2019-2020 Case Western Reserve

[Phillyboi]

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Anybody complete August get an R?

 

[21dopapod12]

Graced with my first R this morning. 521, 3.77, T10 undergrad, complete 7/18. I got the secondary in after 15 days, just missing their "strong recommendation" to get it in within 2 weeks. Wonder if that had anything to do with it... Good luck!

 

[the_expert]

complete 7/8; no news.......

 

[dr.batman]

complete 7/8; no news.......

+1 7/5 complete

 

[deleted987519]

No news is good news, right guys?

*Incoming R missile visible in background*

 

[Ferrous]

Survived the guillotine at Georgetown, awaiting my death at Case

 

[GarlicCat]

I interviewed here for the university program on 9/4, and I have to say I loved it so much! The new building is stunning, and everyone I met seemed super friendly and happy. I'm just waiting in anticipation until Oct 15th to see if I got in. Fingers crossed!!

 

[caffeinatedMD8]

I interviewed here for the university program on 9/4, and I have to say I loved it so much! The new building is stunning, and everyone I met seemed super friendly and happy. I'm just waiting in anticipation until Oct 15th to see if I got in. Fingers crossed!!

Would you say the interviews were relaxed? Did they have a set of questions they seemed to be going through?

 

[GarlicCat]

Would you say the interviews were relaxed? Did they have a set of questions they seemed to be going through?

Yeah, they have a set of questions all the interviewers are supposed to go through. That being said, my interviewers didn't seem terribly concerned with spending all our time strictly on the required questions. They seemed like they genuinely wanted to get to know me and answer any questions I had for them. It was super laid back, and we spent plenty of time talking about other things like shared research interests, work, and hobbies outside of school.

 

[u_raptor]

Gosh dang do they have a nice building. And the med students seemed to absolutely love it.

 

[PrincessPunchy]

Yeah, they have a set of questions all the interviewers are supposed to go through. That being said, my interviewers didn't seem terribly concerned with spending all our time strictly on the required questions. They seemed like they genuinely wanted to get to know me and answer any questions I had for them. It was super laid back, and we spent plenty of time talking about other things like shared research interests, work, and hobbies outside of school.

I agree with this. My interviewers asked me some standard questions and then also about some particular things they had each noted on my app. It was super conversational and I really enjoyed it. Very relaxed experience!

 

[Christopher_6025]

+2 submitted 7/6 still no news. Dunno what to make of this

 

[the_expert]

+2 submitted 7/6 still no news. Dunno what to make of this

go rockets!

 

[RocLee]

Interviewed on Wednesday and man that building is insane!! If you have any questions about interview day you can pm me

 

[peanuttbuttah]

also was there on weds 🙂 great time, not a single student seemed stressed or unhappy or anything

 

[amila166]

My first R 🙂

 

[TheDataKing]

hey y'all - I hope we start hearing more soon (and no more Rs, pls)... for those that have IIs or already attended an interview, plenty of people would be grateful if you added to the spreadsheet

add your interview data here.
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[907914]

For those who interviewed both University and College program - financial aid aside, which school did you like more?

 

[Heliobacter]

For those who interviewed both University and College program - financial aid aside, which school did you like more?

Personally, I might say I almost prefer the vibe of the University program. The College program has more that I personally would want for myself academically and professionally, but I genuinely enjoyed hanging out with the UP program students more. It was super cool seeing students just bump into random other students in the building, and I felt like the sense of community was much stronger. It felt a lot more like a "college" experience not too different from what I have right now at my UG, and I like that, whereas CCLCM felt more professional and "formal"...

Of course, I don't think that it's so black and white, especially since the new building allows for a lot more intermixing (I believe CCLCM had its own medical school separate from Case's old medical school), but it felt like CCLCM was a lot more segregated off — separate mandatory clerkships (except for Case students who opted to do rotations at the clinic), dress code for classes, etc. I also feel like the small class inherently makes it harder to find people with similar interests/identities, and I think that does play a decent role in social life development while at medical school.

Luckily, I heard that many extracurriculars and electives are for both Case and CCLCM students, which I think encourages a degree of mingling. That would tilt the scale in favor of CCLCM for me.

 

[TheDataKing]

stupid Q, but if it took me 3 weeks to do the secondary, is that an auto-reject?

no one will know for sure but unless the secondary says you must submit it within a certain time period, you're probs fine 🙂

 

[Engrailed]

no one will know for sure but unless the secondary says you must submit it within a certain time period, you're probs fine 🙂

I believe they had a 2 week guideline.

 

[TheDataKing]

I believe they had a 2 week guideline.

you're right - "we strongly recommend that you complete the secondary application within two weeks of receipt; completing the secondary as early as possible may enhance your chances of being invited for an interview. Note that you will not be closed out of the application after two weeks, however." looks like you're not DOA though if you submit later

 

[Engrailed]

you're right - "we strongly recommend that you complete the secondary application within two weeks of receipt; completing the secondary as early as possible may enhance your chances of being invited for an interview. Note that you will not be closed out of the application after two weeks, however." looks like you're not DOA though if you submit later

Yeah lol... def not DOA if you have a 527 MCAT but who knows.
I submitted on the 15th day (counting the day I received it, oh well)

 

[TheDataKing]

Yeah lol... def not DOA if you have a 527 MCAT but who knows.
I submitted on the 15th day (counting the day I received it, oh well)

hopefully it turns out ok (or better than ok) for you 🙂

 

[queenbee4444]

Anyone know if Case accepts research updates post-interview? Tried to find it on the website but can't at the moment...

 

[Heliobacter]

Anyone know if Case accepts research updates post-interview? Tried to find it on the website but can't at the moment...

They do through the portal. Only post II or interview day though.

 

[aspiringdoctor87]

so do we hear back on Oct 15? or like when is the last interview date that would make that cut off?

 

[Heliobacter]

so do we hear back on Oct 15? or like when is the last interview date that would make that cut off?

We were told on or around October 15th, and that our applications would likely be reviewed the week or two after interview.

 

[aspiringdoctor87]

We were told on or around October 15th, and that our applications would likely be reviewed the week or two after interview.

so if I'm interviewing this week..oct 15 is the date? omg O__O

 

[Heliobacter]

so if I'm interviewing this week..oct 15 is the date? omg O__O

Probably, but he didn't say oct 15 exactly, just that we would hear back next month because they aren't allowed to release until oct 15.

 

[PrincessPunchy]

I was told the next adcom meeting is Oct 2 or 3. Not sure how often they meet, but I think whoever's has interviewed by then will be considered and hear something around Oct 15.

 

[FriendOfCacti]

woahhhhh what the heck completely unexpected II to the UP today! LM 70, this was definitely one of my reaches! Complete July 19 (also turned in my secondary 16 days after receiving)

 

[haws]

II from the University Program today (9/25). Complete on 8/27.

 

[dr.batman]

II from the University Program today (9/25). Complete on 8/27.

IS/OOS and stats please

 

[walterwhite3556]

IS/OOS and stats please

I think you forgot to say “Congrats!!”

Also, all their stats are in their signature! So if you’re on mobile, rotate your phone sideways and you’ll be able to see it. Half of every thread on here is just “stats??” When a lot of people have them in their signature already. Lol

 

[haws]

IS/OOS and stats please

Just copying my signature for those on mobile:
MD Applicant 2019-2020
cGPA: 3.88 | sGPA: 3.84 | MCAT: 522
CA Resident ORM
1° : 37 | 2°: 36 | II: 2 | A: 0 | H: 1 | R: 0 | WL: 0

 

[deleted987519]

II szn bringing out the worst in everyone

 

[dr.batman]

Just copying my signature for those on mobile:
MD Applicant 2019-2020
cGPA: 3.88 | sGPA: 3.84 | MCAT: 522
CA Resident ORM
1° : 37 | 2°: 36 | II: 2 | A: 0 | H: 1 | R: 0 | WL: 0

Much appreciated. You have great stats! Good luck with your interview.

 

[gyngyn]

Please remember to conduct yourselves with decorum, especially in the School Specific threads.

 

[AmaranthMoor]

II this morning for the University Program!! OOS, complete 7/21, LM ~75, Sagittarius, type O blood, size 6 shoes, favorite animal is bats, fond of long walks through the woods, etc, etc........

 

[sourpatch fetish]

II this morning for the University Program!! OOS, complete 7/21, LM ~75, Sagittarius, type O blood, size 6 shoes, favorite animal is bats, fond of long walks through the woods, etc, etc........

you missed favorite food
jk congrats and good luck!

 

[AmaranthMoor]

you missed favorite food
jk congrats and good luck!

Thanks! And whoopsies, how could I forget?? Pizza, small with extra tomato sauce, extra mushrooms on left half, and garlic. I prefer a thicker crust, not too burnt or crunchy.

 

[aspiringdoctor87]

Thanks! And whoopsies, how could I forget?? Pizza, small with extra tomato sauce, extra mushrooms on left half, and garlic. I prefer a thicker crust, not too burnt or crunchy.

they didn't have pizza but the sandwiches were pretty bomb haha. your post made me laugh omg. congrats!! and good luck!! i

 

[texasvandy]

Thanks! And whoopsies, how could I forget?? Pizza, small with extra tomato sauce, extra mushrooms on left half, and garlic. I prefer a thicker crust, not too burnt or crunchy.

Small feet. some specialties have been eliminated!

 

[PrincessPunchy]

you missed favorite food
jk congrats and good luck!

Oh I totally read it as favorite food is bats lol

 

[AmaranthMoor]

Oh I totally read it as favorite food is bats lol

Ozzy Osbourne........is that you?? 😱

 

[tikihut]

II this morning! So excited!!! OOS, LizzyM 75, complete 7/19

 

[DocFactor]

Just got a notification that someone who works admissions at Case Western viewed my LinkedIn

 

[dr.batman]

Just to let you all know Case has been blasting the emergency alert system for past day and a half and may not be able to communicate today. (I never unsubscribed from these as I live in the area)

 

[drlarin]

i have a day to myself in Cleveland next week, any recommendations for restaurants/attractions/touristy things to entertain myself with while I explore the city??