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Just a heads up. Make sure you select the correct Rutgers to send your Casper score for the one you are applying to. When I originally sent my scores I selected the wrong one and was waiting for them to be delivered.

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I dont know if any of my activities count as social justice. The social justice prompts typically scare me but I think its because I dont understand what counts for it.

Can I treat prompt number 1 as a diversity essay?
I am hoping to get an answer to this as well. I am an EMT so that covered the collaboration part of the question but the rest I am unsure of how I should answer. Thanks in advance!
 
Can you also be rejected from ED or do you just get deferred?
 
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I wonder if the decisions for ED are taking longer at this time due to the presence of RD apps? It's been over 3 weeks since I've interviewed...
 
If you will not be a full time student between June 2021-August 2022, please describe in detail your planned activities, including projected time commitment for each activity: (1500 character limit)
What exactly are they looking for from me here? Like if I get into medical school this cycle, ill just be getting the needed supplies housing near whatever medical school that I can get into, and relaxing before I begin school. I don't feel like that's something I can write tho, maybe it is? Should I just say things like I will resume my EMT volunteer work while waiting for medical school to start?
 
What exactly are they looking for from me here? Like if I get into medical school this cycle, ill just be getting the needed supplies housing near whatever medical school that I can get into, and relaxing before I begin school. I don't feel like that's something I can write tho, maybe it is? Should I just say things like I will resume my EMT volunteer work while waiting for medical school to start?
they want to know from this past june to matriculation, that’s over a year. They want to know what you are doing this year
 
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Has anyone in RD received a II yet? Sorry if it’s been asked already
 
Have any ED candidates heard back recently? How long was it from interviewing until your call?
 
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II at around 9 AM today! IS regular decision applicant, LM 72 complete 07/13.
 
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Hey! Are there any current medical students that I could talk to about the program?
 
When does NJMS and/or RWJMS start to send out rejections? Submitted my secondary on 6/30, was complete by 7/8, and haven’t heard anything yet, should I be concerned? Just as a disclaimer: 508, 3.92 cGPA, 3.94 sGPA
 
When does NJMS and/or RWJMS start to send out rejections? Submitted my secondary on 6/30, was complete by 7/8, and haven’t heard anything yet, should I be concerned? Just as a disclaimer: 508, 3.92 cGPA, 3.94 sGPA
No, it's early. Most secondaries go out in September-October and we don't know the process by which they review applications or how they review them later. You could presumably get an interview in December. I don't think you should be concerned, but also don't think you should expect anything. My understanding is that you'll hear when you hear and you can't predict that.
 
Does anyone know how NJMS feels about thank you notes after interviews?
 
Does anyone know how NJMS feels about thank you notes after interviews?
I sent one a couple days after my interview, and I didn’t get a response back but I guess that doesn’t mean anything because they accepted me
 
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Does anyone know how NJMS feels about thank you notes after interviews?
I didn’t send one but I thanked my interviewer at the end of my interview
 
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I feel bad, when Rutgers sent my secondary I wasn't verified yet so I didn't check the initial email very thoroughly. Got it on 7/6 and subbed on 8/7, I hope it doesn't kill my chances of an interview. :(
 
I feel bad, when Rutgers sent my secondary I wasn't verified yet so I didn't check the initial email very thoroughly. Got it on 7/6 and subbed on 8/7, I hope it doesn't kill my chances of an interview. :(
Well, ur chances are still better than mine who sent in their secondary on 8/16...
 
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Guys is the interview here just a traditional open file one? I can't find anything online about whether I should be preparing MMI too
 
Guys is the interview here just a traditional open file one? I can't find anything online about whether I should be preparing MMI too
This year Is traditional open file as well.
 
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Should I be worried that I have not received a complete email but everything in my portal is marked complete?
 
Is there a group chat or Facebook group for accepted students like last cycle?
 
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Does NJMS give merit full tuition scholarships? What are they called?
What about RWJ? I know they have something called the Chancellor's, but what else do they have?
 
Is the interview virtual or in person?
 
What is the dress code for the Deans’ Session/Student Q&A?
(M) I wore a button down but when I entered the call I saw that most other students were dressed formal (suit and tie). Dean Heinrich will always wear a suit and tie because he’s a very traditional, formal person. I would say dress formal and play it safe.
 
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Can anyone who has already interviewed here share some insights?
Little nervous for the hour long interview since my others so far have been 30 min.

I know you can't disclose much info but were you asked any unexpected questions that you hadn't practiced before/weren't prepared for?

& how was the student interview? I felt somewhat obligated to request one but I'm starting to get burnt out on interviews now.
 
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Thank you so much, best of luck to u.

I am very scared tho haha, interviews aren't my thing.
Word is they use a traditional format and that it's quite relaxed and conversational. Be ready to talk about your journey and the different parts of your application. It seems like you've already managed to impress them, so I imagine all you need to do now is not screw up.
 
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II received today! Complete ~7/7. IS. LM: ~75
 
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II received Monday !! OOS 52x, 4.0 sGPA
 
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