in general, not necessarily negatively
The Duet requirement must be new. I asked about Duet and one of their representatives told me it was optional. Then a day later, corrected her mistake and said its mandatory. 😪
I know they screen for a 503 and 3.0. I also believe they screen for community service involvement -- the extent of which they do, I don't know.
gotcha. didn't know about the stats screen. i got my secondary like about an hour after i was verified so it didn't seem like a person actually read my primary app (but possible).
I'm not sure they in-depth read. They might just be looking for > 0 hours with a "community service" AAMC label.
This is great news, thanks so much for reaching out to them.
trying to figure this out right now... anyone know?
I also did not take cell bio because I opted to go for second semester biochem which covered a very similar set of topics. I went with this as my replacement
oh damn I just realized they updated their website again. Thank you for letting us know
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Ahh, thank you!
Have you checked your spam? Do you pass their screen of 503+ and 3.0+?
Nothing in my spam and yes I do!
Yeah, I also got this email today. I feel like they are pressuring me to finish already lmaooo
Oh interesting. I got my secondary a couple weeks ago and assumed it was an automated email sent out at a particular timeframe. I guess it went out to everyone with an outstanding secondary?
Nope, i didnt get it. If I rmbr correctly from my last cycle, Rush sends out emails to random group of applicants, not everyone. I would get some emails from them and not get anything for next
Someone mentioned on last year's thread that they did count scribing as direct patient care. Just emphasize how you interacted with patients, like clarifying their history, grabbing them water, or going over their after-visit summary.
Ok great thank you so much!!
I also just saw the CASPER requirement and just submitted my score but am confused about if we need to complete Duet or not (I have not completed duet)...
I'd just do duet now. It is fast and you should still have access
Do duet. It takes maximum 15 minutes. It's just questions to see what type of medical school curriculum/environment would suit you. You are able to do it even after your CASPER score is released.
If you google the class your university should (at least mine did) have an online catalogue usually from the department that lists the course number, name and description.
Got my hopes up for a split second 🙁
Haha, I picked my phone up in a heart beat, lol
They flexed on us lol
Good, now accept me and I will flex for them too *wink* lol
I emailed the admissions office. They confirmed that Duet is not required this cycle, but Casper is.
Yeah, they told me it wasn't required. Then a few days later, they emailed and apologized; said that they recently made changes and "all applicants are required to complete Duet to assist with our selection process. Deadline for scores is November 15th."
odd how their website still says they will start incorporating DUET starting next cycle. I'm just confused because Rush has been making all these changes for their admissions and they never really announced them?
When did you submit your primary? Did you get a secondary yet?
I still haven't and was verified on 7/19... I pass the screens that were mentioned earlier and am confused. Debating emailing about it.
Verified June 8. I sent an email July 22 and they're reply stated "We are currently in the process of reviewing applications and sending out secondary applications to all eligible applicants." So not super helpful and no date range of when to expect. If you decide to reach out and get a better response please share any info! 🙂
Submitted primary 6/2, verified 6/8. Still waiting patiently 🙁
