2020-2021 Northeast Ohio (NEOMED)

[Eatwithconscience]

When I received my invite (late Oct?), I wasn't given a choice. It said select Feb 1st, but that the date just to get the software to work. The email also said interviews would be reviewed in the order received. When I completed the interview, it said the next "updates" would be in mid-December. So I'm hoping for a decision in December, but prepared for one late February.

Of course if any of us are waitlisted, the wait goes on. :/

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[HTTV20192020]

I am also confused about how/ when they are reviewing interviews. The update I just got said that they received my interview and I would hear more in December, but the pre-interview video made it seem like there was 2 distinct dates for interview reviews (Nov and Feb), so yeah I'm completely lost.

 

[Game Machine Joe]

If you selected the November date, you'll hear back in mid-December - the date's just a placeholder. Not sure about the timeline if you picked the February date.

 

[HTTV20192020]

If you selected the November date, you'll hear back in mid-December - the date's just a placeholder. Not sure about the timeline if you picked the February dat

That's what I thought and I was unable to pick the November date as I got my II after that time. But, the email update I just got said everything was being reviewed and they'll be in touch early December. So, maybe I slipped into the December review, or it was just a general update.

 

[probablyrejected2020]

That's what I thought and I was unable to pick the November date as I got my II after that time. But, the email update I just got said everything was being reviewed and they'll be in touch early December. So, maybe I slipped into the December review, or it was just a general update.

Interesting. They might just be moving quickly through interviews such that they've stated finishing scoring applicants in the later round. When did you interview and when did you receive this notice?

 

[LittleEinstein]

I emailed admissions earlier in the cycle about the November/February date thing and here’s what they said, “We will process the interviews in the order in which they were received and yours should still make the fall round for admissions review.” (I submitted my interview early October for reference).

 

[paul30]

I emailed admissions earlier in the cycle about the November/February date thing and here’s what they said, “We will process the interviews in the order in which they were received and yours should still make the fall round for admissions review.” (I submitted my interview early October for reference).

Oooh 10/3 over here so this spiked my anxiety haha
Crossing my fingers and toes for all of us!!

 

[student1675]

OOS 503 MCAT, 3.6 cGPA. Strong ties to Ohio. Submitted primary in the beginning of September, then received secondary mid November, and submitted this secondary yesterday!

 

[HTTV20192020]

Interesting. They might just be moving quickly through interviews such that they've stated finishing scoring applicants in the later round. When did you interview and when did you receive this notice?

I interviewed on Friday and got the update yesterday (11/24)

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

I haven't gotten any updates

But I did come on here to ask if anyone thinks we may hear something this week, since it'll be the first week in December? wishful thinking...

 

[Game Machine Joe]

I would love to wake up on Tuesday to some news, but they did say mid-December, so I think we've got more waiting ahead of us, friendos.

 

[Isomerase]

Year	Release Date	Day of the week
2019	November 25th	Monday	Monday Before Thanksgiving
2018	November 26th	Monday	Monday After Thanksgiving
2017	November 20th	Monday	Monday before Thanksgiving

Brace yourselves. Sounds like they usually come in an awkward mixture of snail mail, decision e-mails, and e-mails saying decision is coming in the mail.

 

[paul30]

Year	Release Date	Day of the week
2019	November 25th	Monday	Monday Before Thanksgiving
2018	November 26th	Monday	Monday After Thanksgiving
2017	November 20th	Monday	Monday before Thanksgiving

Brace yourselves. Sounds like they usually come in an awkward mixture of snail mail, decision e-mails, and e-mails saying decision is coming in the mail.

The last one sounds like torture lol :')

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

Year	Release Date	Day of the week
2019	November 25th	Monday	Monday Before Thanksgiving
2018	November 26th	Monday	Monday After Thanksgiving
2017	November 20th	Monday	Monday before Thanksgiving

Brace yourselves. Sounds like they usually come in an awkward mixture of snail mail, decision e-mails, and e-mails saying decision is coming in the mail.

AAAHHHHH 😬

 

[premed8940506]

Just completed my interview... Hoping to sneak into the mid-December round of decisions. From the email, it sounds like I may have a chance

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

So are they releasing all of the December-round interview decisions at (relatively) once? Not like other schools where you interview in Sept but depending on when they get around to you, might not hear back till the spring?

 

[thetown]

So are they releasing all of the December-round interview decisions at (relatively) once? Not like other schools where you interview in Sept but depending on when they get around to you, might not hear back till the spring?

I think so yeah, at least that's how it seems like they've done it in years past. They said early december in their email after I interviewed so I was hoping to hear back by now, but i guess its still early early december lol.

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

I think so yeah, at least that's how it seems like they've done it in years past. They said early december in their email after I interviewed so I was hoping to hear back by now, but i guess its still early early december lol.

I'm literally on the edge of my seat haha. Neurotically re-reading emails from them, and they said if they needed something from applicants (I'm guessing if something went wonky on the video interview) they'd tell us by early December, but not to expect to hear back about post-II decisions until mid December. I feel like next week could be the earliest we'll hear, but that still seems a bit early.

 

[fmmom]

I emailed them and they said mid December decisions will be announced

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

I emailed them and they said mid December decisions will be announced

AHHHHHHHHHH.

 

[paul30]

I emailed them and they said mid December decisions will be announced

hehe time to start ~pooping~ myself

 

[cap_2]

I emailed them and they said mid December decisions will be announced

Will be announced when?

 

[fmmom]

Will be announced when?

They said mid - December
What more can I say

 

[InfectiousDiseasesH&TM]

They said mid - December
What more can I say

Seems like many schools are shooting for mid-December. I know Drexel, Indiana, and Temple are supposed to release post--II decisions then.. Toledo should be releasing their initial round of IIs around then as well. Going to be an interesting couple of weeks!

 

[Game Machine Joe]

Normally I love December and hate how it goes by so quickly...but I really want mid-December to get here this year.

 

[mightyATP]

Is anyone familiar with their WL? Is it ranked and if so, how transparent are they with communicating your rank?

 

[Rheopecty]

Is anyone familiar with their WL? Is it ranked and if so, how transparent are they with communicating your rank?

Yes. Specific-number transparency.

 

[fmmom]

What does WL stand for

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

What does WL stand for

Waitlist

 

[Game Machine Joe]

Another thing to be aware of is that their waitlist tends to be large, but it also REALLY moves. So a high WL number absolutely does not count you out.

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

I do wonder how their shift from that EAP-ish program to more traditional admits will impact the WL? My understanding for the reason they WL so many people post-II (knowing they will very likely get accepted off the WL later on) is because of the EAP and not knowing exactly how many students will meet the cutoffs from it. I could definitely be wrong about that though.

 

[Game Machine Joe]

I've heard that it's not so much that, but that they maintain a large WL because they're aware that they're not necessarily the top choice for a lot of applicants, so they do give a lot of As to people who end up going elsewhere - hence, needing a larger waitlist to pull from.

Or it could very well be a combination of the two.

 

[Isomerase]

I do wonder how their shift from that EAP-ish program to more traditional admits will impact the WL? My understanding for the reason they WL so many people post-II (knowing they will very likely get accepted off the WL later on) is because of the EAP and not knowing exactly how many students will meet the cutoffs from it. I could definitely be wrong about that though.

Of note in the interview at the bottom of one of the slides they said they expect 75-80 traditional admits this year. If accurate that's barely any better than last year.

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

Of note in the interview at the bottom of one of the slides they said they expect 75-80 traditional admits this year. If accurate that's barely any better than last year.

Oof 🥺😕

 

[cap_2]

They said mid - December
What more can I say

Your post seemed incomplete, so I was clarifying.

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

Gotta say, Mr. Barrett's emails are always refreshing to read. My heart did start racing for a second though, haha. 12/16 can't come fast enough...

 

[Game Machine Joe]

12 more days. I might die.

 

[premed8940506]

Darn looks like anyone who interviewed after Nov. 2nd won't get into the fall round. Also, what was up with Jim talking about "gamesmanship".

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

Darn looks like anyone who interviewed after Nov. 2nd won't get into the fall round. Also, what was up with Jim talking about "gamesmanship".

I think people might be emailing tons asking for updates, maybe sending letters of interest (which they said they don't accept those or updates)?

 

[bahamaguy]

Darn looks like anyone who interviewed after Nov. 2nd won't get into the fall round. Also, what was up with Jim talking about "gamesmanship".

I’m so salty lol. Guess I gotta wait until 2021. Lol I thought I was the only one saying wtf when reading about gamesmanship 🤣🤣

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

Now I'm rereading every email I've sent (which were technical issues with the asynchronous interview and a thank you email after interviewing) wondering if I've accidentally said something to get me lumped in the "gamesmanship" column... gotta leave premed neuroticism.

 

[MichelobULTRA]

Now I'm rereading every email I've sent (which were technical issues with the asynchronous interview and a thank you email after interviewing) wondering if I've accidentally said something to get me lumped in the "gamesmanship" column... gotta leave premed neuroticism.

If it helps you feel less neurotic, I recognize your user name because I’ve seen you posting around here and you stand out as being a very nice person....so I highly doubt you would have sent anything that would be taken as gamesmanship. I like that he included that, it was a nice way to ask people to give them some space to do their job.

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

If it helps you feel less neurotic, I recognize your user name because I’ve seen you posting around here and you stand out as being a very nice person....so I highly doubt you would have sent anything that would be taken as gamesmanship. I like that he included that, it was a nice way to ask people to give them some space to do their job.

Awww thank youuuu I definitely try to spread positivity when i can. Definitely wouldn't be able to stay sane without the other kind people I've had the pleasure of getting to know around here!

 

[premed8940506]

NEOMED has hands down been the most transparent adcom between all of the Ohio schools (@toledo needs to take notes). You have to hand it to the admissions team👏 At this point I am happy waiting for the spring decision round

 

[Game Machine Joe]

NEOMED has hands down been the most transparent adcom between all of the Ohio schools (@toledo needs to take notes). You have to hand it to the admissions team👏

Agreed on that! I've been really impressed with how they've handled this whole process. I love that they've given us transparent, timely updates. And they just seem...human. Which is nice.

 

[mightyATP]

Agreed on that! I've been really impressed with how they've handled this whole process. I love that they've given us transparent, timely updates. And they just seem...human. Which is nice.

Couldn’t have said it better!

 

[PerfectlyImperfectMD]

Good luck to everybody as the December 16 date approaches!! Sending all the positive vibes out!

 

[Eatwithconscience]

The gamesmanship comment seemed like a nice way of saying y'all are emailing too much! Haha! I get it. At work I often think... well I can do the stuff you're asking me about faster if you interrupt me to ask me about it less...

I'm not super clear on the part about proportional opportunities for fall v. spring though I read it a few times. Can someone ELI5 what they took that part to mean? Is it disadvantageous to be in the spring round or not?

 

[mightyATP]

The gamesmanship comment seemed like a nice way of saying y'all are emailing too much! Haha! I get it. At work I often think... well I can do the stuff you're asking me about faster if you interrupt me to ask me about it less...

I'm not super clear on the part about proportional opportunities for fall v. spring though I read it a few times. Can someone ELI5 what they took that part to mean? Is it disadvantageous to be in the spring round or not?

Not a disadvant. They are holding a proportional amount of seats for winter and fall interviewees so seats remain available for the Feb 2 candidates. I am more curious about whether a late fall interviewee is at a disadvantage compared to an early spring interviewee. I interviewed Oct 29, just a few days before the deadline. So now I'm worried and wondering if I should've picked the Feb date.

 

[ITrustInHimAlone]

Does this school accept updates? And if so, do we send it to Ms. Munger?