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[Lindyhopper]

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What is A&P?

Anatomy & Physiology

 

[Bronte]

Anatomy & Physiology

Sorry I don't remember. I took Cell Bio and that was good. I took these courses 4-5 years ago. Good Luck

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

I'm a personal trainer so I've been tested on that over and over again. I was looking to register in Bio 120 earlier today but unfortunately Hunter does not have Bio 120 in the fall. You really have to be on top of getting the classes you need or you can easily spend a year waiting for a class to be offered again.

My classmates and I were discussing professors and when Persell's name came up nobody had anything negative to say.

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Tatiana,

kak dela?
Seems like you have at least a bachelor's degree so...
In order to take organic chem you need to have taken both general chemistry I & II and both with lab. So if you have to take general chem, organic chem, physics, and biology then you have 2 full years at Hunter College. The most important thing is to map out when you will take classes based on when they are offered(this info is in the Undergraduate Catalog and can be found online), don't go postbacc since it is way too much money. You can enroll to seek another degree so that you will be able to get the classes you need much easier.

When it comes time to pick a lab for Ochem, take whatever you can ASAP. I know many people who have tried to take Ochem lab I and did not get it and this semester the labs were all taken by the 2nd day of registration. Priority for registraion is based on total credit hours you have accumulated at all colleges. I'm unsure about how hard it is to get into General Chem lab and physics lab since I went to another school. The Bio lab and lecture are the same course so no worries about getting into that really.



Good luck.

50% of your grade is the lab. It is very detailed. For just one of four lab tests, we had to be able to locate & name 90 different muscles 😱 as well as their origin, insertion, & action. So only take the course if you can devote the time.

 

[Tatiana2020]

Stoleyerscrubz,

Spasibo for the advice.

 

[Lindyhopper]

I was looking to register in Bio 120 earlier today but unfortunately Hunter does not have Bio 120 in the fall. You really have to be on top of getting the classes you need or you can easily spend a year waiting for a class to be offered again.

Very true about the need to map out what courses you need & when they are offered. It is also a good idea to plan when you will take the MCAT.
A&P 1 - Bio 120 is offered only in the fall while A&P 2 - Bio 122 is only offered in the spring. Again they are NOT required for Med school. Gen Bio 1&2 are the only Bio requirements.
There are several additional Bio courses that are helpful to take before the MCAT or before beginning Med school. Biochem, genetics, cell, A&P will all help with the MCAT, but I would not delay taking the test just to take any of these. A commerical prep course or self directed study plan is the best MCAT prep.
Normally people take A&P 2 - Bio 122 only after taking A&P 1 - Bio 120. But I know of one person last year who took A&P in the spring without taking A&P 1. He had the permission of the Lab Manager Gus Pita & the recommendation of Dr. Alaie, as well as some chemistry. A&P 2 is currently closed for the spring; but any person who gets less than a C in A&P 1 will be automaticly dropped from course. Therefore, space will open at some point.

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

Is there only one premed advisor at Hunter? I have not met with him yet.

 

[Lindyhopper]

Is there only one premed advisor at Hunter? I have not met with him yet.

Yea, there is only one overburdened guy.
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/arts_sci/premedinfo.shtml
You should definately go both for any info. & to open a file. They will want a recommendation from all science instructors & any non-science instructors that you choose. I believe these will form the basis of the committee recommendation.
You want to start getting those LOR on file ASAP. Notice the office has walk in hours.

 

[dr_juvi]

forget those overpriced fancy postbacc programs-- come to HUNTER! i, too, considered (and was accepted to) columbia, bryn mawr, bennington, etc., but ended up at hunter for financial reasons. i've completed one year and couldn't be happier. well, actually i could be happier if the administration was a bit more organized. . . but in terms of education quality it's definitely on-par with the others. especially in bio. and i know-- i went to an ivy school for undergrad.

Hi i am trying to look into the Hunter Post bacc but i can't find it i can only find the city college one..do any of u think u can send me the link for it? thanks! 😀

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

All of my science teachers? I thought that AMCAS and AACOMAS just need 2 science recommendations and 1 from outside of the science department. Am I wrong? Thanks!

Yea, there is only one overburdened guy.
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/arts_sci/premedinfo.shtml
You should definately go both for any info. & to open a file. They will want a recommendation from all science instructors & any non-science instructors that you choose. I believe these will form the basis of the committee recommendation.
You want to start getting those LOR on file ASAP. Notice the office has walk in hours.

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

I'm not sure if they have a link. I believe the organic chem professor Dr Karen Philips runs the postbacc program and has her office on the 13th floor of Hunter North.

This is the link to the preprofessional office. maybe they may help
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/arts_sci/premedinfo.shtml

Hi i am trying to look into the Hunter Post bacc but i can't find it i can only find the city college one..do any of u think u can send me the link for it? thanks! 😀

 

[Lindyhopper]

All of my science teachers? I thought that AMCAS and AACOMAS just need 2 science recommendations and 1 from outside of the science department. Am I wrong? Thanks!

I'm not really sure about the AMCAS & AACOMAS but Hunter's pre-med advisor wants evaluations from all your science teachers. If you take 6 or more science courses at Hunter, you become eligible for a pre-med committee recommendation. My understanding is that these evaluations (plus grades & ECs) form the basis of the committee's recommendation.
I think you should definately go to the pre-med office & talk to them. They have walk in session & appointments. I don't want to be alarmist but I think it is clearly in your interest to touch base with them & open a file.

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

I will open a file on monday. I'm not sure what is the whole committee thing. I'm imagining that 2 awesome letters is better than 2 great letters, 1 good letter, and 3 lukewarm letters. I thought the idea was to get the people who you are certain will give you the best recommendation.

I took 4 science courses so far and next semester I'm taking 3 more. So I'll see if that will get me a committee letter as I plan to apply Summer 2005.

I'm not really sure about the AMCAS & AACOMAS but Hunter's pre-med advisor wants evaluations from all your science teachers. If you take 6 or more science courses at Hunter, you become eligible for a pre-med committee recommendation. My understanding is that these evaluations (plus grades & ECs) form the basis of the committee's recommendation.
I think you should definately go to the pre-med office & talk to them. They have walk in session & appointments. I don't want to be alarmist but I think it is clearly in your interest to touch base with them & open a file.

 

[Lindyhopper]

AFTER kickinga$$ on your finals why don't you explain to us how the committe vs. 2 letters exactly works. 👍

 

[Tatiana2020]

Are classes at Hunter curved? Also, I wanted to brush up on Chem and Physics before classes start. Last time I took Chem was 6 years ago and I have never taken Physics. Any review books worth getting to get acquainted with the subjects?

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

Biology the curve is very small. There is only one professor. you are graded on 1000 points and you have the opportunity to get 50 points of extra credit(25 on each of the 2 essays). You really need those points since grading on the essays are tough.

Ochem I think all of the teachers grade on a curve. Santoro is known to be an "easy grader".

 

[ecoffin]

Actually, I was surprised at my Physics 120 professor, Dr. Varley. He's a little weird (he is a physicist after all), but he is a very good instructor. I was a little wary at first, but he explains concepts extremely clearly and his exams are very fair. He's answered every email I've ever sent, and the class actually gave him a (well-earned) round of applause on the last day.

On the other hand, I took Organic with Dr. Grohmann this fall and was not impressed. He's a very sweet guy, but his lectures are disorganized, very fast and hard to follow. He doesn't seem to be very interested in whether people are keeping up or not. I've never been in a class where people asked so few questions. I can only assume it was because no one followed what was going on well enough to do so. His exams are brutal, and the key to many of the problems often lies in something he made an off-hand comment about one day in class. I've never given an instructor such low scores on their evaluations. I am jealous of everyone who gets to take Phillips!

I agree with everyone else, Dr. Alaie rocks. I didn't think that her tests were as hard as everyone seems to think, but they do require some standardized test-taking skills. I always felt like I was taking a Bio version of the GREs during her exams.

The opportunity to take Gen Bio with Dr. Alaie & Orgo with Dr. Phillips are basicly the reasons I like to recommend Hunter.
People also speak very highly of Orgo with Dr Grohman.
I also love the remarkably comprenensive A&P course taught by the excellent Dr. Marie Periera.
The rest is pretty much a crap shoot and the admin. is no better than what you might expect from a big city public U.
But a couple of great teachers really help the average.

 

[Tatiana2020]

How is Professor Goss for Chem 102 vs Alexandratos and Romeo?
How is Professor Rothschild for Physics 110?

Any advice would be very helpful. Also, if anyone can suggest a good lab professor for Chem 102 and Physics 110 that would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS!!!

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

Is this info needed for Spring 2005?

How is Professor Goss for Chem 102 vs Alexandratos and Romeo?
How is Professor Rothschild for Physics 110?

Any advice would be very helpful. Also, if anyone can suggest a good lab professor for Chem 102 and Physics 110 that would be greatly appreciated.

THANKS!!!

 

[Tatiana2020]

Is this info needed for Spring 2005?

Yes,Please.

 

[juniper456]

alexandratos rocks. i heard rothchilds is good, too.

 

[Tatiana2020]

alexandratos rocks. i heard rothchilds is good, too.

Thanks for your help. I am currently registered for 9 credits and may have to take another class so that I have a total of 12 credits. I am new to science and this is going to be my first semester at Hunter. What 3 credit class would be recommended to take that would look good for med school but would not need any prior science requirement (because I have none). I was thinking of Psychology but I need another option. Any ideas?

THANKS

 

[bravotwozero]

Ok guys, i went to the hunter website and there's not a lot of information there on the program. What is the application deadline for the program, if I wanna start in the fall? Do these guys have on campus residence, and do they allow it for post-bacc students, particularly if they're moving from Toronto?

 

[gbsnyc]

Ok guys, i went to the hunter website and there's not a lot of information there on the program. What is the application deadline for the program, if I wanna start in the fall? Do these guys have on campus residence, and do they allow it for post-bacc students, particularly if they're moving from Toronto?

1. On-campus residence is VERY hard to get into, and actually about a 20-30 minute trip by public transportation to the main campus. Check out http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/rhhome.shtml -- they also offer contact information for other inexpensive living options.
2. Not sure of the deadline, but I know that you still have several months. I think it may even be as late as May or so. Poke around the website a bit.
3. Also look at the City College of New York's program (www.ccny.cuny.edu).

Best of luck. 🙂

 

[gbsnyc]

Oh, and P.S.
http://www.sci.ccny.cuny.edu/pps/
CCNY's program's main page.

 

[kittieruby]

Hi Hunter Post-Baccers,

I am set to start at Columbia's Post-Bacc program this coming January. At first the price tag was something I felt I'd just add onto the loans from college. However, having graduated from college last May and in current repayment of my loans (I went to a v. expensive private school in CA), the $2000 per semester price tag of Hunter is looking Very appealing to me, esp. since I am a NY State resident! Plus from what I've heard and all the research I've done (and I've done A LOT) doing well at Hunter does make you competitive for Medical School admissions. Thus, I am wondering (as the web site doesn't give much detail, and I can't call anyone as the offices are closed for vacation) what the chances are I could start the program this January? If I can't start formally, am I able to register for the classes I need to take, which would prob. be calc and anything else I could take? And then perhaps after applying I could start formally in the summer?

If any of you could lend me some guidance ASAP I'd be so appreciative of it. I think CU is a lovely school, but it's like one class there costs the same as an entire semester at Hunter ... ouch!

Thanks!

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

With the deadline for January 2005 long past you are still able to go to Hunter as a non-degree seeking student and take up to 6 credits. I think someone on here was able to take more. But read back on all the posts. School starts late January.

Thus, I am wondering (as the web site doesn't give much detail, and I can't call anyone as the offices are closed for vacation) what the chances are I could start the program this January? If I can't start formally, am I able to register for the classes I need to take, which would prob. be calc and anything else I could take? And then perhaps after applying I could start formally in the summer?

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

This is a good link to a website that offers ratings and comments on college professors. This is the link for Hunter and may be helpful. The ratings seem to be an accurate reflection of what I heard other students saying when discussing professors.

http://ratemyprofessor.com/SelectTeacher.jsp?sid=226

 

[Paws]

I loved Hunter and was very grateful to have such an awesome opportunity to do well in my post-bacc courses!! Reading this thread is like 'old home week' for me ... 😛

I had Roger Persell for Bio and I thought the was really excellent. In a course of 700 people, with open admissions, it's easy to understand why so many people complain. Alot of people in my class were really stunned that you actually had to work REALLY hard to do well, and you didn't get an 'A' for just showing up! Some people are in for a surprise if they think Hunter is an easy school.

But, he does a great job with the material and I personally liked his sense of humor.

Dr Grohman still upholds his reputation for killer exams. I avoided him like the plague and ended up doing ok with other proffs. Is professor Tryon still there? I had him for both semesters of physicis.

And Dr Krukofsky is the best, definitely overworked and probably overwhelmed with the students that come through there. Be really nice to the assistant in his office, I think they have a hard time keeping people in that job because it's so dang stressful.

Hunter's acceptance rate is about 65% and like Dr Krukofsky said to me when I first went to meet him - 'those of our students who actually make it through the course load and keep good grades, will probably get into medical school.' The school has an excellent reputation for placing really well qualified students into awesome medical schools around the country, Harvard, Stanford, Cornell - really any school you can think of they have placed students there.

I thought CCNY's program was really stinky and Lolita Woods-Hill was so rude to me!! said I was too old for their program and she actually turned her back to me and ignored me, when I told her my age. Hunter, on the other hand was always incredibly wonderful to me and I am happy to report I have just finished my first semester of medical school. 😀

PM me if you have any questions, I am happy to help out fellow Hunter peeps!

 

[uukwu]

Hi Hunter Post-Baccers,

I am set to start at Columbia's Post-Bacc program this coming January. At first the price tag was something I felt I'd just add onto the loans from college. However, having graduated from college last May and in current repayment of my loans (I went to a v. expensive private school in CA), the $2000 per semester price tag of Hunter is looking Very appealing to me, esp. since I am a NY State resident! Plus from what I've heard and all the research I've done (and I've done A LOT) doing well at Hunter does make you competitive for Medical School admissions. Thus, I am wondering (as the web site doesn't give much detail, and I can't call anyone as the offices are closed for vacation) what the chances are I could start the program this January? If I can't start formally, am I able to register for the classes I need to take, which would prob. be calc and anything else I could take? And then perhaps after applying I could start formally in the summer?

If any of you could lend me some guidance ASAP I'd be so appreciative of it. I think CU is a lovely school, but it's like one class there costs the same as an entire semester at Hunter ... ouch!

Thanks!

Hey kittieruby:

Kinda curious as to what you've decided to do (go through with Columbia or look more into Hunter's?)

To current Hunter postbaccs/ alumns:
I've also had trouble navigating the Hunter's website to find out info about the postbacc program...any advice as how to apply or key contact people/phone #'s? I'm also not a NY resident and will have to establish residency afterwards as I am eager to get started ASAP (this summer if possible-I'm 28!); still worth it if I'm also considering Columbia?

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Lindyhopper]

I'm not sure about the post-bacc program. I'm in an MA in Bio program. But I'm not at all sure that there is a separate application for the post-bacc.
http://admissions.hunter.cuny.edu/
See the e-mail link to admissions. You may jusy apply as a 2nd degree student. Click through "Second".
This may also be useful.
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/arts_sci/premedinfo.shtml

 

[s_chu]

Hi kittieruby!

I'm also looking to start the post-bacc program at Hunter but haven't even applied yet. I called up Hunter's pre-professional office and was told that there is really no deadline and I could still apply to the program as long as "there is space" -- whatever that means(I guess it's on rolling admissions?).

I will send my out my application in a few minutes and see what happens (I'm also applying to Stony Brook).

 

[s_chu]

Hello everyone!

I need a huge favor from the Hunter post-baccs here! 🙂

I'm torn between Hunter and Stony Brook(though I prefer Hunter). I will apply to Hunter's program today, but I won't know what classes are open until I'm allowed to register. I want to start this Spring semester (and I know that Stony's general physics and gnereal chemistry classes are still open) and if at least general chemistry is open at Hunter, I'll choose Hunter.

So if you kind Hunter-ites have some free time, could you please look up for me the status of Chem 102 and lab? Thanks!

... and if you have more time, please let me know if there are open sections for Bio 100
and Physics 110 or 111 including lab sections?

Also, are classes generally closed by the time post-baccs register?

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Tatiana2020]

Hello everyone!

I need a huge favor from the Hunter post-baccs here! 🙂

I'm torn between Hunter and Stony Brook(though I prefer Hunter). I will apply to Hunter's program today, but I won't know what classes are open until I'm allowed to register. I want to start this Spring semester (and I know that Stony's general physics and gnereal chemistry classes are still open) and if at least general chemistry is open at Hunter, I'll choose Hunter.

So if you kind Hunter-ites have some free time, could you please look up for me the status of Chem 102 and lab? Thanks!

... and if you have more time, please let me know if there are open sections for Bio 100
and Physics 110 or 111 including lab sections?

Also, are classes generally closed by the time post-baccs register?

Thanks a bunch!

CHEM 102 Lecture:
2 spots left in T,W,F 9:10 - 10:00 AM
F 10:10 - 11:00 AM
CHEM 103 Lab:
16 spots in W 8:10 - 11:00 AM
1 spot in T 11:10 - 2:00 PM
1 spot in W 7:10 - 10:00 PM

PHYS 110 Lecture
27 spots in T,W,F 8:10 - 9:00 AM
26 spots in T,TH 7:00 - 8:15 PM

PHYS 110 Lab:
3 spots in M 12:10 - 3:00 PM
11 spots in TH 12:10 - 3:00 PM
5 spots in M 5:35 - 8:25 PM
5 spots in T 8:25 - 11:15 PM

PHYS 110 RC:
34 spots in W 9:10 - 10:00 AM
36 spots in TH 8:25 - 9:15 PM

Hope this helps

 

[pilotony]

I have a question for those who are enrolled in the hunter post bacc program. I will attending queens college in sept 05. what's the difference between finishing the pre-requisite in QC or the post bacc programs in hunter, besides the linkage to stony and cornell med school. I already have a bs degree, I only need to take bio, chem, org classes only.

 

[s_chu]

...
Hope this helps

Thank you very much, Tatiana!

 

[HopeFaith]

I'm also looking into Hunter postbach myself. However, I'm interested in taking advanced courses to boost my science gpa. Is it the case that only the premed requirments are offered?
Would I have to just take classes without entering a formal program? I also ask because info on the Hunter program is hard to find, at least on the web.
Are there any SUNY/CUNY school that you guys know of that also function to boost gpas? I would prefer not to waste money enroling at Drexel/Harvard/Upenn.

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

Hunter offers advance level science courses beyond the scope of a post-bacc program. You can take Master's level bio, physics, chem, and math classes or 200+ level undergrad courses in those subjects. The undergrad courses may be taken a la carte without being in a formal program but I'm unsure of the Master's. City College may have a bigger science program for upper division and master's level classes. Hunter does not offer many science programs in the summer.

Here is a link showing what is offered for Biology Master's level courses(take notice of the prereqs and that some classes are only offered in the Fall or Spring):
http://registrar.hunter.cuny.edu/pdf_folders/graduatecata2003_2006bysections/bioscience.pdf

The online course catalog may be easier to navigate for further info:

http://registrar.hunter.cuny.edu/subpages/collegecatalog.shtml

I'm also looking into Hunter postbach myself. However, I'm interested in taking advanced courses to boost my science gpa. Is it the case that only the premed requirments are offered?
Would I have to just take classes without entering a formal program? I also ask because info on the Hunter program is hard to find, at least on the web.
Are there any SUNY/CUNY school that you guys know of that also function to boost gpas? I would prefer not to waste money enroling at Drexel/Harvard/Upenn.

 

[kittieruby]

Hey kittieruby:

Kinda curious as to what you've decided to do (go through with Columbia or look more into Hunter's?)

To current Hunter postbaccs/ alumns:
I've also had trouble navigating the Hunter's website to find out info about the postbacc program...any advice as how to apply or key contact people/phone #'s? I'm also not a NY resident and will have to establish residency afterwards as I am eager to get started ASAP (this summer if possible-I'm 28!); still worth it if I'm also considering Columbia?

Thanks a bunch!

Hi,

I've decided to do Hunter's Post-Bacc Program. I weighed the differences between Hunter and Columbia heavily and the only MAJOR difference to me appeared to be price. Frankly I find Columbia a more inspiring place to attend class and I know Hunter is going to be a pain in terms of dealing with administration, but for the $12,000 a semester I'll be saving in my pocket, I can deal with the extra hassle and lack of inspiration. Plus, I think if I attended Columbia I'd be super stressed about the competition in class. I want to be somewhere where I can focus on the material and not get worried about how many people are doing better than me - not to say that people at Hunter aren't smart, I'm sure they are, but somehow Hunter seems a bit more student friendly for me. Finally, what was also important to me was that the linkage programs at both schools were comparable. Hunter has a linkage with Cornell and CU with Brown, amongst others. Anyways, I'm going in tomorrow to the office to find out the best thing I should do for this Spring semester.

So Byebye Columbia, Helllllllooooo Hunter! 😛

 

[jcl157]

forget those overpriced fancy postbacc programs-- come to HUNTER! i, too, considered (and was accepted to) columbia, bryn mawr, bennington, etc., but ended up at hunter for financial reasons. i've completed one year and couldn't be happier. well, actually i could be happier if the administration was a bit more organized. . . but in terms of education quality it's definitely on-par with the others. especially in bio. and i know-- i went to an ivy school for undergrad.

just my two cents.

Hello, I just read your post and was wondering if you found it difficult to get into the Hunter post-bacc program? Do you know if letters of recommendations from past professors are required? I know the application to the columbia program doesn't require it, which makes it easier for me b/c I don't have any on file. Also, do you know how many students are accepted in the Hunter program per term?

After reading a few threads in this website, it seems like everyone has something positive to say about the Hunter program, which makes me want to go there even more! I'm also considering columbia, but the $credit per class is a bit steep.

Any help/advice you can give would be great! Thnx again.

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

I'm taking the April 2005 MCAT. Anyone else?

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

I'm taking the April 2005 MCAT. Anyone else?

no..
but i am intrested in 4 batteries and the fact that i want my scrubs back..dont make me come bk into the post bac forums next week!

 

[Mr PluM]

no..
but i am intrested in 4 batteries and the fact that i want my scrubs back..dont make me come bk into the post bac forums next week!

yeah me too, son.

 

[Tatiana2020]

Is anyone going to orientation on Tuesday? Is it beneficial to go or will an appt with the advisor suffice?

Thanks

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

Tatiana,

Did you get the classes you wanted?

I'm unsure if you plan to get a degree at Hunter. If this is the case then you should know about the GER and also the CPE(CUNY Proficiency Exam). The orientation will help on that.

The only thing good about orientation is that someone will guide you through the GER (General Education Requiremnts). It is not that complicated and my student advisor just looked at a sheet I prepared and agreed that my plan looked ok.

Otherwise it is not worth much more than a free Folder and a Hunter College Catalog. I HAD to go because it was a requirement so that I could sign up to classes I believe. It takes about 2 hours.

Here is a good website on the GER:
http://studentservices.hunter.cuny.edu/MYGER504.htm

Is anyone going to orientation on Tuesday? Is it beneficial to go or will an appt with the advisor suffice?

Thanks

 

[stoleyerscrubz]

Batteries come 2 to a pack. You may get them for $1 on any NYC train. Have Plum buy them for you. 👍

And regarding your scrubs: Don't get so attached to material things!

no..
but i am intrested in 4 batteries and the fact that i want my scrubs back..dont make me come bk into the post bac forums next week!

 

[i61164]

Having gone through the Hunter post bac and applied to med schools this cycle, I feel compelled to warn you all of an issue that I am facing. I had several people write me letters of recommendation and send them to Hunter. Hunter put them in my file and used these letters when writing my committee letter. Most med schools require only this committee letter to be sent. However, some schools also want the individual letters (from your professors, supervisor at work, etc.). For these schools, I asked Hunter to send my committee letter, as well as the individual letters.

Since I no longer live in New York, I made this request by mail (in writing) and sent Hunter prepaid preaddressed priority mail envelopes. Now, months later, I have found out that Hunter did not follow my instructions and only sent the committee letter without the individual letters. This has caused my application to be incomplete at Penn State and although Hunter is sending the required letter now, it is past the application deadline and I don't know if Penn State will accept it. If they do not, the $65 application fee plus the ~$16 in postage that I have spent applying to Penn State will have been completely wasted. If they do receive and accept the letter from Hunter at this point and offer me an interview, it will likely be so late in the cycle that I would be interviewing for a spot on the waitlist.

UNC also likes to receive the individual letters, but they do not require them. UNC is my first choice and if I end up not getting in and I think that a mistake with my letters being sent could have even been a minor factor in that, it will drive me nuts.

For all of you in NYC, go down to the office in person and make sure that they follow your instructions to the letter. For those of you not able to do it in person, call them to make sure that they get it right. I believe that part of this problem is due to the seemingly continuous turnover that occurs at the position of admin. assistant in the preprofessional office. Almost every time I went in there it was someone different. However, it's hard to excuse the failure to follow simple written instructions, even if it is your first day on the job.

P.S. Before you even get to the point of applying to schools, you will realize that the worst thing about the postbacc program at Hunter is getting your professors to actually turn in those evaluation forms and write your LORs. However, aside from these letter issues, I thought the program was excellent.

 

[juniper456]

anyone thinking about going to hunter needs to realize that they will need to jump through all kinds of hoops to get anything done administratively there. in response to the last post, i completely agree: the only way to get anything out of anyone at hunter is to go to them IN PERSON and nag nag nag until they do what you need. it's not that the admin people are lazy or stupid, it's just that they're underpaid and have too many tasks to juggle. i can't even imagine having to deal with the post bac office while living in another state-- nothing can be done over the phone. NOTHING. even if they say they've done something for you, don't believe them until you have some form of proof.

all this being said, i'm still hunter's biggest fan. i love hunter. once i resigned myself to the fact that the administration is ****ty, i was able to move on to my current state of infatuation with the program.

best of luck to you all

 

[divinemsm]

..hmmm , never noticed this thread before...I took some pre-req classes at Hunter ( microbiology and Organic Chem II )...as for the administration not always being on the up and up, I would tend to agree...HOWEVER, the whole medical school application process , on the whole , is a MISSION, to say the least: you have to be more than tenacious and conscientious in terms of accomplishing the individual steps...from the MCAT, AMCAS, LORs, interviews, thank you notes, updates, letters of interest, yada yada yada...think of it as training for the upcoming journey ! It's been a few years since I was at Hunter, but please feel free to PM me if you have any questions !

M.

 

[hsl227]

hey i heard there's a meeting tonight for postbacc premeds. here's a copy of the email i received:

hi juniper! any other mtgs coming up soon? 🙂

 

[hsl227]

i was just reading the grad admissions page for hunter. it looks like GRE grades are neccessary prior to applying? i just wanted to confirm. Thanks! 🙂