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If a scholarship wasn't mentioned during our A call today, does that mean no scholarship? I seem to recall them mentioning that they don't negotiate merit scholarships, can someone confirm/deny? I have a pretty sweet financial package at another school but I REALLYYYY want to go to Vandy! The debt I'd have to incur is kinda freaking me out tho haha
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sheerluck_holmes said:
If a scholarship wasn't mentioned during our A call today, does that mean no scholarship? I seem to recall them mentioning that they don't negotiate merit scholarships, can someone confirm/deny? I have a pretty sweet financial package at another school but I REALLYYYY want to go to Vandy! The debt I'd have to incur is kinda freaking me out tho haha
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rock paper scissors for which of us calls and asks on Monday?

I'll go first: rock
 
Hi everyone! Pre-II R 🙁 received 02-15-2023 4:08pm EST, submitted and was complete August 2rd. Secondary received 7/9. CASPer 4th Quartile. Application update sent Oct 25 2022 - had some important additions.

Canadian student from Toronto , 3.98 GPA, 515 MCAT, Strong ECs (in terms of employment and volunteering in my opinion but: three hospices over the past 4 years in Ontario, >60 hours shadowing (Emergency medicine mostly, Surgeries in OR), working over a year in a hospital inpatient surgery as a PA, PT during undergrad). Rock climbing as a hobby for a while, spent a good amount of time on my essays/descriptions focusing on Dr. Grays suggestions (I thought).

No research though which may have done it but oh well. Congrats to all the candidates who received interviews, and my fellow Rs out there! Goodluck to you all!!!
 
cvspopcorn said:
Congrats! Did they tell you about the merit scholly on the phone, or by email? (Matter of fact, did anyone get an official email of acceptance yet?)
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I got my scholarship via phone. Haven't received an email yet

Also, my acceptance hasn't popped up on my portal or on the CYMS Tool.
 
zestyzigzagoon said:
My interview was in November and I’m still holding out hope🥴 am I delusional? maybe. will I still be devastated when I get the WL/R. absolutely🤪
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Also my dumba$$ sent a letter of intent, not realizing they said to only send those once you are waitlisted skskskks
 
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Interviewed in September… the silence is so painful. Is it worth writing a letter of intent? Am I crazy for still being hopeful?
 
cytiva said:
Called admissions office about decision day. they said they don't give out actual date, but it will be mid-march, most likely 13-17 week.
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oh damn i'm surprised it's not march 10th. Based on past years, one would assume it would be then. But maybe they're switching things up...who knows
 
Is it even worth an update letter at this point? Sent one right before Dec rounds, and right after Dec rounds. Early Sep interview and passed over both waves...
 
Does anyone know if it's appropriate to email and ask for merit aid? I have offers from other schools but I would much rather go to Vandy. Has Vandy said anywhere that it's NOT okay to do this?
 
sheerluck_holmes said:
Does anyone know if it's appropriate to email and ask for merit aid? I have offers from other schools but I would much rather go to Vandy. Has Vandy said anywhere that it's NOT okay to do this?
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Vandy strictly said all merit aid is dispersed upon acceptance over the phone and they do not match offers. I think it's the only school that i interviewed at that was this adamant about it- someone else can chime in to confirm this though.
 
sheepsitter said:
Vandy strictly said all merit aid is dispersed upon acceptance over the phone and they do not match offers. I think it's the only school that i interviewed at that was this adamant about it- someone else can chime in to confirm this though.
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Yeah you are correct
 
sheepsitter said:
Vandy strictly said all merit aid is dispersed upon acceptance over the phone and they do not match offers. I think it's the only school that i interviewed at that was this adamant about it- someone else can chime in to confirm this though.
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Pre Med Hopeful 456 said:
Yeah you are correct
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Is that in writing somewhere or did they just mention it verbally? I don't seem to remember them saying that so I'm wondering if it just didn't come up on my interview day. I definitely wouldn't want to antagonize them and ask if they said not to lol
 
sheerluck_holmes said:
Is that in writing somewhere or did they just mention it verbally? I don't seem to remember them saying that so I'm wondering if it just didn't come up on my interview day. I definitely wouldn't want to antagonize them and ask if they said not to lol
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I think they said it in one of the videos in the interviewee Box folder
 
Apparently some MD-PhDs heard this morning, anyone on here heard back? :/ I havent received a call and Im convinced its over
 
chadgomez105 said:
Can any current students chime in to confirm whether Vanderbilt is getting rid of AOA and when this change is expected to be implemented? I've heard this here and there but just wanted to make sure.
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Yeah I’ve heard it mentioned by current students at interview day but would be nice to have confirmed!
 
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