She already interviewed here and was just expecting to have heard a response by now because she was told that she would hear a response. She was being unfairly called out for being entitled when all she was wondering was why the school would give a time frame and not follow through

Edit: her comment right above mine was definitely unnecessary
 
No one is judging anybody here. It's what a person says and does that's in question.

Again, nothing personal.



Fastrada said:
Maybe there is a misunderstanding here. She already interviewed here and was just expecting to have heard a response by now because she was told that she would hear a response. She was being unfairly called out for being entitled when all she was wondering was why the school would give a time frame and not follow through

Edit: her comment right above mine was definitely unnecessary
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No, you have a right to call me entitled amd egotistical and whatever else you want. I have a right to disagree with you and think you're being judgmental because of it.

Contrary to what you may or may not believe, I don't sit around being angry all day thay I haven't heard from here. I don't even check my email obsessively. I'm dramatic on the internet and I whine in here along with other people on the last page because it creates an echo chamber for me. I have very personal reasons for really wanting to hear back, whether it's my top choice or not. But as @Fastrada correctly pointed out, I'm more upset that they told us 4-6 weeks and haven't mentioned anything since. In fact, if I hadn't called, I'd be completely in the dark because they haven't even sent out an email to all interviewees or responded to the one I sent them regarding the doubled time to hear back.
 
chocoholicsoxfan said:
You all can sit around in your bitter circle of judgement then, that's fine. I'm going to get ready for the party my friends are throwing me for getting three acceptances in 10 days!
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hahahahahaha you make it toooo eassyyyy. I think you've gotten people against you in like every forum you post in. But honestly, you bring soooo much humor to my day. But seriously IT'S NOT THAT DEEP HOMIE. Just stopppppp
 
medapplicant15 said:
hahahahahaha you make it toooo eassyyyy. I think you've gotten people against you in like every forum you post in. But honestly, you bring soooo much humor to my day. But seriously IT'S NOT THAT DEEP HOMIE. Just stopppppp
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Lol I think it's like 2 people following me around, but ok
 
Anyone have any advice for keeping your mind off of hearing back? I realize it's out of our hands and many of us will get waitlisted, but I'm having a hard time not getting more and more obsessive about it.
 
2015istheYear said:
If I had three acceptances right now, I'd probably be doing something way cooler than complaining about Rosalind Franklin on SDN.
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I work two jobs, both of which require long commutes on public transportation where I have nothing to do but homework and sitting on my phone. Sorry I have to save up money for living expenses.

Edit: I'm done defending myself. This dingus follows me around after attacking me for getting the Northwestern secondary saying that I was lying, and then harasses me on all the threads I post in, causing me to lash out, which makes me look unbalanced without context. Believe what you want about me: I don't care. Interviewers and my fellow interviewees on interview day obviously didn't have the same negative reaction towards me, and that's all that matters to me.
 
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2015istheYear said:
If I had three acceptances right now, I'd probably be doing something way cooler than complaining about Rosalind Franklin on SDN.
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Like going to a '3 acceptances' party??😉

But yes, clearly I'm following you around...Or perhaps we're just applying to the same schools?? Yeah, I dunno...just a thought...
 
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chocoholicsoxfan said:
I work two jobs, both of which require long commutes on public transportation where I have nothing to do but homework and sitting on my phone. Sorry I have to save up money for living expenses.
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Hope this guy doesnt choose to go here, would suck to have him as a peer.
 
I am so tired of this petty back and forth b.s. This thread is supposed to be here to keep fellow applicants updated on application progress and provide encouragement and support. For the last day or so there has been a ton of animosity and it is taking away from the purpose of this thread. Please stop and let's continue to encourage each other.
 
You're right. Good luck to all posters who've been forced to deal with this. I think I'm gonna get off SDN now. It's served its purpose for me, and I don't really need to be posting here anymore. You all can rejoice now, I'm sure.
 
OK people, enough is enough. I get excited every time I get an alert for this thread and it's gotten way negative and off topic! Only good vibes from now on. 👍

EDIT: LOL guess I was not the only person at the end of my rope. Thanks above posters! Good luck to everyone here!
 
I just got my "your application is complete" email a couple of days ago, good to see that the school is indeed running (slightly) behind schedule.
 
Sorry this is kind of a dumb question, but for anyone who has interviewed already, is food provided? I'm in an afternoon slot and I want to know if I should eat lunch beforehand.
 
JackieJormpJormp said:
Sorry this is kind of a dumb question, but for anyone who has interviewed already, is food provided? I'm in an afternoon slot and I want to know if I should eat lunch beforehand.
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Yes, eat lunch beforehand. They had nice snacks after my afternoon interview, but many people were starving before that point. They also have water and a Keurig 🙂
 
I haven't been on this thread all week and I'm reading through the posts like:
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Yesterday I was able to get my interview moved up to tomorrow. The confirmation email mentions a more detailed email with additional information that should arrive 1-2 weeks prior to the interview. However, I have not received it and I'm afraid that since I rescheduled my interview on such short notice they won't have time to get it out to me. Can anyone who has already interviewed (or has an upcoming interview) that has received the detailed info email for a morning session, message the information to me? Thanks.
 
Withdrawing and rescinding my interview invite today! Accepted to my IS school, which is one of my top few, so I'd rather not spend the extra money on a flight to the Chicago area. Good luck to everyone, and I hope one of you gets my interview spot!
 
andyrayy said:
Yesterday I was able to get my interview moved up to tomorrow. The confirmation email mentions a more detailed email with additional information that should arrive 1-2 weeks prior to the interview. However, I have not received it and I'm afraid that since I rescheduled my interview on such short notice they won't have time to get it out to me. Can anyone who has already interviewed (or has an upcoming interview) that has received the detailed info email for a morning session, message the information to me? Thanks.
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I'll PM you. Good luck tomorrow!
 
agoron said:
Withdrawing and rescinding my interview invite today! Accepted to my IS school, which is one of my top few, so I'd rather not spend the extra money on a flight to the Chicago area. Good luck to everyone, and I hope one of you gets my interview spot!
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Congrats. Looks like a successful cycle for you!
 
Application complete email was July 16, nothing since. I know I have been passed over for a II by now, but fingers crossed I will at least hear something soon. Doo be doo
 
I assume you're referring to one of my posts. First off, I judge actions and not people. I simply generalized your preps and applied it to a larger picture. I've been a health professional since 2003 so I know better not to be judgmental when it comes to my patients. You can disagree but please do not take it down to a personal level.

Second off, with multiple acceptances, your posts in this thread needlessly made many poor nervous undergrads with no acceptances or even II's more anxious. That's doing harm with no personal gains, which makes those actions @ssholish.

About the 4-6 weeks thing, this is the second year they're doing MMI's and subsequently have more interviewees; CMS is experiencing that learning curve so be understanding of other people's situation.

Lastly, didn't you say in a previous post that you're washing your hands clean of this thread yet returned again to defend yourself, which I never brought into question, and your actions?



chocoholicsoxfan said:
No, you have a right to call me entitled amd egotistical and whatever else you want. I have a right to disagree with you and think you're being judgmental because of it.

Contrary to what you may or may not believe, I don't sit around being angry all day thay I haven't heard from here. I don't even check my email obsessively. I'm dramatic on the internet and I whine in here along with other people on the last page because it creates an echo chamber for me. I have very personal reasons for really wanting to hear back, whether it's my top choice or not. But as @Fastrada correctly pointed out, I'm more upset that they told us 4-6 weeks and haven't mentioned anything since. In fact, if I hadn't called, I'd be completely in the dark because they haven't even sent out an email to all interviewees or responded to the one I sent them regarding the doubled time to hear back.
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Whoa that's not cool



chocoholicsoxfan said:
Edit: I'm done defending myself. This dingus follows me around after attacking me for getting the Northwestern secondary saying that I was lying, and then harasses me on all the threads I post in, causing me to lash out, which makes me look unbalanced without context. Believe what you want about me: I don't care. Interviewers and my fellow interviewees on interview day obviously didn't have the same negative reaction towards me, and that's all that matters to me.
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@RudyRude

How has the cycle been treating you??? 🙂 I remember seeing you in a few other threads but haven't seen you lately
 
chocoholicsoxfan said:
Edit: I'm done defending myself. This dingus follows me around after attacking me for getting the Northwestern secondary saying that I was lying, and then harasses me on all the threads I post in, causing me to lash out, which makes me look unbalanced without context. Believe what you want about me: I don't care. Interviewers and my fellow interviewees on interview day obviously didn't have the same negative reaction towards me, and that's all that matters to me.
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Dohnut said:
Whoa that's not cool
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I think she's referring to yours truly...from that one time I attacked her in the NU thread....4 months ago....:thinking:

See post: 2015-2016 Northwestern University (Feinberg) Application Thread
 
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