I think they've sent two updates per person so far. If you submitted earlier, you should have gotten the second update earlier as well. My guess is those who just received the update letter probably submitted later and were getting the second update letter we already received. This same thing happened a few months earlier.
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Didn’t some people get three updates? I was complete in July got one in December one in October
N=1 but I was complete early August and have received 3 of those “your application is still under consideration” emails.
To be honest, I wouldn’t think much into it if I were you. I’m sure that if your application status has changed, they would let you know ASAP. It poses no advantage to them to hold you in limbo lol
Yeah I got three
warriorsfan101
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They said they would send out decisions for the 12/15 interview by today. Maybe I'm being neurotic because there are still a few more hours in the day left, but has anyone received anything? Lmk
Same here. Nothing yet and spamming my email inbox for updates haha
I've been refreshing my inbox and spam folder repeatedly today. Nothing yet for me either. haha, why do they do this to us?
Waitlisted /:
II just now. Complete early July. OOS ORM but very strong ties to Chicago. Was not expecting this! Anybody who has already interviewed willing to share some insight with me? Would be much appreciated! Thanks!
jaaye3alabali
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II JUST NOW I AM FREAKING OUTTTT!!!!
how many update emails did you get?
how many update emails did you get?
3 but i really don't think they mean anything.
Congrats! When did you interview and how did you feel? Did you send a letter after your interview thanking them or any letters of intent/interest?
they do!
Perfect, thank you!
Congratulations! Do you recall by any chance what dates they offered you?
Congratulations! Do you recall by any chance what dates they offered you?
Feb 2nd, Feb 9th and I think the week after that too.
notapopstar
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Complete here 10/11 (late MCAT) and got an update e-mail in Nov and Jan. Absolutely love this school, hoping we hear something this week on more interviews...
If we haven't heard anything since completing our application over the summer, would it be okay to reach out and see if there are any updates?
I would say hold off on asking them for updates because quite frankly since this school has been sending out pre-II R waves’s throughout the cycle, if their ADCOM had an update for you then they’d def tell you by now. Instead, I would send them an update/Letter of interest to show that you are still thinking about them and maintain a consistent interest in their school
This is really helpful, thank you.
I did this! I sent a Letter of Interest back in November or so and received an II recently! Not sure if any correlation tho..
Continued interest in an institution is a metric they consider! Why send an interview invite and/or acceptance to someone that would rather go elsewhere? It never hurts to show that you are very interested in an institution if it is genuine so I am sure that helped your case! Congratulations & best of luck with your interview!!!
premed_gal
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should i keep up hope for an interview? I have been complete 7/22, ORM, MCAT 508, sgpa 3.6, cgpa 3.7, have decent community service hours; have ok amount of clinical hours beforehand but also currently doing a clinical americorps service year...gotten 2 update letters saying im being reviewed....this is my dream school and I have sent a letter of update and letter of interest but no response CURRENTLY GOING INSANE
windanseacat
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+1 :////
abcdplzacceptme
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+1 except I havent sent an update because im just working the same job but I realllllly want to go here I have 10 year experience as a CNA/ RN plz rushh. I also started volunteering at the animal shelter ICU which idk if they'd care about but Im debating sending something cause I really wanna go here
starsandsun
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thank you this was really helpful! I uploaded an interest letter to the portal a few weeks ago. would you suggest also emailing the adcom with the letter as well or would that be a bit much. It's hard to tell sometimes where the line is between being too much and showing interest. Any help is appreciated!
Not a problem whatsoever! I would say that emailing the admissions committee a copy of the letter that you already uploaded to the portal might come off as a little excessive so I would avoid doing that if at all possible. You can always call or email the admissions Office and ask them how many remaining slots they have for interviews during the remainder of this application cycle which will give you important information while showing interest without being redundant.
For those of you whose top (or a priority) school is Rush... what are your reasons why? Why Rush over all the other Chicago schools?
Personally, I am attracted to Rush's service-based mission, impactful research presence, welcoming & accepting culture, newer facilities, flipped-classroom instructional approach, location, and reputation among the community as well as other Chicago-based academic medical institutions. Basically, the well-roundedness of Rush is what sold me!
Also, @ RMC adcoms that may be viewing this: pls interview me :,-)
bugbowlspaghetti
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Got the A at 2:31 PM EST today 😎
II received today !!
premed_gal
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ahhh congrats! mind sharing stats and completed date?
Complete on 9/5/21.
My GPA is trash, so I would rather not share that lol I will say that I have a super solid upward trend that I like to describe as a step rather than a trend. I went from a sub 3.0 my first 2 years of college and finished with a ~3.8 my last 2 years of college (took me 6 years to graduate), but my overall GPA is still pretty low. I also went to grad school with a 3.9 GPA.
MCAT was above a 510.
Some things that I think helped my app stand out are my story, my work as an HIV health educator, and multiple publications. Please let me know if you have any more questions and I would be happy to answer them. Sorry for being so vague. If you want more specific details, feel free to DM me.
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I love your story & growth! Congrats on coming so far and good luck with your interview! Rooting for you!!!
Is all hope for an II lost at this point?
I feel you. I’m really hoping for a Hail Mary
If you got on the priority waitlist you will prob get in. The normal waitlist was not used last year or the year before even though they said it would. They overaccepted the last 2 years. It could be different this year since prior to COVID they routinely used their waitlist, but just send letters of intent saying that if they accept you you will come.
My letter didn't mention "priority waitlist"- would they have explicitly stated that in the email? Meaning, should I assume I'm not on priority waitlist?
Already sent a LOI hahah, now it's just a waiting game :/
premedhopeful1013
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Wondering the same thing....
notapopstar
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Looking through last years thread they were sending out interview invites throughout February! They also sent out rejections on 1/28 of last year, so I would expect we would hear something within the next week regardless.
