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confusedandtired
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YOU TOO!! WE GOT THIS!
Yeah they are definitely challenging. You can't fade into the background, but also can't be pushy.
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Yep. In my previous experiences with group interviews, it always felt like each interviewee was trying to one-up the others. Kinda toxic vibe. Hopefully this is different though.
me! from CA as well
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Any IS people from the wave yesterday?
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I interviewed here last year, all of the interviews were very low pressure and borderline fun. I wouldn't be too nervous!
What's the earliest date anyone can schedule an interview? Also, good luck to everyone with an II!
I picked September 25th. They also had two dates in October.
I could schedule anything in Sept or October, got one in November
That's great to hear! I'm feeling hopeful that the chill+fun atmosphere will translate to virtual interviewing haha
I also interviewed here last year (I’m a reapplicant [emoji22]) and I completely agree! They did a great job of making it a very relaxed and fun day
Awesome 🙂 good luck this cycle, hope you get that A this time around!
Thank you so much! [emoji4]
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II - OOS no ties, 524/3.85, ORM, complete 8/5, received invite 9/4
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Congrats! did you receive the invite today?
The latest from CU's website:
Updated September 2020
Updated September 2020
- Primary Applications: 10,609
- Secondary Applications: 5,995
- Interviewed Applicants: 0
- Acceptance Offers: 0
Not really. A lot of primaries are in but it looks like a lot of people aren't filling out secondaries for whatever reason. Could be because they filled out the primary before receiving an MCAT score and then they didn't do as well as they hoped.Anyone else feeling horribly discouraged by seeing how many applicants there are this year? 🙁
I don't think CU sends out secondaries to all applicants, but I could be wrong.
They don’t
thunderstorm1824
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Do you know how they screen when they send out secondaries?
MissDoctaDocta
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If I still havent gotten a secondary would you recommend emailing and seeing if that is a silent r or they are still reviewing it? Amcas verified 7/22
Their website just says "selected candidates" but I would love to know as well. I didn't think anything of it when I received a secondary because I thought it was automatic! https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/education/md-admissions/requirements/selection-criteria
abc123041187
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I believe that they send out a secondary to everyone with an MCAT score >500. That has been the case in past years.
I've heard that, too. However, that would mean that ~45% of applicants to CU have MCAT scores <500 which seems hard to believe, but who knows?
That makes way more sense tbh. Thanks!
Daughter received II. 519/4.0.Is. 8/8 complete
Today?
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Last Thursday
The Dragon of the West
Full Member
Any current students or anybody else who would like to discuss the "fit" CUSOM looks for? I have researched the program pretty extensively. I really like their facilities and it seems to align with my life experiences (URM, low SES, big on rural)
Do you guys know if it would be naive/immature to tell the interviewers this is my number 1/dream program? I would substantiate my response with specific details I enjoy about their program but just wondering what thoughts on this were from others. 🙂
Do you guys know if it would be naive/immature to tell the interviewers this is my number 1/dream program? I would substantiate my response with specific details I enjoy about their program but just wondering what thoughts on this were from others. 🙂
I think anyone can tell them that (whether it's true or not). I don't think it's immature or naive, I just think there are better ways to convey that message. You'd be better off showing them with anecdotal examples from your experiences that support that claim. (SHOW DON'T TELL)
The Dragon of the West
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This really helps, thanks! I'll keep that in mind.
Any II go out today?
I hope some do this afternoon
Same, and specifically to me hahaha
Fingers crossed for both of us!!
Hell yes if you're a climber hoping that we both get in and run into each other as fellow med students at some local crag nearby
Well, friend, maybe next week lol
I'm trying to nail down their pattern and so far it has eluded me lol
I just realized I had my application sitting for almost a month not complete... I had everything completed and paid the application fee, but I never actually hit submit after I did all of that until today... I'm so stupid
In-state?
"Please use the text box below to answer both Part A and Part B. Limit your entire response to 1500 characters including spaces (which is approximately 300 words)."
1500 characters is NOT "approximately 300 words." It's more like 250. Wow, this is tight.
1500 characters is NOT "approximately 300 words." It's more like 250. Wow, this is tight.
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anyone else interviewing 9/25....i'm stressed
Me! First interview and these group interview/activities have me SWEATING
omg same.... what could they possibly make us do in a group over zoom??? ack
and the individual interview isn't mmi is it?
