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In order to be considered for merit or need base grants, do we have to fill out an application or is it just automatically considered after submitting FAFSA?
In order to be considered for merit or need base grants, do we have to fill out an application or is it just automatically considered after submitting FAFSA?
+1 would like to know. Interviewing on 3/11Interviewing here soon. Any tips for prep (particularly for the essay)? I've already gone through the schools website and gotten a lot of stuff to talk about from that, been reviewing my application/essays, and I've looked through reported questions on the SDN interview page. Also I'll be in the PM group and I have a 7:15 flight out of philly. Is that realistic? Thanks so much for any input!
Edit: Also what exactly is the format for the student interview? Is it just a conversation during lunch? Or is it more formal?
Interviewing here soon. Any tips for prep (particularly for the essay)? I've already gone through the schools website and gotten a lot of stuff to talk about from that, been reviewing my application/essays, and I've looked through reported questions on the SDN interview page. Also I'll be in the PM group and I have a 7:15 flight out of philly. Is that realistic? Thanks so much for any input!
Edit: Also what exactly is the format for the student interview? Is it just a conversation during lunch? Or is it more formal?
Interviewing here soon. Any tips for prep (particularly for the essay)? I've already gone through the schools website and gotten a lot of stuff to talk about from that, been reviewing my application/essays, and I've looked through reported questions on the SDN interview page. Also I'll be in the PM group and I have a 7:15 flight out of philly. Is that realistic? Thanks so much for any input!
Edit: Also what exactly is the format for the student interview? Is it just a conversation during lunch? Or is it more formal?
Hi! Biggest tip is just be yourself (sorry cringy but true) because the whole day is very relaxed (compared to other interviews I've had). The PM interview starts with curriculum Q&A, followed by lunch and tour with 1 or other interviewees and a MS1. They said the whole point of the 'student interview' is to see if a medcial student could see themselves working with you/ if you would be a good fit for Drexel's team based learning style. The faculty interview is 30 mins and a typical interview, and the essay is a Casper style prompt. The lastest your day could end is 4:30. Hope that helps!
1) Super casual student interview, hardly an interview. Some medical students asked formal questions, others did not. Varies.
2) Essay is easier than CASPer, and you will have plenty of time (I had plenty of time and I am a super slow iPad typer).
3) Bizzarely, PM interview times are based on your last name's placement in the alphabet. I was alphabetically unlucky and got the last interview time at 4, and due to the interviews running late, had mine at 4:30 PM, and was out at 5:20 ish. This cuts 7:15 PM tight, but if you are travelling on a low traffic day (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday) you'll be able to fly by security and make it no problem. If travelling on another day, reconsider flight time unless your last name starts with A-K.
II this afternoon! Complete mid-July, placed on hold 1/13, didn't send any updates. End of March dates, even 2 dates in the first week of April.
Wow I hadnt even thought of this. Mine isnt till the end of the month but I already booked flight/hotel :/Is anyone nervous about potentially having interviews cancelled this week?
Ahh okay I would probably see if you can add travelers insurance :/. Mine is this Wednesday but luckily my bus ticket was not too expensive but it would suck if they cancelled and rescheduled it.Wow I hadnt even thought of this. Mine isnt till the end of the month but I already booked flight/hotel :/
Anyone know what the average aid package is?
Loans.Anyone know what the average aid package is?
Just got an II @ 1430 today. Didn't think schools were still sending out invites. Going to withdraw my application. Hopefully it goes to someone who needs it. Good luck everyone.Has anyone gotten a ii recently?
Just got an II @ 1430 today. Didn't think schools were still sending out invites. Going to withdraw my application. Hopefully it goes to someone who needs it. Good luck everyone.
II this morning. I was never placed on hold.
I was on hold since 12/18 prior to the II today.Congrats!!
We’re you ever on hold?
Does anyone who interviewed in Feb/March remember if they gave us a general timeline on when we should hear back?
Had my interview today! My interviewer was low-key pretty rude, or maybe they were testing me to see how I handled the pressure, but I’m totally expecting that R lmao. Good luck to everyone else!
What did they ask you? What gave you that impression?They probably had coronavirus. I've heard one of the symptoms is rudeness.
They just moved our interviews to virtual. I am worried about how this will affect our standings.
What
What did they ask you? What gave you that impression?
did they email you?
They interview until late April!are interview invites still being given out? i accepted another school but this is close to home for me *cries*
Anyone else still on the Pre-II hold? Was placed on hold in late December, sent an update in Jan and patiently waiting for a surprise II lol
Seniors basically lost match day.They moved all lectures and CBL to online as well just now. Velly nice!
I have absolutely no doubt second look day is going to be cancelled
Yeah it’s awful, I’ve been here n hold since 1/19. Still hopeful thoughAnyone else still on the Pre-II hold? Was placed on hold in late December, sent an update in Jan and patiently waiting for a surprise II lol
where did you find those dates? do you think feb 3 interviewees will hear back in march or april?The last 2 decision dates are 3/23 and 4/20. There has been about 2 months lag between interview and decision this year, so you should hear back in April.
where did you find those dates? do you think feb 3 interviewees will hear back in march or april?
They moved all lectures and CBL to online as well just now. Velly nice!
I have absolutely no doubt second look day is going to be cancelled
Deferred 11/25 and still haven’t heardany updates from those deferred? I realize the whole process to re-review our apps has probably massively slowed down bc of COVID-19 but hopefully they don't take too long...
How generous are the scholarships/what percentage of the class receive them? Also, for those accepted after April 1st, is it not possible to apply for scholarships at all?