2017-2018 Tulane University Application

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I have been complete since 7/26 and had green checkmark for over two weeks.
I have heard nothing, while people who completed after me seem to have heard back with II or rejections.
I don't know what to make of this.
The process looks so random...
 
Iris3 said:
I have been complete since 7/26 and had green checkmark for over two weeks.
I have heard nothing, while people who completed after me seem to have heard back with II or rejections.
I don't know what to make of this.
The process looks so random...
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I'm assuming that once your application is reviewed they put you in a yes, no, or maybe pile. Yes= II. No=rejection. Maybe=will review at a later date for final decision. You're in the maybe pile, which theoretically is better than a flat out no. So I hope that's good news for you.

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Iris3 said:
I have been complete since 7/26 and had green checkmark for over two weeks.
I have heard nothing, while people who completed after me seem to have heard back with II or rejections.
I don't know what to make of this.
The process looks so random...
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+1. Green check mark 16 days ago. No news. Not sure what to think of it
 
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DrDezDez said:
I'm assuming that once your application is reviewed they put you in a yes, no, or maybe pile. Yes= II. No=rejection. Maybe=will review at a later date for final decision. You're in the maybe pile, which theoretically is better than a flat out no. So I hope that's good news for you.

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Thanks for the encouragement. I have submitted 16 secondaries and heard nothing from all of them, so I seem be a "maybe" applicant to med schools.

snakeinmyboot said:
+1. Green check mark 16 days ago. No news. Not sure what to think of it
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Ayyyy another "maybe" applicant!
 
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It took me about 16 days from check mark to rejection. Perhaps it's taking longer for people to hear back since things seem to be progressively go slower
 
Tulane doesn't play games! It's just becoming September and seems every month for interviews has been filled almost.
 
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So I have an interview here, and I have been reading up on what it is like, and I am kinda interested in what the MS1 w/ patient simulation is like. Anyone who has interviewed here? Do you just go into a room and they say, "here's your patient, go" or do you get a scenario? Just curious how this plays out.
 
tpl12 said:
So I have an interview here, and I have been reading up on what it is like, and I am kinda interested in what the MS1 w/ patient simulation is like. Anyone who has interviewed here? Do you just go into a room and they say, "here's your patient, go" or do you get a scenario? Just curious how this plays out.
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Following, would love some info on this/ format.


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tpl12 said:
So I have an interview here, and I have been reading up on what it is like, and I am kinda interested in what the MS1 w/ patient simulation is like. Anyone who has interviewed here? Do you just go into a room and they say, "here's your patient, go" or do you get a scenario? Just curious how this plays out.
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Where have you been reading up? I can't find any resources...
 
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When you've had the green checkmark for over 2.5 weeks and have not heard anything.
 
If they have interviews up until march like filled already literally are they just planning on rejecting everyone who was complete after late July even if they're a perfect fit? I don't get how this makes any sense- early is one thing but like how do you fill everything up that quick when I feel like people who still submitted "early" in late July are basically pretty late.
 
boogiecousins94 said:
If they have interviews up until march like filled already literally are they just planning on rejecting everyone who was complete after late July even if they're a perfect fit? I don't get how this makes any sense- early is one thing but like how do you fill everything up that quick when I feel like people who still submitted "early" in late July are basically pretty late.
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I have a feeling they'll put people on holds until interview slots open up. So if they like you, and someone with an interview in December cancels, they'll throw out IIs to fill that slot.

But yes, in general I agree with you about the system.
 
icedude2010 said:
I have a feeling they'll put people on holds until interview slots open up. So if they like you, and someone with an interview in December cancels, they'll throw out IIs to fill that slot.

But yes, in general I agree with you about the system.
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Yeah it seems really crazy, but I am wondering if maybe they are expecting a lot of people to cancel their interviews when they start getting IIs and acceptances elsewhere. Tulane is a "back-up" school for some (as much as a med school can be back up lol) and they may know that they get a lot of people with IIs withdrawing.
 
tpl12 said:
Yeah it seems really crazy, but I am wondering if maybe they are expecting a lot of people to cancel their interviews when they start getting IIs and acceptances elsewhere. Tulane is a "back-up" school for some (as much as a med school can be back up lol) and they may know that they get a lot of people with IIs withdrawing.
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Agreed, I think there will definitely be withdrawals once ppl get acceptances in October. I wouldn't mind getting a January/Fed interview at Tulane if someone else pulls out
 
I wonder at what time point if having the green check we can figure we're on sort of a hold. I'm at a little over 2 weeks with nothing
 
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boogiecousins94 said:
I wonder at what time point if having the green check we can figure we're on sort of a hold. I'm at a little over 2 weeks with nothing
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I've also had the green check mark a little over two weeks, I think it's probably hard to say considering we have no idea how they divide up the apps and what order they get looked at. We could be in one large pile based on stats
 
snickers356 said:
I've also had the green check mark a little over two weeks, I think it's probably hard to say considering we have no idea how they divide up the apps and what order they get looked at. We could be in one large pile based on stats
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Green check for over 4 weeks and haven't heard anything. I kind of assumed a rejection was imminent at this point but who knows.
 
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Got the axe this morning. Complete 7/20. Green check around 8/1 or 2.
Congrats to all who've received IIs & good luck to the rest of y'all still waiting.
 
Do they wait for your Casper score to review your app? I took it yesterday, but was complete mid august
 
Are any of y'all not planning on taking casper? Tulane is the only school I applied to that mentioned it. Just wondering if it's something I should do in the next few weeks before my interview on 10/2.


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rguy16 said:
I would guess that the Hurricane may be putting them slightly behind schedule this week
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I'm in NOLA, Harvey didn't really affect us any more than seasonal rains, so it's probably not that. I would keep an eye out for Irma, though. Depending on where that goes, could have some major effect on this cycle and interviews. I would really love to know the protocol for that kind of situation. Fingers crossed that it's a non-issue.
 
Question about secondary
"List any leadership positions, in clubs or organizations, you may have held during college" (100 words)"
If you did not have any such positions in college do you not answer this? Or can you talk about other activities?
 
any thoughts on CASPER for this school

this is the only school that its a part of the application. I have an Interview at the end of september, even if i took it now would it get to the school in time?

thoughts?
 
amg_la said:
any thoughts on CASPER for this school

this is the only school that its a part of the application. I have an Interview at the end of september, even if i took it now would it get to the school in time?

thoughts?
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If you already have an interview, seems like it's probably not necessary in this case, right? Especially since you have such an early interview. Just my $0.02, but I would be curious to hear what other people have to say.
 
amg_la said:
any thoughts on CASPER for this school

this is the only school that its a part of the application. I have an Interview at the end of september, even if i took it now would it get to the school in time?

thoughts?
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I took it the other day, it's pretty easy and actually a cool way for them to get to know you IMO. There are a few other schools that require it actually.

If I were you I would take it. They don't offer exams whenever though, I think the next one is on the 15th. If anything, I could see it looking bad for you to show up without having done a component of the app. They obviously like you. Don't give them a reason to doubt you or your interest in them, especially since casper is so easy. Took me like 75 mins.
 
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random question: does anyone remember how much this secondary cost? went though my emails to try and find a receipt from back when I submitted but couldn't find one
 
Anyone going on 9/6 to interview? Also, has anyone already been to an interview here who can speak about it ?
 
Diverdude93 said:
random question: does anyone remember how much this secondary cost? went though my emails to try and find a receipt from back when I submitted but couldn't find one
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it was $125. A lot of schools have this same secondary software so if you go to secondary app for each school and click application fee it tells you price and when you paid
 
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