masters students automatically on hold??

[chitown82]

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im in a masters program (post-bacc) and i haven't heard from many schools yet (only 2 interviews so far)...do most med schools put post-bacc students on hold until they get their first semester grades?

 

[cammy1313]

im in a masters program (post-bacc) and i haven't heard from many schools yet (only 2 interviews so far)...do most med schools put post-bacc students on hold until they get their first semester grades?

Having just gone through a post-bac myself, I would be inclined to say yes. I myself didn't apply while in the program (am applying now, post-master's degree) but those that I knew who did apply were put on hold until recieving first semester grades. But those that had pretty competitive numbers as it was were not put on hold. I think it depends on how stellar your app is without the post-bac grades on there. Generally speaking, I'd say that you should start getting more of a response as soon as you mail your first set of grades in. Also, most schools require some sort of letter from the program's dean stating your progress in the program so you might want to see about that if it's not already taken care of.

 

[supersnuffles]

I would have thought to send in grades, but a letter from the dean? Is that for all schools? The committee at my school never mentioned anything as such. What exactly would the letter be containing? 😕

 

[medstylee]

I would have thought to send in grades, but a letter from the dean? Is that for all schools? The committee at my school never mentioned anything as such. What exactly would the letter be containing? 😕

i'm sure if you have an adviser that was assigned to you, it's fine to send a letter from that person too (that's how it's done at georgetown). in any case, i agree that schools probably would like to see some sort of a letter from a faculty member. several of the schools i applied to even required it.

 

[supersnuffles]

i'm sure if you have an adviser that was assigned to you, it's fine to send a letter from that person too (that's how it's done at georgetown). in any case, i agree that schools probably would like to see some sort of a letter from a faculty member. several of the schools i applied to even required it.

I did that. I actually started last semester, so my PI/advisor and faculty sent it in this semester. Would I need another one? That seems a tad excessive.

 

[medstylee]

I did that. I actually started last semester, so my PI/advisor and faculty sent it in this semester. Would I need another one? That seems a tad excessive.

Sounds like (to me, at least) you're good to go then. best of luck!

 

[stinkycheese]

I have gotten into three schools before the end of first semester without sending in grades, and my GPA is below average, MCAT above average.

 

[chitown82]

I have gotten into three schools before the end of first semester without sending in grades, and my GPA is below average, MCAT above average.

what year of the program are you in? congrats on the acceptances btw!

 

[stinkycheese]

what year of the program are you in? congrats on the acceptances btw!

Firstyear. Thanks.

 

[exmike]

not true, i got into several schools right away while in a masters program.

 

[medstylee]

not true, i got into several schools right away while in a masters program.

Ok, so not everyone is on hold right off the bat. People like exmike may not have needed to participate in the masters program to begin with (for admissions help at least - i'm sure everyone in these programs takes valuable knowledge with them to med school). Those are the ones who have interviews/acceptances before fall grades. However, those of us who most surely need good marks in a masters program to get into medical school are the ones who are on-hold at most schools. I really think that the only two situations in which the masters would not do anything for you would be if a) you already had favorable statistics for admission or b) if you did not do well in the program. Also, I know that some schools (i.e. NYMC) wait for Fall grades for all the students enrolled in special masters programs. For me, I'm officially on-hold at, I think, 8/19 schools and I've only heard from 5 schools. My applications were complete mostly around early August. Good luck to all who are counting on the masters programs.

 

[watsupdoc15]

just curious...how long do the master's programs take, or more appropriately how long after you started your masters did you wait until you applied?

 

[stinkycheese]

just curious...how long do the master's programs take, or more appropriately how long after you started your masters did you wait until you applied?

Most people either apply during the first year or immediately following the first year.

 

[chitown82]

Ok, so not everyone is on hold right off the bat. People like exmike may not have needed to participate in the masters program to begin with (for admissions help at least - i'm sure everyone in these programs takes valuable knowledge with them to med school). Those are the ones who have interviews/acceptances before fall grades. However, those of us who most surely need good marks in a masters program to get into medical school are the ones who are on-hold at most schools. I really think that the only two situations in which the masters would not do anything for you would be if a) you already had favorable statistics for admission or b) if you did not do well in the program. Also, I know that some schools (i.e. NYMC) wait for Fall grades for all the students enrolled in special masters programs. For me, I'm officially on-hold at, I think, 8/19 schools and I've only heard from 5 schools. My applications were complete mostly around early August. Good luck to all who are
counting on the masters programs.

hey there,
do you mind sharing what schools put masters students on hold? thanks again!