2015-2016 Vanderbilt University Application Thread

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meant4med said:
Here's to hoping more IIs go out tomorrow... it looks like they've only sent out some on the 11th so far and not again... the wait is killer! i love you vandy, please love me back.
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gublagu3 said:
I would also love an II from them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully, they send out more tomorrow!
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^Just after I read and liked these comments, my II e-mail came!!! Complete 8/6.
 
Come on Vandy, where's my secondary?
Verified 6/1 with LizzyM ~75
Got me waiting over here like....
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So I emailed Vandy today about the secondaries and got back a very friendly reply! I was told that they are sent out until November (as another poster said), so there is still hope! Really hope I get some love from them
 
abyss1 said:
II just now!
LizzyM is 70 and completed on 7/27
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So excited for you! 🙂 You give me hope-- also "not as impressive" to use your words (but come on, if Vandy offers you an II, you're impressive 😉), but I was complete 2 weeks after you so I'm crossing my fingers for the next batch or the one after! What do you think made you stand out?
 
meant4med said:
So excited for you! 🙂 You give me hope-- also "not as impressive" to use your words (but come on, if Vandy offers you an II, you're impressive 😉), but I was complete 2 weeks after you so I'm crossing my fingers for the next batch or the one after! What do you think made you stand out?
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No clue but if I had to take a gander, I would say my ECs. Did somewhat unique stuff and had lots of leadership. And good luck! Hopefully that II will be rolling in soon.
 
LizzyM 67... Guess I might as well give up the dream of coming back home to beautiful Nashville. +pity+
 
Is there anyone on here who would be willing to read and critique my secondary essay?🙂
 
MSI at Vanderbilt checking in here. So, so excited to meet all (or most) of you on the interview day!
Also I'd be glad to field any questions you have, allay concerns about C2.0, or critique essays.
 
Verified 7/29, still no secondary, LizzyM 72-75, but I've just received a printed pamphlet about "Considering Vanderbilt"...
 
Does anyone know if interviews are going out today?
 
WinterSoldier93 said:
MSI at Vanderbilt checking in here. So, so excited to meet all (or most) of you on the interview day!
Also I'd be glad to field any questions you have, allay concerns about C2.0, or critique essays.
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Hi! Congrats on getting into such an amazing school - hope to join you next fall! I have a couple questions:
-Any tips for interview day?
-How have the first few weeks of classes been (professors, workload, etc.)?
-Would you say the students at Vanderbilt are generally happy to be there?
 
bonjour13 said:
Hi! Congrats on getting into such an amazing school - hope to join you next fall! I have a couple questions:
-Any tips for interview day?
-How have the first few weeks of classes been (professors, workload, etc.)?
-Would you say the students at Vanderbilt are generally happy to be there?
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-You've got two interviews: a long one where your interviewer has read your whole AMCAS file, and a short one in which only your name is known. The long one is meant to be a conversation; the interviewer can ask you pretty much anything from 'why medicine' to 'tell me about your favorite sports team'. It is really a chance to know you as a person. The short interview is behavior-focused (e.g. tell me of a time when you failed and what you learned, what values do you hold most dear to you, what's the most valuable piece of advice someone has ever given to you). This one is twice as short as the long interview, so if your interviewer comes across as interrogational - don't worry! There are a list of questions he/she HAS to get through. To prepare for interviews, know three things well. Yourself, Vanderbilt, and the medical profession itself.

-I actually am in the midst of studying for my first block exam; we had our free-response portion today, and the multiple-choice + practical portion tomorrow. I will stress this: the workload is HEAVY. A one-year preclinical curriculum is no joke, and you need to find time everyday 1) reviewing the day's lecture and 2) if possible, reviewing notes from a few weeks back. Our blocks are either 6 or 12 weeks, and you really feel as if you're going a hundred miles per hour every day. It's tough, but doable. Now I understand why VUSM places such a high premium on high-stat applicants; they want people who will excel in their condensed, new curriculum.

-The truth is this: Vanderbilt medical students are work hard, play even harder. They're the type who goes downtown Thursday night for happy hour at a crowded sports bar where a live band is playing covers of Zac Brown Band, only to arrive promptly at 8:00 AM sharp on Friday for a clinical case on medium-chain acyl dehydrogenase deficiencies. Nashville is one helluva fun city to live in; there's no shortage of free concerts, street food festivals, and outdoorsy activities like whitewater rafting and pontooning. Music City truly lives up to its name; I'm going to see Ed Sheeran in concert in mid-September and tickets are nearly sold out. Of course, the country music scene on Lower Broadway attracts a large number of tourists, but if you aren't into large crowds, the Smoky Mountains are never more than three hours away. As a class, we're one cohesive bunch. Before exam time, many of us will post notes and other learning tools to help us succeed. It's great having a pass-fail preclinical year AND basic clerkships, with no internal rankings. VUSM is a gem, and I'm glad that I have the chance to go to med school here.
 
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WinterSoldier93 said:
-You've got two interviews: a long one where your interviewer has read your whole AMCAS file, and a short one in which only your name is known. The long one is meant to be a conversation; the interviewer can ask you pretty much anything from 'why medicine' to 'tell me about your favorite sports team'. It is really a chance to know you as a person. The short interview is behavior-focused (e.g. tell me of a time when you failed and what you learned, what values do you hold most dear to you, what's the most valuable piece of advice someone has ever given to you). This one is twice as short as the long interview, so if your interviewer comes across as interrogational - don't worry! There are a list of questions he/she HAS to get through. To prepare for interviews, know three things well. Yourself, Vanderbilt, and the medical profession itself.

-I actually am in the midst of studying for my first block exam; we had our free-response portion today, and the multiple-choice + practical portion tomorrow. I will stress this: the workload is HEAVY. A one-year preclinical curriculum is no joke, and you need to find time everyday 1) reviewing the day's lecture and 2) if possible, reviewing notes from a few weeks back. Our blocks are either 6 or 12 weeks, and you really feel as if you're going a hundred miles per hour every day. It's tough, but doable. Now I understand why VUSM places such a high premium on high-stat applicants; they want people who will excel in their condensed, new curriculum.

-The truth is this: Vanderbilt medical students are work hard, play even harder. They're the type who goes downtown Thursday night for happy hour at a crowded sports bar where a live band is playing covers of Zac Brown Band, only to arrive promptly at 8:00 AM sharp on Friday for a clinical case on medium-chain acyl dehydrogenase deficiencies. Nashville is one helluva fun city to live in; there's no shortage of free concerts, street food festivals, and outdoorsy activities like whitewater rafting and pontooning. Music City truly lives up to its name; I'm going to see Ed Sheeran in concert in mid-September and tickets are nearly sold out. Of course, the country music scene on Lower Broadway attracts a large number of tourists, but if you aren't into large crowds, the Smoky Mountains are never more than three hours away. As a class, we're one cohesive bunch. Before exam time, many of us will post notes and other learning tools to help us succeed. It's great having a pass-fail preclinical year AND basic clerkships, with no internal rankings. VUSM is a gem, and I'm glad that I have the chance to go to med school here.
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Thank you so much for all this info! Now I'm even more excited for my interview. Hope to meet you there!
 
Have any interviews gone out the past two weeks that anyone knows of? Casually having daily panic attacks over here...
 
I just received an interview ~30 min ago. I'm applying MSTP though, so it's probably a different timeline from when the MD interviews go out.
Hang in there! 🙂
 
I still haven't received the secondary (LizzyM 76, international applicant). Should I consider myself rejected ?
 
M@gM@g said:
I still haven't received the secondary (LizzyM 76, international applicant). Should I consider myself rejected ?
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I think they have gone out as late as October before. If I don't get one in September though, I think I'm going to cut my losses.
 
AmICrazy said:
What dates are you guys getting for ii? Is there student hosting?
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When I reserved my spot, the portal had dates available throughout fall. I chose a September date since it fit my schedule.

Limited student housing is available, but the website said it was only available for one night.
 
AmICrazy said:
Thanks! Mine are towards the end of net month. I wish there was more than one night of hosting even if with different hosts so I could talk to a current student.... Does anyone have recommendations on where to stay to keep costs at a reasonable minimum but get a good nights sleep for a 3 day stay? Do I need to rent a car to get around Nashville?
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Embassy Suites and the Holiday Inn are definitely within walking distance of the med center.
 
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If I were you, I'd definitely stay with a student host. Saves you a TON of money, and the students are very enthusiastic about opening their doors to interviewees.
 
Muvis said:
As another student, absolutely please do consider using us as hosts. Many of us actually live closer than the hotels you would normally use to stay near Vanderbilt, so it's typically both cheaper and more convenient.
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Do most students live in university housing? What is it like?
 
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