2015-2016 Weill Cornell Medical College Application Thread
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Not strict enough to deter anything at this early stage!
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You mean they might waive it or that I could worry about it at a later stage.
Later stage. Chances are none of us are getting in, so who cares at this point lol
Lol. True
Can't decide if I should apply here. Another instance of being above the 10th percentile but below the median lol.
Stats aren't everything
True, true.
Alright, hoping for some underdog love!
Alright, hoping for some underdog love!
Is anyone else here interested in the Music and Medicine program, or any current/past students able to comment on it? It looks really neat. I've been a flutist for ten years, and though I didn't major in music have played in college ensembles. Is it really gung-ho or more laid-back?
Can you elaborate a little on what it is?
I was below the 10th percent line.
I think you just have to know what the school is looking for, and hope they see that it matches up with who you are.
So what's WCMC looking for then? 😏
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I emailed them long time ago about this question, and following is the reply.
" A writing intensive class may meet your school's writing requirement or be listed in the catalog as a writing intensive course. A general definition of writing intensive is a course with writing as a focus and requiring approximately 10-14 pages of submitted material. If your courses meet these criteria, we’ll accept them."
This is a school I had not really considered in the past but I am very excited to apply here!
Only recently added WCMC to the list and I can't believe it's taken me so long. GPA is above 10%ile but below median, but MCAT is just below 90%ile so hopefully this wannabe orthopod has a chance.
Does anyone know the Cornell's cutoff line in each MCAT sections?
Throwing my hat in as well!
Secondary received this morning. All prompts are limited to 200 words.
1. If you are not attending college during the coming academic year, what are your plans?
2. Please write a brief statement giving your reasons for applying to Weill Cornell Medical College.
3. Please describe a challenge you faced and how you addressed it.
There is also a prompt for MD-PhD applicants which asks for research mentors you may be interested in working with.
1. If you are not attending college during the coming academic year, what are your plans?
2. Please write a brief statement giving your reasons for applying to Weill Cornell Medical College.
3. Please describe a challenge you faced and how you addressed it.
There is also a prompt for MD-PhD applicants which asks for research mentors you may be interested in working with.
Haven't gotten anything yet!
confirmed
I have a feeling schools process applications by last name because I've received only one secondary out of a crap ton of schools! Haha! Cornell being one, but I've not heard a thing 😛
Most schools don't give out their secondaries until later in July, so I wouldn't worry. Cornell and a few others are known for getting them out really early
Secondary also received but my last name is towards the middle/end of the alphabet @musicalscientists lol
Still not received... is there any particular reason why? Do you need your references fully submitted before they send out the secondary?
FWIW I don't have a secondary yet with LizzyM>77
I think I posted somewhere in this thread that I'm above the 10th percentile but below the median for both gpa and MCAT. This is a reach for me so I'm sure it has nothing to do with stats!
I'm still missing two letters in AMCAS, as well.
I really think it's random, guys. Don't stress!
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It's definitely random, because I just got one.
Last name in the middle of the alphabet. 3.69 cGPA, 3.61 sGPA. 36 MCAT (11PS/12VR/13BS). Verified 6/11.
Got mine! It's definitely shorter than some others.... Georgetown has 3 essays, one of which is 1-2 pages!
Yeah I had the same question. Anyone know?
Scratch my previous comment. Just got a secondary about 2 hours ago 😛
Just about to submit.
Just about to submit.
Just got my secondary as well!
Received the secondary.
The 4th prompt is only for MD/PHD applicants right? I'm doing regular MD so I can just leave it blank? o.o
The 4th prompt is only for MD/PHD applicants right? I'm doing regular MD so I can just leave it blank? o.o
Correct! You don't need to do the fourth prompt if you're not an MD/PhD applicant.
If we are interested in research, should we fill it out?
No i'm pretty sure it specifically states only for those applying to MD/PhD
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lol
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Does it matter if we hold off on this secondary since it's not rolling?
I pre-wrote and still taking my time in submitting. I would rather submit the best essays I can than do it early, especially since I don't have my committee letter in yet, and as you said, they're non-rolling.
Wow that was fast... was hoping to have one more look over of my secondary after paying but it looks like it took me all the way through submission...
Did anyone have this show up after submitting and logging back in? Your application is incomplete. You have not submitted a secondary application and we have not received your letters of evaluation.
Did anyone have this show up after submitting and logging back in? Your application is incomplete. You have not submitted a secondary application and we have not received your letters of evaluation.
