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drluckythetaurus said:
Does anyone know if the new building will be ready soon? Should we be looking for apartments next to the new campus?
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Everyone and all the articles say it should be done May 2020, so hopefully soon!
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drluckythetaurus said:
Does anyone know if the new building will be ready soon? Should we be looking for apartments next to the new campus?
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I read the area around the new campus is sketchy. Other cities in the area were recommended like redlands and Ontario.
 
BlueComet said:
I read the area around the new campus is sketchy. Other cities in the area were recommended like redlands and Ontario.
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I grew up in Rialto and Rancho Cucamonga, so I can vouch for Rancho and Upland as generally nice places to live. They're mostly family communities, so quite a bit of housing and smaller shopping centers, though not much in the way of night-life/entertainment. Some parts of Fontana are nice as well.
 
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Sycophantom said:
I grew up in Rialto and Rancho Cucamonga, so I can vouch for Rancho and Upland as generally nice places to live. They're mostly family communities, so quite a bit of housing and smaller shopping centers, though not much in the way of night-life/entertainment. Some parts of Fontana are nice as well.
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Anyone watched Workaholics? They lived in Rancho lol.
 
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Anyone else feeling nervous over May 1 approaching and hopefully WL movement? I'm lucky enough to be admitted to a CA DO school but I'd love to be an MD!

Sure wish I could send them an update letter, I have actually accomplished a fair amount since my interview.
 
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Sycophantom said:
I grew up in Rialto and Rancho Cucamonga, so I can vouch for Rancho and Upland as generally nice places to live. They're mostly family communities, so quite a bit of housing and smaller shopping centers, though not much in the way of night-life/entertainment. Some parts of Fontana are nice as well.
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Are there any cities that do have nightlife/entertainment options in the area? I did notice there is a nature area north of rancho, which looks nice for hikes/outdoor entertainment. I looked at apartments in Fontana, Rancho and Ontario. It seems apartments in Fontana are cheaper but in worse neighborhoods/conditions. I lived in a crappy apartment in UG and I think it may be worth the money to spend a little more to live in a better place, even if it means driving a bit more. Also how is traffic in the area?
 
BlueComet said:
Are there any cities that do have nightlife/entertainment options in the area? I did notice there is a nature area north of rancho, which looks nice for hikes/outdoor entertainment. I looked at apartments in Fontana, Rancho and Ontario. It seems apartments in Fontana are cheaper but in worse neighborhoods/conditions. I lived in a crappy apartment in UG and I think it may be worth the money to spend a little more to live in a better place, even if it means driving a bit more. Also how is traffic in the area?
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You're going to be very close to many big hubs like Pomona to the west (Pasadena and Downtown LA even further west) and Riverside/San Bernardino to the east. Don't think you'll have trouble finding nightlight/entertainment going to CalMed. SoCal is very much popping.

Update: Regarding traffic, it is better to be traveling to the east during morning rush hour and west during evening rush hour. Regardless, get used to traffic, it's Southern California!
 
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bdjay said:
You're going to be very close to many big hubs like Pomona to the west (Pasadena and Downtown LA even further west) and Riverside/San Bernardino to the east. Don't think you'll have trouble finding nightlight/entertainment going to CalMed. SoCal is very much popping.

Update: Regarding traffic, it is better to be traveling to the east during morning rush hour and west during evening rush hour. Regardless, get used to traffic, it's Southern California!
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Ah ok, so probably best to live West from Campus to avoid morning/evening traffic. I am from LA so I am familiar with SoCal traffic but I am hoping to get a place where my commute to campus is less than the 30mins - 1 hour it takes me now to get to work. Im tired of LA traffic! Looking forward to living in a SoCal City with a lot less traffic.
 
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Is a laptop/tablet included in our tuition? And if so, what kind?
 
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If anyone is a current student, could I message you about CUSM? I'd love your input before making a decision.
 
With the whole coronavirus situation, I wonder if the new building will be finished before matriculation. Do any of the current students know the status?
 
blehbleh said:
With the whole coronavirus situation, I wonder if the new building will be finished before matriculation. Do any of the current students know the status?
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I'm not a current student, but during my interview day, I was told that the building is still on schedule to be finished before July
 
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Was accepted off the WL this morning! Weird timing so close to the April 30 deadline...
 
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I do not understand how they are accepting people off the waitlist when many people haven't even gotten decisions yet..... Beginning to get frustrated with this school. I think you're the first of the WL @dancingflagellum congrats nonetheless! I'm jelly
 
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adrummingdog said:
I do not understand how they are accepting people off the waitlist when many people haven't even gotten decisions yet..... Beginning to get frustrated with this school. I think you're the first of the WL @dancingflagellum congrats nonetheless! I'm jelly
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Yeah that is super frustrating... I’m sorry. :( I hope you hear some good news soon! And thank you!
 
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I got an email from CUSM about the MBS program today and yet I haven't heard anything about my status either...
 
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For those who withdrew their acceptance, did you email or call? I want to make sure I get my deposit back as well.
 
Just withdrew! Hopefully it goes to one of you guys :)
 
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I have been on the wait list since around October. I was just wondering if any other people on the wait list got an email for the MBS Program today.
 
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doctortoise said:
I have been on the wait list since around October. I was just wondering if any other people on the wait list got an email for the MBS Program today.
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I was accepted and I got the MBS Program email soooo I wouldn't look to deep into this
 
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Congrats to everyone who got accepted today!!! Just wondering for those who got off the waitlist, when did you interview?
 
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Just spoke to admissions, they said they have been sending out rejections. So for those of you guys who are still on the WL/haven’t heard anything post-ii, if it’s not an R you are still being considered!
 
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I received the MBS email today, have not heard anything since my January 24th interview, and am having a hard time not deeply looking into the fact that I got the MBS email today and no acceptance :( With that, I am so happy for those that got the acceptance today. I really wish I get to be in your shoes..
 
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ehhwatsupdoc said:
Just spoke to admissions, they said they have been sending out rejections. So for those of you guys who are still on the WL/haven’t heard anything post-ii, if it’s not an R you are still being considered!
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That is good to know! I wonder if I should call so that they don't forget me :/
 
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Interviewed late January, WL'd about 2 weeks later, have not received the MBS email. Interesting.
 
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I'm on the WL and just got an email about distance learning for "accepted or waitlisted applicants."

Did anyone on the WL not get this?
 
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hazardousreagent said:
How did they propose distance learning would be applied?
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The email contained a link to a survey that was actually more geared toward access to distance learning infrastructure and a few self qualities and feelings about testing as opposed to how distance learning would be applied. The email also indicated that it survey participation would not effect admission status.
 
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Anyone Else Still Sitting in silence post II???
 
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Hi! Current student here, feel free to message me with questions. Also don't read too much into the "check out our MBS program" email - same thing happened last year, it went out by accident.
 
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ehhwatsupdoc said:
Wow there’s actually quite a few of us :( It’s been a frustratingly long wait but rooting for everyone!
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Yeah we're a decently sized group now! Makes me feel a little better that I'm not the only one lol. I think we will probably all hear in these next two weeks or so after traffic day on April 30. I hope we will at least
 
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withdrew my acceptance. Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear!
 
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