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Does anyone know if this school has a high post-II acceptance rate for international students? I have an interview coming up and kinda nervous.
 
So whats the deal with AR? I'm getting mixed information.
Their email says that most people get AR. but people on forums saying its essentially a rejection and some people saying in other places that it happens to alot?

any clarification would be helpful!
thanks
 
David Liv said:
So whats the deal with AR? I'm getting mixed information.
Their email says that most people get AR. but people on forums saying its essentially a rejection and some people saying in other places that it happens to alot?

any clarification would be helpful!
thanks
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From what I understand, AR = waitlist, however they don't want to say WL bc they pull people off in a non-ranked manner which means they go back to review the AR pool and choose whoever they feel like would fill the spot best, not from a ranked list. I think that there is an equal amount of movement from AR comparing to any other WL from other schools bc you have to consider people will turn down offer when they receive A from other schools and even people who are AR'ed might also turn down the A when they do get pulled from the pool. I I think the movement of AR depends on how active the class is in accepting/receiving other schools' offers, so it's hard to say.
 
Any advice on preparing for an interview here, besides practicing standard med school interview questions? Thanks in advance!
 
kittykat318 said:
Any advice on preparing for an interview here, besides practicing standard med school interview questions? Thanks in advance!
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I wish I did more not to be nervous because it was pretty laid back and informal. It was the easiest interview I’ve gotten. Have a few snacks ready because it can be a long day.
 
kittykat318 said:
Any advice on preparing for an interview here, besides practicing standard med school interview questions? Thanks in advance!
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Same as above. Most of the interview day was more of a conversation and less Q&A style grilling. Maybe review the questions just for good practice but otherwise relax. Second the long day as well. Get comfortable first because hours on a barstool seat was not the way to go.
 
I got put on hold for an interview a while ago, Is there anything I can do to let them know that I'm still interested? Is it frowned upon to submit a LOI without having an interview?
 
Where do I send the letter of interest/update letter? Should I upload it to the portal or email it to them?
 
High key some false advertising on Tulane's part.

From the Interview day packet:

"In summary, your application should go before the Committee within two to three weeks from the day of your interview. It will take the Committee four to six weeks to complete the review of your file."

We got people waiting 4 months to hear back...
 
1ightningz said:
High key some false advertising on Tulane's part.

From the Interview day packet:

"In summary, your application should go before the Committee within two to three weeks from the day of your interview. It will take the Committee four to six weeks to complete the review of your file."

We got people waiting 4 months to hear back...
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Maybe they completed their review but then decided not to accept? They didn’t necessarily say they would give you an answer within six weeks.
 
Fleggers123 said:
Maybe they completed their review but then decided not to accept? They didn’t necessarily say they would give you an answer within six weeks.
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The person who waited 4 months said they got accepted 4 months after their interview. You can scroll through this thread to look for who it was exactly.
 
1ightningz said:
The person who waited 4 months said they got accepted 4 months after their interview. You can scroll through this thread to look for who it was The committee probably voted to defer their decision following their review
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They were probably deferred following the admission committee review process then. I think they most likely reviewed the file a second time and this time decided to accept.
 
I think that waiting at this school is actually a good thing. I was under review for considerably longer than many others who were held/rejected before getting II. Then I had fairly normal wait between interview and decision and got AR whereas people who waited longer got A
 
Fleggers123 said:
They were probably deferred following the admission committee review process then. I think they most likely reviewed the file a second time and this time decided to accept.
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That's not how they work though? Everybody who got the waitlist email hasn't heard back one way or the other. Tulane only does Accept/Waitlist, no deferrals

This is what they said in the handout:

At the end of each meeting, the Admissions Committee will decide to whom to send a letter of acceptance. Letters of acceptance will be emailed daily beginning in mid-October. Those applicants not selected for acceptance, but within our acceptable range, will be notified of their status.
 
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1ightningz said:
That's not how they work though? Everybody who got the waitlist email hasn't heard back one way or the other. Tulane only does Accept/Waitlist, no deferrals
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True but I think that a lot of schools probably defer post interview without letting the applicants know (ex. If it’s not clear whether to accept or WL after initial review, app might go into a pile for rereview)
 
voxveritatisetlucis said:
I think that waiting at this school is actually a good thing. I was under review for considerably longer than many others who were held/rejected before getting II. Then I had fairly normal wait between interview and decision and got AR whereas people who waited longer got A
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Counterpoint to this - there was someone who waited 13 or 14 weeks post interview and was AR'd
 
I interviewed in December do you guys think I should send a letter of interest+update before decision? I really liked their interview so I want to throw it in there too.
 
Hey guys, I had a general question: I had an interview in mid-November and I think I'll be hearing back very soon. I submitted a letter of intent about a month-ish ago and I was wondering if it was smart to submit an update too (even tho I already gave in a letter of intent with a few updates) to show that I'm still interested and to "keep in touch". I'm sure I can try to find a meaningful update to send in. Any thoughts?
 
Sooo how late does this school Interview. I just barely got an e-mail yesterday saying that my app was “complete and under review” lol I don’t wanna get my hopes up but anyone know if they’re still sending II???
 
minnniiee said:
Sooo how late does this school Interview. I just barely got an e-mail yesterday saying that my app was “complete and under review” lol I don’t wanna get my hopes up but anyone know if they’re still sending II???
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So on their website it says they stop sending out interviews at the end of February and they send out notices to people who don’t receive an interview in March. But I’m not sure if this information is accurate for this cycle due to COVID and with interviews being virtual
 
inwantstobeadoctor said:
So on their website it says they stop sending out interviews at the end of February and they send out notices to people who don’t receive an interview in March. But I’m not sure if this information is accurate for this cycle due to COVID and with interviews being virtual
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So they technically are still sending out invites which means they interview into March?
 
inwantstobeadoctor said:
So on their website it says they stop sending out interviews at the end of February and they send out notices to people who don’t receive an interview in March. But I’m not sure if this information is accurate for this cycle due to COVID and with interviews being virtual
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They have been going slower than usual. In past cycles, they’ve booked out to January in early September. If anything they will probably go until at least as long as usual if not longer
 
L1lBoat said:
I interviewed in December do you guys think I should send a letter of interest+update before decision? I really liked their interview so I want to throw it in there too.
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From what I’ve hears, people tend to send letters of interest after their interview. Their website says it takes 3-5 weeks to get a notice about their decision after your interview (seems slower this cycle) but I feel like if it’s been beyond 5 weeks since your interview then it would be appropriate to send them a letter interest. I would definitely send them an update letter tho, even if you don’t send a letter of interest. Just my thoughts
 
tba98 said:
Hey guys, I had a general question: I had an interview in mid-November and I think I'll be hearing back very soon. I submitted a letter of intent about a month-ish ago and I was wondering if it was smart to submit an update too (even tho I already gave in a letter of intent with a few updates) to show that I'm still interested and to "keep in touch". I'm sure I can try to find a meaningful update to send in. Any thoughts?
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Yes to sending an update! Just my thoughts!
 
Happy Spongebob Squarepants GIF


me, a 12/10 interviewer hoping to hear back soon seeing that 11/12 ppl have heard
 
Acceptance range is like waitlist right? Meaning you don’t know when they’re gonna contact you again about a final decision??
 
inwantstobeadoctor said:
Acceptance range is like waitlist right? Meaning you don’t know when they’re gonna contact you again about a final decision??
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I believe they said you either could be accepted until august (lol a few schools start before then) at which point all who haven’t been accepted are rejected.
 
GiantsNYanksx31 said:
I just got the same email today lol, I'm wondering the same. Staying hopeful for II invite 🙏
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Was the email for those on hold or for those who are still under review? I haven't heard anything since going under review ~5 months ago
 
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