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codeg56 said:
Sorry for the late response but got the A today around 3pm!! Was a phone call, said they would update portal/send emails displaying next steps next week!
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Congrats!! when did you interview?
 
codeg56 said:
Sorry for the late response but got the A today around 3pm!! Was a phone call, said they would update portal/send emails displaying next steps next week!
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congrats! what a great way to go into the holidays!

would you mind sharing please:

stats
date complete
date interviewed

thanks so much, and congrats again 🙂
 
babyelephant373 said:
Just got the A today! Received a phone call around 3pm!
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yay!! i've been seeing you post I'm so happy for you!

do you mind sharing:

stats
date complete
date interviewed

trying to gate where they are in terms of apps/offering Interviews.
thanks so much, and congrats again 🙂
 
abdoc1993 said:
congrats! what a great way to go into the holidays!

would you mind sharing please:

stats
date complete
date interviewed

thanks so much, and congrats again 🙂
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No worries and thank you so much!

Stats: OOS, ORM, 3.7/3.75 GPa, 508 MCAT, research-heavy app

Date Complete: 6/29
Date Interviewed: 11/21
Acceptance Phone Call: 12/4 3pm

Ngl I wasn't expecting a two week turnaround but the interview went really well. The overall experience and vibe was amazing and administration seemed so nice, you'll all do great can't wait to hear more good news and potential future classmates 😀
 
How far among do you think rowansom is in their application process? How many IIs you think they have left?
 
abdoc1993 said:
yay!! i've been seeing you post I'm so happy for you!

do you mind sharing:

stats
date complete
date interviewed

trying to gate where they are in terms of apps/offering Interviews.
thanks so much, and congrats again 🙂
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Sure!
GPA:3.7 MCAT: 508
Complete: 8/11
Interview: 11/10
Accepted: 12/4
 
did people who sent the initial deposit get a confirmation email once its recieved?
 
I’m OOS (but in PA so nearby) w/ low UG stats but upward trend, high SMP GPA, 501 MCAT, and 40k health care hours and strong LOR. I’ve got an admission advising meeting tomorrow. Anyone have thoughts/advice/etc?
 
dxu said:
I’m OOS (but in PA so nearby) w/ low UG stats but upward trend, high SMP GPA, 501 MCAT, and 40k health care hours and strong LOR. I’ve got an admission advising meeting tomorrow. Anyone have thoughts/advice/etc?
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no advice-but do you mind reporting back if they say anything relevant to this app cyce? i'm sure it will go fine don't worry 🙂
 
anyone who recently got accepted see any changes on their portal??
 
abdoc1993 said:
Hey! How was your call? Any positive news?
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So it was an incredible opportunity to speak with admissions and sell myself. It was conversational and while I am not guaranteed anything, I do think I improved my odds of gaining a look.

Let me say something that I think everyone should know: be aggressive. Every II I have gotten has come from advocating for myself. Pre-interview, do not take no for an answer. The caveat to this is it only works if you are not "cookie cutter". I don't mean that in a pejorative sense but if you are a 3.2/3.4/506 with average LOR and scribing experience, you will get in if you apply broadly, early, and are a normal person. But for those of us with lower stats but another strong selling point, well, you have to be ever-attacking. But make sure you can sell something, like medical experience or long upward trend or SMP performance.

Just some general advice that has been useful, so far, to me.
 
dxu said:
So it was an incredible opportunity to speak with admissions and sell myself. It was conversational and while I am not guaranteed anything, I do think I improved my odds of gaining a look.

Let me say something that I think everyone should know: be aggressive. Every II I have gotten has come from advocating for myself. Pre-interview, do not take no for an answer. The caveat to this is it only works if you are not "cookie cutter". I don't mean that in a pejorative sense but if you are a 3.2/3.4/506 with average LOR and scribing experience, you will get in if you apply broadly, early, and are a normal person. But for those of us with lower stats but another strong selling point, well, you have to be ever-attacking. But make sure you can sell something, like medical experience or long upward trend or SMP performance.

Just some general advice that has been useful, so far, to me.
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That's a great way to look at it. Thank you for sharing. Did they mention anything about this cycle in particular in terms of interviews/filling up their class?
 
Got the acceptance email tonight! Interviewed 11/12 - I'm seeing that they called others about their acceptance but I only received the email suddenly just now (10:40pm). Do they not call all students?

Good luck to everyone!
 
I also got my letter/A email today but did get the call last week. Not sure seems random.
 
dxu said:
So it was an incredible opportunity to speak with admissions and sell myself. It was conversational and while I am not guaranteed anything, I do think I improved my odds of gaining a look.

Let me say something that I think everyone should know: be aggressive. Every II I have gotten has come from advocating for myself. Pre-interview, do not take no for an answer. The caveat to this is it only works if you are not "cookie cutter". I don't mean that in a pejorative sense but if you are a 3.2/3.4/506 with average LOR and scribing experience, you will get in if you apply broadly, early, and are a normal person. But for those of us with lower stats but another strong selling point, well, you have to be ever-attacking. But make sure you can sell something, like medical experience or long upward trend or SMP performance.

Just some general advice that has been useful, so far, to me.
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Was your meeting with Paula Watkins?
 
I have a potentially dumb question that I cannot find a thorough answer online or in person for. When do they usually reach out to potential candidates? Anyone familiar? Or do they not offer many scholarships?
 
I have been completed since late August, are they done interviewing at this point? The only emails I have received are for virtual events 🙁
 
Fencing Doctor 319 said:
Complete late-July AND an NJ resident.
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NJ resident as well. This definitely is a confusing cycle. I was so sure I'd have heard back by now. A friend of mine applied last year end of September, got an II in November, interviewed December, got in January. I thought it would be just as smooth sailing for me since I had higher stats than them. Welp, I stand corrected
 
qwertydo said:
NJ resident as well. This definitely is a confusing cycle. I was so sure I'd have heard back by now. A friend of mine applied last year end of September, got an II in November, interviewed December, got in January. I thought it would be just as smooth sailing for me since I had higher stats than them. Welp, I stand corrected
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They are still extending interviews, let's not loose hope!
 
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