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So what are peoples thoughts on being a 3.3 uGrad, 3.9 Grad, OOS, 512 MCAT complete on July 7th, and still have the "subcommittee will now do a review..." status on the portal. Its been almost two months! sheesh. :dead:
 
LatSandwich92 said:
So what are peoples thoughts on being a 3.3 uGrad, 3.9 Grad, OOS, 512 MCAT complete on July 7th, and still have the "subcommittee will now do a review..." status on the portal. Its been almost two months! sheesh. :dead:
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+1 except submitted 7/12, OOS and slightly higher stats.. I guess we don't deserve to be looked at just yet.
 
II earlier this week! OOS fmSTAT applicant for anyone interested. They gave me a choice of dates to choose from since they're coordinating fmSTAT interviews with the VCUSOM ones.
 
mariposas905 said:
I actually don't think VCU does yield protection...their admissions representative denied it at open house many times @Dean Mission did they change this policy?
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Could be that they missed the mark on answering the secondary? Will let you know though bc I have a similar LM and am still under review 😳
 
Not an admissions rep, but I don't think VCU uses yield protection. They certainly didn't in my case or many other cases where they could have.
 
Woke up this morning to 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.

Really don't know what to think of it.
 
rguy16 said:
Woke up this morning to 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.

Really don't know what to think of it.
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When were you complete?


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rguy16 said:
Woke up this morning to 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.

Really don't know what to think of it.
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I think the general concencus is that this is the "hold" status. However, I received an interview invite after having this status for about 2 weeks, so I wouldn't view it as a bad thing. Just we've reviewed your file and put you in this pile for a bit to think about it further.
 
rguy16 said:
Woke up this morning to 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.

Really don't know what to think of it.
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I believe were on hold.
 
rguy16 said:
Woke up this morning to 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.

Really don't know what to think of it.
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I was complete around 7/10 and had that message until last Thursday. No warning, they just sent an email at 7 PM saying I got an interview. It basically means you've been placed in a pile for re-review.
Keep your heads up!
 
SadAsian said:
I was complete around 7/10 and had that message until last Thursday. No warning, they just sent an email at 7 PM saying I got an interview. It basically means you've been placed in a pile for re-review.
Keep your heads up!
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@Dean Mission can you confirm this is what it is?
 
Has anyone else gotten this message?
"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."
 
Did anyone else's portal update with the following?

Please note that your file may be put on hold for the following reasons:
Hold for MCAT: We are assuming you are scheduled to take the test. The Committee wishes to wait to evaluate your file until those scores are available. MCATS taken after September of the year of application will not be considered. If you are not planning to take or retake the MCAT, please notify us immediately.

Hold for Grades: The file review done by the Committee has determined that you are engaged in coursework which may affect their decision about whether to invite you for an interview. It is imperative that you submit grades for current or proposed courses in a timely fashion. Any file on hold for grades that are not submitted by January 31st will automatically be rejected. If you did not take the course indicated on your primary or supplemental application, please notify us immediately.
 
FIFA10 said:
Did anyone else's portal update with the following?

Please note that your file may be put on hold for the following reasons:
Hold for MCAT: We are assuming you are scheduled to take the test. The Committee wishes to wait to evaluate your file until those scores are available. MCATS taken after September of the year of application will not be considered. If you are not planning to take or retake the MCAT, please notify us immediately.

Hold for Grades: The file review done by the Committee has determined that you are engaged in coursework which may affect their decision about whether to invite you for an interview. It is imperative that you submit grades for current or proposed courses in a timely fashion. Any file on hold for grades that are not submitted by January 31st will automatically be rejected. If you did not take the course indicated on your primary or supplemental application, please notify us immediately.
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whats your mcat score?
 
FIFA10 said:
Did anyone else's portal update with the following?

Please note that your file may be put on hold for the following reasons:
Hold for MCAT: We are assuming you are scheduled to take the test. The Committee wishes to wait to evaluate your file until those scores are available. MCATS taken after September of the year of application will not be considered. If you are not planning to take or retake the MCAT, please notify us immediately.

Hold for Grades: The file review done by the Committee has determined that you are engaged in coursework which may affect their decision about whether to invite you for an interview. It is imperative that you submit grades for current or proposed courses in a timely fashion. Any file on hold for grades that are not submitted by January 31st will automatically be rejected. If you did not take the course indicated on your primary or supplemental application, please notify us immediately.
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Your file is now in review. Another week maybe
 
FIFA10 said:
Did anyone else's portal update with the following?

Please note that your file may be put on hold for the following reasons:
Hold for MCAT: We are assuming you are scheduled to take the test. The Committee wishes to wait to evaluate your file until those scores are available. MCATS taken after September of the year of application will not be considered. If you are not planning to take or retake the MCAT, please notify us immediately.

Hold for Grades: The file review done by the Committee has determined that you are engaged in coursework which may affect their decision about whether to invite you for an interview. It is imperative that you submit grades for current or proposed courses in a timely fashion. Any file on hold for grades that are not submitted by January 31st will automatically be rejected. If you did not take the course indicated on your primary or supplemental application, please notify us immediately.
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If your application does not have one of those two circumstances, you should call the Admissions Office.
 
Dean Mission said:
If your application does not have one of those two circumstances, you should call the Admissions Office.
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I am hesitant to call because of the bolded:

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. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE.

I met Dr. Whitehurst-Cook before during an admissions fair at my school. She gave me her email. Should I email her instead? Thanks.
 
Piglet2020 said:
I am hesitant to call because of the bolded:

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. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE.

I met Dr. Whitehurst-Cook before during an admissions fair at my school. She gave me her email. Should I email her instead? Thanks.
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yeah mine is the same thing
 
Piglet2020 said:
I am hesitant to call because of the bolded:

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. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE.

I met Dr. Whitehurst-Cook before during an admissions fair at my school. She gave me her email. Should I email her instead? Thanks.
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I wouldn't call about that. They receive many applications and I think it just takes them a while to review everyone's file. I've been complete since 07/12 and have the same status as you.
 
Piglet2020 said:
I am hesitant to call because of the bolded:

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. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE.

I met Dr. Whitehurst-Cook before during an admissions fair at my school. She gave me her email. Should I email her instead? Thanks.
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Your application is not on hold with that message and there is no need to contact anyone.
 
Just received this message " 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."

Is this a kind way to reject me? I checked the portal and no interview invite
 
Lucozade27 said:
Just received this message " 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."

Is this a kind way to reject me? I checked the portal and no interview invite
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This means that they have reviewed your application and have already ranked you comparing with others. Looking above, some applicants with II had received this message first.
 
Lucozade27 said:
Just received this message " 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."

Is this a kind way to reject me? I checked the portal and no interview invite
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When did you submit and when were you complete?
 
Piglet2020 said:
I am hesitant to call because of the bolded:

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. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE.

I met Dr. Whitehurst-Cook before during an admissions fair at my school. She gave me her email. Should I email her instead? Thanks.
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If I were you, I would've been in contact with Dr. Cook and would've emailed her updating about my application. I don't know why you haven't been. Networks count. Just sayinnn....

Not to imply that its a determining factor and I'm not a VCU student but just my thoughts.....

(i had met with someone from another med school who gave me their email. I was updating that person the whole time I was applying and received an early interview myself at that same school -- networks. they count. You gotta play the game to win it.)
 
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palindromic_sequence2772 said:
If I were you, I would've been in contact with Dr. Cook and would've emailed her updating about my application. I don't know why you haven't been. Networks count. Just sayinnn....

Not to imply that its a determining factor and I'm not a VCU student but just my thoughts.....

(i had met with someone from another med school who gave me their email. I was updating that person the whole time I was applying and received an early interview myself at that same school -- networks. they count. You gotta play the game to win it.)
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The Sub-Committee pile is 2000 strong at this point. Files will be handled in an expeditious manner, but with a pile that large it is usually weeks to months, rather than days.
 
Dean Mission said:
The Sub-Committee pile is 2000 strong at this point. Files will be handled in an expeditious manner, but with a pile that large it is usually weeks to months, rather than days.
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Thank you for the info!! I wish more schools had a representative on SDN. Helps ease the neurotic nature of premeds and probably reduces the number of phone calls their office gets.
 
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