2017-2018 Creighton University

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hk94 said:
I don't think the tour was too long. The tour occurs after the presentations, interviews, and lunch so everyone was pretty relaxed. I personally just brought flats in my purse in case my heels killed me but I didn't need to change. A current med student leads the tour and you're released right after so I would advise bringing a comfortable pair of shoes to change into - I don't think it was weird at all. But that's just my two cents
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cassenex said:
About the walking... I'm so excited but so nervous because I'm one of those annoyingly slow walkers. My shoes aren't exceedingly comfortable or uncomfortable. Should I be worried? I feel like bring additional shoes is a huge no.
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Yeah, this isn't really a big deal. It's just a bit of walking around campus but this also depends on where the interviews are held (friday and saturday locations are different typically). You won't be walking miles upon miles, just a bit around the criss building, the campus and possibly around the simulation building. I just felt like I walked here more than at some interviews.
If your greatest worry is that you're a slow walker than I'd say you have it made!
Best of luck at the interview!
 
3toedsloth said:
That's weird. It will have been that amount of time for me by the time I matriculate, but they didn't mention it in my terms of acceptance. :-/

I wonder if I should call them. But I don't want to take a class if I don't have to...
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If they didn't say in your acceptance letter then you should be fine.
They told me if you graduated May 2017 or later you're fine but anything earlier requires a class.
 
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Interviewed 10/6 and they told us we'd be hearing back early this week as decisions were made on 10/24. Anyone else in the same boat waiting for that email!?

Update: alternate status. 🙁
 
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I know creighton allows updates, but in terms of the clinical volunteering section it says "completed activities."

I had 100hrs or so of one clinical volunteering and began hospice volunteering in May, with about 15hrs or so when I submitted my primary. I have a year long commitment and have been going once a week since May and probably accumulated an additional 40hr or so (not a ton since I work full time). Is this worth updating? I figure I could explain more what I do in detail as well, but since I havent actually "finished" does it still count?
 
SpringsHTTR said:
I feel you even more lol.. just described my life... Sadly, may be the reason I end up going elsewhere instead of Creighton. Just an unnecessary thing imo..
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No other med school that you know of has this 15 month requirement right? I'm hesitant to take the class and spend that ~1k when I'm not even sure if I'm going to creighton..
 
SpringsHTTR said:
I feel you even more lol.. just described my life... Sadly, may be the reason I end up going elsewhere instead of Creighton. Just an unnecessary thing imo..
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Unfortunately I feel exactly the same way. I didn't want this to be the deal breaker but it might be cause I don't have that extra cash to spare.
 
Did anyone update Creighton pre-II and find it to be beneficial? I'm considering updating them, as I love this school (it's my first choice) and was complete on 8/29. Haven't heard anything but silence as an OOS/LM 69 applicant.
 
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premed618 said:
Did anyone update Creighton pre-II and find it to be beneficial? I'm considering updating them, as I love this school (it's my first choice) and was complete on 8/29. Haven't heard anything but silence as an OOS/LM 69 applicant.
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I'd give it some time, at least 2-3 more weeks. Your call though. It couldn't hurt.
 
boogiecousins94 said:
I know creighton allows updates, but in terms of the clinical volunteering section it says "completed activities."

I had 100hrs or so of one clinical volunteering and began hospice volunteering in May, with about 15hrs or so when I submitted my primary. I have a year long commitment and have been going once a week since May and probably accumulated an additional 40hr or so (not a ton since I work full time). Is this worth updating? I figure I could explain more what I do in detail as well, but since I havent actually "finished" does it still count?
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Your choice, you can just do a "continuing interest and minor update" I'd do it especially if you were lacking clinical exposure at the time of submission.
 
hk94 said:
No other med school that you know of has this 15 month requirement right? I'm hesitant to take the class and spend that ~1k when I'm not even sure if I'm going to creighton..
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So I'd double check about the point at which such a course is due. I.e. Does it have to be done before the cycle is over? or just by the start of next year?

I thought I saw some posts on last years thread and that they mentioned that you just needed to complete a course by the start of the school year. If so, you may be able to kinda sit on the acceptance as you make your final decision and enroll in a course at a later date. I have no clue if this is correct or not, just something to look into/think about.
 
premed618 said:
Did anyone update Creighton pre-II and find it to be beneficial? I'm considering updating them, as I love this school (it's my first choice) and was complete on 8/29. Haven't heard anything but silence as an OOS/LM 69 applicant.
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If you have anything noteworthy than absolutely. Just make sure your update adds to your app. Never write like "hey I still don't have an interview, accept me" but if you have genuine activities or experiences that add to your resume i'd always update.
 
McNerdy said:
So I'd double check about the point at which such a course is due. I.e. Does it have to be done before the cycle is over? or just by the start of next year?

I thought I saw some posts on last years thread and that they mentioned that you just needed to complete a course by the start of the school year. If so, you may be able to kinda sit on the acceptance as you make your final decision and enroll in a course at a later date. I have no clue if this is correct or not, just something to look into/think about.
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Creighton gave me 20 days to let them know what class I'll be taking, and the class has to be completed by June 1st I believe. True bummer
 
premed618 said:
Did anyone update Creighton pre-II and find it to be beneficial? I'm considering updating them, as I love this school (it's my first choice) and was complete on 8/29. Haven't heard anything but silence as an OOS/LM 69 applicant.
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I sent an update (research and volunteering updates) and got an II a few days later. They seem to like updates as long as it adds to your app. Best of luck!
 
bostonterrier94 said:
I sent an update (research and volunteering updates) and got an II a few days later. They seem to like updates as long as it adds to your app. Best of luck!
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Yes! During the interview, they said "send us updates, especially updates about how you are helping humanity." Volunteering or service updates are really valued.

I'm so glad it worked out for you. Creighton is a super awesome school.
 
bostonterrier94 said:
I sent an update (research and volunteering updates) and got an II a few days later. They seem to like updates as long as it adds to your app. Best of luck!
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3toedsloth said:
Yes! During the interview, they said "send us updates, especially updates about how you are helping humanity." Volunteering or service updates are really valued.

I'm so glad it worked out for you. Creighton is a super awesome school.
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I updated them on a new nonclinical volunteering position about 6 weeks ago. Do you think it's worth it to provide further updates on hours etc just to reinforce that I'm still doing it? I could do clinical as well just not sure if updates every 6 weeks or so is overkill

I feel like they want updates since there are so many categories to update within?
 
boogiecousins94 said:
I updated them on a new nonclinical volunteering position about 6 weeks ago. Do you think it's worth it to provide further updates on hours etc just to reinforce that I'm still doing it? I could do clinical as well just not sure if updates every 6 weeks or so is overkill

I feel like they want updates since there are so many categories to update within?
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I would think that an update with just hours isn't that effective... but perhaps a little reflection on what you've learned and how it relates to their service mission might be helpful. Otherwise, I'm sure another update about something else would also be good. Best of luck to you!!
 
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I'm going to start teching a pre-med/mcat prep course in January and I really want to send an update that I got this position but I also feel silly because it hasn’t started yet so I don’t have much to say about it besides that I’m really excited to help people. Should I update them or wait until I start actually teaching?
 
Does anyone know how often they send out II's? Silence here since August... I didn't think they did silent rejections from what I have heard. Also, I have family that is alumni so I figured I might at least have a little bit better of a chance to get and II.
 
Hellohihihihello said:
im not sure why, but i had 2 IIs in september and haven't heard anything at all from any schools since. is this happening to other people as well? it makes 0 sense. should i add more schools LOL
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I think schools just decided that they were sick of this application cycle and just quit trying lol. Everything has been silent since early on
 
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