2016-2017 Rosalind Franklin University Application Thread

[tantacles]

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It's par for the course to be "complete" and not have heard anything from a school that gets >10,000 applications each year. If you haven't gotten an interview, you are in the same boat as those people who are "on hold."

 

[Bball33526]

I've been looking at last year's thread as well but is it possible to even get accepted at this point in the cycle? I interviewed 1/13 and hopefully will hear back soon. I was just wondering if there's any hope to being accepted or if the best thing now is a waitlist.

 

[watermelon master]

I've been looking at last year's thread as well but is it possible to even get accepted at this point in the cycle? I interviewed 1/13 and hopefully will hear back soon. I was just wondering if there's any hope to being accepted or if the best thing now is a waitlist.

Yes. Good luck!

 

[tantacles]

I've been looking at last year's thread as well but is it possible to even get accepted at this point in the cycle? I interviewed 1/13 and hopefully will hear back soon. I was just wondering if there's any hope to being accepted or if the best thing now is a waitlist.

If you interviewed, you can be accepted from now until May. If after that, expect a waitlist.

 

[Until2021]

Anyone know if they are still sending out IIs? I called in last month and they said they are interviewing through end of April.


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[itsallgood92]

does RFU accept update letters?

 

[kraskadva]

does RFU accept update letters?

https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/chicago-medical-school/degree-program/common-questions/

Can I send in updates to my application?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept any additional information or materials unless it includes Institutional Action, Felony, Misdemeanor or Military Discharge explanations. Any additional information or materials will be discarded.

 

[itsallgood92]

https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/chicago-medical-school/degree-program/common-questions/

thanks!

 

[skh123]

I have been complete since early October, is anybody else had complete silence since the complete email? No holds, no rejections, no II, nothing... very strange

 

[soysizle]

I have been complete since early October, is anybody else had complete silence since the complete email? No holds, no rejections, no II, nothing... very strange

Silence since Oct 11 for me

 

[seattlepremed]

Received the "hold" email on September 14th and complete silence since.

 

[Dr.DrakeRamoray]

I have been complete since early October, is anybody else had complete silence since the complete email? No holds, no rejections, no II, nothing... very strange

Yes, I submitted in July and was marked complete at the end of September. Haven't heard a peep since.

 

[CLB_MD]

Yes, I submitted in July and was marked complete at the end of September. Haven't heard a peep since.

+1, complete since 10/20 with absolute silence

 

[RockyVinyl]

+1, complete since 10/20 with absolute silence

Feels like something is brewing.

 

[Dr.DrakeRamoray]

Feels like something is brewing.

Hope you're right, Rocky.

 

[Shawno19]

I have been complete since early October, is anybody else had complete silence since the complete email? No holds, no rejections, no II, nothing... very strange

+1

cGPA 3.5, sGPA, MCAT 509, 3 years clinical experience, non trad, oos.

Sent a update letter early January


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[aymar]

+1

cGPA 3.5, sGPA, MCAT 509, 3 years clinical experience, non trad, oos.

Sent a update letter early January


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On their website they say they don't accept updates.... Is this not true?

 

[lpp06]

Don't poke the bear

 

[SkiBum8]

I apologize for missing it if it was posted earlier, but is there an Accepted Students Facebook group?

I'm starting to look around at housing options and wanted to live with other people. I don't really know how to go about doing this other than on SDN or Facebook...

 

[soysizle]

+1

cGPA 3.5, sGPA, MCAT 509, 3 years clinical experience, non trad, oos.

Sent a update letter early January


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You and me have the same stats. How's this cycle going for you? If you don't mind me asking.

 

[Shawno19]

You and me have the same stats. How's this cycle going for you? If you don't mind me asking.

17 MD programs, no II,

8 DO programs, 5 II , have had 3 so far, 2 more coming, no acceptances yet.

How about you?


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[soysizle]

17 MD programs, no II,

8 DO programs, 5 II , have had 3 so far, 2 more coming, no acceptances yet.

How about you?


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18 MD programs and 3 II so far. Two waitlists and I'm attending my third interview next month. No acceptances yet. We'll see what happens.

I really wish I applied to DO as well. That's probably my plan if nothing works out this cycle.
Best of luck I'm sure you'll get some good news soon!

 

[Shawno19]

18 MD programs and 3 II so far. Two waitlists and I'm attending my third interview next month. No acceptances yet. We'll see what happens.

I really wish I applied to DO as well. That's probably my plan if nothing works out this cycle.
Best of luck I'm sure you'll get some good news soon!

Thanks, I appreciate it. Good luck to you, hopefully we will both be posting good news soon!


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[watermelon master]

I apologize for missing it if it was posted earlier, but is there an Accepted Students Facebook group?

I'm starting to look around at housing options and wanted to live with other people. I don't really know how to go about doing this other than on SDN or Facebook...

Not yet. I'll post if I see the group when it is posted!

 

[dukesilver93]

Waitlisted. Interviewed 1/20.

 

[saratonin]

Waitlisted. Interviewed 1/20.

+1, interviewed 12/9. I am just happy its not a rejection. Does anyone know about the waitlist movement at this school?

 

[pikachu18]

18 MD programs and 3 II so far. Two waitlists and I'm attending my third interview next month. No acceptances yet. We'll see what happens.

I really wish I applied to DO as well. That's probably my plan if nothing works out this cycle.
Best of luck I'm sure you'll get some good news soon!

I don't think it's too late to apply DO this cycle! I am not positive, but I had friends who applied extremely late last year (around this time) and got in.

Waitlisted. Interviewed 1/20.

Also waitlisted, interviewed 1/25. Pretty bummed about this one because I thought the interview went really well. LizzyM~70

 

[RockyVinyl]

Waitlisted. Interviewed 1/20.

Waitlist or on hold?

 

[Eye on MD]

Waitlisted. Interviewed 1/20.

+1

 

[saratonin]

Waitlist or on hold?

Whoever posted this posted it at the same time I got the decision of Waitlist, which I got after being on hold since December.

 

[dukesilver93]

Waitlist or on hold?

Waitlist is what they put in the e-mail.

 

[Bball33526]

Waitlisted, interviewed 1/13. Definitely bummed. Loved my day at the school

 

[tantacles]

The waitlist here moves well.


Large dogs

 

[seattlepremed]

Anyone know if there is any movement for those placed on hold pre II?


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[xish]

Anyone know if there is any movement for those placed on hold pre II?


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I was on pre-II hold prior to my II if that's any consolation!

 

[tantacles]

Anyone know if there is any movement for those placed on hold pre II?


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Everything moves. It just might not be you that moves.

 

[WontGiveUp90]

Tomorrow marks 6 weeks since my interview, hoping to here back this week. Anyone who interviewed 1/13 hear back?

 

[MDProspect]

I find it kind of strange that they are going to be sending out housing applications at Woodlands next week when they didn't even set up a Facebook page yet. On a side note, is anyone looking for a roommate?

 

[Nickerbocker]

I find it kind of strange that they are going to be sending out housing applications at Woodlands next week when they didn't even set up a Facebook page yet. On a side note, is anyone looking for a roommate?

I am! pm me!

 

[pandasaregreat]

Should we set up our own unofficial fb page for now to find roommates?

 

[MDProspect]

Should we set up our own unofficial fb page for now to find roommates?

@syke_RN made an unofficial Facebook page back in October but it only has 3 members.

 

[syke_RN]

@syke_RN made an unofficial Facebook page back in October but it only has 3 members.

I did but then took it down in case they made an official one 🙁


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[JLDJ2017]

Do students usually move into the city for rotations?

 

[libertyyne]

Any word on 2/14 interviews?

 

[pandasaregreat]

I did but then took it down in case they made an official one 🙁


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You should put it back up! Then just take it down once (if) the official one is made.. I am sure a lot of people would join it from here

 

[watermelon master]

I asked student housing when they would put up the FB page, they said they would get back to me. I'll post when I hear! Also looking for a roommate for the Woodlands.

 

[StephenCurry1]

@tantacles is it uncommon for students to live on campus? Is that considerably more expensive than off campus?

 

[tantacles]

@tantacles is it uncommon for students to live on campus? Is that considerably more expensive than off campus?

I wrote a post about housing a while ago. Search "navy" and posts made by "tantacles" to find it. I'd do it myself but I'm on my phone. Feel free to requote it here.

To answer the literal part of this question, it is common for students to live on campus, and equally common for them to live off campus. One bedroom pricing is comparable, but if you're planning on getting a two bedroom you can definitely do better, even at woodlands, which is literally right next to the campus.


Large dogs

 

[mavric1298]

Kind of crazy - but just received an II...I thought my interview season was over. Interesting

 

[freak7]

Kind of crazy - but just received an II...I thought my interview season was over. Interesting

INTERESTING! I may still have a chance to try some deep dish from the source!