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Wait how does this work, the class isn’t 385 people in size?
more people are offered admission then ones who are matriculated. Not everyone will accept the offer of admission to med schools, which they know, so they offer a little bit more (sometimes 50% more) to ensure they fill their class size.

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i submitted around july 17/18th i believe and i haven’t even gotten verified/marked as complete yet anyone else having the same issue
 
i submitted around july 17/18th i believe and i haven’t even gotten verified/marked as complete yet anyone else having the same issue
i submitted on 7/31 and am in the same boat. i called and they verified my letters of rec over the phone and said they would be reviewing my prereqs in the next few days
 
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OOS(NY) II, submitted secondary 7/27, felt like forever to verify requirements and didn't get any notifications about it until; 9/10 preliminary review complete, 9/13 II and reflected in the portal with a new tab for the admissions day info session stuff.
LM 72 (low GPA high MCAT)
They ask for a two business day turnaround to confirm you'll take the interview!
 
OOS(NY) II, submitted secondary 7/27, felt like forever to verify requirements and didn't get any notifications about it until; 9/10 preliminary review complete, 9/13 II and reflected in the portal with a new tab for the admissions day info session stuff.
LM 72 (low GPA high MCAT)
They ask for a two business day turnaround to confirm you'll take the interview!
is it in person or virtual
 
Should I email them if my application still isn’t complete? I submitted 7/28
 
i just got marked complete today 9/16 and I had turned in everything by like 7/18. Incredibly disorganized but it is what it is…
 
what does the Preliminary Review complete email mean? They say "We have completed the review of your application and you meet our admissions requirements. This review did not include verification of CASper and Duet assessment completion. Your file is now being holistically reviewed to determine if you will be selected for an interview." Does this mean my interview hinges on my casper score? oof?
 
what does the Preliminary Review complete email mean? They say "We have completed the review of your application and you meet our admissions requirements. This review did not include verification of CASper and Duet assessment completion. Your file is now being holistically reviewed to determine if you will be selected for an interview." Does this mean my interview hinges on my casper score? oof?
when did u submit
 
what does the Preliminary Review complete email mean? They say "We have completed the review of your application and you meet our admissions requirements. This review did not include verification of CASper and Duet assessment completion. Your file is now being holistically reviewed to determine if you will be selected for an interview." Does this mean my interview hinges on my casper score? oof?
I took this to mean they're ready to review your app in its entirety for an interview and the preliminary review they did was just to make sure you have everything, though I guess that didn't include checking to make sure your SJT scores are in.
For what it's worth, my scores were sub 50%ile for both and I got an II so I don't think it's gonna make or break.
 
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Has anyone who has received an II actually gotten the phone call to schedule it yet?
 
In the application status tab, where it says "Undergrad date before June of app year" does it say "not received" for anyone else too? Submitted my secondary two months ago
 
Hey guys for those who have completed their interview or know about this, is the interview the same day as the Admissions Day events?
 
I have submitted my secondary on 7/31/24 and have not been complete yet. Should I email or just wait as just saw someone who submitted on 7/30 was just complete this past Friday. Not sure if I should just wait or not.
 
I have submitted my secondary on 7/31/24 and have not been complete yet. Should I email or just wait as just saw someone who submitted on 7/30 was just complete this past Friday. Not sure if I should just wait or not.
I was complete 7/29 and I received my under review email today, so yours should be coming soon!
 
II today, OOS, URM, Preliminary Review Complete August 7th. LM 67.4
 
I was looking for previous comments, I only took Casper test, I seen people took the Duet exam! Do I have to take this exam at all?
 
I was looking for previous comments, I only took Casper test, I seen people took the Duet exam! Do I have to take this exam at all?
Yes, Hackensack requires it.

In the " Secondary Application Received" email they send to applicants: "Please note, both the CASper and Duet assessments are required. If you have not completed these assesments, please do so in order to be considered for an interview. If you have previously completed the assessment please ensure scores are distributed to our school on the acuity site. Prerequisite verification and Letters of Recommendation status will remain incomplete until it has been reviewed by the office."
 
Yes, Hackensack requires it.

In the " Secondary Application Received" email they send to applicants: "Please note, both the CASper and Duet assessments are required. If you have not completed these assesments, please do so in order to be considered for an interview. If you have previously completed the assessment please ensure scores are distributed to our school on the acuity site. Prerequisite verification and Letters of Recommendation status will remain incomplete until it has been reviewed by the office."
Thank you so much! OMG not sure how I missed that. I see on my email when I submitted on 7/31/24. Should I email the admission and let them know as I will take today and finish it or just take it. Should I supposed to take within 14 days of Casper, but I took Casper while back, would it affect not getting interview invite at all. I just saw it take only 24 hours for them to receive it.
 
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How accurate Is the data that says 86% acceptance rate post interview?
 
is it worth to apply at this stage? I haven't submitted a primary for this one.
 
Thank you so much! OMG not sure how I missed that. I see on my email when I submitted on 7/31/24. Should I email the admission and let them know as I will take today and finish it or just take it. Should I supposed to take within 14 days of Casper, but I took Casper while back, would it affect not getting interview invite at all. I just saw it take only 24 hours for them to receive it.
Hmmm. Not sure how the admissions process works. Once you take it, they will presumably receive it automatically and put your app in the queue for review. It couldn't hurt to let them know that you've completed it IMO.
 
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Hmmm. Not sure how the admissions process works. Once you take it, they will presumably receive it automatically and put your app in the queue for review. It couldn't hurt to let them know that you've completed it IMO.
Thank you! Does it goes to all schools on your list for Casper, does the schools that do not require looks at this also?
 
Thank you! Does it goes to all schools on your list for Casper, does the schools that do not require looks at this also?
i think it goes to every school on the distribution list, but if it's not a part of the school's evaluative tools, then they won't look at it
 
The II went to my spam 🙁 I received it 10/7 and just sent an email to accept the admissions day thing. I didn't send them an email within the 2 business day requirement - has this happened to anyone??? I'm so mad at myself 🙁
Since its only day 3 today, definitely send them an email ASAP just briefly explain the spam issue.
 
I received prelim review complete 08/07 but haven't heard anything since...at what point do I start worrying
 
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