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The email states “We anticipate making acceptance offers on October 17, December 16, February 1, and March 15. Your profile will remain on hold until such time that you receive an offer of admission (on one of the above dates) or you are invited to be on the alternate list, which will be formulated in mid-March.” To me this wording suggests that we’ll be accepted or waitlisted by March, and only rejected if we fail to make it off the waitlist.
I believe how it works is on the days we can be notified (next one is in Dec), they rank everyone who is waiting on a decision - the top percentage gets A, the bottom R, and the rest get reranked with the new interviewees on the next date (in Feb). Then everyone with no decision will get considered for the wait list which will be finalized in March.
this happened for my gf last cycle so fingers crossed
if i understood correctly, they said 50% of their incoming class is typically off the waitlist. So, around 90 out of the 180. (not 50% of the WL)
They worded it very weirdly, but they actually just mean that they have a minimum requirement of a Windows 10 or equivalent OS on your computer. Under their recommended brands section for laptops, they mention Apple and other brands and say that the actual specs matter more.
I don't remember where I saw it, but I thought they said there was some portion of the curriculum/exams where Apple wouldn't be allowed?
Let me know if you find a link for where it says that! If that's the case, I might need a new computer 😅
Laptop Requirements VCU School of Medicine Under the FAQ tab "I have a laptop I used in undergrad. Can I use it here, or do I need to buy a new one?" -- it says "Apple laptops can be used for day-to-day classwork, but you MUST bring a Windows-based laptop for exams."
Ah that’s so annoying, I think I’m going to email them and make sure it’s just not some outdated thing that’s still on their page. I’ll let you guys know what they say.
current M2 here at VCU and have used my macbook since day one with no issues! So many people bought new windows laptops for no need. You can reach out to confirm but I think they just haven't updated the site.
Glad to know that 😅😅😅
I don’t think so, perhaps we can make a groupme?
Like a complete email? Yea they send you one
was it immediate?
Yes it was
Im Canadian!! Do you mind if I ask your stats? Ive had rejections & radio silence and im freaking out!!
Hey! I'll DM you 🙂
Got this too lol. So confusing
Have you all interviewed? Maybe check your portal?
Have you submitted your Profile and FAFSA? If so, I would contact VCU SOM's financial aid person Pemra ([email protected])
I remember people getting pre-II R's back in August
Thanks, but did you receive any other information regarding next steps for admitted students at VCU? Apart from financial aid stuff
There'a supposed to be an invitation for the admitted students open house on December 4th going out soon, but other than that I haven't heard anything.
sorry 🙁 Pre-II or post?
Pre-II
same, complete 7/5 tho
+1 Complete 7/19
Completed mid-July and no II on my end. Additionally, I didn’t get that controversial school of pharmacy email but idk if that’s good news or not as there has only been silence from here
I think a redditor said he/she received the terrible pharmacy email then got the formal rejection email a day after. So I am sure not receiving it is a good sign for now
Yeah I know about the redditor and the post that you’re talking about. Just staying positive while waiting for a formal answer from the school
Good luck to both of us!
Thank you! Great things will surely come in the near future
The first one is a traditional question and the rest are MMI
