2015-2016 Virginia Commonwealth University Application Thread

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@The Tower I never received this email (only your account has been changed in the past 24 hours notice). my app was just completed last week though. Were your LORs in on 6/2 as well?

Yes, everything was ready to go by the 2nd. Obviously must be an automated email, otherwise VCU staff keep some strange hours.
 
Thanks for the information, guys! Has anyone seen a strong correlation? Like, >30mcat >3.7gpa get it? Or is it really as holistic as advertised?

I don't think there's a hard and fast rule for it. I applied to VCU 2 years ago with a 3.5 cGPA, 3.2 sGPA, and 30 MCAT and got a secondary and an interview. I'm in-state though, and I do believe that their screen may be a little more rigorous for OOS, but don't quote me on that!
 
Complete as of 6:30 PM! 🙂 Got an email saying my application status has changed. Submitted secondary 7/11, letters submitted with primary. Good luck everyone!
 
One of my recommenders was marked as science when they are non-science...what should I do?
 
Any consensus on what "week of july 5th" means? Does july 8 count?

Also - just saw one of my LORs on the status website - but they've mislabeled it as a science rec, when its from a non-science teacher.... >.< is it worth correcting them on that?

Same issue, says all my letters are science 🙁 have you corrected them on that? I don't want to get flagged for missing a non-science letter if I'm not.
 
Submitted 07/18 and got the complete e-mail today 07/20. I also just completed their graduate post-bacc (CERT) program and have a guaranteed interview, which may explain the quick turnaround.

All of my letters say science as well even though one of them is from a physician that works at the VCU hospital 🙄 I doubt anyone would get dinged if they marked your non-science letter as a science one, but you could contact admissions if it really worries you that much.
 
dang I submitted 7/10 and still the recommendation letters haven't been received. sigh
 
They marked all of my letters science. One was an English teacher, one was my volunteer supervisor for tutoring, another was a doctor, and the last was actually a science professor. I guess the doctor could count as science... but the others... lol.
 
Do you guys think I was screened? LizzyM 70 and verified on the 8th. OOS.
I would maybe call? Although they are probably being inundated with so many primaries that the process might be slowing down. Also check your spam
 
dang I submitted 7/10 and still the recommendation letters haven't been received. sigh

I submitted the 4th and my letters still aren't marked as received. Hopefully any day now.


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Do you guys think I was screened? LizzyM 70 and verified on the 8th. OOS.
Are you saying like 6/8 or 7/8? If it's the 6/8 then I would call. If it's the 7/8 then I would just wait a little bit longer. Or also check the link they gave you verifying they got your app to see if they gave you a secondary but just didn't tell you about it (it's happened to others on here)
 
Until when are u guys waiting to call about letters? Only one listed, submitted 14 days ago. Their website says they hope to be back to two week processing time by August - so should I wait till mid August?
 
They marked all of my letters science. One was an English teacher, one was my volunteer supervisor for tutoring, another was a doctor, and the last was actually a science professor. I guess the doctor could count as science... but the others... lol.

Same thing for the one letter they got of mine
 
Until when are u guys waiting to call about letters? Only one listed, submitted 14 days ago. Their website says they hope to be back to two week processing time by August - so should I wait till mid August?
Submitted on the 3rd complete on 17th for reference so you are right around the ballpark I guess.
 
I haven't received a secondary yet but I did get one last year....if anything my numbers have increased since then lol. You're not out of the running yet until they tell you! Might be just backed up in more ways than one (letters, screening, etc)
 
My application was completed two weeks ago and i got this response:

"The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. If your status changes, you will receive an email regarding your recent status update."

Anybody else get this? anyone know what it actually means? Someone told me they have a waitlist for interviews, im not sure if this is basically that. Not a yes to an interview and not a no...
 
My application was completed two weeks ago and i got this response:

"The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. If your status changes, you will receive an email regarding your recent status update."

Anybody else get this? anyone know what it actually means? Someone told me they have a waitlist for interviews, im not sure if this is basically that. Not a yes to an interview and not a no...

you got this response from where?
 
My application was completed two weeks ago and i got this response:

"The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. If your status changes, you will receive an email regarding your recent status update."

Anybody else get this? anyone know what it actually means? Someone told me they have a waitlist for interviews, im not sure if this is basically that. Not a yes to an interview and not a no...

I highly doubt they already have a waitlist for interviews already. Though I know that they do reject people after the secondary, so this may be a hold of some sort, which is a good thing since you didn't get rejected.
 
My application was completed two weeks ago and i got this response:

"The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. If your status changes, you will receive an email regarding your recent status update."

Anybody else get this? anyone know what it actually means? Someone told me they have a waitlist for interviews, im not sure if this is basically that. Not a yes to an interview and not a no...

This is just a hold on your file, meaning they haven't made a decision one way or the other. When I applied here 2 years ago, I got this status update, and I was offered an interview not too long after that. There's definitely not a waitlist for interviews yet. Don't let this status update freak you out!
 
This is just a hold on your file, meaning they haven't made a decision one way or the other. When I applied here 2 years ago, I got this status update, and I was offered an interview not too long after that. There's definitely not a waitlist for interviews yet. Don't let this status update freak you out!
That helps a lot, thank you!! 😀
 
When were people who got the new status complete? Mine is still under review.
 
also someone in the previous year's thread found this in the year previous to their's regarding the app status changes

"Application Status:

1) "The Committee's file review indicates that they are very interested in your candidacy. There is another increase in the applicant pool this year, but we are trying to get all candidates at your priority score interviewed as soon as possible. Please watch for an e-mail from us regarding a possible interview date."

2) "The committee's file review indicates that they are interested in your candidacy. However, due to the increase in the applicant pool this year, it is clear we MAY be unable to interview all the candidates at your priority score. If we do find that we are able to grant an interview you will be notified by e-mail."

3) "The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. Please continue to check this site to learn when further action has been taken."

4) "The committee's file review indicates that they wish to consider your file over the next several weeks before making a decision about interview. Since they have some reservations about granting an interview, your file will be reviewed again by a small sub-committee before making a final decision. Please continue to check this site to learn when further action has been taken."

5) "REJECTED"

#1 - you are interviewed
#2/3 - may be interviewed (still not sure how they are different or which is better)
#4 - subcommitee message
#5 - rejection."
 
Did you guys explain your secondary answer in detail? Not sure if short and sweet would be better than a longer more in depth answer. What do ya'll think?

The main jist of mine would be to bring the scenario up to the attending and allow him to handle it. It wouldn't be smart to take matters into the medical students hands right?
 
Is this the subcomittee message.?
This is my status:
"Your profile is currently being reviewed by the Sub-Committee. This review will determine whether or not your profile will be forwarded for File Review. You may check your status online at any point during this process."

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Is this the subcomittee message..so I guess i have been rejected?
This is my status:
"Your profile is currently being reviewed by the Sub-Committee. This review will determine whether or not your profile will be forwarded for File Review. You may check your status online at any point during this process."

🙁
they're reviewing your file...why would you think you've been rejected?
 
"
5) "REJECTED"

#1 - you are interviewed
#2/3 - may be interviewed (still not sure how they are different or which is better)
#4 - subcommitee message
#5 - rejection.""

I interpreted this heading wrong ( didnt read #1, 2/3)
Nvrmind
 
Is this the subcomittee message..so I guess i have been rejected?
This is my status:
"Your profile is currently being reviewed by the Sub-Committee. This review will determine whether or not your profile will be forwarded for File Review. You may check your status online at any point during this process."

🙁
Me too. Under review, nothing to worry about for now.
 
My application was completed two weeks ago and i got this response:

"The committee's file review indicates that they would like to consider your file further. We are now in the process of scheduling interviews and will continue to do so through February. Unfortunately, the committee indicates interest in far more candidates than we are able to interview. Since we are dependent on the Committee member's schedules for interview spaces, we are unable to predict when or if we will be able to schedule you this year. If your status changes, you will receive an email regarding your recent status update."

Anybody else get this? anyone know what it actually means? Someone told me they have a waitlist for interviews, im not sure if this is basically that. Not a yes to an interview and not a no...

I got this status update as well at 3:25PM PST. Crossing my fingers!
 
My application still says incomplete even though they should have all of my materials. Maybe they're still sorting through letters? Hopefully I'll get an update soon, I would love to hear some good news!!
 
Has anyone had an issue with LORs being downloaded from AMCAS?
Submitted secondary on 7/3, letters uploaded to AMCAS on 7/14, yet my status is still listed as incomplete.
 
Everyone stressing about LORs - do not worry! Apparently, they've had a bit of a hiccup with downloading LORs from AMCAS and all should be resolved in the coming weeks. It is too early in the cycle to be this neurotic 😉
 
Is this the subcomittee message.?
This is my status:
"Your profile is currently being reviewed by the Sub-Committee. This review will determine whether or not your profile will be forwarded for File Review. You may check your status online at any point during this process."

Edited (did not read above post)

Got an email today notifying me of a a status change and I have the same message.
 
Submitted 7/3, still incomplete, and only 1 LOR that is designated incorrectly as science ........

>.<
 
The committee's file review indicates that they are interested in your candidacy. However, due to the increase in the applicant pool this year, it is clear we MAY be unable to interview all the candidates at your priority score. If we do find that we are unable to grant an interview, you will be notified by e-mail in March.

Hopefully this is a good sign.
 
Not complete yet either 🙁. Hopefully my status changes soon so I can find out where I stand.
 
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