Chicago State University Application Thread

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has anyone heard back from CSU yet?? i'm getting realllllly nervous!!!
 
yeahhh mine was on the 9th... i really need to hear back form them soon!!!!!
 
SSPharm said:
yeahhh mine was on the 9th... i really need to hear back form them soon!!!!!
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This actually is a question for EVERYONE who's interviewed... So how likely do you guys think it will be that Chi State receives pre-candidate status in June? From what they've told you in your interview anyways...or what you already know?
 
JamesL1585 said:
This actually is a question for EVERYONE who's interviewed... So how likely do you guys think it will be that Chi State receives pre-candidate status in June? From what they've told you in your interview anyways...or what you already know?
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I'm pretty optimistic that theyll get pre-candidate status. they have a great faculty and i think ill worry about it more, when i hear back from them..haha
did u have an interview James?
 
JamesL1585 said:
This actually is a question for EVERYONE who's interviewed... So how likely do you guys think it will be that Chi State receives pre-candidate status in June? From what they've told you in your interview anyways...or what you already know?
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i'm not too concerned. Dr. Slatkin, who is heading up CSU-COP, was the dean that opened both midwestern pharmacy school campuses in downers grove and glendale. He's really familiar with this whole process so i dont think they'll have a problem.... at least thats what i'm really hoping! Plus, pre-candidate status is the hardest to obtain, and the acpe lets schools know exactly what they need to do. They already were denied a site visit once back in the day cause acpe wouldnt approve their application cause it wasnt at their standards. And opening up CSU on the southside is important for our city. Beyond U of C, there is no other school south of that line in the city that has health science programs like the pharmacy college CSU is trying to open. but all we can really do is keep our fingers crossed! i really hope they get it though, cause this whole application/interview process was way too stressful and i do NOT want to go through that again. :laugh: good luck to you all that are still waiting on a response from the university!
 
I hope you people do understand because of CSU there will be a surplus of pharmacists in the Chicago area. Right now, supply=demand in this area. The reason for this school is all politics and not need.
 
Isn't the demand higher than supply as of now at least in retail? I don't think the economy really effects healthcare that much...
 
genesis09 said:
I hope you people do understand because of CSU there will be a surplus of pharmacists in the Chicago area. Right now, supply=demand in this area. The reason for this school is all politics and not need.
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i don't completely agree with you. There are plenty areas in this city of Chicago that still are in need of pharmacists. Walgreens has location based scholarships for pharmacy students that will work in areas of Chicago where there is a shortage-- like the southside of Chicago. I have several friends taking part in these location based scholarships. And while politics may be apart of it... politics are almost always apart of everything, there still is a need.
 
I'm telling you what the general opinion about the opening of CSU in the local pharmacy community.
Right now, Illinois averages about 200-300 open pharmacist positions. Most of the positions are in downstate Illinois, and the hope is that SIUE will be the major supplier of those positions. There are openings if you are willing to work in unsavory areas of Chicago. However, there are not that many pharmacies there to begin with.
 
SSPharm said:
anyone heard nething yet???:scared:
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I received an email from CSU, I am happy to be part of inaugural class and hopefully be part of graduating class 2012 J All the Best everyone!
 
quote=genesis09;6525852]I hope you people do understand because of CSU there will be a surplus of pharmacists in the Chicago area. Right now, supply=demand in this area. The reason for this school is all politics and not need.[/quote]
It is irksome that some pre-med students are changing to pharmacy for what they perceive to be a quicker, easier way to their high paying career. (Verified by my friend who is a pre-med student) If they don't have retail experience, they may be in for a rude awakening. Twelve hour days (on your feet), working weekends and holidays, unending stream of prescriptions to fill. I've been a tech for 4 years in a high volume retail pharmacy (1800+ prescriptions a week), with two full-time and one part time pharmacists and four techs. It can be grueling... Hope all these grads are prepared.

Where I'm at right now: Accepted at Chicago State (concerned about accreditation situation), waiting to hear from Midwestern (interview last week), on wait list at UIC, (I also find it frustrating that there have been postings on this forum from those that have been accepted at UIC with PCAT scores in the 50s. I have a 3.75 gpa, 4 years as Pharm Tech, excellent recommendations, and great interview & essay, PCAT of 84 but I'm on waitlist).
 
Has anyone been rejected since there interview? If so what do you think caused that. If you dont feel comfortable please PM me. Also where can I go for CSU interview information.
 
What hotel did you all stay at? And how did you travel if you were coming out of state
 
i actually stayed with a friend in downtown chicago and took the train to the school and then took a train back to the airport for my flight. a cab will run you about 50 bucks.. i was coming from midway airport.

when is ure interview Nubianssense?
 
What community area of Chicago is this school in? Anything below Hyde Park is dangerous.
 
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yesss i hope so too!!!=) is anyone from out of state?? anyone started lookin for housing!!??
 
SSPharm said:
yesss i hope so too!!!=) is anyone from out of state?? anyone started lookin for housing!!??
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i'm from ct...haven't started looking. do you have any idea of how expensive housing is..
goodluck to all those waiting and congrats to those accepted
 
Hey guys, <--Random dude from oklahoma if you interviewed with me on April 4th...lol

Anyways, i just got my acceptance letter this afternoon. Im pretty sure all the interviews are done and over with by now..but hopefully more of those letters are goin out and everyone hears back positives things.

I still gotta facebook those fun 15 people i interviewed with..definitly enjoyed my 4 hour process vs the 11 hr drive up there 🙂

Hopefully i'll remember to check back on this forum
Surprised no one formed a facebook group by now 🙂
 
Prosocrsta said:
Hey guys, <--Random dude from oklahoma if you interviewed with me on April 4th...lol

Anyways, i just got my acceptance letter this afternoon. Im pretty sure all the interviews are done and over with by now..but hopefully more of those letters are goin out and everyone hears back positives things.

I still gotta facebook those fun 15 people i interviewed with..definitly enjoyed my 4 hour process vs the 11 hr drive up there 🙂

Hopefully i'll remember to check back on this forum
Surprised no one formed a facebook group by now 🙂
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Hey everyone! i'm also one the lucky peeps that got into csu-cop! and i will be the first to admit i'm a total dork and facebook even from my blackberry-- so i made a group just for us 🙂 i named it "Chicago State University - COP Class of 2012." Join on up! As long as all goes well.... cant wait to meet you all this fall!
 
I couldn't find this group that you called ----------Chicago State University - COP Class of 2012. see you there, hopefully.
 
Pharmfreak77 said:
I couldn't find this group that you called ----------Chicago State University - COP Class of 2012. see you there, hopefully.
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you couldnt find the group?? this is the first time i ever made one.... maybe i did something wrong. hmmmm~ anyways, if anyone looks it up and cant find it, send me a message with your email and send you an invite link.
 
You may not have clicked on global..or the settings may not be open to the public... toss the link on here or maybe a first a last name so i can poke you from my Mobile Tilt....unlimited texting sure does take facebooking to a new level..
 
Prosocrsta said:
You may not have clicked on global..or the settings may not be open to the public... toss the link on here or maybe a first a last name so i can poke you from my Mobile Tilt....unlimited texting sure does take facebooking to a new level..
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the group is global and open to the public. i emailed the help center on facebook and they said they are aware of the problem and are fixing it.

try to log into your facebook and then paste this link, maybe this might work?

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15283350078

So for the time being, (i'd rather not put all my info on here) so if you want to join the group, pm me with your email address and ill send you and invite. Prosocrsta, ill send you a message with my name so you can look me up.
 
sellout59 said:
I had my interview April 1st and I just got an email saying I'm accepted.....................


Pending they get pre-candidate status.... now i have to decide if it would be worth the 8,000 extra dollars a year to go to Midwestern instead.
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Did you receive your admission packet?
 
XYZ118181 said:
Did you receive your admission packet?
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I also interviewed and received the acceptance letter the same day as that person; ive received and already overnight'ed the check thats due May 5th.
The admissions package just includes the official acceptace letter, code of conduct policy and ACPE accredication status

It also includes a form for your lab coat for the white coat ceremony and number of things they require before august 1st, such as vaccines and your final transcript.
 
xyzal said:
I also interviewed and received the acceptance letter the same day as that person; ive received and already overnight'ed the check thats due May 5th.
The admissions package just includes the official acceptace letter, code of conduct policy and ACPE accredication status

It also includes a form for your lab coat for the white coat ceremony and number of things they require before august 1st, such as vaccines and your final transcript.
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I received my acceptance email last friday, so just wondering how much time does is take to receive acceptance letter.

Thanks for the response.

How much time did it take for you?
 
XYZ118181 said:
I received my acceptance email last friday, so just wondering how much time does is take to receive acceptance letter.

Thanks for the response.

How much time did it take for you?
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Np. I think it took about 8 days to receive it. The official letter came in a manila size white and green envelope. I would suggest that if it takes more than 10 days I would go ahead and send Amalia an e-mail to let her know that you still have not receive it since you get about 3 weeks to send your deposit check.
Congrats on your acceptance!
 
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Soo....whats the talley of the accepted people (on this forum) ??..

anyone get the alternative letter....??
 
Ik007 said:
Hello Every 1, its been almost 2 weeks, n, no updates yet. I m stressed out dude:scared:, I met this girl who supposedly got accepted at CSU pharmacy colllege, she got notified abt her acceptance in april 1st week, n she got notified of acceptance in 4 days!!:idea:
How soon were u people, who have been accepted were notified? I'm scared, Oh well, have been trying 2 forget, but its has been on my head CONSTANTLY. 😱
Will appreciate if people who interviewwed on april 14th plus people who got accepted share their wait journey n status updates.
Good Luck every 1 who is waiting like me!
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I'm waiting also... I think they are pretty busy, their site visit for ACPE was earlier within the las few days so.. Im pretty sure they were caught up with that.

Oh yea, to everyone that interviewed my day and called me out ("afro dude" right?) I added most of u on facebook.. I thought I added u Ash but there were a lot of people with your name and I did find one from USC but wasn't sure if that was you, eitherway add me and big ups to ya'll! Good luck
 
Ik007 said:
Hello Every 1, its been almost 2 weeks, n, no updates yet. I m stressed out dude:scared:, I met this girl who supposedly got accepted at CSU pharmacy colllege, she got notified abt her acceptance in april 1st week, n she got notified of acceptance in 4 days!!:idea:
How soon were u people, who have been accepted were notified? I'm scared, Oh well, have been trying 2 forget, but its has been on my head CONSTANTLY. 😱
Will appreciate if people who interviewwed on april 14th plus people who got accepted share their wait journey n status updates.
Good Luck every 1 who is waiting like me!
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for people that were wondering about the wait time... I found out I got in exactly one week after my interview. There are 3 other pharm techs I work with that got the acceptance 7 days after their interview date as well.

And for an update on the facebook group I made, I think the link I put on here IS working because people have been joining the group. so here it is again. click on it, log into your facebook account and see you there!


http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15283350078
 
For those of you who have been accepted, where are you guys planning to dorm at?
 
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Hello IK007,

I interviewed on the fourteenth. The wait has been driving me nuts. Anyway, I broke down and emailed Amalia as I could not take it anymore. It even took a couple of days for a reply. Here is what she said and it applies to everyone waiting to hear:


The Admissions Committee has not made any decisions for applicants who interviewed on April 14th just yet. There are 3 more interview days left in May. Once these interview days are over the Admissions Committee will meet to discuss everyone who has recently interviewed and applicants that has been put on hold to determine the final number of applicants to fill the remaining seats. You will hear notification of their decision by May 15th. Thank you.​



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I hope this helps ease the stress of all those waiting. At least I won't be checking email every 10 minutes anymore. Good luck everybody.
 
Has anyone of you been put on the hold or waitlist who interviewed prior to April 14th
 
Hey thanks a lot for this, as you could have easily kept this VITAL information to yourself!! Yes now I won't be checking my email every hour after the hour either... good luck.

DASA1998 said:
Hello IK007,

I interviewed on the fourteenth. The wait has been driving me nuts. Anyway, I broke down and emailed Amalia as I could not take it anymore. It even took a couple of days for a reply. Here is what she said and it applies to everyone waiting to hear:


The Admissions Committee has not made any decisions for applicants who interviewed on April 14th just yet. There are 3 more interview days left in May. Once these interview days are over the Admissions Committee will meet to discuss everyone who has recently interviewed and applicants that has been put on hold to determine the final number of applicants to fill the remaining seats. You will hear notification of their decision by May 15th. Thank you.​



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I hope this helps ease the stress of all those waiting. At least I won't be checking email every 10 minutes anymore. Good luck everybody.
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xyzal said:
Np. I think it took about 8 days to receive it. The official letter came in a manila size white and green envelope. I would suggest that if it takes more than 10 days I would go ahead and send Amalia an e-mail to let her know that you still have not receive it since you get about 3 weeks to send your deposit check.
Congrats on your acceptance!
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Hi,

I have an interview in 2 days..can you email me and tell me what interview questions to be expected? Thanks so much!
 
I have been accepted but was worrying about their accredidation
 
About a month ago I also got into howard i dont know which one is better
 
I see you like to work out james did you see Chicago states weight room, LMAO. I like to lift to i think prison system have more weight available lol
 
Modawg9 said:
I see you like to work out james did you see Chicago states weight room, LMAO. I like to lift to i think prison system have more weight available lol
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Yea Yea.. lol I'll agree its pretty crappy, but the people make the school, not the stuff thats inside.. and the faculty impressed me ALOT.

But If I do get accepted I dont plan on staying on campus anyways, so Ill get a gym membership somewhere (Never had to do that before but first time for everything right?) Oh yea do you work out?
 
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