2015-2016 Temple University Application Thread

[mattman20]

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II at 11:50 am today! Complete early August, so excited!

 

[catie_jane]

@RudyRude looks like your phone call may have done the trick 😉

 

[DoctorInVivo]

Did you guys receive a complete email or does complete = the day you submitted your secondary?

 

[rudyin78]

Did you guys receive a complete email or does complete = the day you submitted your secondary?

I never received a complete email. I got email verification of my payment when I submitted my secondary, and an email inviting me to interview. @PugsAndHugs

Stats??

Check my MDapps. Didn't include EC info, but I'd like to think they're pretty strong/unique.

 

[mattman20]

Did you guys receive a complete email or does complete = the day you submitted your secondary?

I never got a complete email, I know that I submitted it the first week of august though.

 

[catie_jane]

What were the available interview dates @rudyin78 and @mattman20 ? Seeing as how you are probably the first wave of invites

 

[rudyin78]

What were the available interview dates @rudyin78 and @mattman20 ? Seeing as how you are probably the first wave of invites

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - Sept. 29th to October 15th

 

[abb76]

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays - Sept. 29th to October 15th

Mine only gives me the option for September 29th. Is that happening to anyone else?

 

[mlb2358]

II today at 11:51 am! Complete 7/30.

 

[Fedekz]

They have an MDapps that you can check out for stats

Using the mobile app you can't see the MDapplicants link to my knowledge. Attached is a picture of what I'm able to see. Which is why I asked for his stats 🙂

 

[Khoaitay]

What was the lowest MCAT score that Temple has accepted? Does anyone know?

 

[PugsAndHugs]

Temple's 10th % is a 29. Meaning 10% of accepted students have a 29 or below.

 

[xerei]

II! Complete 08/17 woooo

I also received an II about an hour ago. Application completed 8/21. I am pretty excited to get out to Philly and meet some of the students, physicians, and staff.

II at 11:50 am today! Complete early August, so excited!

II today at 11:51 am! Complete 7/30.

Congrats! Did they mention which program(s) you're interviewing for?

 

[sharmstr]

Congrats! Did they mention which program(s) you're interviewing for?

Thank you! My invitation did not specify for which program I am interviewing. It only told me where to meet on interview and a short description of the day's itinerary.

 

[studentdocftw]

Not sure how long it's been like that, but my status is "under review". Complete 9/12

 

[Neolith]

Interview invite at St. Luke's! Complete 8/10 LizzyM >73. So how does this work? This interview is used for placement into any campus?

 

[LaceyMD]

First of all, congrats to all of you with II's so far!!

To clarify for those who have asked, the only students interviewing for a specific program will be those who are interviewing at St. Luke's. If you are interviewing at St. Luke's, you will be evaluated by a different committee than those interviewing at main campus, so you are interviewing for that specific program.

If your interview is at main campus, you could be placed at main campus or Geisinger. You will find out your clinical campus after you are admitted (this year, assignments went out over the summer).

 

[A7X]

II today for the St. Luke's Campus at 3:30! Complete 8/14.

 

[A7X]

First of all, congrats to all of you with II's so far!!

To clarify for those who have asked, the only students interviewing for a specific program will be those who are interviewing at St. Luke's. If you are interviewing at St. Luke's, you will be evaluated by a different committee than those interviewing at main campus, so you are interviewing for that specific program.

If your interview is at main campus, you could be placed at main campus or Geisinger. You will find out your clinical campus after you are admitted (this year, assignments went out over the summer).

Do you know anything else about the St. Luke's program? Is their decision process separate from the main Temple campus?

 

[Wolfpack2014]

Temple accidentally sent me an II for main campus instead of St. Luke's. They said they would sent me the info for a St. Luke's interview on Monday, but what days do they have available for it? I've gotta try and schedule a couple interviews on Monday and gotta try and adjust around/with my work schedule.

Also, I would imagine the process is separate because there are only so many spots available at each campus.

 

[LaceyMD]

Do you know anything else about the St. Luke's program? Is their decision process separate from the main Temple campus?

Yes, I believe it's a separate process - there's an admissions committee for main campus, and a separate admissions committee for St. Luke's. At least, that's how it has been in past years.

 

[grey_wind]

Yes, I believe it's a separate process - there's an admissions committee for main campus, and a separate admissions committee for St. Luke's. At least, that's how it has been in past years.

Do they vary in competitiveness then?

 

[LaceyMD]

Do they vary in competitiveness then?

I don't think so. The stats for admitted students at main campus vs. St. Luke's are essentially equal.

 

[A7X]

I don't think so. The stats for admitted students at main campus vs. St. Luke's are essentially equal.

Are there any St. Luke's students willing to comment on the program?

 

[FOCUSandEARNit]

I also received an II about an hour ago. Application completed 8/21. I am pretty excited to get out to Philly and meet some of the students, physicians, and staff.

what are your stats?

 

[Khoaitay]

Does Temple have something like an open house where students can come and discuss about the application process?

 

[catie_jane]

Not sure exactly when it changed within the past few days but went from "verified" to "under review" on my portal

 

[BeachBaby]

Submitted 8/13, under review now, hoping 🙂

 

[Proteinz]

Has anyone been able to figure out how to upload their picture? Keep getting an error message, even though my picture file is smaller than the max size allowed

 

[LaceyMD]

Has anyone been able to figure out how to upload their picture? Keep getting an error message, even though my picture file is smaller than the max size allowed

We had the same problem with the website last year. I cannot for the life of me remember which browser I was using at the time (probably Chrome), but I remember I switched to another and it worked just fine.

 

[jmpatt29]

Has anyone been able to figure out how to upload their picture? Keep getting an error message, even though my picture file is smaller than the max size allowed

Is this for after an II? I did the secondary a while ago but can't remember uploading a picture lol

 

[studentdocftw]

So for those with new MCATs, is there any way to confirm they received our jpg files?

 

[Proteinz]

We had the same problem with the website last year. I cannot for the life of me remember which browser I was using at the time (probably Chrome), but I remember I switched to another and it worked just fine.

Dang, I just tried it, but it didn't work in my other browsers either 🙁 I just saw their message that Macs have issues, so I'm going to try it on a PC later and keep the browser issue in mind. Thanks for the advice!

Is this for after an II? I did the secondary a while ago but can't remember uploading a picture lol

Yeah this is for an II. After you pick your date they ask you to upload your picture, but apparently their portal doesn't like Macs lol

 

[jmpatt29]

Dang, I just tried it, but it didn't work in my other browsers either 🙁 I just saw their message that Macs have issues, so I'm going to try it on a PC later and keep the browser issue in mind. Thanks for the advice!



Yeah this is for an II. After you pick your date they ask you to upload your picture, but apparently their portal doesn't like Macs lol

ha ok, I was like uhhhh crap did I forget something on the secondary lol.. good luck in the interview!

 

[sharmstr]

what are your stats?

3.4 GPA as an Aerospace Engineering undergrad
32 MCAT

 

[Proteinz]

ha ok, I was like uhhhh crap did I forget something on the secondary lol.. good luck in the interview!

I've had nightmares about forgetting to send something or missing flights, so I totally know what you mean haha Thanks and good luck on your interviews too! 🙂

 

[jmpatt29]

I've had nightmares about forgetting to send something or missing flights, so I totally know what you mean haha Thanks and good luck on your interviews too! 🙂

thanks!

 

[mattman20]

So in the II email it said this:

"In addition to the two interviews, you will participate in three activities in the Clinical Skills Facility."

Does anyone know what the three activities are?

 

[jmpatt29]

is anyone else having a 500 internal server error when trying to upload something via the "send me stuff" tab? i tried both mac and pc.

yep same

 

[Proteinz]

is anyone else having a 500 internal server error when trying to upload something via the "send me stuff" tab? i tried both mac and pc.

Me too

 

[Strigon]

Scored a II here today! No email yet, I checked the portal.

 

[studentdocftw]

Scored a II here today! No email yet, I checked the portal.

Complete?

 

[ciestar]

Scored a II here today! No email yet, I checked the portal.

When are they being scheduled for?

 

[Strigon]

Complete?

8/10!

When are they being scheduled for?

No idea yet, I can't schedule an interview yet as the official email hasn't come through just yet. I'll report back once that's in (either tomorrow or Thursday).

 

[ciestar]

8/10!



No idea yet, I can't schedule an interview yet as the official email hasn't come through just yet. I'll report back once that's in (either tomorrow or Thursday).

Obviously October, I'm guessing. Pope arrives here soon.

 

[Strigon]

Any food/attraction tips for Philly would be appreciated!

 

[ciestar]

Any food/attraction tips for Philly would be appreciated!

Reading Terminal Market is a must!

 

[ohnotornadooo]

Any food/attraction tips for Philly would be appreciated!

Franklin Institute (walk through a giant heart!), magic gardens, Woodlands cemetery (personal favorite), all that independence stuff, philly museum of art, and I second Reading Terminal Market!

 

[USSWasteland]

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[Strigon]

Soooo is anyone else having issues setting up an interview date? I'm able to access the site but can't select a date...