The silence is deafening…
Lol because it is. Seriously just be yourself. My interviewer didn't ask any medical questions. He just straight up asked me questions about my personal life and what my goals are and what I am currently doing. If you can talk about your life and goals, you will do great.asked this same question and no one seems to have an answer other than “be yourself” lol
Here to re-emphasize this - There is only so much you can do to prepare, and everyone in our cohort had different interview experiences. Some people were interviewed for 1hr. In my case, it was done in less than 25 minutes. Review your application/experiences and personal statements (in my opinion, this is the most critical component). The overall theme of the interview deals with why DPMS is the right fit for you and how it aligns with your goals, and it ties with your story ~ being underrepresented, a minority, specific challenges, etc. < Whatever that story looks like for an individual will vary drastically ~ as @Buhnee said earlier "Being vulnerable is not a disadvantage when it comes to this program" and I couldn't agree more! DPMS was literally designed for students like us who come from all walks of life and sharing those anecdotes/raw emotions is definitely not something to fear.Lol because it is. Seriously just be yourself. My interviewer didn't ask any medical questions. He just straight up asked me questions about my personal life and what my goals are and what I am currently doing. If you can talk about your life and goals, you will do great.
I'm not familiar with grade replacements for any program - do you mean that they will just consider the grade you got the second time around and disregard the first one?I have a question. Does the program do grade replacement? I have a pretty recent bad semester and I have a reason for it, but I’m super nervous about the grades. I retook the classes and did better.
Is there somewhere in particular where I can explain? I don’t want to get rejected because of this and I’m already a non trad.
Thank you! Yeah I meant considering the final grade. I think DO schools did it and it changed recently, but I’m not too sure.I'm not familiar with grade replacements for any program - do you mean that they will just consider the grade you got the second time around and disregard the first one?
In general, I would say no. They'll likely be looking at your current GPA along with all your grades. I understand your frustration with this and this is why crafting your personal statement as true to your story is so important - your struggles are revealed there. Dips in GPA and particular experiences that have set students back for XYZ reasons are why applications are reviewed hollistically. So while it is an important factor, it is definitely NOT everything. I would definitely focus on the parts of your application that you have full control over, like PS, and the rest you can't really do anything about.
If you have been offered an interview, you can probably go more in depth if you are asked about it or just talk about it in general if you feel the need.
Yes do official transcripts!!Hi all! I submitted my application 3/23, then uploaded my unofficial transcripts two days later. I received an email saying I’m missing 2 transcripts. I uploaded them again 3/30. Still missing so I contacted Drexel, received no response, them uploaded again 4/5. These still have a red X next to them. Should I send official transcripts? I don’t want to miss this opportunity 😁
I’m interviewing tmrw!! Wish me luck!how was your interview?
good luck girl! what was ur stats, if u don't mind sharingI’m interviewing tmrw!! Wish me luck!
All the best future doctor! My interview is on Wednesday, please come back to update us on how the interview went!I’m interviewing tmrw!! Wish me luck!
I asked them this and they said that I had to send in all my scoresDoes anyone know if they accept superscores for MCAT? My superscore is a 499 but not individual tests.
In previous years they have not. So my guess is this will continue. Also in order to make contract you must have a 499 min and 123 min in each section on your latest exam. You are given 2 chances to take the MCAT while in DPMS in order to make contract.Does anyone know if they accept superscores for MCAT? My superscore is a 499 but not individual tests.
All the best future doctor! My interview is on Wednesday, please come back to update us on how the interview welyI’m interviewing tmrw!! Wish me luck!
how was it?!All the best future doctor! My interview is on Wednesday, please come back to update us on how the interview went!
I think it went well! My interviewer and I had a few things in common and talked about those commonalities. It felt like a conversation. I don’t know why I was so nervous originally but I’m glad it didn’t take over and actually subsided while I was asked my first question. I’m glad that part is over and now it is a waiting game again. In the mean time, although confident of my interview, I will still place my deposit for nursing school today (just to secure my backup plan).All the best future doctor! My interview is on Wednesday, please come back to update us on how the interview wely
how was it?!
I’m glad it went on well- keeping my fingers crossed with you! I’m positive that you’d get in! All the best with your endeavors!I think it went well! My interviewer and I had a few things in common and talked about those commonalities. It felt like a conversation. I don’t know why I was so nervous originally but I’m glad it didn’t take over and actually subsided while I was asked my first question. I’m glad that part is over and now it is a waiting game again. In the mean time, although confident of my interview, I will still place my deposit for nursing school today (just to secure my backup plan).
Wishing everyone the best of luck!! Rooting for us all!! Stay positive and don’t doubt yourself nor your abilities!
Thank you! I appreciate the support. Y’all are awesome!😭❤️I’m glad it went on well- keeping my fingers crossed with you! I’m positive that you’d get in! All the best with your endeavors!
I think it went well! My interviewer and I had a few things in common and talked about those commonalities. It felt like a conversation. I don’t know why I was so nervous originally but I’m glad it didn’t take over and actually subsided while I was asked my first question. I’m glad that part is over and now it is a waiting game again. In the mean time, although confident of my interview, I will still place my deposit for nursing school today (just to secure my backup plan).
Wishing everyone the best of luck!! Rooting for us all!! Stay positive and don’t doubt yourself nor your abilities!
Hey y'all, first time on here and I've been reading some of your awesome feedback. I'm currently an MPH student graduating next May 2023. I'll be applying for DPMS next cycle (2023-2024). I graduated undergrad in 2021 and it has been soooo hard trying to get letters of recommendations. My previous science professors are either overloaded with LOR requests (cause most students took gap years after COVID) or they're just not responding to my emails. Did any of you encounter this issue? if so, how did you overcome?
For me, it kinda varied. Some of my LOR were updated within a couple of hours and one of them took a couple of days to be updated on the portal.Hi does anyone know how long it takes for letters to be uploaded onto their application ? My committee letter was emailed on 04/14.
Thank you it was received !!For me, it kinda varied. Some of my LOR were updated within a couple of hours and one of them took a couple of days to be updated on the portal.
Congrats again to those who interviewed today (or this week)! Let us know if you have any questions either about interview day or about your upcoming interview
I know the deadline to submit applications is April 29th, so I would guess that they are! There isn't always a predictable nature to when you submit and when an invitation may be extended. So hang in there!Do you know if they’re still extending interview invitations? I’m starting to get really nervous
Interviews will likely continue through next month because those who submit on the very last day are equally consideredDo you know if they’re still extending interview invitations? I’m starting to get really nervous
I bought official e transcripts then uploaded the unofficial ones myself. Mine were marked as complete.Sorry if this has already been asked - but are official transcripts required or is my application considered "complete" even with unofficial transcripts? Hope someone can help me answer this!
Hi all! I submitted my application 3/23, then uploaded my unofficial transcripts two days later. I received an email saying I’m missing 2 transcripts. I uploaded them again 3/30. Still missing so I contacted Drexel, received no response, them uploaded again 4/5. These still have a red X next to them. Should I send official transcripts? I don’t want to miss this opportunity 😁
Wow thank you so much. I've been beating myself up about this!I honestly got one professional LOR, and I got two from professors that were science related courses but not necessarily a hard science.
Did it give confirmation it got uploaded? I had an issue with one transcript and then realized it didn't upload due to a file error.I still have one transcript not showing up in my portal and I’m concerned. I’ve called and left messages for Ms. Hill, I’ve sent three emails to the com email address, admissions, and copied Ms. Hill. No one has returned correspondence. Every time I call I get a voicemail. I submitted my application on 3/23, then received an email stating my application was incomplete. I have uploaded my missing transcript in PDF format on 3/30 and again 4/5, however they were still marked as missing. I went ahead and ordered official transcripts to be sent 4/12, and they were sent. Checked my portal today, and they are still marked as missing. Does anyone have contact information that leads to an actual person? Any advice on what to do?? I have 4 days left and I’ve tried everything 😞
For me it took about 2 daysHow long did it take for the MCAT scores to be marked as received?
Thanks! I sent it over on Sunday night, so I'll wait a little bit moreFor me it took about 2 days
Hi! You can submit your Interfolio LOR now without submitting your application. Once Interfolio sends your letters, they (Interfolio) emails you with an update. And MCAT scores take about 2 days to be received.Hi! Is there anyone submitting on the last day? If so, how are you going about making sure your mcat scores & LORS are all received by April 29th? I read on the website that everything needs to be received by them on the last day which is April 29th. I'm worried that if I submit on the last day, it may take a few days for them to actually receive my LORS from interfolio. I'm confused on what to do. Debating if I should wait until the next cycle to apply :/
Thank you so much!Hi! You can submit your Interfolio LOR now without submitting your application. Once Interfolio sends your letters, they (Interfolio) emails you with an update. And MCAT scores take about 2 days to be received.
Good luck!
Hi! Is there anyone submitting on the last day? If so, how are you going about making sure your mcat scores & LORS are all received by April 29th? I read on the website that everything needs to be received by them on the last day which is April 29th. I'm worried that if I submit on the last day, it may take a few days for them to actually receive my LORS from interfolio. I'm confused on what to do. Debating if I should wait until the next cycle to apply :/
You too!Hope you guys are having a great week! Stay positive