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thecarrotrunner
New Member
I think it's sufficient to just use the portal button - but to be safe I'd just write up a quick email to admissions.
accepted off the waitlist!!! interviewed in August
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Congrats!!!! IS or OOS?
sorry for not mentioning - IS!
Just got a huge scholarship offer after withdrawing my application this morning due to the COA as an OOS student and them telling us we wouldn’t hear about finaid until after the commitment deadline. LOL today has been a day. Anyone know how permanent the withdraw is? I could cry rn 🙁
out of curiosity, may i inquire about the amount? Is VCU known for giving out aid to OOS
Reach out and email them. Tell them what you wrote above. The worst they can say is they can’t reverse it.
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premed375813
Full Member
For accepted students, do you know if it matters if we choose "No, I cannot attend but plan to matriculate at VCU in July 2021" vs. "No, I will not attend" for the Pre-matriculation program? I am still undecided about where I want to attend and want to make sure neither of these choices is binding. Thank you!
thecarrotrunner
New Member
I second being confused by this
They said it's alright to say that even if you aren't 100% locked in to vcu
OntheRightPath
Full Member
The FinAid just sent out an email about having a FinAid orientation for accepted students on 29th, where they will answer all the questions. One day before the 30th...
I am still grateful.
I am still grateful.
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deleted895369
Just got accepted off the waitlist!!
congrats! are you IS or OOS?
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deleted895369
Whoops sorry, OOS. Interviewed mid-October, MCAT 512/GPA 3.86.
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Congratulations🙂
If I got accepted off the WL recently (~1.5 weeks ago), is it unlikely that I'll hear back before 4/30 about any FinAid and/or scholarship offers? I have one other A besides VCU and I want to compare COA before I have to PTE, but I'm afraid I'll prob have to make a decision without this info, which makes me kinda anxious :'(
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deleted895369
In the same boat, but I emailed financial aid last night explaining my situation and the emailed me back first thing in the morning. They basically said that a scholarship meeting is happening next week and that they will email me immediately if I receive anything. Very helpful and prompt responses from the fin aid department!
That's super reassuring to hear, thanks so much for the insight!
Distinct_Buddy
Full Member
Do As off the WL come as emails or tabs in the portal?
Tabs should show up in your portal, but you will get an email of a portal update ~3pm EST that same day I believe
In fairness to those on the waitlist, I've made the tough decision to withdraw my A here. Best of luck to everyone still in the running 🙂
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premed375813
Full Member
I got an email at 6 PM saying status change and when I logged in it had my acceptance letter! I checked earlier that day and didn’t see any tabs
I am but according to some people who did it., it is more intense than the regular medical school since everything is so condensed. A such, be prepared to lose your summer :/
Have you heard anything about the structure of the program? Things like exams and what not
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deleted959484
Sounds like they are expecting you to participate 8 hours each day of the program so basically a full time job... not sure if this includes hw and test
6:05 Eastern Time
Sounds horrible. Why would one want to do that?
Most people who do it, according to the student ambassadors, are the students that have been out of school for a year or more.
I received an email about a portal change at exactly 6:07 pm today. I did not have any tabs earlier in the day. But your boy is going to be a physician!!!
edit: oh yeah, OOS. Best of luck, everybody!!!!!!!
edit: oh yeah, OOS. Best of luck, everybody!!!!!!!
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Hi everyone! Quick question. I was accepted off the WL not too long ago and on the front page of my portal, there is a sentence that reads "After [April 30th], you should only have one acceptance and can remain on up to 3 wait list."
Is this a VCU-specific requirement? I don't remember reading that AAMC specifically asks/requires applicants to limit their number of WLs starting 4/30, but it wouldn't be the first time my memory has failed me LOL... I currently plan to PTE at VCU but I'm also on 4 WLs (ik lol) and I don't want to get into any trouble... Thoughts?
Is this a VCU-specific requirement? I don't remember reading that AAMC specifically asks/requires applicants to limit their number of WLs starting 4/30, but it wouldn't be the first time my memory has failed me LOL... I currently plan to PTE at VCU but I'm also on 4 WLs (ik lol) and I don't want to get into any trouble... Thoughts?
taco_chronicles
Full Member
+1!! Also OOS!
taco_chronicles
Full Member
How long did it take for VCU to show up in AMCAS? It's not showing up for me yet
+1 Still awaiting the CYMS tool and/or contact from AMCAS.
Just be patient guys! It’s a manual process that takes a few days
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I think that’s totally up to you. It’s a request Vcu is making, however they will never know / could never know how many WL you are on.
lethargicdaffodil
New Member
For those who were recently accepted off the waitlist, have you heard back regarding financial aid and scholarships yet? I emailed their office last week and said after scholarship meetings, they would get back but I haven’t even received the portal logins yet and worried about making a decision by tomorrow
I was accepted off the WL earlier this month and I haven't heard anything yet, unfortunately :'(
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deleted1060270
Is hitting "withdraw" sufficient to let admissions know I'm declining the acceptance? Also can anyone who withdrew confirm whether you got the $100 deposit back or not?
