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The way I see it is you'll never know unless you try. If you have the time and money, go for it!
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2016-2017 Virginia Commonwealth University Application Thread
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We're all anxious here man, no need for that kind of comment.
I mean posting the same question in every thread is undoubtedly excessive.
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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.
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!
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 🙂
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.
Nevermind, I got it. To anyone having the same difficulty... I was trying on Safari and switched to Chrome. Worked just fine!
Okay everyone let's move on... to facilitate that here's a terrible joke: Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The Ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. 
(I'll show myself out)
(I'll show myself out)
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.
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.
Got this today but no email or anything.
congrats! When were you complete?
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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. "
"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. "
I really wish it wasn't MMI.
I'm a reapplicant for this cycle, and I've never done an MMI style interview. Seems more nerve-wracking than a traditional one
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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?
Could anyone share the secondary essay prompt?
You should really read the first post of every thread...
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 ".
I submitted 7/17ish? and got that status on 7/20. Hasn't changed since.
Their website says that a decision will be made within a month after submission. Tomorrow is going to be exactly 31 days for me. At this point, I am hoping to hear any news.
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?!
That's some wishful thinking, but I'll go along.
I'm in the same boat as you two. I'm going with the slow evaluator/evaluator on vacation theory.
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Sorry to hear that. When were you complete?Rejected via portal this morning. Good luck to everyone else still in the running
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
Rejected via portal this morning. Highly disappointed. Trying to stay positive.
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Status update email?
Rejected through the portal as well. Not a good start to a Monday!
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?
Okay, thanks. I'm stuck at 'your file review is complete'.... so patiently waiting for my rejection.
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!
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!
Was this a pre-secondary rejection?
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Nope, post-secondary.
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?
i submitted early on and am still under review no change in status in weeks
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."
