2016-2017 Virginia Commonwealth University Application Thread

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Enjaulada said:
Is there are particular reason VCU gets so many applicants? I applied because I liked their mission and curriculum, but I'm assuming there must be something else pretty impressive to interest so many people…
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They have a very large class and accept a much higher percentage of out of state students in comparison with most other state schools. Thus, you have a much better chance at being accepted here, even if you are out of state, than you would elsewhere. At least, that was my reasoning for applying here.
 
M.Oizo said:
Welp-went from "very interested" to rejected today.... This was the closest I had to an II FML
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How long ago did you get the very interested status? I have had it for about a month now and am fearing the same thing...


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Is anyone else a reapp and on very interested status?


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Aubrey Graham said:
How long ago did you get the very interested status? I have had it for about a month now and am fearing the same thing...


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I have had this status since the third week of July.
 
I think they're just running behind schedule for the most part. I know I was supposed to get some sort of initial pass/fail update two weeks after my interview and that didn't happen. They're having a hard time keeping up with the sheer volume of work they have on their plates. All we can do is be patient.
 
Cotterpin said:
I think they're just running behind schedule for the most part. I know I was supposed to get some sort of initial pass/fail update two weeks after my interview and that didn't happen. They're having a hard time keeping up with the sheer volume of work they have on their plates. All we can do is be patient.
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At what point do they realize they don't have enough time and throw away the remaining stacks of applications without viewing them? Lol:nailbiting:
 
I'm (unpleasantly) surprised that they're having the same issues with being super behind on reviewing apps this year. VCU received my primary last year in mid-August and I wasn't reviewed until JANUARY. No joke. I received a secondary a few days later which I submitted ASAP, and I actually received an II 2 weeks later. Interviewed in February and was subsequently WLed (and never accepted), but thankful I at least had the opportunity.

So to anyone in the same boat: don't bother calling or emailing anyone to try to get your app reviewed sooner. I promise it's not going to do a damn thing.
 
mcatjelly said:
I'm (unpleasantly) surprised that they're having the same issues with being super behind on reviewing apps this year. VCU received my primary last year in mid-August and I wasn't reviewed until JANUARY. No joke. I received a secondary a few days later which I submitted ASAP, and I actually received an II 2 weeks later. Interviewed in February and was subsequently WLed (and never accepted), but thankful I at least had the opportunity.

So to anyone in the same boat: don't bother calling or emailing anyone to try to get your app reviewed sooner. I promise it's not going to do a damn thing.
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That seems to be what the office tells people when they call. I tried calling and couldn't even get through.
 
Does VCU have actors in their MMI interview? or is this not a thing anymore?
 
Just received an update saying I was placed on hold post interview. And here I thought decisions were only given in Oct, Dec, Feb, and March
 
Fishrabbit said:
Just received an update saying I was placed on hold post interview. And here I thought decisions were only given in Oct, Dec, Feb, and March
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Exactly, they have probably reviewed your file already and will let you know about an acceptance in December. Keep your hopes up!
 
Fishrabbit said:
Just received an update saying I was placed on hold post interview. And here I thought decisions were only given in Oct, Dec, Feb, and March
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They do only give decisions on those days. This update isn't your decision. They explained all of this at the interview day. After your interview, the committee meets on a Monday and they score your application to decide if you pass or fail. If you pass (which you did), then you are put on a ranked list where you are on hold to possibly be accepted on the next decision date (December 15th in this case.) They will pull the top 25% or so off the list for acceptance. So you have not been waitlisted. You're "on hold" waiting to find out if you'll be accepted on Dec. 15.
 
Just to clarify - it's normal to not receive an email regarding the "very interested" status but we SHOULD be receiving emails regarding interviews correct? I haven't been checking the portal very often
 
zbrittingham said:
Just to clarify - it's normal to not receive an email regarding the "very interested" status but we SHOULD be receiving emails regarding interviews correct? I haven't been checking the portal very often
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I didn't receive any email for my interview. Check the portal like a madman because you never know when a surprise schedule interview tab will pop up.
 
Your M.D. file is now complete. The Sub-Committee will now do a review of your application. Once this review is complete, you will receive a status update regarding your profile.

Have had this status since 8/8. Ugh, this is killing me. After reading on here that the portal status just magically changes without an email, I've been checking almost every day for the last two weeks lol. *sigh*
 
was rejected some time August. but i awoke to an email from VCU SOM about how my status had recently changed! :clap:

my heart was racing. Oh Doc.gif, this is perfect. they re-reviewed your application and came correct. not that it matters - i've moved on, not clinging to it, not reading the rejection status daily since I plastered it all over my walls - but still, the II is nice. I type in my birthday PIN, inhale freon or whatever's in our air, and read:

Your complete application has been considered carefully by the Admissions Committee, and we regret that we are unable to offer you a position in the class beginning in August 2017.

k
 
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Reeeeeejected pre-II today. Was on "the committee will review your application" for over 3 months, never got a hold status. This school was my first choice so I am really bummed. Lizzy M 67, IS. Looks like I will be retaking the MCAT in the Spring, fml.
 
doc.gif said:
was rejected sometime August. but i awoke to an email from VCU SOM about how my status had recently changed! :clap:

my heart was racing. Oh Doc.gif, this is perfect. they re-reviewed your application and came correct. not that it matters - i've moved on, not clinging to it, not reading the rejection status daily since I plastered it all over my walls - but still, the II is nice. I type in my birthday PIN, inhale freon or whatever's in our air, and read:

Your complete application has been considered carefully by the Admissions Committee, and we regret that we are unable to offer you a position in the class beginning in August 2017.

k
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Rejected this morning pre-II. Had been under review since mid august.
 
Rejected pre-II this morning too. 🙁

Complete mid-July. LM ~75. OOS.
 
doc.gif said:
was rejected some time August. but i awoke to an email from VCU SOM about how my status had recently changed! :clap:

my heart was racing. Oh Doc.gif, this is perfect. they re-reviewed your application and came correct. not that it matters - i've moved on, not clinging to it, not reading the rejection status daily since I plastered it all over my walls - but still, the II is nice. I type in my birthday PIN, inhale freon or whatever's in our air, and read:

Your complete application has been considered carefully by the Admissions Committee, and we regret that we are unable to offer you a position in the class beginning in August 2017.

k
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"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."

My portal was changed to this with no interview tab. Does this mean I was rejected? Anyone have any idea?
 
PonyUp1844 said:
"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."

My portal was changed to this with no interview tab. Does this mean I was rejected? Anyone have any idea?
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Mine changed to this a couple weeks ago. I think it just means we are on hold. Some other people on this thread got an interview after this status
 
Rejected!
Their rejection status change is way worse that Gtown.
 
A night or two ago I dreamed the "schedule interview" tab had appeared on my portal. I clicked on it and there was SO MANY interview dates I couldn't handle it and x'd my browser. I tried to go back in and the tab was gone. That's when I woke up in a massive sweat. Woo hoo, gotta love fever delirium during application season.
 
Been stuck at very interested status for two months now...


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