The only way for them to reject that fast is they must have some type of metric they are looking for? Potentially a certain amount of volunteer hours, volunteer experience (underserved), or Casper score seems like the most likely scenario.
But I don’t get why if they were going to screen you out they send you a secondary anyway? Because I heard they don’t sent secondary to all applicants
money?
Yeah most likely $$$$$$$$$$$$$
Check your spam folder. Mine was there. I’ve also heard that it was in that folder for many others
They have a Casper screen when they’re considering sending an II. The application status should have been changed to say it was scored first then. They could not have read the application that fast, so it is probably something else.
That’s what mine says and I submitted on 7/12 ….. I’m not sureJust got this status update an hour after submitting: "Your M.D. file is now complete. A member of the committee will do a review of your application. This review is done to determine your qualifications for a potential interview invitation. Once this review is complete, you will receive a status update regarding your profile."
Is this sent to everyone after they submit their secondary or am I safe from an auto R as of now? Also, sorry to anyone who got screenedthis process sucks but y'all are going to make it < 3
My primary was submitted June 22 and I have not heard anything from them either. Maybe it's because we're not verfiied yet? Do we need to get the secondary email from VCU or could we just log into the portal? It only requires AAMC ID and birthdate it seems.
Your primary application is not even verified yet - relax. You cannot even receive a secondary until VCU receives your VERIFIED primary application.
the guy/gal said 'submitted', which I'm assuming to be literally submitted and not verified - but when you're verified, make sure to look in your junk mailbox for anything VCU related! That's where i found my secondary emails.
Have you made sure you're using the right cycle year for the top box? Or have you already reset your password? I can't really think of any other reasons why your portal wouldn't be working...
I input 2022, and it's not even letting me reset my password using my initial birthday pin... any ideas?
VCU does not have anywhere in their portal to check on LORs
Oh ok, thank you. I read in the docs/instructions tab that you could so I was confused.
Unfortunately no, I looked at my applicant page, and there's an option to reset the pin, which I'm assuming you've tried. I think your best bet is to try and call them or email admissions since it's a portal issue. Really sorry I couldn't be of more help to you :/
I'm having the same issue! I emailed VCU and they reset the password to MMDDYYYY, and told me to clear my browser history and try different browsers. I've done all of the above and still getting errors! Not sure what to do.
can you clear your cookies/cache? even try incognito mode too
I would think the lapses question would refer to taking a semester/time off during school while the second one would be about specific academic problems like grades, withdrawals, incomplete classes, etc.
That makes sense; appreciate your thoughts!
If it wasn't clear by reading this thread: That weird "primary recieved" email WAS THE SECONDARY. You had to go to the link and sign up (even though when they initially sent it out, the link didn't even work). Ugh! I only am realizing it now after having it for 8 days. I will make sure to get it done tomorrow
That sounds great!
If anyone was wondering, I contacted them and they do not require you to have a pre med advisor LOR. I guess their instructions pdf on the secondary is 5 years outdated
Sounds about right 🙃
Portal status on your homepage will say "Your M.D. file is now complete. A member of the committee will do a review of your application."
Thank you I will see if it updates 48 hours later. Just completed secondary
last year everyone tried to guess what it means. I think VCU has different stages of review and it just means you moved onto the next review stage. Not necessarily a good or bad thing in my opinion, just means they are looking at you
From committee to sub-committee sounds pretty alright to me but have no idea...
From committee to sub-committee sounds pretty alright to me but have no idea...
it's definitely exciting knowing that they are looking at you and that you are moving through the process!Haha I mean I'll take it! Thanks for the input guys
From what I could glean from last year's thread, the order (usually??) goes from:
Awesome! When were you complete?
Mine was submitted 7/8 and I am still at:
