if I am not wrong, med schools tend to accept 2x the actual class size because admissions know that a lot of people decline the offer for other schools. So Rush should be accepting ~100-150 more people?
The 135 people accepted means just that - 135 people who have been given As. However, this includes both people who accepted the offer and those who have (or will later) declined the offer. In general med schools give out way more As than spots they have in the class under the assumption that not everyone will accept the offer.
I would say so, if you haven't received a rejection yet then you're still in the game. Many schools are backed up, and some are getting to applications just now
Appreciate the morale boost, just need to carry on until the finale.
For sure, we are all in this together!
Congrats on your acceptance!
I was just placed on priority waitlist today as well. Did you send in an update letter?
Hey congrats man, that's still the second best option. I was bummed out pretty hard at first, but the more I think about, just gotta be optimistic that we will get taken off the list eventually!
I think you'll most likely get off that waitlist. I was accepted today from the priority waitlist. So hang in there.
Thank you for the encouragement! Yeah I agree, its definitely disheartening at first. I definitely see though how an update letter can tip the scale, fingers crossed for both of us!
Congratulations!! Mind if I ask when you interviewed??
I interviewed on December 9th. I really like their curriculum.
omg congrats! just now?
What dates are available?
Oh wow really? Congrats that's awesome! When did you interview/when were you placed on the priority waitlist? Also did you happen to send an update letter as well?
I had the option of every Wednesday for the next 3 weeks.
I’m not the person you are asking, but I was accepted off the priority waitlist on Thursday from a 12/9 interview
I did send a letter. I had already gone through all my stages of grieving and acceptance of not getting in, but I guess the priority waitlist isn’t what I thought it was. Good luck to you as well!I interviewed on Dec 9th and was notified of the waitlist on Dec 28th. Accepted off waitlist Feb 5th. Yay!
Congrats that is amazing! I totally feel you on the grieving haha. I interviewed on 12/16 soooo hopefully I might hear something next week, fingers crossedI’m not the person you are asking, but I was accepted off the priority waitlist on Thursday from a 12/9 interview
Okay good to know, I was Dec 16th and Jan 4th so maybe my time will be next week! Congrats again!
Keep us updated! I hope you hear soon!
Hey! This is a really good thing to consider before coming to live here. Safety in a big city really comes down to making smart decisions with when you're commuting and where you live. I've been in Chicago for about 7 months and have never felt unsafe while living here. I regularly use the bus and train to get where I need to go and haven't run into any problems there either, but I know people who have. Typically it's when you're on public transport late at night or walking in a neighborhood you maybe shouldn't be. Chicago's wide variety of neighborhoods largely dictates your personal safety. If you're in the far south side or west side neighborhoods it's going to be less safe than if you're living in the loop, west loop, wicker park etc. (please keep in mind these are sweeping generalizations and may not always be true) Chicago has a reputation for being an unsafe city, but coming from LA it doesn't feel any more or less safe than that if that makes you feel better
Do you know if they offer any scholarships need-based or merit?
Yes! They do both, but I can't give you much information about either as I didn't qualify. This is the page I'd reference if you're looking into scholarships. Their financial aid department is really good about getting back to emails if you wanted to reach out to them as well.
Thank you. That really helps. Did you go through the David Jones Peck Pre-Matriculation program? Is this what all students have to complete prior to matriculation? Thanks!Yes! They do both, but I can't give you much information about either as I didn't qualify. This is the page I'd reference if you're looking into scholarships. Their financial aid department is really good about getting back to emails if you wanted to reach out to them as well.
Grants and Scholarships | Types of Financial Assistance | RUSH University
Rush University is committed to helping you get the aid you need. Rush has a wide range of grants and scholarships to help support your education. Whether need-based, merit-based or based on other specific criteria, there may be an aid package available for you. How do I apply?www.rushu.rush.edu
I did not go through that program, so likely you don't need it before matriculation haha. Unless that's a new addition for this upcoming class I haven't heard anything about it.
Have you ever lived in a big city before? If so its just like that. I live on the west side about 20 minutes from downtown (I go to loyola). I live in suburbia paradise. My friend lives in the west loop which is exactly 2 mins from down town on my way into the city. She goes to rush and lives in urban paradise. That 15 min drive between us is one of the poorest areas in our country with very high crime rates. Just like any big city, there are areas that are safer than others. Chicago is also one of the biggest cities in the country. You can basically drive for an hour and still be in chicago! I hope that answers your questions.
Not entirely sure but I think they’re website said the have interviews until February but I’m not sure whether they filled up these last two weeks, or if they have some interviews at the beginning of March because of Covid.
This means they still have IIs to send out?
The hero we need! Hope you get off the WL
Thank you for this info! It looks like II's were sent out as late as last weekend scheduling up to the next three Wednesdays. If they're planning on doing interviews up until the first or second week of March, it looks like they're nearing the end of their cycle in regards to sending out IIs. I have a feeling that if they do send any more out, it'll only be sporadically here and there :/
Yes, go to the Rush page for accepted students and request to be added: For Accepted Applicants - Rush Medical College | Rush University
Hey! This is a really good thing to consider before coming to live here. Safety in a big city really comes down to making smart decisions with when you're commuting and where you live. I've been in Chicago for about 7 months and have never felt unsafe while living here. I regularly use the bus and train to get where I need to go and haven't run into any problems there either, but I know people who have. Typically it's when you're on public transport late at night or walking in a neighborhood you maybe shouldn't be. Chicago's wide variety of neighborhoods largely dictates your personal safety. If you're in the far south side or west side neighborhoods it's going to be less safe than if you're living in the loop, west loop, wicker park etc. (please keep in mind these are sweeping generalizations and may not always be true) Chicago has a reputation for being an unsafe city, but coming from LA it doesn't feel any more or less safe than that if that makes you feel better
