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I found this for financial aid. Sounds like accepted students will start receiving scholarships in January and other will receive aid throughout the rest of the spring.

 

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Just bumping this again for the recently admitted students— lmk if you have any issues!

 

[doctordoctordoctor27]

I submitted OOS secondary on like 7/10. How have I not heard anything back yet HAHA.

 

[underdawg434]

I submitted OOS secondary on like 7/10. How have I not heard anything back yet HAHA.

Same here but IS

 

[mrsomeone]

Just wanted to chime in about admissions decision dates! Decision dates are listed as Feb 1 and Mar 15, but both of those are Saturdays. I got clarification that admissions decisions will go out the following Mondays, on Feb 3 and Mar 17. Hope this is helpful!

 

[wackertwiddle54129]

Haven't heard anything from them; does anybody know if they still have interview spots open/if they're considering applicants?

 

[madnessinmedicine]

is VCU still conducting interviews?

 

[livemas]

is VCU still conducting interviews?

Yes. I have an interview date at the end of Jan. My invite did come a while ago though...11/21 I think

 

[catinsomehats]

does anyone know if it’s worth it to send a letter of intent here for upcoming acceptance dates/waitlist?

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

does anyone know if it’s worth it to send a letter of intent here for upcoming acceptance dates/waitlist?

Sending an intent letter is not worth it here until WL, and maybe not even then. Remember, they rank us based on the committee vote, which is our score for the rest of the application cycle.

 

[nanamistyy]

+1 OOS II today! Completed 7/30, LM 70.7

 

[salmon boy]

Also +1 OOS II this morning! Completed 7/31, LM 72.7

 

[Sosayitditto]

OOS II this morning! Completed 8/2.

 

[catinsomehats]

Sending an intent letter is not worth it here until WL, and maybe not even then. Remember, they rank us based on the committee vote, which is our score for the rest of the application cycle.

yeah 🥲 think im getting pretty stir crazy from the waiting. i *might* still send a loi even if it could help in the tiniest bit since this is my first choice school. imma shoot my shot

 

[tzuyu&yuqi]

slightly not true that it doesn't do anything, when I applied, if you sent one it would be like a checkmark next to your name, if it got really close (I presume someone had the same score), that could be the deciding factor

 

[redLobster13]

Does anyone know if the recent interview invites were for the last slots? I sent my secondary late July and have ties to the area, so I'd like to send a letter of interest (not sure if it's too late though)

 

[Sosayitditto]

Does anyone know if the recent interview invites were for the last slots? I sent my secondary late July and have ties to the area, so I'd like to send a letter of interest (not sure if it's too late though)

I was invited for an interview few days ago and saw slots open from this week to the end of February. So I’m thinking there may be more II coming up.

 

[Strattera]

I was invited for an interview few days ago and saw slots open from this week to the end of February. So I’m thinking there may be more II coming up.

I hope so, I’m an IS applicant who was really hoping to get an II here, submitted in early July and nothing

 

[redLobster13]

I was invited for an interview few days ago and saw slots open from this week to the end of February. So I’m thinking there may be more II coming up.

awesome, thanks for letting me know! congrats on the A 🙂 a post on reddit a couple months ago says they only want them after interviews, so i guess I'll just wait!

 

[redLobster13]

I hope so, I’m an IS applicant who was really hoping to get an II here, submitted in early July and nothing

NC applicant, but grew up in VA. Hopes for us both!

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Anyone else interested in the 3 year MD programs? I emailed and the requirements are: no preclinical failures (obviously) and not being in the bottom quartile (they rank students). Any thoughts on going here for the opportunity to do a 3 year MD vs going to a p/f school with NBME exams for 4 years?

 

[MiddleEMed]

For those of us interviewing this week, does anyone know if admissions decisions will be released on either Feb. 1 or March 15? According to VCU's calendar, those are the last two dates for MD decisions.

 

[uglyowl]

For those of us interviewing this week, does anyone know if admissions decisions will be released on either Feb. 1 or March 15? According to VCU's calendar, those are the last two dates for MD decisions.

I think February, and also the VCU portal says Feb 3 even though the website says Feb 1 which might make more sense with it being a Monday.

 

[Dom Dolla]

i got got yesterday

OOS pre-II R

 

[jj_blue]

Just got an interview!!! IS and this is my hometown so my mom is somehow even more excited than I am
(LM 69, completed 7/30)

 

[Strattera]

Just got an interview!!! IS and this is my hometown so my mom is somehow even more excited than I am
(LM 69, completed 7/30)

YES! Also LM of 69 is iconic

 

[robot_soup]

slightly not true that it doesn't do anything, when I applied, if you sent one it would be like a checkmark next to your name, if it got really close (I presume someone had the same score), that could be the deciding factor

Do you know if you should wait until you're WL? Or send it prior to that?

 

[tzuyu&yuqi]

Do you know if you should wait until you're WL? Or send it prior to that?

I sent mines right after my interview

 

[robot_soup]

I sent mines right after my interview

That's good to know!

I'm a bit confused because their MSAR says one thing:

But the FAQ on their applicant website says another:

I don't want to annoy the admissions committee, but I also don't want to miss an opportunity to update them or let them know how much I'd like to go to their school 😳

 

[jj_blue]

That's good to know!

I'm a bit confused because their MSAR says one thing:
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But the FAQ on their applicant website says another:
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I don't want to annoy the admissions committee, but I also don't want to miss an opportunity to update them or let them know how much I'd like to go to their school 😳

I sent an update letter on 12/9, got an invite 1/20. Obviously we can't be 100% sure that's what got the invite, but I like to think that it helped because I did have some big updates (2 first-author pubs, medical translation certification). This was their reply:

 

[imoka]

I sent an update letter on 12/9, got an invite 1/20. Obviously we can't be 100% sure that's what got the invite, but I like to think that it helped because I did have some big updates (2 first-author pubs, medical translation certification). This was their reply:

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I sent an update a few weeks before I got my II too, maybe coincidence, maybe not

 

[Decaying_Isotope]

I sent an update a few weeks before I got my II too, maybe coincidence, maybe not

This has motivated me to send my update letter, lets see if it pans out. Nothing to lose at this point in the cycle lol

 

[redLobster13]

Forgot to update, but II received 1/20! The spots available were for yesterday, today, and two days next week. I ended up not submitting an update letter since consensus was no, but manifesting must've done something lol

 

[robot_soup]

I sent an update letter on 12/9, got an invite 1/20. Obviously we can't be 100% sure that's what got the invite, but I like to think that it helped because I did have some big updates (2 first-author pubs, medical translation certification). This was their reply:

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That's good to know! I got an ii, just was wondering about post ii letters

 

[deleted1208873]

Pre-II R today, OOS LM 69 and complete in August. First rejection of the cycle lol. Good luck to y'all still in the running!

 

[tarkovskiyeva]

+1 OOS II, complete 08/20

Edit: gonna withdraw this app, best of luck yall!!

 

[TrypanBlue]

JUST GOT AN OOS II!!!

 

[meddyteddy]

INTL (Canadian) II received today. Complete 08/25

 

[wackertwiddle54129]

INTL (Canadian) II received today. Complete 08/25

What time, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[meddyteddy]

What time, if you don't mind me asking?

I think same as the others. Received at exactly 2pm est

 

[SleepieSheep]

OOS II !! Complete mid-July. Received same time as everyone else

 

[deleted1203533]

Hey all,
Was wondering if someone could explain the decision timeline and acceptance rate. I’m OOS and interview in a couple weeks but it looks like the decision day is 3/15. Looks like 70% post II oos acceptance rate but I saw someone earlier say that they only accept 50 of the 200 people considered for that decision day and 3/15 is the last day this cycle. Thanks in advance

 

[dancingpeaches]

I sent an update letter on 12/9, got an invite 1/20. Obviously we can't be 100% sure that's what got the invite, but I like to think that it helped because I did have some big updates (2 first-author pubs, medical translation certification). This was their reply:

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did you email the update letter or send thru the portal?

 

[dancingpeaches]

I sent an update a few weeks before I got my II too, maybe coincidence, maybe not

did you email the update letter or send thru the portal?

 

[mystery_grape019]

IS II today!

 

[medmintchip]

IS II today!

Congrats!! If you feel comfortable sharing, what time did you receive the II?

 

[ClashRoyaleKing]

Hey all,
Was wondering if someone could explain the decision timeline and acceptance rate. I’m OOS and interview in a couple weeks but it looks like the decision day is 3/15. Looks like 70% post II oos acceptance rate but I saw someone earlier say that they only accept 50 of the 200 people considered for that decision day and 3/15 is the last day this cycle. Thanks in advance

There is waitlist movement. VCU also doesn’t over accept, so after 3/15, they’ll only have accepted a class size of people. Anyone who withdraws opens a spot.

 

[mystery_grape019]

Congrats!! If you feel comfortable sharing, what time did you receive the II?

4:40 pm

 

[2024futuredoc]

4:40 pm

when were you complete?

 

[deleted1203533]

There is waitlist movement. VCU also doesn’t over accept, so after 3/15, they’ll only have accepted a class size of people. Anyone who withdraws opens a spot.

How do you know this