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Hey guys! I'm getting kind of worried about my application at Greenville so I wanted to come on here and see if anyone is in a similar situation or if anyone has any advice for what I should do. I am an in-state student with high stats and a mission pretty in line with Greenville's mission. I got an invite to complete VITA from Greenville wayyyy back in August, which was shortly followed up with an email saying, "Oops nevermind we aren't using VITA. We'll let you know if you're selected for an interview." For the past 3 months I have heard absolutely nothing. I don't know what to do; I've thought about emailing them asking about it, but don't want to come off as if I'm saying, "I'm so great, you all should have invited me for an interview already," but I'm starting to feel as though something went wrong because I'm in-state, good credentials, and fit with their mission. Thanks for any advice or moral support in advance!
 
its.going.tibia.good.day said:
Hey guys! I'm getting kind of worried about my application at Greenville so I wanted to come on here and see if anyone is in a similar situation or if anyone has any advice for what I should do. I am an in-state student with high stats and a mission pretty in line with Greenville's mission. I got an invite to complete VITA from Greenville wayyyy back in August, which was shortly followed up with an email saying, "Oops nevermind we aren't using VITA. We'll let you know if you're selected for an interview." For the past 3 months I have heard absolutely nothing. I don't know what to do; I've thought about emailing them asking about it, but don't want to come off as if I'm saying, "I'm so great, you all should have invited me for an interview already," but I'm starting to feel as though something went wrong because I'm in-state, good credentials, and fit with their mission. Thanks for any advice or moral support in advance!
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Maybe you could send a letter of interest/update letter and also mention that you had received the VITA invite back in August.
 
Looking for some input...

I received an invite to complete the secondary app on 07/15/2020. Between starting a new full time job, interest in other schools, and how long this secondary app was, I put off completion for awhile (4 months specifically lol). I am an instate student from the Greenville area and I have stats just a little below this school's average. I am still waiting to hear back from other schools and was curious as to if I should go ahead and complete and submit this secondary. The deadline is Dec. 15th so I need to make the decision soon.

Thanks for the help in advanced!
 
dooda25 said:
Looking for some input...

I received an invite to complete the secondary app on 07/15/2020. Between starting a new full time job, interest in other schools, and how long this secondary app was, I put off completion for awhile (4 months specifically lol). I am an instate student from the Greenville area and I have stats just a little below this school's average. I am still waiting to hear back from other schools and was curious as to if I should go ahead and complete and submit this secondary. The deadline is Dec. 15th so I need to make the decision soon.

Thanks for the help in advanced!
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It can't hurt right, why not? This application cycle is by no means normal and I am sure the in state ties will help along with your competitive ranges!
 
its.going.tibia.good.day said:
Hey guys! I'm getting kind of worried about my application at Greenville so I wanted to come on here and see if anyone is in a similar situation or if anyone has any advice for what I should do. I am an in-state student with high stats and a mission pretty in line with Greenville's mission. I got an invite to complete VITA from Greenville wayyyy back in August, which was shortly followed up with an email saying, "Oops nevermind we aren't using VITA. We'll let you know if you're selected for an interview." For the past 3 months I have heard absolutely nothing. I don't know what to do; I've thought about emailing them asking about it, but don't want to come off as if I'm saying, "I'm so great, you all should have invited me for an interview already," but I'm starting to feel as though something went wrong because I'm in-state, good credentials, and fit with their mission. Thanks for any advice or moral support in advance!
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I’m in a very similar boat. I interviewed last cycle & have since gained more clinical experience & increased my mcat significantly. & it’s been absolute silence from greenville.
 
Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone else is in the same boat as me. So I have heard back/interviewed at all the other schools in-state except Greenville. Honestly, this makes me kind of worried I missed something or forgot something because I am right at all their stats, I am an in-state resident, and have heard from everyone else. I know there is a possibility I am just not being offered anything or I havent been looked at yet. Im just a little worried because I sent everything off to them back in July. So Im just seeing if Im not alone, I guess. 😥😥
 
mickieg1029 said:
Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone else is in the same boat as me. So I have heard back/interviewed at all the other schools in-state except Greenville. Honestly, this makes me kind of worried I missed something or forgot something because I am right at all their stats, I am an in-state resident, and have heard from everyone else. I know there is a possibility I am just not being offered anything or I havent been looked at yet. Im just a little worried because I sent everything off to them back in July. So Im just seeing if Im not alone, I guess. 😥😥
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This thread has been so silent, I'm sure you're not alone
 
mickieg1029 said:
Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone else is in the same boat as me. So I have heard back/interviewed at all the other schools in-state except Greenville. Honestly, this makes me kind of worried I missed something or forgot something because I am right at all their stats, I am an in-state resident, and have heard from everyone else. I know there is a possibility I am just not being offered anything or I havent been looked at yet. Im just a little worried because I sent everything off to them back in July. So Im just seeing if Im not alone, I guess. 😥😥
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if it's any reassurance i've heard back from every state school except MUSC
 
Newtonian21 said:
Does anyone know if they're generous with their merit-based scholarships?
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If you look at their scholarships page on their website it seems like they are decently generous with them! A lot of people get an intermediate-level scholarship of $15k a year and they also have a higher one of 30-40k a year that is obviously given to fewer students.
 
I interviewed Nov 18th, and I haven’t heard back as an OOS applicant. Should I be worried?
 
Newtonian21 said:
I interviewed Nov 18th, and I haven’t heard back as an OOS applicant. Should I be worried?
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They told us at my interview (last week) to expect decisions around Dec. 18. Maybe your interview day will hear back at the same time?
 
does anyone have any idea how many people from each group get accepted/hold/rejected?
 
"Please respond to this e-mail (even though it says do not reply) at your earliest convenience confirming your intention to attend UofSCSOM Greenville."

Anyone know what exactly they mean by this? Is replying committing to attending or is it reserving your seat similar to paying a refundable deposit?
 
its.going.tibia.good.day said:
"Please respond to this e-mail (even though it says do not reply) at your earliest convenience confirming your intention to attend UofSCSOM Greenville."

Anyone know what exactly they mean by this? Is replying committing to attending or is it reserving your seat similar to paying a refundable deposit?
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Replying will hold your seat! After you respond, they will email you in a couple of days with the link to pay the refundable seat deposit 🙂
 
alitlifts said:
Replying will hold your seat! After you respond, they will email you in a couple of days with the link to pay the refundable seat deposit 🙂
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Thank you! So they didn't send you the link to pay the deposit until you replied? I got an email to pay the deposit around the same time as the one I quoted above asking me to reply to it.
 
its.going.tibia.good.day said:
Thank you! So they didn't send you the link to pay the deposit until you replied? I got an email to pay the deposit around the same time as the one I quoted above asking me to reply to it.
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Happy to help! So I did this mid-November so they might have gotten the process down faster now but back then I got the deposit email 3 days after the offer email! Congratulations though!!!! 🙂
 
alitlifts said:
Happy to help! So I did this mid-November so they might have gotten the process down faster now but back then I got the deposit email 3 days after the offer email! Congratulations though!!!! 🙂
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Idk if this was asked but is there a facebook group?
 
Gh_talk07 said:
Idk if this was asked but is there a facebook group?
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So they just sent out an Accepted Students Newsletter for December yesterday morning and in it they said they are making a Class of 2025 FB group. They said if you are interested to contact Holly Pace at admissions and I am assuming she will add people to the group! If you didn't get the newsletter yet, I am sure you will and they said they will be sending them out monthly from now on 🙂
 
alitlifts said:
So they just sent out an Accepted Students Newsletter for December yesterday morning and in it they said they are making a Class of 2025 FB group. They said if you are interested to contact Holly Pace at admissions and I am assuming she will add people to the group! If you didn't get the newsletter yet, I am sure you will and they said they will be sending them out monthly from now on 🙂
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Thanks I think i misread it. I thought it said something about a yard sale but I will look again. lol
 
Just got an II today for Jan 20th. IS applicant. Any tips on knocking this interview out the park? Also, what's the general timeline between interviewing and hearing a decision. Are applicants who interview in January typically waitlisted? Thanks.
 
lbri_8991 said:
Just got an II today for Jan 20th. IS applicant. Any tips on knocking this interview out the park? Also, what's the general timeline between interviewing and hearing a decision. Are applicants who interview in January typically waitlisted? Thanks.
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I interviewed in October and heard back in December. I think it's about 6 weeks or so. But don't fret. The interview is pretty chill. Most of the MMIs are clinically related. Goodluck.
 
lbri_8991 said:
Just got an II today for Jan 20th. IS applicant. Any tips on knocking this interview out the park? Also, what's the general timeline between interviewing and hearing a decision. Are applicants who interview in January typically waitlisted? Thanks.
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I would say know your application really well (both primary and secondary responses), really convey why medicine and also why this school. The interview itself was very chill as other people spoke about. My interview group was an outlier because we interviewed mid december and found out three days later.
 
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lbri_8991 said:
Just got an II today for Jan 20th. IS applicant. Any tips on knocking this interview out the park? Also, what's the general timeline between interviewing and hearing a decision. Are applicants who interview in January typically waitlisted? Thanks.
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I second what @Gh_talk07 wrote above. I interviewed this Monday (1/04) and heard that the committee will be meeting at the end of this month, so I'm expecting we'll hear back at the end of January or first week of February.

Also, for preparing for matrix questions in the traditional interview, I think it's a good idea to also think back and reflect on stories and experiences you've had.

Overall, biggest thing I'd say is to remain calm and composed, and be sure to know your application really well. Good luck!
 
Hi guys! Current M1 here, just wanted to post again that my inbox is open or you can tag me on this thread with any questions. I didn't have a ton of mentorship myself going through the application process / interview year, so if anybody needs some guidance please feel free to reach out. I know its hard, confusing, and scary somedays. Best of luck everybody!
 
Have there been any rejections so far? There aren't any on this thread, but I'm not sure if y'all have heard anything out in the real world
 
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