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What is everyone using for examples of leadership positions? I never joined any clubs in undergrad and I'm not sure what other experiences would constitute a leadership position
Same. I own a business so I’m listing that as leadership. And I train other employees at work. I wasn’t in any clubs in college.
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Are you from New Orleans?
Nope, I'm on the West Coast
Hmm I guess maybe just research basics on health disparities in NOLA… They are prevalent. Find a way to connect with the mission of Tulane in relation to treating underserved populations.
Supervisor at a job? anything like that.
Im a non trad so I have a few jobs as a supervisor and I was president in some clubs in college.
If you not have any dig deep and find anything that fits with it.
budgiegal02
New Member
That's what I did, and I was as specific as possible to the New Orleans demographic.
There is actually a lot of research on health disparities in NOLA.
I spent an hour looking through a lot of interesting data. The hard part for me is showing what I can as med student to help.
A lot of the problems are systemic and will not be fixed easily.
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I'm having trouble with the same thing - I don't want to come off as naive lol, especially as someone not from New Orleans
Just curious: is anyone NOT taking CASPer/Duet?
I’ve heard so many mixed reviews and I just feel my answers for a quick 90 minute test don’t determine anything about my actual personality, emotional intelligence, any of that. I don’t want to risk an experimental test interfering with getting an interview or an acceptance.
Obviously, if it were required I would take it, but it seems that even Tulane isn’t sure about mandating it yet so that’s a red flag for me.
Anyone in the same boat?
I’ve heard so many mixed reviews and I just feel my answers for a quick 90 minute test don’t determine anything about my actual personality, emotional intelligence, any of that. I don’t want to risk an experimental test interfering with getting an interview or an acceptance.
Obviously, if it were required I would take it, but it seems that even Tulane isn’t sure about mandating it yet so that’s a red flag for me.
Anyone in the same boat?
EMWannaBeDoc22
Full Member
Anyone still waiting on a secondary?
I've had the admissions director come speak before and he emphasized that it was optional and they just encourage it because they want to see the data if it's available. I don't think it's a big deal to skip out on it.
Took me about two weeks to get it
Oh this is a relief! I’ve spoken to him as well but not about CASPer.
Thanks for your input!
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I received one the day after I submitted my primary, but I’m ED so I’m sure that’s why it was so quick.
I hear that two weeks is typical for RD.
I took Casper but have yet to take duet. I dont know if I want to take it.
Just got confirmation that my file is complete and they will begin the review process. Interviews to come in the next 3 to 5 weeks.
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deleted1106377
did you submit your secondary the first day?
was it this one, or is there another email after telling you that your app is under review?
Yes
No it’s a different one. This one states “we would like to inform you that your application is complete and user review. You will receive another email once a decision has been made.”
budgiegal02
New Member
I agree that a lot of problems are not easily fixable. I don't think we have to come up with an end-all solution for the problems. For instance, Tulane is huge on volunteerism and giving back to the community, so I just incorporated that into my response.
Yeah that's what im doing as well. Im relating it to some of the volunteering that I have done.
Just submitted my secondary. I can say that out all of the secondaries I have done so far, this one is currently my favorite.
Hi! For some reason I am unable to submit my secondary application. It says my photo upload is not there. Does anyone have this same issue or know how to resolve this? Thanks!
did you convert it into a jpeg? I had that issue initially.
Figured it out! If anyone else has the same issue, you just have to press upload after you drag the photo before clicking next.
+1, OOS, Got this today.
When did you submit your secondary?
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6/30
I also was placed under review today. Last year I was under review in October after submitting in August and was placed on hold in December
Also, from their website:
Interview Invites are sent any time from July - February, no matter when the application was completed. No News is Good News-your application is either under review or in the 'queue' to be invited. Invites are sent out in blocks throughout the cycle. We review and invite chronologically.
Interview Invites are sent any time from July - February, no matter when the application was completed. No News is Good News-your application is either under review or in the 'queue' to be invited. Invites are sent out in blocks throughout the cycle. We review and invite chronologically.
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deleted1106377
I got under review and I’m RD. Submitted 2 days after getting secondary
Yes, I am also RD. I submitted on 06/29
Tulane will not give you an advantage for taking CASPER. They said at least for TUSOM, it's experimental and mainly for data collection for future use. I would not worry about it. You should be able to find a video of an interview with TUSOM ADCOM somewhere online.
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deleted1130038
was my photo always in the corner with a green line? weird that im just noticing it.
how do we even answer this question ... like is it asking for cliche type of answer like dedicated etc or something random/unique?
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I answered truthfully. I legit just asked my husband how he would describe me, then shortened it to fit the characters.
This is what I did as well. Asked my wife.
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deleted1106377
I asked my coworkers what they thought of me then used an example they gave me and put it as my response.
Mine is the same and it’s extremely annoying.
Does anyone know where this red exclamation point is supposed to be in the portal? Don't see any exclamation points under status, but I never received an email about being under review.
I was just coming here to ask the exact same question. I honestly don't see anything on any of the pages that looks like an exclamation mark.
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There is a comment earlier in this thread that I remember saying that the red exclamation was a feature of a previous portal iteration.
I don’t think that the new portal shows that feature.
I never saw it either, also I submitted 6/30 and still no under review email
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deleted1106377
The red exclamation mark is from their old portal, it doesn’t exist anymore. They send another email once you’re under review
I submitted 6/30 and received an email saying I'm under review today. On average, it seems it's taking folks ~7-10 days so far. It'll probably take more time to reach this point as the cycle continues.
