2018-2019 Virginia Tech Carilion

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Rejected last week, pre-II (OOS). Somehow my 2,500+ hours of research and working full-time in a comparative anatomy lab for the past year weren't sufficient "research experience" lol. Good luck to everyone still in the running!!

Stats: 3.98/515
 
Mlboettcher said:
Rejected last week, pre-II (OOS). Somehow my 2,500+ hours of research and working full-time in a comparative anatomy lab for the past year weren't sufficient "research experience" lol. Good luck to everyone still in the running!!

Stats: 3.98/515
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sorry to hear that, you seem really qualified! you'll definitely get in somewhere else (if you haven't already!) tech is super hard on OOS and IS even because of their small class size
 
Mlboettcher said:
Rejected last week, pre-II (OOS). Somehow my 2,500+ hours of research and working full-time in a comparative anatomy lab for the past year weren't sufficient "research experience" lol. Good luck to everyone still in the running!!

Stats: 3.98/515
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As someone that is also OOS with somewhat similar stats, thats a bummer to hear man, sorry! Can I ask when you were complete at VTC?

Also I think, with anecdotal evidence from this forum, we can pretty confidently state that the "reason(s)" provided in the rejection emails by VTC aren't really helpful (and sometimes basically not even true!).
 
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discocafe said:
Hi! When you uploaded these letters, did you email admissions to let them know? Thanks!
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I uploaded the letter which was a page and a half and thorough, then I sent another very brief email to admissions explaining how great I thought the school was and how I really wanted to be there (2-3 sentences). The best advice someone gave me: "There are thousands of people waiting at the door, but very few are actually knocking." If done tastefully, being assertive can help.
 
Unlimited Apps said:
As someone that is also OOS with somewhat similar stats, thats a bummer to hear man, sorry! Can I ask when you were complete at VTC?

Also I think, with anecdotal evidence from this forum, we can pretty confidently state that the "reason(s)" provided in the rejection emails by VTC aren't really helpful (and sometimes basically not even true!).
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I was complete mid-August!
 
I'm reading all the R's for insufficient research. I got a II but I have very little research on my application (worked full time + volunteered during undergrad. I do research processing at my full time job (3+ years) though but I am not coauthoring any studies or anything). I do have almost a decade of medical experience and at my previous job did some QI research for equipment and protocols but none of it was published. Since graduating/my application I'm involved in some medical quality improvement research that (hopefully) will be published next year. Anyway, is there a time during the interview I should bring this up? Or should I send it in an updated email/part of my thank you email?
 
olddogs said:
I'm reading all the R's for insufficient research. I got a II but I have very little research on my application (worked full time + volunteered during undergrad. I do research processing at my full time job (3+ years) though but I am not coauthoring any studies or anything). I do have almost a decade of medical experience and at my previous job did some QI research for equipment and protocols but none of it was published. Since graduating/my application I'm involved in some medical quality improvement research that (hopefully) will be published next year. Anyway, is there a time during the interview I should bring this up? Or should I send it in an updated email/part of my thank you email?
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I think there is an option to submit updates through the portal, maybe you could try doing that. So that way they have that information when reviewing your app again after interviews
 
NeuroSanctions said:
I uploaded the letter which was a page and a half and thorough, then I sent another very brief email to admissions explaining how great I thought the school was and how I really wanted to be there (2-3 sentences). The best advice someone gave me: "There are thousands of people waiting at the door, but very few are actually knocking." If done tastefully, being assertive can help.
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Hi, congrats on the interview! If you don’t mind sharing, was the update letter about research or just a general activities update? And did your email mention research too?
 
Hey all! I interviewed a while ago and heard back a while ago that I got moved to the applicant pool that gets voted on in April. I want to write an update/LOI (I’ll send it at the end of March) expressing how much I love the school. I know LOIs are generally only written when on the waitlist...thoughts?
 
Is the reception/event the night before truly "optional" or is it expected that you attend?
 
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does anyone know when we have to complete drug screen, background check, immunizations etc after acceptance?
 
Trigal said:
Hey all! I interviewed a while ago and heard back a while ago that I got moved to the applicant pool that gets voted on in April. I want to write an update/LOI (I’ll send it at the end of March) expressing how much I love the school. I know LOIs are generally only written when on the waitlist...thoughts?
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How long after your interview were you notified of your applicant pool decision?
 
Question for those who already interviewed: Do they actually have you leave your phone at the front desk or just keep it in your pocket?
 
Chicks_Money_Power_Chicks said:
Question for those who already interviewed: Do they actually have you leave your phone at the front desk or just keep it in your pocket?
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They make you check everything in- wallet, phone, etc. I just left everything in my car for ease (except my coat). They provide water bottles throughout the day as well as a pen and paper for your MMI session.
 
drtobe5 said:
They make you check everything in- wallet, phone, etc. I just left everything in my car for ease (except my coat). They provide water bottles throughout the day as well as a pen and paper for your MMI session.
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Damn your wallet too? That's a bit much.

Oh well, thanks for the reply!
 
any idea when November interviewees are expected to hear back? I remember it being in December, but was there a specific date?
 
cavalier95 said:
any idea when November interviewees are expected to hear back? I remember it being in December, but was there a specific date?
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They made it seem as though Groups 3, 4, and 5 would all hear back at the same time. They didn't mention a specific date but they said before Christmas.
 
I know this is a HUGE shot in the dark...but does anyone know roughly how many or what percentage of acceptances they give to this group of interviewees from Oct/Nov/Dec?
 
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I called admissions last week to chat with them- they apparently have 2 interview dates left. They said that writing a letter of interest or an update letter would be beneficial- especially earlier in the cycle- but that it reopens your file and can have them take a second look. So I guess there is still hope.
 
Chicks_Money_Power_Chicks said:
I was under the impression that they said if December people didn't hear back before Christmas than we're either in the April-pool or rejected.
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I took it as them saying some of us will hear back this month, as far as acceptance or deferred to April pool. Others would have to wait later, like January or something, to hear if we're accepted or put in the April pool. I could be wrong though. But I do know that they'll be discussing the December group tomorrow. Or at least that's what my traditional interviewer said.
 
BearsBeetsBattlestar_ said:
I took it as them saying some of us will hear back this month, as far as acceptance or deferred to April pool. Others would have to wait later, like January or something, to hear if we're accepted or put in the April pool. I could be wrong though. But I do know that they'll be discussing the December group tomorrow. Or at least that's what my traditional interviewer said.
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Yikes, I wonder if any decisions will come out this week!
 
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