2016-2017 Rosalind Franklin University Application Thread

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kyhuynh said:
I got the "8-10 weeks" completed email on 8/10, and today is exactly 11 weeks from that day. Should I email them to ask or do something? I'm scared that they forget me 🙁
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Today is exactly 11 weeks since the 8-10 week email for me too. Still nothing. I didn't even get the "additional 4-6 weeks" email yet so I'm hoping this is a good sign?
 
161MD said:
Congrats!! Mind sharing when you got your completion email? (P.S. I love your username 😛)
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I got the complete email on 8/25 and it said they would let me know in 4-6 weeks and it's obviously been longer than that so take that as you will...

And thanks I like it too! Haha


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Ayy_MadScientist said:
II!!!! Was placed on hold 10/12. Complete 8/9
Dates available, This Friday, 11/18, 12/2!
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was this your hold status:

"Thank you again for your application to the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS). This is a courtesy notification to make you aware that a holistic evaluation of your file was completed by our Admissions Committee however your application is being held for further review prior to any decisions being made. Although we believe your credentials demonstrate strong academic potential it is still being held for further review.

We receive many qualified applications every year and will continue to make decisions regarding the next step in the process for any students in this review status on an continuous basis. Thus, we appreciate your patience as our committee continues to consider your application for further review.

We will keep you abreast of your status and any further review with the Chicago Medical School at RFUMS throughout the application cycle."

I got that status a week ago...
 
itsallgood92 said:
was this your hold status:

"Thank you again for your application to the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS). This is a courtesy notification to make you aware that a holistic evaluation of your file was completed by our Admissions Committee however your application is being held for further review prior to any decisions being made. Although we believe your credentials demonstrate strong academic potential it is still being held for further review.

We receive many qualified applications every year and will continue to make decisions regarding the next step in the process for any students in this review status on an continuous basis. Thus, we appreciate your patience as our committee continues to consider your application for further review.

We will keep you abreast of your status and any further review with the Chicago Medical School at RFUMS throughout the application cycle."

I got that status a week ago...
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Yes! Two weeks later I got my II!
 
Any 9/30 interviewees hear anything back yet?
 
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mishamichii said:
It honestly will probably start snowing by thanksgiving. Welcome to the Midwest.


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As someone who has driven in snow less than the fingers I have on my two hands... are the roads kept well plowed in the city?
 
Just realized the letter packet I sent had 4 LoR's when they asked for 3 max. Am I ****ed? Applied late July and haven't heard anything yet.
 
batatata said:
Just realized the letter packet I sent had 4 LoR's when they asked for 3 max. Am I ****ed? Applied late July and haven't heard anything yet.
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LOL I sent either 5 or 6. you are gucci fam
 
mcflair.doc said:
II just now!! Does anyone know if chances are high with an early interview?
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For those of y'all who got interviews today..did they tell you via phone call or email? I had 2 missed calls from Chicago area code and wondering if I coulda missed something


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Typatt50 said:
For those of y'all who got interviews today..did they tell you via phone call or email? I had 2 missed calls from Chicago area code and wondering if I coulda missed something


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Everything is by email
 
kyhuynh said:
I got the "8-10 weeks" completed email on 8/10, and today is exactly 11 weeks from that day. Should I email them to ask or do something? I'm scared that they forget me 🙁
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I received that e-mail the last week of July. It has been over 13 weeks for me! :laugh::laugh::barf:+pissed+
 
mcflair.doc said:
II just now!! Does anyone know if chances are high with an early interview?
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MedArtist said:
As someone who has driven in snow less than the fingers I have on my two hands... are the roads kept well plowed in the city?
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I don't think it's considered early interview season anymore. I know they do interview a ton of people, but they likely accept a lot too, being a large class and mid tier school.

Rosalind Franklin isn't in the city. It's about 30 miles north. But in the Midwest, roads are kept clear unless it's the middle of a blizzard or you're out in the sticks.


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Also interviewed 10/7 and was told 4-6 weeks
 
Hopeful_vet said:
Hmm, maybe I'm remembering wrong.


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Still fresh in my mind as it was my most recent interview. I'm not holding my breath with the 4-6 week timeline however based on other timelines RFU has provided (i.e. completion emails) and the sheer volume of apps they are processing
 
zillah said:
Still fresh in my mind as it was my most recent interview. I'm not holding my breath with the 4-6 week timeline however based on other timelines RFU has provided (i.e. completion emails) and the sheer volume of apps they are processing
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They got to the first group at the beginning of the fifth week so n=1 we get it back during the given timeline
 
Anyone know the post-interview acceptance %? It looks like matriculation % is about 1/3 for OOS....
 
MDProspect said:
I really want to and this school is on the tippy-top of my list, but if my dream IS school shows me some love, it will be hard to pass up that opportunity.
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Can I ask you what makes this school be on the top of your list? I don't know much about this school and would like to know. Thanks
 
ishiningstar said:
Can I ask you what makes this school be on the top of your list? I don't know much about this school and would like to know. Thanks
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This is just my opinion and somethings could be misconceptions, so correct me if I am wrong.

1) I like how candid the school is about what happened in the past.
2) Current students were helpful during the interview and seemed happy to be there. Before the interview, there were two students (MS1 and MS3) who addressed our questions. I must've asked around 20 or so questions and both of them didn't get annoyed and were frank about their experience at CMS. I interviewed at 4 schools. At the first school, I got the impression that majority of people that I had the chance to speak to were there because they didn't have any other options. I also got the same impression from the students at the second school. I was dying to leave the third school. They had the biggest bunch of conceited d-bags that acted like they were God's gift. In other words, out of the four schools, I could see myself being the happiest at CMS.
3) The school is modern. Glass walls instead of cheap plaster. Smart classrooms. Lots of opened spaces. I might be nitpicking, but spending two years in a place that looks like a prison will make me miserable.
4) The class is broken up into four houses, each house with its own advisor. My undergrad institution had 30k people and it was literally impossible to meet with an advisor without booking an appointment few months in advance.
5) Campus housing and different types of housing. You can get a one bedroom apartment with your own kitchen, living room, bedroom. I can't see myself being comfortable with having to share my living quarters with someone else.
6) Opportunity to switch from the MD program to the MD/Phd program after MS1.
7) Older students help you to succeed.
8) Lectures are recorded and attendance is not mandatory. Even though I'll probably attend every lecture, but if I don't, I don't need for the school to be up my a.. about it.
9) Fixed tuition for four years.
There are probably more reasons, but I am drawing blanks at the moment.
 
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