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[homeskilletoast]

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When are the acceptance dates? I am interviewing on 12/16.

...that is one of the acceptance dates! 🤣 so I don't think you will be getting results that quickly unfortunately. I think the next ones are like 2/1 and 3/1 after that

 

[CherryPearl3]

I think I saw somewhere on this thread that the statuses of our applications didn't have significant meaning, as in it doesn't matter if we're on sub-committee or file review complete but just wanted to check in and make sure this was right lol. Anyone else still on sub-committee? Cause I still am lol and wondering if this is normal.

 

[my4network]

...that is one of the acceptance dates! 🤣 so I don't think you will be getting results that quickly unfortunately. I think the next ones are like 2/1 and 3/1 after that

Thanks. Yeah I knew 12/16 was one of the dates. Where do you find the other dates listed?

 

[lovepickles]

does anyone know what time will we hear back on 12/16?

 

[homeskilletoast]

Thanks. Yeah I knew 12/16 was one of the dates. Where do you find the other dates listed?

they were on my portal! I am post-interview, so it says basically my application is on hold until one of these dates

 

[Talldoctor96]

does anyone know what time will we hear back on 12/16?

Officially 6:05 pm but they put people in the system early sometimes and they get extra tabs on their portal

 

[Runnergirl24]

Also, got an II on Friday for mid-Jan (IS). Complete in July

 

[imoko29]

+1 II on Fri (IS). Complete early Sept → subcommittee 11/5 → file review complete 11/16.

 

[TheMCATWorther112]

Also, got an II on Friday for mid-Jan (IS). Complete in July

Congrats, would you mind sharing your stats?

 

[doktorplz]

Since I've been on sub-committee status since beginning of August (but have not received a rejection), can I assume I am still in the running for an interview?

Like have the looked at my file? or am I still waiting to be reviewed in general?

 

[Runnergirl24]

Congrats, would you mind sharing your stats?

Thanks! LM is 68.

 

[HighHopes1298]

They are posted on VCU's website too. "Offers for admission are made on or before October 1 for the Early Decision Plan and October 16, December 16, February 1 and March 1 to fill the class for regular admissions. At the time the class is filled, an alternate list of applicants is compiled from which replacements are drawn for any vacancies which may occur in the selected class by the first day of orientation." Current Applicants VCU School of Medicine

Does this mean if we do not hear/see tabs on one of these dates, that we could be waitlisted/rejected or do they tell us we’re on a waitlist on these dates too?

 

[xjitfire]

If we get passed up on these dates, we won't know if we're rejected/waitlisted until March-ish.

 

[justanotherapplicant]

im scheduled to interview 2/2. would it be worth asking for an earlier spot so I can meet the 2/1 decision date lol
vcu is my only II so far and I feel like everything is gonna come down to this school anyways, so trying to increase my chances...

 

[TheMCATWorther112]

im scheduled to interview 2/2. would it be worth asking for an earlier spot so I can meet the 2/1 decision date lol
vcu is my only II so far and I feel like everything is gonna come down to this school anyways, so trying to increase my chances...

congrats, when were you complete and would you mind sharing your stats?

 

[justanotherapplicant]

congrats, when were you complete and would you mind sharing your stats?

oh yeah i posted a while back when I received the II. complete early aug, LM74

 

[Talldoctor96]

im scheduled to interview 2/2. would it be worth asking for an earlier spot so I can meet the 2/1 decision date lol
vcu is my only II so far and I feel like everything is gonna come down to this school anyways, so trying to increase my chances...

I wouldn’t think that would make a big difference !

 

[deleted895369]

im scheduled to interview 2/2. would it be worth asking for an earlier spot so I can meet the 2/1 decision date lol
vcu is my only II so far and I feel like everything is gonna come down to this school anyways, so trying to increase my chances...

I tried this for my interview in November and they never responded fyi

 

[rockersoccer]

im scheduled to interview 2/2. would it be worth asking for an earlier spot so I can meet the 2/1 decision date lol
vcu is my only II so far and I feel like everything is gonna come down to this school anyways, so trying to increase my chances...

At this point, in theory, the only way they could move you up is if someone dropped their spot that is scheduled ahead of your date. But I assume they would just give that spot to the next person waiting for an II than to wait and give it to you. I highly doubt requesting an earlier date (especially for that purpose) will make a difference at all. You still have the March decision date, which would be your best chance anyway. Just worry about crushing the interview.

 

[Mutchhouse26]

ugh im nervous that interview invites are like done with, I havent seen anybody report one in so long

I wouldnt worry yet. Holiday season is around the corner and I wouldnt anticipate many schools interviewing at the end of December. I received my interview invite and was asked to interview two days later. They just may prefer to give II closer to expected interview dates.

 

[musicmed26]

i interviewed in early oct and was passed over on the 10/16 date, so I'm nervous 🙁

 

[Turducken_pie]

VCU only accepts a small handful of students for each result date, right? Don't know how to feel about tomorrow

 

[plzmakemefuturedoc]

VCU only accepts a small handful of students for each result date, right? Don't know how to feel about tomorrow

I've heard its about 25% (approx 50 out of 200) each date, which really sucks

 

[lovepickles]

if we don't get accepted tomorrow, what are the chances we will get accepted at a later date?

 

[lovepickles]

also do people get waitlisted on the decision dates too?

 

[DilNyethescienceguy]

also do people get waitlisted on the decision dates too?

No, WL is formed in March

 

[DilNyethescienceguy]

if we don't get accepted tomorrow, what are the chances we will get accepted at a later date?

Nobody knows exactly but it's allegedly significantly lower than your first potential offer date.

 

[DilNyethescienceguy]

I've heard its about 25% (approx 50 out of 200) each date, which really sucks

Yes, this is frustrating but it's also nice that the process is equitable for those who interview later in the cycle - at many other schools, those later interviewees would be at a significant disadvantage.

 

[cap_2]

Has anyone that interviewed on 12/10 received a post-interview status update yet?

 

[aroga16]

I've heard its about 25% (approx 50 out of 200) each date, which really sucks

Wouldnt there be more interview between 10/16 and 12/16 than say between 2/1 and 3/1? So id guess more interviews would be given out on 12/16, but the proportion may be the same

 

[Talldoctor96]

Wouldnt there be more interview between 10/16 and 12/16 than say between 2/1 and 3/1? So id guess more interviews would be given out on 12/16, but the proportion may be the same

I would encourage you not to get too lost in the sauce 🙂

 

[xjitfire]

The neuroticism, including mine, is at an all time high on this thread rn.

 

[davethebarbarian]

good luck everyone tomorrow!!!! crossing yal fingers for fat As and celebrations~ do yall know what time eastern i should look?

 

[deleted895369]

good luck everyone tomorrow!!!! crossing yal fingers for fat As and celebrations~ do yall know what time eastern i should look?

6:08 PM eastern time!

 

[lovepickles]

I'm so nervous!! So tabs start changing 3 pm ET?

 

[Talldoctor96]

This feels like a good time to share. I sat through 2 cycles worth of waiting for tabs and I never got them. Its going to hurt if that time comes and you don't get in. But everything happens for a reason, and its all going to work out. I couldn't be happier than where I am at right now, and you are all going to be amazing doctors no matter what happens tomorrow!!

 

[prufrock2891]

lmao just moved from sub committee to file review completel! I was originally complete 8/31

 

[rockersoccer]

To echo Tall Doctor, I too sat a whole year waiting for tabs and never got them. Fortunately the second time around I was lucky enough to get them, but I definitely know the feeling of waiting in anticipation...then nothing happening. It'll all work out! If you made it this far then you will find your path through medicine, regardless of whether or not that path begins at VCU.

 

[lovepickles]

I'm stressed :'(

 

[xjitfire]

I'm stressed :'(

You're not the only one haha

 

[Lady Tsunade]

Hey ya'll. I am sitting here stressed to death LOL. I got a status change just now, post-II, stating that I have been placed on hold. Is that the decision?? as in should I be expecting a possible WL come March? or do decisions come out tomorrow (12/16) for sure?

 

[Talldoctor96]

Hey ya'll. I am sitting here stressed to death LOL. I got a status change just now, post-II, stating that I have been placed on hold. Is that the decision?? as in should I be expecting a possible WL come March? or do decisions come out tomorrow (12/16) for sure?

It just means you have been voted on by the committee, and will receive an A or defer (silence) tomorrow.

 

[MJO1998]

Best wishes today everyone 😀

 

[xjitfire]

When do you think the tabs are gonna come out?

 

[MJO1998]

When do you think the tabs are gonna come out?

last date was throughout the day... i think it started around 1 but i believe its on a individual basis and not mass sent out

 

[musicmed26]

reminder that your worth is not based on the decision that comes out today - you are all amazing people and will be incredible physicians one day! I know the pain of not getting those tabs (I was passed over on the 10/16 date) but I just wanted to remind you all that you are incredible!!

 

[plzmakemefuturedoc]

Wouldnt there be more interview between 10/16 and 12/16 than say between 2/1 and 3/1? So id guess more interviews would be given out on 12/16, but the proportion may be the same

I was thinking that too. Idk. It's just speculation at this point.

 

[premed06s]

Are today's decisions just for people who have already had an interview??

 

[xjitfire]

Are today's decisions just for people who have already had an interview??

Yes

 

[Tron814]

If we interviewed in September, and didn't get an answer on the last date (on 10/16), is it possible that we get an answer today (even if the chances are low)?