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misosoop said:
My question:
As a Biochemistry major, would both these letters need to be from science faculty? Or can I use a letter from a Biochemistry professor (science faculty within my major) and an English professor?

I already submitted my secondary (with the Biochem and English prof letters) and it has been marked as complete. Does this mean I'm in the clear, or should I seek further clarification with the committee? I do have a second science prof but I hesitate to use it because it's generic, written on a time crunch when another letter writer ghosted me, and from a class I withdrew from 🥲.

I would really appreciate any insight from adcoms! I believe I'd previously received advice regarding my letter conundrum from @Mr.Smile12 @LizzyM
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Inconsistencies like this should be brought to the Admissions Office's attention. They need to clarify it for you.
 
Mr.Smile12 said:
Inconsistencies like this should be brought to the Admissions Office's attention. They need to clarify it for you.
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The fact they haven’t responded to (at least in my opinion) a pretty important question due to their own miscommunication during peak traffic times shows how poorly run this program is and gives us some insight into why they were put on probation in the first place.
 
PickaGodnPray said:
The fact they haven’t responded to (at least in my opinion) a pretty important question due to their own miscommunication during peak traffic times shows how poorly run this program is and gives us some insight into why they were put on probation in the first place.
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Yeah, I'm not being unreasonable in my expectations for response times either. I first emailed them about this 2 weeks ago and followed up a week ago :/ I called them just now and their voicemail told me they'd email me via AMCAS ID but also suggested that I email them first--before giving me an incorrect email address for their admissions office lol
 
misosoop said:
Yeah, I'm not being unreasonable in my expectations for response times either. I first emailed them about this 2 weeks ago and followed up a week ago :/ I called them just now and their voicemail told me they'd email me via AMCAS ID but also suggested that I email them first--before giving me an incorrect email address for their admissions office lol
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I also tried calling them on Monday and emailed them last Monday with no response for a very similar issue.

Just from my personal experience but I have heard from friends/family who have applied here previously and tried contacting the school for similar reasons that the school has a tendency to not respond to emails or communicate much 🙁
 
Holdupwaitaminuteyeayeaye said:
I also tried calling them on Monday and emailed them last Monday with no response for a very similar issue.

Just from my personal experience but I have heard from friends/family who have applied here previously and tried contacting the school for similar reasons that the school has a tendency to not respond to emails or communicate much 🙁
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Still no reply on my end hahha
 
misosoop said:
Their LOR requirements are a little confusing and they've not responded to my emails (including follow-up).

The website says:


But the FAQ says:


My question:
As a Biochemistry major, would both these letters need to be from science faculty? Or can I use a letter from a Biochemistry professor (science faculty within my major) and an English professor?

I already submitted my secondary (with the Biochem and English prof letters) and it has been marked as complete. Does this mean I'm in the clear, or should I seek further clarification with the committee? I do have a second science prof but I hesitate to use it because it's generic, written on a time crunch when another letter writer ghosted me, and from a class I withdrew from 🥲.

I would really appreciate any insight from adcoms! I believe I'd previously received advice regarding my letter conundrum from @Mr.Smile12 @LizzyM
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I would go off of which one is most recently updated. Although this may not be listed on either one.

As far as lack of communication goes with them, sucks they haven't responded. I know they're probably bombarded but that's no excuse, especially for something as important as LoRs. I emailed UMiami late May about something similar and got no response.
 
Question about AE LORs for nontrads- if I cannot get in touch with someone from my major from my graduating institution (no longer have access to my student email), is it okay that my LORs are from work, shadowing, and DIY post-bacc physics and microbiology profs only?
 
ana.stomosis said:
Question about AE LORs for nontrads- if I cannot get in touch with someone from my major from my graduating institution (no longer have access to my student email), is it okay that my LORs are from work, shadowing, and DIY post-bacc physics and microbiology profs only?
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Should be fine. You will have to explain why you didn't get a committee letter in the secondary. Are you trying to get in touch with your old professors? AE doesn't require LORs to be from your graduated institution.

"Providing letters of evaluation is part of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine application process. We require a premedical committee appraisal letter (preferred) or two letters from professors who taught you in courses (at least one in science). Nontraditional applicants are encouraged to submit two letters of recommendation from colleagues with whom you’ve worked closely. Please review frequently asked questions about Einstein’s letters of evaluation requirements."

If you did a post-bacc, you will need a Disciplinary memo from your undergrad institution staying that you graduated in good standing. This MUST be submitted through AMCAS Letter Service
 
ana.stomosis said:
Question about AE LORs for nontrads- if I cannot get in touch with someone from my major from my graduating institution (no longer have access to my student email), is it okay that my LORs are from work, shadowing, and DIY post-bacc physics and microbiology profs only?
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This is what I did. I also did not have to explain why I did not have a committee letter. I was not enrolled in a formal post-bacc program, so I did not provide a post-bacc letter. AE does not seem to have a problem with the LORs I uploaded because I received an e-mail saying my secondary is complete
 
for the second essay, "Please use this space to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know. If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.” (3000 characters)", is it truly optional or are people seeing it as a soft requirement? the wording makes me feel it isn't truly optional but I'm not sure.
 
ndmd123 said:
okay thank you! I havn't received either but I just submitted like 30 minutes ago
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in the same boat. I just submitted my secondary yesterday but no confirmation email yet; did it take a couple days for yours to be complete?
 
If questions like this apply to me would y'all recommend be direct and explain why (about 1500 character responses) or should I do longer stories with deeper reflections from these experiences (max 3000 characters)? I can do both, I'm just not sure what would be appropriate.

As an undergraduate, I transferred from one college to another. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain. If your answer was, "no," please write “NA” in the box below. (3000 characters)

If you were employed during the academic year, other than during winter and summer breaks, please write the number of hours you worked per week, and tell us what you did and why you were employed. (3000 characters)
 
I sent them an email 2 weeks ago and another 1 week ago to notify them of my recent AMCAS Fee Waiver approval, but I have not gotten a response. Do you guys think I should try calling now?
 
lottamatcha said:
I sent them an email 2 weeks ago and another 1 week ago to notify them of my recent AMCAS Fee Waiver approval, but I have not gotten a response. Do you guys think I should try calling now?
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Yes try calling, but I doubt it will do much good, this school refuses to communicate for some reason. Finally get their probation removed and now back to treating applicants like ****.
 
medicalthoughts33 said:
Who did you email...? Bad mouthing the instituion isn't productive
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I believe asking for the bare minimum in communication is not bad mouthing, that is quite literally their job, especially when things are unclear on their website. Applicants pay $100+ for them to review applicants files and answer questions. You should expect more than the bare minimum for that price.
 
ndmd123 said:
Is there a way to check the status of letters of rec (ie:have they received them) like other portals? Or is it just blin
moltmannfanboi said:
I got an "application complete" email that was distinct from my "application submitted" email. It came after my last LoR I had assigned was uploaded.
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How long did it take to get the application complete email.
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Hi all — is there anyone still waiting on a secondary invitation? Wasn't sure if Einstein screens or not...

Though, I recognize my AMCAS was processed pretty recently, last week on 8/6. Less than an hour after being processed, I received Einstein's "LCME ACCREDITATION" email, but nothing since then. Would appreciate any input!
 
cbasco02 said:
Hi all — is there anyone still waiting on a secondary invitation? Wasn't sure if Einstein screens or not...

Though, I recognize my AMCAS was processed pretty recently, last week on 8/6. Less than an hour after being processed, I received Einstein's "LCME ACCREDITATION" email, but nothing since then. Would appreciate any input!
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I was verified 7/29 and received the Einstein supplementary invite the same day. Then, 1 minute later, I received that LCME accreditation email. I don’t know if they screen
 
cbasco02 said:
Hi all — is there anyone still waiting on a secondary invitation? Wasn't sure if Einstein screens or not...

Though, I recognize my AMCAS was processed pretty recently, last week on 8/6. Less than an hour after being processed, I received Einstein's "LCME ACCREDITATION" email, but nothing since then. Would appreciate any input!
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I added the school on 8/6, and still no secondary. Did you receive anything since?
 
does anyone know if einstein is a school that likes or hates why us essays in the additional info prompt? ik each school is a bit different and tried to find for einstein but couldn't find anything solid
 
hahaboba said:
I added the school on 8/6, and still no secondary. Did you receive anything since?
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Nothing yet... Though, I'm currently drowning with my other 29 secondaries anyways, so it's currently the least of my worries 😅
 
cbasco02 said:
Nothing yet... Though, I'm currently drowning with my other 29 secondaries anyways, so it's currently the least of my worries 😅
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Lmao same 🤣 Be good to receive one, but if not, whatever.
 
mochilover12 said:
does anyone know if einstein is a school that likes or hates why us essays in the additional info prompt? ik each school is a bit different and tried to find for einstein but couldn't find anything solid
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curious about this, as well.
 
+1 OOS II LM 75 secondary complete 06/28
 
Is anyone still waiting for a secondary invite? Verified 8/5 and have only received their email about accreditation.
 
I have received a grade of "F," "D," "I" and/or "W" during my college/graduate school years. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

If I received a "W" for a dual-enrollment class in high school, should I still mark yes? It is on my transcript from that school.
Thanks!
 
cute.as.duck said:
I have received a grade of "F," "D," "I" and/or "W" during my college/graduate school years. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain.

If I received a "W" for a dual-enrollment class in high school, should I still mark yes? It is on my transcript from that school.
Thanks!
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Yes.
 
OOS II just now! Submitted 7/9, LM 82
 
OOS II just now! I can't register for a date so refusing to believe that it is true yet 😂
 
+1 IS II. LM 75. Complete 7/28.

Super excited! I also can't register right now, but I'll probably try again in the morning before contacting them.
 
Looking at last year's thread, it seems like they previously had trouble with the interview portal. Should be up in the morning, per the previous thread.
 
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