Rejected today via mail. Good luck to everyone in the coming year!
From my understanding the average is 10ish. Last year I believe they made it a bit past 20, but a few years before they made it to like 5. Another thing to consider is they did overfill by quite a bit this year. 230 total acceptances when I believe the target class size is 200. But ANOTHER another thing to consider is this is the last year of the present curriculum so maybe more will opt out because they don't like the "old" way.Alternate list here! I wish I knew more about the movement.
Another thing to consider is they did overfill by quite a bit this year. 230 total acceptances when I believe the target class size is 200. But ANOTHER another thing to consider is this is the last year of the present curriculum so maybe more will opt out because they don't like the "old" way.
From my understanding the average is 10ish. Last year I believe they made it a bit past 20, but a few years before they made it to like 5. Another thing to consider is they did overfill by quite a bit this year. 230 total acceptances when I believe the target class size is 200. But ANOTHER another thing to consider is this is the last year of the present curriculum so maybe more will opt out because they don't like the "old" way.
This was stated by Dean McCurdy and is also written on the letters sent to everyone placed on hold.Who said that they were handing out 230 acceptances? Did sandy say that herself? And also is that different than previous years?
If this is the case that's great, although I was told by previous med students in the past they overfilled by ~20 and there were years where only 5 or so were accepted off the waitlist. I guess I was just trying to reiterate what LotsaLove already said - waitlist is a crapshoot.I looked at the old posts and last year they accepted 230 as well and brought in over twenty off the waitlist from what it sounds like.
The current curriculum is loosely 2 years of classroom followed by 2 years of clinical. I believe the new curriculum aims to integrate the two so that students are exposed more to clinical skills earlier on. This includes usage of the new simulation lab we got to see if you interviewed in KC. In addition I think the way exams are administered is changing but I'm not confident enough to say how. A lot of the med school staff are extremely excited about these changes so I guess those of us that haven't/won't get in this year have that to look forward toI remember the curriculum change being brought up on my interview, but don't remember how it is changing. Do you? I know that it doesn't apply for the 2020 class, but am still curious.
I remember the curriculum change being brought up on my interview, but don't remember how it is changing. Do you? I know that it doesn't apply for the 2020 class, but am still curious.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/637247496415055/I'm having a hard time finding the Facebook group. Can someone post a link?
We don't get our financial aid information for several more weeks.Current med students--I know it probably varies, but is there an approximate amount people get for living expenses/stipend? Just trying to be financially prudent as I apartment shop in KC.
Current med students--I know it probably varies, but is there an approximate amount people get for living expenses/stipend? Just trying to be financially prudent as I apartment shop in KC.
Sorry, I guess I should've clarified. I meant through loans. Is there a set amount in your loan information they designate for living expenses or do you decide how much of your loan money you get to spend on what? I was fortunate enough that I didn't have to take out loans for undergrad so the financial aid process is new for me.It depends on your situation. Are you doing KMSL or military? Those are pretty much the main ways students receive stipends. ~2k a month give or take. Everybody else typically pays for their living expenses via loans. KU Med scholarships aren't going to pay for much.
Whichever one you can talk more passionately about. KU loves volunteer work (shows compassion) but they also really value research experience. What it comes down to is what will make you stand out more in your interview, and that is whatever you can talk about with passion and make it clear that the experience impacted you and was valuable. Side note - if you work in a nursing home they may ask you about if you're interested in geriatrics so you'll need to be prepared to answer that with yes or something other than no (i.e. thats not where I see myself but here is why the experience was useful to my future...)So currently I have about 62 hours of clinical volunteering. I am hoping to get it over 100 by application time. But I was also wondering if I should do a CNA and work at a nursing home this summer and get a lot more patient care time or work in a lab 40 hrs a week and barely hit the 100 hour volunteer hour mark. 3.8 GPA and 517 MCAT, for reference. Any thoughts what KU wants/ advice on what I should do?
So currently I have about 62 hours of clinical volunteering. I am hoping to get it over 100 by application time. But I was also wondering if I should do a CNA and work at a nursing home this summer and get a lot more patient care time or work in a lab 40 hrs a week and barely hit the 100 hour volunteer hour mark. 3.8 GPA and 517 MCAT, for reference. Any thoughts what KU wants/ advice on what I should do?
Can any current students comment on School of Medicine Scholarships? (the one where you fill out the generalized application) Any estimates on about how much people get awarded? I heard that most students get awarded about the same amount but this could be completely wrong.
They don't award the scholarships until May... I was hoping do direct those questions at M1's, M2's, etc!I've been admitted and received $0 in scholarships.
OOS btw
Alternate list is activated and they are at position 10 right now
Just went to eleven about ten minutes ago. I'm checking everything constantly now...Anyone know if the list has moved at all since?