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[Bgro76]

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Got an email stating my application has completed preliminary review and has passed all requirements. My application is now in the "review" status until I get an interview or the admissions cycle closes. Guessing this is the official "complete" email

 

[dr.batman]

Got an email stating my application has gone through preliminary review and has passed all requirements. My application is now in the "review" status until I get an interview or the admissions cycle closes. Guessing this is the official "complete" email

When did you submit/get the preliminary review email

 

[Bgro76]

When did you submit/get the preliminary review email

Submitted secondary 9/6, was under preliminary review 9/9

 

[MedStudent2301]

Submitted secondary 9/6, was under preliminary review 9/9

That is exactly my timeline as well, 9/6 and 9/9. that is very interesting. My guess is that is the "complete" email. All of your materials are there and made it to them and you met minimum requirements (GPA, MCAT) if they have?

 

[Bgro76]

That is exactly my timeline as well, 9/6 and 9/9. that is very interesting. My guess is that is the "complete" email. All of your materials are there and made it to them and you met minimum requirements (GPA, MCAT) if they have?

That's what I assumed it meant

 

[Powerup216]

I bet some reviewers are quicker than others. Maybe they work similarly to Einstein.

 

[DopeAmine95]

II!

 

[Gleeful_Glia]

II!

Congrats! When was your prelim review complete?

 

[DopeAmine95]

Congrats! When was your prelim review complete?

I submitted the second day after the secondary was available. Received the email saying that I was under preliminary review on 9/9. Never got an email saying the preliminary review was complete.

 

[osmosis2019]

I submitted the second day after the secondary was available. Received the email saying that I was under preliminary review on 9/9. Never got an email saying the preliminary review was complete.

Yay! Congrats!!!! This gives me hope! I never got the prelim review complete email.

 

[Theprofessor’sprofessor]

I submitted the second day after the secondary was available. Received the email saying that I was under preliminary review on 9/9. Never got an email saying the preliminary review was complete.

Did you check portal or the email? What are the dates available ?

 

[DopeAmine95]

Did you check portal or the email? What are the dates available ?

Got one date assigned to me in early October and need to email the admissions committee to confirm my attendance. Good luck to everyone else applying!

 

[oregonian19]

They have a really interesting timeline: I submitted 09/09 and got the "preliminary review" email today (09/30).

 

[CaptainZeki]

They have a really interesting timeline: I submitted 09/09 and got the "preliminary review" email today (09/30).

I am so curious the order in which they review applications. I submitted on 9/16 and received prelim review last week.

 

[Detective SnowBucket]

I submitted on 9.13 and just received the email that I'm on prelim review. This seems pretty late, wonder what their timeline will end up like.

 

[PreDPTnovice]

+1 Preliminary review email today, submitted 2 weeks ago.

 

[mmchick]

Prelim review today, submitted 9/17.

 

[enoughcharacters]

I can't speak for the medical school in particular, but as someone who has interned at Hackensack, I can say that Hackensack Meridian has extensive research opportunities. They were very big on interdisciplinary collaboration as well, and networking across different research departments. I would assume since the med school is affiliated with HM and it is in the same general area that research opportunities would at least be accessible.

Great, thanks for the info! Definitely nice coming from someone familiar with Hackensack even if not the school itself!

 

[Powerup216]

Damn, I submitted first day, prelims review 9/9 and still nothing ☹️.

 

[meepdog]

Damn, I submitted first day, prelims review 9/9 and still nothing ☹.

I also submitted first day and haven't even heard about prelim review at this point

 

[CaptainZeki]

I also submitted first day and haven't even heard about prelim review at this point

what I did was I called them and asked about the status of my app. They said they will review it and will get to it.
The next morning I got the email.
It doesnt hurt to call. They are super nice!

 

[meepdog]

what I did was I called them and asked about the status of my app. They said they will review it and will get to it.
The next morning I got the email.
It doesnt hurt to call. They are super nice!

Ok awesome, I will do that! Thanks

 

[MD-2020R08]

Does this school accept updates?

 

[Theprofessor’sprofessor]

Does anyone know if showing up to open house improves your chances. I’ll be in Newark already for an II and want to know if coming to open house will be worth it

 

[meepdog]

Does anyone know if showing up to open house improves your chances. I’ll be in Newark already for an II and want to know if coming to open house will be worth it

It won't hurt your chances and might inform your decision whether to attend a later II, but traditionally going to something like that wouldn't really give you a leg up

 

[TheDataKing]

I also submitted first day and haven't even heard about prelim review at this point

yooo same

 

[meepdog]

yooo same

SoliDARITY

 

[sfdoctor96]

I submitted on 9/12 and got the prelim review email on 9/13 S: the way they send out this prelim review email seems so random. Haven't heard anything since though.

 

[dr.batman]

I submitted on 9/12 and got the prelim review email on 9/13 S: the way they send out this prelim review email seems so random. Haven't heard anything since though.

Basically +1

 

[starbucksmedvanillaice]

Does anyone know if showing up to open house improves your chances. I’ll be in Newark already for an II and want to know if coming to open house will be worth it

when's the open house?

 

[Theprofessor’sprofessor]

Hoping to hear something but it’s not looking good . I was told 2-4 weeks on September 9th and haven’t heard anything.

 

[Powerup216]

Hoping to hear something but it’s not looking good . I was told 2-4 weeks on September 9th and haven’t heard anything.

+1

 

[deleted1001426]

Any IIs here yet?

 

[CardioEnthusio15]

Just submitted my primary here. Anyone knows how long it takes to get the supplemental app?

 

[Powerup216]

Any IIs here yet?

I think one guy has confirmed that interviews are being sent out.

 

[Theprofessor’sprofessor]

I think one guy has confirmed that interviews are being sent out.

I can confirm that first round of interviews is this week. A current student I know said they were told to expect interviews .

 

[MedStudent2301]

+1

+2

 

[deleted787552]

Hoping to hear something but it’s not looking good . I was told 2-4 weeks on September 9th and haven’t heard anything.

It may be a while longer the later you submit. Like how the AAMC tells you it’ll take a few weeks after you submit your primary, it can take longer if you submit in late June vs the first day. They have to individually verify your completion status before sending your app to committee.

 

[DopeAmine95]

Any IIs here yet?

Yes, I am going to interview there tomorrow! I'll let you all know how it goes and what to expect

 

[Detective SnowBucket]

I've called admissions office 4 times at 2 numbers since last week and I haven't gotten a hold of anyone. Anyone have better luck?

 

[Theprofessor’sprofessor]

I've called admissions office 4 times at 2 numbers since last week and I haven't gotten a hold of anyone. Anyone have better luck?

I got a hold once.

 

[doctorlucy97]

If I already received the prelim complete email, would it be bad to call just wondering about interview invitations?

 

[Dr.Ján.ītor_MD]

If I already received the prelim complete email, would it be bad to call just wondering about interview invitations?

Probably not a great idea. I don’t see why it would hurt, but the prelim email just means you fit the requirements, then they evaluate if they wanna give you an II ( if my understanding is correct). My prelim complete email was 9/27

 

[Hypnosis]

If I already received the prelim complete email, would it be bad to call just wondering about interview invitations?

yep

 

[Detective SnowBucket]

If I already received the prelim complete email, would it be bad to call just wondering about interview invitations?

They'd have to answer your call first

 

[doctorlucy97]

Probably not a great idea. I don’t see why it would hurt, but the prelim email just means you fit the requirements, then they evaluate if they wanna give you an II ( if my understanding is correct). My prelim complete email was 9/27

UGHHH mine was 9/17 and I am getting so impatient

 

[doctorlucy97]

yep

really? 🙁

 

[CaptainZeki]

If I already received the prelim complete email, would it be bad to call just wondering about interview invitations?

you can do it and not give out identifying info

 

[DopeAmine95]

The interview day was a positive experience! We first sat through a bunch of presentations and lunch. Their curriculum seemed pretty innovative. They have an accelerated three year curriculum, giving students the option to either graduate early (not just for primary care) or pursue a concentration their fourth year (e.g., research or community service). Interestingly, students go through clerkships before the Step 1 exam. The two interviews I had afterwards (each one on one, in person) were very relaxed and conversational. Apparently most applicants had one in person interview and one via Skype. The tour was interesting - I was particularly impressed by their standardized patient center. Overall I liked what I saw, though mandatory early classes and barely any breaks between the first three years are things to consider.

 

[mdmandoc]

The interview day was a positive experience! We first sat through a bunch of presentations and lunch. Their curriculum seemed pretty innovative. They have an accelerated three year curriculum, giving students the option to either graduate early (not just for primary care) or pursue a concentration their fourth year (e.g., research or community service). Interestingly, students go through clerkships before the Step 1 exam. The two interviews I had afterwards (each one on one, in person) were very relaxed and conversational. Apparently most applicants had one in person interview and one via Skype. The tour was interesting - I was particularly impressed by their simulated patient center. Overall I liked what I saw, though mandatory early classes and barely any breaks between the first three years are things to consider.

Thanks for sharing!