2016-2017 Virginia Commonwealth University Application Thread

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Whenever I log into my application portal to check my status it is completely blank (MD/PhD applicant) and has been for a few days now. It was previously showing the standard post-submission message. Has anyone else experienced this or should I give them a call? Thanks!
 
SydSing said:
I mean posting the same question in every thread is undoubtedly excessive.
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It's great that we want to give feedback to others, could be nicer though.

I'm no SJW or anything, but I have personally dealt with bullying/cyber bullying in the past so it irks me a bit to see a comment like that with 10+ likes. I understand that the comment might have also been in jest, but that might not translate so well over text.

Just think we could all be more supportive to each other as a community 🙂
 
Dirtybird said:
It's great that we want to give feedback to others, could be nicer though.

I'm no SJW or anything, but I have personally dealt with bullying/cyber bullying in the past so it irks me a bit to see a comment like that with 10+ likes. I understand that the comment might have also been in jest, but that might not translate so well over text.

Just think we could all be more supportive to each other as a community 🙂
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Yes I agree, everyone should be considerate, including the people cross posting. He was still given advice and nicely asked to refrain from repeatedly asking the question.
 
sunshinefl said:
Did you ever get it to work? I'm having trouble as well. It won't upload and I've tried re-sizing, changing quality, saving to different places, and saving as PNG and JPG.
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Nevermind, I got it. To anyone having the same difficulty... I was trying on Safari and switched to Chrome. Worked just fine!
 
Did anyone on here get an interview after receiving this status update?:

The Committee's file review indicates that they are very interested in your candidacy. We are trying to interview all candidates at your priority score interviewed as soon as possible if we have an adequate number of interview slots. Please anticipate an e-mail from us regarding a possible interview date.
 
carswarrior said:
Did anyone on here get an interview after receiving this status update?:

The Committee's file review indicates that they are very interested in your candidacy. We are trying to interview all candidates at your priority score interviewed as soon as possible if we have an adequate number of interview slots. Please anticipate an e-mail from us regarding a possible interview date.
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Got this today but no email or anything.
 
Did your status change when you submitted your secondary? I submitted earlier today and can't find any indication that I submitted on the portal. Except that I now don't have a link to the supplemental...am I losing my mind?
 
My applicant portal has now changed. For those who didn't know (like me), VCU is switching to MMI this year.
 
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Wow yea I just noticed this too on my portal:

"We use the Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) technique for our interview process. The MMI was developed by McMaster University in Ontario for their M.D. program for nearly 20 years. Duke University and Virginia Tech Carillion have also implemented the MMI interview process.

The MMI process will consist of nine questions. The first question is a traditional interview question and will be asked by all of the interviewers. You will have 2 minutes to read the question and prepare your thoughts and 16 minutes for interaction with an interviewer. ONLY 16 minute interaction. Questions two through nine are designed to help assess an applicant's attributes in the following areas: responsibility, ethical and moral judgment, communication and management skills, problem solving and conflict resolution and teamwork. You will have 2 minutes to read the question and 8 minutes for interaction with an interviewer. ONLY 8 minute interaction. "
 
PHgeek123 said:
Wow yea I just noticed this too on my portal:

"We use the Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) technique for our interview process. The MMI was developed by McMaster University in Ontario for their M.D. program for nearly 20 years. Duke University and Virginia Tech Carillion have also implemented the MMI interview process.

The MMI process will consist of nine questions. The first question is a traditional interview question and will be asked by all of the interviewers. You will have 2 minutes to read the question and prepare your thoughts and 16 minutes for interaction with an interviewer. ONLY 16 minute interaction. Questions two through nine are designed to help assess an applicant's attributes in the following areas: responsibility, ethical and moral judgment, communication and management skills, problem solving and conflict resolution and teamwork. You will have 2 minutes to read the question and 8 minutes for interaction with an interviewer. ONLY 8 minute interaction. "
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I really wish it wasn't MMI.
 
Did anyone else's text get blocked together in the secondary? if so, how did you fix it?
 
DrAloe said:
Sure! I had a 3.34 undergrad, 3.77 post-bacc, 3.89 masters degree. I took the MCAT 3X: 25, 25, and 27. I also worked directly with patients 6mo+ at a clinic and did 3+ years research both undergrad and as a job. The list goes on..

I'm in-state and was a re-applicant last cycle. I finished my primary by June 11th, received my VCU secondary July 2nd, completed two weeks later on July 16th, and had an interview September 17th. Accepted on October 16th.
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This might seem off topic, but Could someone who has taken their pre-med required courses 9 years ago, still apply for post-bacc at this school you attended?
 
tkzangara said:
Did anyone else's text get blocked together in the secondary? if so, how did you fix it?
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What do you mean by "blocked together"? My paragraphs were slightly reformatted, but I didn't really worry about it and submitted it anyway.
 
Is there anyone else on here that submitted their secondary app before July 15th and still haven't received a response other than the "your file will undergo a review by the subcommittee ".
 
MDProspect said:
Is there anyone else on here that submitted their secondary app before July 15th and still haven't received a response other than the "your file will undergo a review by the subcommittee ".
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I submitted 7/17ish? and got that status on 7/20. Hasn't changed since.
 
MDProspect said:
Is there anyone else on here that submitted their secondary app before July 15th and still haven't received a response other than the "your file will undergo a review by the subcommittee ".
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I have the same status and complete before July 15th. Hoping this means they really like us and just want to keep re-reading our essays because they're so good?!
 
Rejected via portal this morning. Good luck to everyone else still in the running :cat:
 
Rejected via portal this morning. Highly disappointed. Trying to stay positive.


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Huggy said:
Rejected through the portal!

Good luck to all other applicants still in the running! With us weeded out, I hope that you all have a better chance at an interview/acceptance in the future
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Status update email?
 
How long did it take people's status to change from "You have been granted a supplemental application. You have 60 days from the date of this notice to complete your file. Be certain to read the "Supplemental Instructions" carefully before filling out your application..." I submitted last week but my portal still says the same thing. Any advice?
 
Still no rejection yet here, but waiting for it patiently.
 
Sorry about the rejections. Good luck to everyone with their other applications!
 
Oh, man I submitted right around those dates and I still haven't had news on my portal. Hopefully that turns out to be a good thing. Sorry to everyone that got rejected but chin up, I am sure you guys will get some love from other places!
 
NeedACar said:
July 22nd. It's cool, I also woke up to an II from a different school this morning. Gotta keep everything balanced in the universe I suppose
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Well that's great! With your MCAT, I hope your Canadian status doesn't hold you back. Good to see you have two IIs though. Good luck!
 
SydSing said:
Okay, thanks. I'm stuck at 'your file review is complete'.... so patiently waiting for my rejection.
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It sounds like those that were rejected were rejected straight away instead of receiving the "Your file review is complete. If you are granted an interview, you will be notified" status. Sounds like you were placed on hold instead.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong?
 
LordH said:
It sounds like those that were rejected were rejected straight away instead of receiving the "Your file review is complete. If you are granted an interview, you will be notified" status. Sounds like you were placed on hold instead.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong?
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I believe this is the hold status: 'Your File Review is now complete. If you are granted an interview, you will receive a status update on your applicant portal. Please do not call the Admissions Office requesting special dates."
 
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