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Also just got the pre-II rejection, does everyone's message say this?
"The review of your file indicates that you have some fine qualities. While we are unable to interview you this year, we would suggest you consider reapplication if you are not accepted to another medical school. Reapplication should occur only after consideration and consultation with your pre-health advisor or a medical school admission officer on how to strengthen your profile."
"The review of your file indicates that you have some fine qualities. While we are unable to interview you this year, we would suggest you consider reapplication if you are not accepted to another medical school. Reapplication should occur only after consideration and consultation with your pre-health advisor or a medical school admission officer on how to strengthen your profile."
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pre-II R that pharmacy plug was so shameless.
pre-II R just now that and yeh that pharmacy part... like what? lmaoo
Me too. I'm glad they sent the clarification email that the program will be in person this year. I have spoken to a student who did the program last year that stated it was very helpful. Apparently they go over the first block of Anatomy, Physiology, and Biochem which help you learn the material and how to study. Supposedly great for non-traditional students (to get back in the swing of things) and URM. Pretty sure I'm going so see ya thereeeeee!
I'm glad that if my MD aspirations don't pan out, I can always do pharmacy at VCU as my backup!
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Got the R LOL
Same here
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deleted771945
No communication since completing my app in Sept. Should I send an update or something? I'm OOS.
Their interview cycle ended on 3/15, according to the email I received from the admissions office in response to my update.
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deleted771945
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Hey guys. Accepted student here, I will be dropping my seat in a few days. Just waiting on a financial aid package from my top choice. Hopefully it goes to one of you. Good luck!!!
purplepremed1002
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LoveJesus!
Full Member
Anyone know when decisions come out for WL people?
Anytime from today through august 1st
climbermd
New Member
love that
The not so annoying answer is: theres will be some movement in April, the MOST movement in may, some movement in early June. And then from there its a slow slow trickle.
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deleted1123321
Interesting I wonder why it was so late
Yeah, I have no idea!
Well interview season is over, so it’s worth assuming at this point
Pre-II R. OOS.
delicious_guineapig
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Received my Pre-II R OOS at 6:11 pm EST! (Been ghosted since submitting beginning July) For those curious about what a VCU rejection letter looks like (including the pharmacy persuasion thing) here you go lol:
Your file has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The overwhelming numbers of applications have made it simply impossible to interview all of the candidates who may be qualified to attend medical school. At this time, we are out of interview space and regret that we are unable to interview you.
Your file has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The overwhelming numbers of applications have made it simply impossible to interview all of the candidates who may be qualified to attend medical school. At this time, we are out of interview space and regret that we are unable to interview you.
The review of your file indicates that you have some fine qualities. While we are unable to interview you this year, we would suggest you consider reapplication if you are not accepted to another medical school. Reapplication should occur only after consideration and consultation with your pre-health advisor or a medical school admission officer on how to strengthen your profile.
We recognize and regret the disappointing nature of our decision and we wish you the best of luck in your future plans.
Dear medical school applicant the VCU School of Pharmacy asked that we send this to you,
Here at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) we pride ourselves on identifying talent and creating opportunities to transform healthcare through the students we teach, mentor, and coach. Although your initial pursuits here at VCU may not have been related to pharmacy, we believe many health professions may align with your career aspirations.
We see your potential and believe you have outstanding qualities that would serve you well as a health care professional. As one of 13 academic health science centers in the country, VCU has numerous opportunities for students such as yourself to impact the evolving healthcare landscape. To that end, we want you to ask you to consider applying to one of the top pharmacy schools in the country and transforming patient care through the pharmacy profession at VCU.
From emergency rooms and transplant centers to laboratories and community pharmacies, pharmacists are integral members of a health care team. There are over 100 rewarding and innovative careers in pharmacy that may interest you. Take a moment to learn more about the Explore Health Careers Program at VCU School of Pharmacy, career pathways in the pharmacy profession, and student life at one of the most inclusive schools at VCU. You will find contacts and more information on the VCU School of Pharmacy website.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to schedule an appointment! We're always here to help.
Best Regards,
VCU School of Pharmacy
got the pre-II R today. Is Pharmacy school the move?
+1 Pre-II R, honestly sorta confused about the pharmacy school part lol
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pre-II R yesterday, indeed won't be applying to their pharmacy school lol
Just withdrew my acceptance! Good luck guys!
I emailed them recently and they said “beginning of April”!
dangerous_sadboi
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Hi I'm about to ask a dumb question. Does VCU provide anything for accepted students? Like a stethoscope or any technology? I know some schools do and I don't want to buy anything that the school may provide.
I thought generally speaking “providing supplies” means it’s tacked onto your loans by all schools but sometimes they get a “discounted group rate” for things like stethoscopes
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deleted1133405
Any alternate list movement yet? 🙂
cortinarius
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Complete speculation, but I honestly don't expect any waitlist movement until at least April 30, and a strong maybe to April 15, but tbh schools will likely just wait the additional two weeks to when people narrow down to just one school.
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deleted1123321
Last years thread had a lot of movement in the whole month of April and even late march but of course that hasn't happened this cycle so we shall see maybe you're right
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deleted1133440
Yes! It looks like 3/26, 3/30, 4/9, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 4/30, 5/1, 5/4, and 5/20 had reported movement last year!
It also looks like the waitlist was formed on 3/19 last year which is 2 days later than this year!
They probably adjust their strategy this year. Last application year was crazy because of Covid.
Yep. For reference, the 2019-2020 cycle didn't have movement reported until Apr. 17th
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Ephemeralis
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has anyone gotten a financial aid package yet
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deleted1133405
Hey y'all! Does anyone know how many individuals are placed on alternate list and how many get in? In my interview, they said around 100 make it on and 60-70 get in. I also see in this forum that individuals have said 250 make it on the alternate list and 75-100 get in! I interviewed in March so I do not know if the number changed throughout the cycle!! Thanks so much for your insight 🙂 !
I have seen the 250/75-100 number before on AAMC materials but I believe that it is outdated. I don't remember anybody talking about the 100/60-70 thing in my interview but that may just be because I didn't remember it or hear it clearly.
VCU has been changing up how they do things these past few years. I have no idea how many they interviewed this year.
At the end of the day tho, you’re either gonna get your number called or not
