CUSM MBS 2021-2022
Started by journey2badoctor
powerofmedicine
Full Member
I have applied this cycle!
journey2badoctor
New Member
Did you apply early?
powerofmedicine
Full Member
I applied end of March. Did you submit your application?
journey2badoctor
New Member
Yeah I submitted February. When do you think we will hear back?
I applied April 5th, last LOR was sent on 4/10.
Fingers crossed!
Anyone know if there is a way to check the status of our application? like maybe a separate portal?
coreoooo
Full Member
Not sure I havent heard anything from them.
journey2badoctor
New Member
The only way to check status is by contacting admissions. They are very friendly
powerofmedicine
Full Member
I honestly don't know lol
I hopefully can hear back from them not too late... Looks like last year some people even heard in August too
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powerofmedicine
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So far my understanding no.
I called earlier in April and was told they were about to start reviewing applications from the "Inland Empire".Not sure if that meant that applications from elsewhere had already been reviewed. I honestly hope to get into the program. It's my first choice.
journey2badoctor
New Member
I was told that it was based on a rolling basis also beginning of April. I haven't head back but I think we should be hearing back soon.
Hi all,I just got my A letter,I am so happy. Good luck everyone.
coreoooo
Full Member
I got an A too!!! Congrats!
What made me stand out? I am not really sure. Honestly,I saw myself as disadvantaged because:
1)I have a foreign undergrad,cum gpa 3.16
2)MCAT score is 484 (I am retaking in July).Looking back now,I think it was a mistake writing that exam when i did because I wasn't as prepared as I would have loved to be. Well,I later found out they were not considering MCAT for admissions this cycle.
3) My undergrad is almost 14 years old.
However,I went back last year for post bacc and now my cum gpa is now at 3.79,science 3.56,non science 3.93.
I have over a decade of work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.I also run a nonprofit in Africa and have been involved with other types of volunteer work in Africa and in the US. I have participated in quite a number of fellowship programs in the US. I sing professionally also. That was partly how I paid for my studies as an undergrad. All these details I included in my application. I have no research or shadowing experience yet. I hope to work towards that this year.It's been a long journey for me. After all the rejections last year,I am happy to get at least one A. I am giving this my best shot and hoping crush the MCAT this time and matriculate into med school at the end of this program.
I hope you do get in too. Good luck.
Thank you and congratulations to you too.
coreoooo
Full Member
That's so awesome, do you mind if I message you with a few questions about the program?
coreoooo
Full Member
My undergrad GPA is a 3.43 but on AMCAS it's a 3.61 overall and a 3.27 sGPA. My MCAT is only a 490 and I really did rush to take my exam last year but I am retaking it in May. I have 4.5 years of clinical experience in the emergency room working at 2 hospitals. I also had a health educator internship. I guess what makes me stand out is my dedication to serving disadvantaged communities and my drive to educate.
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No problem at all. I do not mind.
FutureTrunks97
New Member
For the people that got accepted, congratulations! I was wondering when did you apply? I applied back in February.
Thank you. I submitted my application on the 4th of March.
powerofmedicine
Full Member
Congratulations on your admission! Did you perhaps receive any confirmation when you submitted all your documentation?
Thank you.Yes I did,but initially,the mail did not include a link for the payment (it's supposed to be included). I wrote to ask and then,they sent me the paypal link.
Oh,I am just reading this again,sorry . I didn't get any such confirmation. But I did call to confirm.
powerofmedicine
Full Member
Haha I got the same e-mail, and I received the paypal link within 48 hours.
I will have to look out for the e-mail next week and should also call on Monday 😉
Yes,do that. Good luck.
powerofmedicine
Full Member
Thank you for your wishes! Hope to soon call each other colleagues!
Spoke with MBS coordinator today, very helpful in providing information whether application is complete and/or in the review process. Hoping to hear back soon!
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powerofmedicine
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I had a pleasure speaking yesterday too! They are very thorough and helpful.
I had to call to confirm that. I suggest you call.
coreoooo
Full Member
I would email them, I received confirmation the day I submitted. However, I emailed them about 6 days later to confirm that they received my transcripts and they got back to me the same day (as long as you email them within business hours).
I will do that. Thank you 🙂
Just received my A letter 🙂
Super stoked! i'm waitlisted for med school at one school at the moment too.
Super stoked! i'm waitlisted for med school at one school at the moment too.
Congratulations.
Congrats! Do you know when you submitted everything?
I submitted my application on 3/22 pending one LOR, the last LOR was received 4/10!
So technically my app was complete on 4/10
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HI colleague!!
We love to see it!
powerofmedicine
Full Member
Do you mind sharing when you applied and your statistics?
Yea sure. I applied on April 12, all my requirements were summited by April 16. My undergrad gpa is 3.12; my grades did reflect an upwards trend. I plan on taking the MCAT this coming up summer, so I have no stats on that. I am also a drug and alcohol counselor; that's what helped me stand out I think. Hopefully, my gpa gives some hope to yall :')
They plan to offer it in person unless pandemic restrictions are still in place. If this happens it will be hybrid or fully online. They will update us during the summer.
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