2015-2016 Tulane University Application Thread

[IPICU]

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Also, for you worry warts out there (myself included), Dr. Beckman said in her response that they just started pulling people so we have to be patient

 

[RedSox143]

Anyone who submitted their financial aid stuff after March 15th received info about an award?

 

[jgbw46]

Every morning I wake up and hope that the new day will bring good news . . .

Right there with you...this is no way to live =P

 

[Shazaam1000]

Right there with you...this is no way to live =P

Seriously. It's impossible not to feel like I'm waiting for life to begin. So maddening.

 

[splishsplash2305]

that they just started pulling people so we have to be patient

Yea that may have just made me more anxious

 

[IPICU]

Yea that may have just made me more anxious

Noooo that wasn't my intention!! I thought people would feel better knowing a lot of movement hadn't happened yet rather than thinking it had happened but it just hasn't been involving them

 

[Gem91]

Many deans might overlook them but I think Dr. Beckman in particular is very receptive to genuine emails. In one I wrote three long paragraphs (stupid, I know) but she responded almost immediately with literally two words. And the day after an unacknowledged email to her, Tulane gave me some life-changing good news. I think the moral for future applicants = don't hesitate to email them directly if you are sincere in your words.

 

[splishsplash2305]

Noooo that wasn't my intention!! I thought people would feel better knowing a lot of movement hadn't happened yet rather than thinking it had happened but it just hasn't been involving them

Ha I know I'm just teasing. The first time I read it, it seemed like she'd basically said 'the waitlist train has left the station...didn't you hear?' which would have been a bit of a disappointment

 

[splishsplash2305]

Given that you've all been quiet today, can I assume that nothing has changed?

 

[jgbw46]

Many deans might overlook them but I think Dr. Beckman in particular is very receptive to genuine emails. In one I wrote three long paragraphs (stupid, I know) but she responded almost immediately with literally two words. And the day after an unacknowledged email to her, Tulane gave me some life-changing good news. I think the moral for future applicants = don't hesitate to email them directly if you are sincere in your words.

Agreed: she's been a good ally and point of contact here.

 

[splishsplash2305]

It's Friday y'all! Maybe Tulane will send us into the weekend with some good news?

 

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It's Friday y'all! Maybe Tulane will send us into the weekend with some good news?

One can only hope!


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[Missorleans]

The office is really busy with the awards ceremony today and graduation tomorrow. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting to hear something, even on Monday.


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[splishsplash2305]

Thanks for posting. That's really nice info to have and it'll help me check my email less impulsively all weekend. Maybe. I'll probably still check it a few times.

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[meme12]

They're probably super busy with graduation and that's why they didn't send out any acceptances this week! I'm sure they will send some out this upcoming week!

~Stay relaxed and positive!~

 

[splishsplash2305]

They're probably super busy with graduation and that's why they didn't send out any acceptances this week! I'm sure they will send some out this upcoming week!

~Stay relaxed and positive!~

I hope you're right!

 

[Newtonmd]

Where do med students live? What are typical rents?

 

[meme12]

where should we send updates?

 

[splishsplash2305]

where should we send updates?

I believe the advice that has been passed around is to a) the secondary portal and b) your interviewer. I've been doing both at least...

 

[cymk20]

I believe the advice that has been passed around is to a) the secondary portal and b) your interviewer. I've been doing both at least...

My interviewer also recommended sending LOIs to Dean Beckman if you haven't already!

 

[IPICU]

So maybe we'll hear of some movement tomorrow?

 

[splishsplash2305]

So maybe we'll hear of some movement tomorrow?

Part of me is very hopeful. But if we hear about it tomorrow, that means we aren't in it.

 

[mdconcern]

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[Luna_lovegood]

After 7 months of waiting, I got accepted off the waitlist yesterday morning!! Had to check my email again to make sure I wasn't dreaming. Pretty sure my sincere emails to Dr. Beckman helped a lot. So excited to be going there! Good luck to those still waiting.

 

[mdconcern]

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[IPICU]

At this point I'm starting to feel like my chances here are pretty much shot

 

[IPICU]

Also why would they send a flyer for the summer biochem course if they haven't accepted us... Seems somewhat strange

 

[VersaceSofas]

Also why would they send a flyer for the summer biochem course if they haven't accepted us... Seems somewhat strange

Ya kinda cold. Can't they see that I have no acceptances lol

 

[IPICU]

Ya kinda cold. Can't they see that I have no acceptances lol

My thoughts exactly. It just seems kind of insensitive.

 

[splishsplash2305]

My thoughts exactly. It just seems kind of insensitive.

The wording of it made me a bit worried that I'd missed an email or something. Logged into the portal...still waitlisted 🙁

 

[IPICU]

The wording of it made me a bit worried that I'd missed an email or something. Logged into the portal...still waitlisted 🙁

Same here. Which made it like 10x worse

 

[Shazaam1000]

My adrenal glands have died out. I feel nothing now when I see med school emails :-D.

 

[splishsplash2305]

Same here. Which made it like 10x worse

I know you aren't a bartender, but are you a fast learner? I feel like we could all use your help a little bit

 

[IPICU]

Just got an email offering me admission. Excuse me while I go experience every emotion possible

 

[splishsplash2305]

congratulations!

 

[IPICU]

congratulations!

Thanks! I'm still holding out hope for y'all! I know a few people only just recently turned down acceptances so there will definitely still be movement!

 

[neekzg]

congrats @le_bartender really seems like you wanted this one. your top choice?

 

[Mansamusa]

Just got an email offering me admission. Excuse me while I go experience every emotion possible

Congrats!!!

 

[IPICU]

congrats @le_bartender really seems like you wanted this one. your top choice?

One of them!

 

[mdconcern]

Just got an email offering me admission. Excuse me while I go experience every emotion possible

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[splishsplash2305]

Today is a new day! Maybe some of us will get lucky like le_bartender did yesterday? My sister has tried to cheer me up by sending me music videos. While it's not working (at all), maybe some of you will enjoy the trip back in time?

 

[IPICU]

Today is a new day! Maybe some of us will get lucky like le_bartender did yesterday? My sister has tried to cheer me up by sending me music videos. While it's not working (at all), maybe some of you will enjoy the trip back in time?

I'm literally still frantically checking this thread hoping to see y'all get in!! Fingers crossed!

 

[jgbw46]

It's quiet. Too quiet...

 

[RedSox143]

has anyone whos accepted still not got any financial aid info since they submitted their paperwork?

 

[splishsplash2305]

It's quiet. Too quiet...

Far too quiet. Has anyone heard anything? Remember, sharing is caring.

 

[IPICU]

has anyone whos accepted still not got any financial aid info since they submitted their paperwork?

Did we have to submit anything other than FAFSA? I just recently got accepted and want to make sure I didn't miss anything

 

[Gem91]

Did we have to submit anything other than FAFSA? I just recently got accepted and want to make sure I didn't miss anything

In addition to FAFSA, I submitted the financial aid addendum, my tax returns, and my parents financial information.

https://www20.student-1.com/OnlineFormsTULFinAid/application/form-library.aspx

 

[meme12]

I was taken off the waitlist a week or so ago

 

[splishsplash2305]

I was taken off the waitlist a week or so ago

Congrats! Sounds like you and le_bartender came off around the same time. Now if only a few more of us could get some love...

 

[lumberjack89]

Hey gang, just withdrew my application for the fall; I was on the waitlist at Tulane and was just admitted elsewhere. Good luck to all the waitlist warriors out there!