2015-2016 Virginia Commonwealth University Application Thread

[mehc012]

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lol didn't you say you were a fap recipient? wouldnt that negate your entire first paragraph? Also, I doubt the admissions office is incompetent. I'm sure they have actually reviewed your file, I'm sure they have reviewed mine as well. People who submitted after us have received status updates, so what does this tell you? The reviewer most likely passed up on our file, werent interested after their initial review, and put us in a pile to re-review at a later time. just chill out

You know there's a status update they put down for that, right?

The committee's file review indicates that they wish to consider your file over the next several weeks before making a decision about interview. Your file will be reviewed again by a small sub-committee before making a final decision. Once a decision has been made on your profile, you will receive an email regarding your recent status update.

 

[Affiche]

lol didn't you say you were a fap recipient? wouldnt that negate your entire first paragraph? Also, I doubt the admissions office is incompetent. I'm sure they have actually reviewed your file, I'm sure they have reviewed mine as well. People who submitted after us have received status updates, so what does this tell you? The reviewer most likely passed up on our file, werent interested after their initial review, and put us in a pile to re-review at a later time. just chill out

Still paid my $37, honey. I wouldn't have added this school if I knew my application would just sitt there untouched, which is what I was told when I called. If they aren't interested, that's fine (as I believe we've all said that we don't feel entitled to an invite, just a review!), but I was specifically told that they haven't even looked at my file yet.

And no, that does not mean that your file was reviewed and then passed up. There have been plenty of schools (5, actually) where people who submitted after me received II's before me, only for me to receive one later. It means that whomever was in charge of reviewing my file was processing files at a different pace than other adcom members.

 

[Anomandaris]

lol didn't you say you were a fap recipient? wouldnt that negate your entire first paragraph? Also, I doubt the admissions office is incompetent. I'm sure they have actually reviewed your file, I'm sure they have reviewed mine as well. People who submitted after us have received status updates, so what does this tell you? The reviewer most likely passed up on our file, werent interested after their initial review, and put us in a pile to re-review at a later time. just chill out

*Twit... twi... twitching intensifies*...

 

[Affiche]

And my overall frustration with this admission committee comes from more than the fact that I haven't been reviewed yet. As I've said, it's a culmination of things: sending out the wrong secondary, not being told I received a secondary, receiving a rude response when I called about a genuine concern with my application (which others have experienced as well), not being reviewed for almost three months and receiving an incredibly rude response when asking about ITA concerns as well. They basically told me "we don't care that we're running behind on processing apps and that means you'll have to pay hundreds of dollars to fly here again, we don't look at ITA emails".

 

[Affiche]

I'm not sure why this couldn't mean exactly what the person before you said. You were reviewed, passed up, put into a pile for re-review, re-reviewed, and then offered a later interview.

Perhaps, but my II's usually came 1-2 days later than those who submitted after me, with one school inviting me about a week later. Based on portal updates, I don't believe that was true, as I went from under review--> II. Either way, I was told by this school that my app has not been reviewed yet, so I'm going off that.

 

[ellocarter]

I'm not sure why this couldn't mean exactly what the person before you said. You were reviewed, passed up, put into a pile for re-review, re-reviewed, and then offered a later interview.

Because the school indicates when you have been reviewed. They send you the "one of five messages" They will update your status when you've been reviewed. It isn't a silent review/rejection school. Indicated by the previous people who were rejected pre-interview and the dozens of people who have gotten a review status on the forum. Her concern is about the initial interview which she hasn't even gotten yet because she called and was informed so.

 

[RudyRude]

Still paid my $37, honey. I wouldn't have added this school if I knew my application was sitting there untouched, which is what I was told when I called. If they aren't interested, that's fine (as I believe we've all said that we don't feel entitled to an invite, just a review!), but I was specifically told that they haven't even looked at my file yet.

And no, that does not mean that your file was reviewed and then passed up. There have been plenty of schools (5, actually) where people who submitted after me received II's before me, only for me to receive one later. It means that whomever was in charge of reviewing my file was processing files at a different pace than other adcom members.

Lol, $37 pales in comparison to the $100 secondary fee, not that the money even matters. I can almost guarantee your file has been processed and reviewed. When you call the admissions office they wont actually tell you whether you've been screened out, reviewed, or passed up. Any med school pretty much tell everyone the same thing. They do the same thing at UC's.

I really don't understand, I'm sure there are many other schools that have been completely silent since you submitted but you dont seem to be complaining as much as you are in this thread. Havent you also been complete at Tulane since July as well? You're in that thread making jokes but in this one you're threatening to withdraw every other day. You're making all this noise while you are sitting on a few interview offers from other schools while others in this thread who haven't received anything are patiently waiting. I'm sorry but you really do come off as entitled (just in this thread, but for other school threads youre pretty funny)

 

[Anomandaris]

I'm not sure why this couldn't mean exactly what the person before you said. You were reviewed, passed up, put into a pile for re-review, re-reviewed, and then offered a later interview.

Because once you're reviewed, you're assigned a priority score and one of the corresponding 4 statuses. That we haven't even received a status means we haven't even been reviewed. Been told this by multiple VCU students. This is not isolated conjecture concocted by one or two frustrated pre-meds.

I find it funny how most of the pre-meds telling others to chill out are those who have received II's or statuses from VCU. Especially the OOS ones who have interviewed/had an invitation extended. You guys realize that you're the exception, not the rule, right? A basic level of empathy should be sufficient to allow you to understand our frustration, but it seems completely alien to the few of you.

 

[RudyRude]

Because the school indicates when you have been reviewed. They send you the "one of five messages" They will update your status when you've been reviewed. It isn't a silent review/rejection school. Indicated by the previous people who were rejected pre-interview and the dozens of people who have gotten a review status on the forum. Her concern is about the initial interview which she hasn't even gotten yet because she called and was informed so.

None of us know how that system works. Those updates are more like a ranking system yet people who have recieved any of those 4/5 messages have been offered an interview. They're not there to indicate your application has been reviewed, but more so to let you know where you've been ranked after the reviewer thinks you're fit for an interview

 

[Affiche]

Lol, $37 pales in comparison to the $100 secondary fee

This shouldn't even have to be explained, but clearly you're missing the point as to why FAP exists and where my frustration comes from. $37 is a lot of money to me, hence why I struggled to afford applications and needed the fee assistance. I will be within an hour of VCU's campus this fall and submitted here early because if offered an interview, the only way I could afford to attend is to schedule it during the time I will be ITA. Literally every school I've applied to has been receptive to ITA requests. This process is expensive and accommodating ITA requests is a way to make interviewing possible for those of us who are very financially disadvantaged. I submitted here early enough to where this should not have been an issue at all, but it is. The fact that my application has been sitting there for roughly two and a half months means that it would cost me around $500 to interview here, which I don't have. Surely you can see where the stress comes from then, no?

 

[RudyRude]

Because once you're reviewed, you're assigned a priority score and one of the corresponding 4 statuses. That we haven't even received a status means we haven't even been reviewed. Been told this by multiple VCU students. This is not isolated conjecture concocted by one or two frustrated pre-meds.

I find it funny how most of the pre-meds telling others to chill out are those who have received II's or statuses from VCU. Especially the OOS ones who have interviewed/had an invitation extended. You guys realize that you're the exception, not the rule, right? A basic level of empathy should be sufficient to allow you to understand our frustration, but it seems completely alien to the few of you.

So many assumptions. You CAN be reviewed and not receive a corresponding message, as I said, they werent too keen on you so they put you back to rereview. I haven't received an II or a status from VCU so that paragraph you wrote out doesnt apply. nice try though

 

[ellocarter]

None of us know how that system works. Those updates are more like a ranking system yet people who have recieved any of those 4/5 messages have been offered an interview. They're not there to indicate your application has been reviewed, but more so to let you know where you've been ranked after the reviewer thinks you're fit for an interview

And yet you state you know how it works?

 

[Me.D.]

Only one thing here is certain. The anxiety level in this thread... it's... IT'S

 

[Affiche]

So many assumptions. You CAN be reviewed and not receive a corresponding message, as I said, they werent too keen on you so they put you back to rereview. I haven't received an II or a status from VCU so that paragraph you wrote out doesnt apply. nice try though

The only one operating on assumptions here is you (and maybe sweetfast lol). My status says I haven't been reviewed. When I called I was told that I have not been reviewed. They told me I would receive a status update when I have been reviewed. There actually is a status that exists to note that a review has been completed! I have not received said status. I'm not sure why you're trying to design an interview process here that VCU themselves states does not exist.

 

[Anomandaris]

I guess. I think everyone is putting too much stock in the statuses. They are almost meaningless and their usage varies widely, probably based on which reviewer is looking over your file. It's pretty likely that some reviewers don't even put down a status after they review a file and manage their workflow in a different manner.



I'm not trying to be combative, I'm just offering an alternative explanation to the situation. This whole process is opaque, difficult, and just plain sucks.

We're putting stock in the statuses insofar as we know that once we've received one, it means that we've been reviewed. My apologies if you felt that was directed at you; it was more a generalization regarding a few other users in here.

So many assumptions. You CAN be reviewed and not receive a corresponding message, as I said, they werent too keen on you so they put you back to rereview. I haven't received an II or a status from VCU so that paragraph you wrote out doesnt apply. nice try though

I don't understand why you seem to believe that you can be reviewed and not receive an update. After the initial review you might be given the status that lets you know that your file is being sent to the sub-committee for FURTHER review. I've been told this by MULTIPLE VCU students. So please, let us know where you're getting your information.

 

[RudyRude]

This shouldn't even have to be explained, but clearly you're missing the point as to why FAP exists and where my frustration comes from. $37 is a lot of money to me, hence why I struggled to afford applications and needed the fee assistance. I will be within an hour of VCU's campus this fall and submitted here early because if offered an interview, the only way I could afford to attend is to schedule it during the time I will be ITA. Literally every school I've applied to has been receptive to ITA requests. This process is expensive and accommodating ITA requests is a way to make interviewing possible for those of us who are very financially disadvantaged. I submitted here early enough to where this should not have been an issue at all, but it is. The fact that my application has been sitting there for roughly two and a half months means that it would cost me around $500 to interview here, which I don't have. Surely you can see where the stress comes from then, no?

low key deceptive just quote that line and ignore the rest of my reply. I specifically mention that the money part of your argument, while it may be a significant factor for you, doesn't matter for the argument being made nor does it matter for the school reviewing you. Just because you send an ITA request doesnt mean they have to accommodate you. It sucks but that's just how it is. The cold truth is that for now, they just arent interest in you (or me). I understand where you're coming from, $37 is a lot for me too and this cycle is very stressful, but there's nothing you can do but wait patiently with the rest of us..

 

[Affiche]

I don't understand why you seem to believe that you can be reviewed and not receive an update.

😆

 

[RudyRude]

The only one operating on assumptions here is you (and maybe sweetfast lol). My status says I haven't been reviewed. When I called I was told that I have not been reviewed. They told me I would receive a status update when I have been reviewed. There actually is a status that exists to note that a review has been completed! I have not received said status. I'm not sure why you're trying to design an interview process here that VCU themselves states does not exist.

If you've read through this thread, you'd know people have literally gone from "will be reviewed" to "reviewed" and back to "will be reviewed". Does that mean those people have been "unreviewed"? There's not some conspiracy. Don't read too much into those statuses.

 

[Anomandaris]

low key deceptive just quote that line and ignore the rest of my reply. I specifically mention that the money part of your argument, while it may be a significant factor for you, doesn't matter for the argument being made nor does it matter for the school reviewing you. Just because you send an ITA request doesnt mean they have to accommodate you. It sucks but that's just how it is. The cold truth is that for now, they just arent interest in you (or me). I understand where you're coming from, $37 is a lot for me too and this cycle is very stressful, but there's nothing you can do but wait patiently with the rest of us..

Hah hah hah. I don't know if you have FAP or not, but trying making $1000 a year above FAP eligibility while living in California. So pardon me if I'm neurotic or annoyed. You're spewing random information without providing any evidence for your assertions. Again, pardon me if I don't believe a word you say if all you can contribute is "chill and relax with the rest of us" for your reasoning.

 

[Affiche]

low key deceptive just quote that line and ignore the rest of my reply. I specifically mention that the money part of your argument, while it may be a significant factor for you, doesn't matter for the argument being made nor does it matter for the school reviewing you. Just because you send an ITA request doesnt mean they have to accommodate you. It sucks but that's just how it is. The cold truth is that for now, they just arent interest in you (or me). I understand where you're coming from, $37 is a lot for me too and this cycle is very stressful, but there's nothing you can do but wait patiently with the rest of us..

Okay, let me explain...
It doesn't matter if I paid $37 or $100, I paid to have my application reviewed. Your statement was offensive because it suggests that FAP applicants aren't deserving of the same time and attention as non-FAP applicants, since they paid less money. I was addressing your offensive statement.
I don't think I have to be accommodated at all. That's why I applied early- so that I wouldn't have to send an ITA and would be processed in time to plan accordingly.
"the cold hard truth" is that we haven't been reviewed. Anyone with common sense will go by what VCU has stated over what you are stating (we haven't been reviewed vs. we've been reviewed, they just forgot to update the status or chose not to).

 

[RudyRude]

We're putting stock in the statuses insofar as we know that once we've received one, it means that we've been reviewed. My apologies if you felt that was directed at you; it was more a generalization regarding a few other users in here.



I don't understand why you seem to believe that you can be reviewed and not receive an update. After the initial review you might be given the status that lets you know that your file is being sent to the sub-committee for FURTHER review. I've been told this by MULTIPLE VCU students. So please, let us know where you're getting your information.

You mean to tell me that every medical school that has reviewed your application has updated you on it? Given you an immediate reply, an immediate rejection, an immediate II, or immediate wait list? Schools with other systems (like Albany) have already put people on an interview waitlist, already given II, and already given rejections. I was complete the first day and havent received anything. So why is it so hard for you to believe that VCU can review your app and not update you?

 

[Affiche]

Hah hah hah. I don't know if you have FAP or not, but trying making $1000 a year above FAP eligibility while living in California. So pardon me if I'm neurotic or annoyed. You're spewing random information without providing any evidence for your assertions. Again, pardon me if I don't believe a word you say if all you can contribute is "chill and relax with the rest of us" for your reasoning.

He wants us to believe his far-fetched idea that we've all been reviewed and don't have a status update over VCU explicitly telling us that they're behind on applications and haven't gotten to us yet.

 

[ellocarter]

You mean to tell me that every medical school that has reviewed your application has updated you on it? Given you an immediate reply, an immediate rejection, an immediate II, or immediate wait list? Schools with other systems (like Albany) have already put people on an interview waitlist, already given II, and already given rejections. I was complete the first day and havent received anything. So why is it so hard for you to believe that VCU can review your app and not update you?

SHE CALLED THEM AND THE PORTAL SAYS SO.

 

[ellocarter]

Just stop already

 

[RudyRude]

Okay, let me explain...
It doesn't matter if I paid $37 or $100, I paid to have my application reviewed. Your statement was offensive because it suggests that FAP applicants aren't deserving of the same time and attention as non-FAP applicants, since they paid less money. I was addressing your offensive statement.
I don't think I have to be accommodated at all. That's why I applied early- so that I wouldn't have to send an ITA and would be processed in time to plan accordingly.
"the cold hard truth" is that we haven't been reviewed. Anyone with common sense will go by what VCU has stated over what you are stating (we haven't been reviewed vs. we've been reviewed, they just forgot to update the status or chose not to).

What the hell lol. Somehow I imply that "FAP applicants aren't deserving of the same time and attention as non-FAP applicants", which is ironic because I myself am a FAP recipient. Damn people will really make up stories to fit their own narritive.

>"the cold hard truth" is that we haven't been reviewed. Anyone with common sense will go by what VCU has stated over what you are stating (we haven't been reviewed vs. we've been reviewed, they just forgot to update the status or chose not to)

Sure rachie, if being in denial makes you feel better be my guest. I know that we both have been reviewed. Anyways, we should stop spamming this thread.

 

[Affiche]

What the hell lol. Somehow I imply that "FAP applicants aren't deserving of the same time and attention as non-FAP applicants", which is ironic because I myself am a FAP recipient. Damn people will really make up stories to fit their own narritive.

>"the cold hard truth" is that we haven't been reviewed. Anyone with common sense will go by what VCU has stated over what you are stating (we haven't been reviewed vs. we've been reviewed, they just forgot to update the status or chose not to)

Sure rachie, if being in denial makes you feel better be my guest. I know that we both have been reviewed. Anyways, we should stop spamming this thread.

You literally said that my FAP status negates my point that since I paid to have my application reviewed, it should be reviewed, and that "$37 pales in comparison to $100". Perhaps you mean well and are just lacking the self-awareness to recognize that your statement was offensive, but it was.
I'm glad you are so all-knowing that you know more about my application status than VCU does! 🙄

 

[Anomandaris]

You mean to tell me that every medical school that has reviewed your application has updated you on it? Given you an immediate reply, an immediate rejection, an immediate II, or immediate wait list? Schools with other systems (like Albany) have already put people on an interview waitlist, already given II, and already given rejections. I was complete the first day and havent received anything. So why is it so hard for you to believe that VCU can review your app and not update you?

You realize our whole gripe with VCU started with them simply skipping our files to review others, right? Or did you conveniently ignore the previous 25+ pages of this thread and just start drawing wild conclusions? Not to mention that other schools have been able to at least give me some kind of accurate idea regarding how far along the process my file is.

AGAIN, I get that VCU gives preference to IS students because they're public (although only 7% of their budget is from public funding). What really annoys me is the fact that they seemed to have randomly picked some OOS students to review and then skipped the rest of us without even a status update/explanation. No, we're not entitled to an explanation regarding why they do things, but it would go a long way to dispelling the frustration towards their admissions office.

We're not asking for an immediate response, but I don't think expecting some kind of update after 2.5-3 months is being unreasonable. Especially when IS students are given updates/II's after 2 weeks.

But obviously you know how VCU works better than any of us.

 

[RudyRude]

You literally said that my FAP status negates my point that since I paid to have my application reviewed, it should be reviewed, and that "$37 pales in comparison to $100". Perhaps you mean well and are just lacking the self-awareness to recognize that your statement was offensive, but it was.
I'm glad you are so all-knowing that you know more about my application status than VCU does! 🙄

People will find anything to take offense to. You pretty much said I lack 'common sense' in your previous post which I'm sure many people would actually take offense to, but it's the internet and I don't care. It does negate your complaint because fap recipients dont pay for the secondary and they get to submit 15 free primaries, so depending on the school, they pay nothing. Let me reiterate that I'm a fap recipient in case it wasn't evident. Good luck though.

You realize our whole gripe with VCU started with them simply skipping our files to review others, right? Or did you conveniently ignore the previous 25+ pages of this thread and just start drawing wild conclusions? Not to mention that other schools have been able to at least give me some kind of accurate idea regarding how far along the process my file is.

AGAIN, I get that VCU gives preference to IS students because they're public (although only 7% of their budget is from public funding). What really annoys me is the fact that they seemed to have randomly picked some OOS students to review and then skipped the rest of us without even a status update/explanation. No, we're not entitled to an explanation regarding why they do things, but it would go a long way to dispelling the frustration towards their admissions office.

We're not asking for an immediate response, but I don't think expecting some kind of update after 2.5-3 months is being unreasonable. Especially when IS students are given updates/II's after 2 weeks.

But obviously you know how VCU works better than any of us.

Hmm, maybe because they have an IS bias? Could that potentially be why IS people receive II's quicker? It sucks and I'm in the same position you are, but complaining about it wont do a thing, especially if you're already sitting on II's while others arent as fortunate.. Anyways, good luck to us both

 

[Affiche]

@RudyRude you seem to think that our issues are 100% about the delay in update. That is not the case. I would handle the backlog with much grace if they were polite or helpful when I called, but both times I was on the phone with them they were so rude that it was borderline mean. The fact that we pay an application fee (even if it's only $37) and then have our applications handled so carelessly (sent out the wrong secondary with no update to applicants, didn't notify some applicants of their secondary or apologize for the mix up, let applications sit for 2.5-3 months without an update) and then they respond with hostility towards applicants is the cause for frustration, just to be clear.

 

[RudyRude]

@RudyRude you seem to think that our issues are 100% about the delay in update. That is not the case. I would handle the backlog with much grace if they were polite or helpful when I called, but both times I was on the phone with them they were so rude that it was borderline mean. The fact that we pay an application fee (even if it's only $37) and then have our applications handled so carelessly (sent out the wrong secondary with no update to applicants, didn't notify some applicants of their secondary or apologize for the mix up, let applications sit for 2.5-3 months without an update) and then they respond with hostility towards applicants is the cause for frustration, just to be clear.

In that case I can empathize with your frustration. They should be more transparent, or at the very least be honest instead giving vague responses. And being rude/hostile is completely unacceptable, especially given their position. In no way do I support the way they're handling this process. The wait blows

 

[PangurBan]

See, the way I imagine this process occuring is that they use a computer screen to pick out high priority apps (IS, students from certain schools, certain MCATs) --> Review them--> Rank them. Then they work their way through the rest of the OOS apps (93% of OOS will not get interviews, so they probably look for specific things from OOS students and can screen for it first)

 

[Affiche]

See, the way I imagine this process occuring is that they use a computer screen to pick out high priority apps (IS, students from certain schools, certain MCATs) --> Review them--> Rank them. Then they work their way through the rest of the OOS apps (93% of OOS will not get interviews, so they probably look for specific things from OOS students and can screen for it first)

Maybe, but there are quite a few high-quality applicants in here who still haven't been reviewed. Like, 33-40 MCATs, high gpas, tons of research, volunteering, etc.

 

[Affiche]

Perhaps they are just looking for OOS people from certain schools at this point? I know a lot of my interviews so far have been top-school heavy and one of my low-tier schools had 10/12 interviewees from top schools

I did attend a top school haha. There's no way to figure it out.

 

[azodrac]

I interviewed here earlier in the month. Associate dean of admissions Dr. Whitehurst-Cook addressed the group and provided a little background on their admissions process. Each applicant is assigned a reviewer that stays with their file throughout the entire process. From my understanding, the reviewer makes the decision regarding the extension of an interview invite. Once this decision is made, and the applicant attends the interview, your interviewer presents your file to the admission committee. The committee then scores the applicant on various criteria on a 1-5 scale. An aggragate score is compiled and this is then made available to your reviewer. Your reviewer then sits down again and looks at your application in its entirety. The reviewer then decides the applicants ultimate fate. So at the end of the day, an applicants file will be reviewed at least twice (if extended an interview). Hopefully that helps. I have had nothing but a good experience with VCU, both in remote communication and in person. I'm sorry to hear others aren't able to say the same. Anyways, best of luck to everyone.

Edit: And just speculation, but some of the discrepancy may be attributed to who is assigned to review your file.

 

[bshap000]

I personally still am so confused by the whole "you will be reviewed" --> "under review" --> "you will be reviewed" status "progression". And no, it's not a hold or whatever, I called and they said it was a review to see if you'll be reviewed... Okay...

 

[hexane19]

Where does it say this.... mine only say "complete"?

 

[Jetplane]

Hi gals and dudes! So this is my first post on SDN and just wanted to join in on this partay. I was a FAP recipient (although IS), and interviewed at VCU early September. I remember Dr. Whitehurst-Cook saying that VCU received many more applications this year than compared to just last year at the time of my interview. I believe she said ~8,000 OOS and ~1,000 IS students had applied to VCU by that time in the application cycle and that they were expecting more.

I'm so sorry about the nagging wait – I agree, it's awful. But it is possible that there are just significantly more OOS applicants to review compared to IS applicants. Good luck to everyone here! Stay off once in a while for your sanity though

 

[mats7]

Hey guys, M1 here. VCU has been an awesome experience so far! If any of you are interviewing, let me know and I'll show you around. Good luck with your application cycle!

 

[whatever5]

I had a dream where in about a year from now, I was headed to my white coat ceremony at some school in New York and a notification popped up on my phone saying my application status at VCU had recently changed to the MAY status.

At this rate, my dream may become reality.

 

[Gregory House the real MD]

So I sent an email yesterday since I was completed July 27th and she said this
"This is the slowest part of our process. It takes reviewers about an hour for each application review and we’ve received over 8, 000 applications so far. Yours should be near the top now. mwc"

So looks like the end of july people are coming up soon!

 

[hopeful418]

So I sent an email yesterday since I was completed July 27th and she said this
"This is the slowest part of our process. It takes reviewers about an hour for each application review and we’ve received over 8, 000 applications so far. Yours should be near the top now. mwc"

So looks like the end of july people are coming up soon!

what about beginning of july people... ugh

 

[Gregory House the real MD]

what about beginning of july people... ugh

no idea sorry. maybe you are soon too! btw great grey's episode last night

 

[stemingen]

I have sent two emails to the admissions office (one to the general address, the other to a particular person in the office) regarding one document but received no response. It seems that they don't respond promptly to emails, is that the case? Anyone has called the office and had a good experience so far?

 

[Gregory House the real MD]

I have sent two emails to the admissions office (one to the general address, the other to a particular person in the office) regarding one document but received no response. It seems that they don't respond promptly to emails, is that the case? Anyone has called the office and had a good experience so far?

who did u send the email too? I sent one yesterday and got a response this morning at 6am lol

 

[breezy16]

omg, this thread is like walking into ancient Rome's Coliseum on gladiator day.
VCU is making peeps craycray.

 

[stemingen]

who did u send the email too? I sent one yesterday and got a response this morning at 6am lol

I sent to the general email of the admission office ([email protected]) and Mr. Wilson ([email protected]). So far no response. Who did you send to?

 

[Chasing Never Land]

In reply too OOS question: yes, I'm OOS and got the II 3-4 weeks ago

 

[Anomandaris]

Just called VCU and spoke with someone really nice who definitively explained the process to me. Hope this clears up some stuff for some of you who keep throwing around your wild theories.

Primary --> Screen --> Secondary --> Screen by sub-committee --> Assigned to Committee member (some are more busy than others which will explain review date discrepancies) --> II/Rejection.

At no point will you be moved on to the next stage without an update unless it's a glitch. The previous review --> review --> under review status update that a lot of people got was due to the movement from sub-committee to a Committee member.

She also mentioned those who submitted in July (OOS) should hopefully hear back within a month at this point.

 

[khrisskhoras]

been a month since verification and still no secondary or rejection. Thinking I should withdraw but is anyone else in my position? Im OOS

Didnt read the whole thread but i get the idea vcu is dysfunctional.

 

[heywhatsuphello]

She also mentioned those who submitted in July (OOS) should hopefully hear back within a month at this point

hella waiting... but at least its nice to have a timeframe on this now haha