MCG...again

[deepfry]

Wendy926,

You have a great chance if you are from Macon. From what my friends and I understand they like people who have lived in small towns(which includes Macon). They are kinda apprehensive about accepting someone from a large city due to the possibility they might never want to practice in a rural area. The school is great, don't get me wrong, they are just very selective about who fits with their mission.
-Fluffy you haven't gone off the deep end have you? It looks like maybe waitlist movement is happening later this year due to amcas. Jeeez take a look at the official waitlist movement tread. People have been getting in left and right recently. Congrats again Miss Kitty, i should have applied there too . I only applied to two schools too which was a mistake. How long are they giving you to decide on Morehouse? Hey this is the 100th post .

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[fluffyj]

I haven't gone off the deepend, but I am wavering near the edge. I know that you saw the horrible thread about MCG's waitlist. That just sucks!!! I really hope that that is just a nasty vicous rumor! I wonder who told her that? Actually I re-read it, and a 1st year student probably isn't a great source. At least we have another waitlistee in our web of waiting. But I guess I will try to 'keep the hope.' Yeah, sure...

 

[Wendy926]

Deepfry,

Thanks for explaining. I surely hope that I have a good chance at Mercer. I really want to attend there. Hopefully, when the time comes, they will accept me for the class of 2008. :wink:

 

[deepfry]

I'd say it's false info fluffy. I don't think they tell people that kinda information who don't need to know. I mean for crying out loud they want tell anybody i know anything about the list. But anyways, please don't lose hope, i still haven't started studying for the MCAT yet! I just can't do it right now. I will be starting anytime though, i'd rather cram then start now. Hang in there with me.

Wendy,

no problem, good luck!

 

[Doctor Pepper]

When do you guys think they will start sending out secondaries for the class of 2007'... I'm just curious and wondering what kind of information I need to get together to complete everything in the secondary..

-DP

 

[misskitty]

I'm taking a vacation and visiting Fluffyj in Florida until Wednesday.

I have until July 8th to decide. I really hope that that other thread has false info in it because it is making me extrememly nervous. I just hope that one of us will hear something soon. It would make me feel a lot better.

I would think that secondaries would be sent out toward the end of August/beginning of September.

 

[deepfry]

Damn that sounds fun, you deserve the celebration! Go cheer fluffy up some.....lol. Anyways, yeah i doubt that information is accurate. Also, the timing of the secondary miss kitty mentioned sounds right to me DP, unless you are applying EDP. The only thing you really need to get together for the secondary are two letters of recommendation. They want one from a physician and one from whoever.

 

[ugagirl4]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by Doctor Pepper:
•When do you guys think they will start sending out secondaries for the class of 2007'... I'm just curious and wondering what kind of information I need to get together to complete everything in the secondary..

-DP•••••I got mine in July I believe, and I didnt apply EDP. Its basically easy stuff to fill out, nothing that hard.

 

[fluffyj]

The weekend was fun. And I am a little less depressed. I think I should buy a planner, or do something productive with my time. I really need to look for a job with health insurance in Atlanta, because if I don't get in, I will need ins. On SDN, there seems to be a lot of waitlist movement. Maybe some of that will rub off on us. But I have to prepare myself for the usual Thursday blues (i.e. it is Thurs and I am still not in). But I will try to stay cheerful and happy with making plans for either situation. Before I forget, Welcome to the MCG thread! Post often!

 

[deepfry]

fluff, you are freaking hilarious. i'm glad there is someone suffering like me. it's like if i was going to be stuck on an island i'd like to drag someone with me....lol. or maybe if i was falling off a cliff i'd grab you on the way down....but anyways, this does truly suck!!!!!! . Yeah the insurance thing is running out on me too, i have until my next bd, it's freaking pathetic.....lol. i was hoping the med schools would save me. So you still doing the early decision thing? i have already got my stuff ready to go, i'm just very reluctant to submit more money to amcas. I will wait a little bit longer. i mean the application is the same, MCG has my ****, why do i have to pay again....no sense. Maybe this is why they won't tell us our spot on the list.....a conspiracy with amcas.

-uga girl.....did you get in this year? Or will you be joining the four of us in waitlist limbo hell?

-and my god, my cell phone has rang with more wrong numbers this month then in the last six months, it's crazy, i'm answering the phone all energetic and happy(when really i was just barely awake and on the brink of insanity), but it's only some guy thinking i'm selling furniture wholesale.

 

[ugagirl4]

Yes, I'm going to MCG. I know you guys have to be going through hell. I know some people who are on the list, too. But I wish you guys the best of luck! One of my friends just got off the wait list. Maybe you guys will be soon!

 

[deepfry]

that's awesome it was pretty recent news for your friend....how recent? LOL.....i'm becoming like a detective now with all this anxiety. But one more question, how did they contact him/her? Thanks UGAGIRL.

 

[Hoo\/er]

Hey ugagirl4,

It looks like we're going to be classmates!

Hoovah

 

[soccerfever]

hello fellow MCGers.. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what sort of MCAT range MCG takes???
Does the admission board weigh the MCAT heavily or GPA? Also, does anyone know how many people apply EDP and what percent get in???

 

[ugagirl4]

Deepfry - She heard in late May I believe. They called her on the phone and asked if she would accept the position. So make your they have your right phone #!

Hoo\/er - Thats awesome!

Soccerfever - I dont know what they weight more. They always say that are not about the numbers, but about the person. The avg is 3.5 and ~29-30. But I would say if you have a good GPA, you could get in with 27+, and possibly lower. Someone got in with a 24 MCAT, so its not impossible.

 

[Doctor Pepper]

(33% of the class is filled via EDP Program)

It ranges with a very, very slight emphasis toward gpa in recent years.. I've seen MCAT ranges from 27 up, with a strong gpa, and maybe a little less, (not much) sometimes if you are an URM.. Must have healthcare experience.. Keep in mind that they accept 30+ mcats as well and end up with around a 9.8 - 10 avg (per section) mcat score.. It's a total package just like most med schools based on gpa's, mcat's, ec's, and interview's... Hope this helps,

DP

 

[Doctor Pepper]

Oh btw,

When all of you guys get in, as I'm sure you will, keep posting because I want the inside track on how to do well in med school should I be fortunate enough to get in myself.. =)

DP

 

[fluffyj]

Hi all of you posters! WE have a 5 page 117 post thread! Yeah for us! Deepfry-speaking of phone calls, my ex from high school got my cell # from my mother 3 years ago, and is suddenly calling me about 3 times a day from completely different numbers. It really irritates me, because I answer and then it takes at least 1/2 an hour to get off of the line with him. So now I don't answer my cell unless I know the number. I will also answer the 706 area code. Maybe this is a huge conspiracy! Why this summer of all times to become infatiuated with moi? I am defiantely doing the EDP! Since I am miserable and I would love some unhappy company, we can take the monetary hit together. When are you going to send yours in? I am thinking maybe July 12th? Just a random day, but I must have a goal. Do you think that that is too late? When did you apply last year, and what other schools did you apply to? I also must find a job that starts on August 1st, well maybe the 2nd, since that is my birthday.
Congrats UGAgirl and Hoover (again)! We will meet eventually! (hopefully) Keep good notes on what books to get and whatnot!

 

[deepfry]

-THANKS FOR THE INFO UGAGIRL, KNOWING MY PHONE IT PROBABLY WON'T RING AND THEY WILL JUST CALL THE NEXT PERSON, NO JK, CINGULAR HAS BEEN GOOD TO ME. AND FLUFF THAT IS JUST THE WAY IT IS, THE HIGHER POWERS JUST LIKE SCREWING AROUND WITH YOU. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES I'M THINKING IT'S THE CALL, IT'S AWFUL. -So from what i hear if you apply edp you should get in with a 27 or higher and no section score <8. And of course the 3.5+. So last year i sent in my secondary in late october and had the interview in december. This year i've already sent in my stuff to my pre-med advisor, but i haven't done amcas yet. I'm doing the transcript request thing on monday for amcas and i'll turn in my secondary around July 12 like you. As far as i know, as long as you submit your AMCAS b4 Aug.1 everything is cool. I'm going to check on that though, but i'm definitely not going to wait til July 31. And i don't think July 12th is too late, but i'm going to check that out too just in case. I applied to Mercer this last year too but they just flat out rejected me post-interview. Anyways, i'm beat from playing tennis and ready to pass out. Maybe next week will be our independence from this hell waitlist.

 

[fluffyj]

I did the AMCAS yesterday. Now all I need to do is revise my personal essay, and request my transcripts. I try to not think about getting off of the waitlist. It just seems like it isn't going to happen. I really need to look for a job. I would prefer to have one where I don't have to dress nicely, and I can come in late and leave early. Maybe I don't really want a job. Back to praying to get off the waitlist! :wink:

 

[deepfry]

Yeah get in late and leave early, that does sound good. Just get a job in a different time zone, then it might work. So how much are you changing the old personal essay? I might add a sentence or two i think. So are you taking the MCAT again too? I am definitely still going to, although i haven't really done any studying still <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> . I'd rather cram for six weeks then study consistently for 12 weeks. Anyways, still praying on this side too.

 

[fluffyj]

I think that I am going to take the MCAT. But, I also haven't started studying for it yet. I think that I will see where I am around late July. If I am doing really well on practice tests then I will take it. But I looked at my books today, and I feel that that is a good start. It is hard, because I envisioned myself as only working out, and watching soaps for the rest of the summer. Why can't we just be in so that we can RELAX!!!! I will try to open the MCAT book tomorrow! <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" />

 

[VictoriaKB]

Hey guys.... here's a little info I picked up yesterday at work. A girl I work with is still in college and went on MCG's closer look tour. She said they told her that the waitlist was moving super slow this year. That doesn't really help me to feel any better but I guess it does explain why it's July and we're all still jumping when the phone rings!

 

[misskitty]

I also called MCG yesterday and talked to my interviewer about the waitlist. They told me that waitlist movement was very slow this year as well (oh and they also wouldn't tell me where I am on the waitlist :wink: ).

That means that I will be starting Morehouse School of Medicine next Monday. I'm sad that I won't have the opportunity to go to MCG, but I really hope that the waitlist picks up and all of you guys get off!

 

[deepfry]

Well i guess it's official, the waitlist is moving at an all time record slowness. What is up with that, I guess all those good lucks people gave us actually jinxed us. It's unbelievable that no of us have gotten in, as Dr. Nash would say, i'm stupefied. VICKB thanks for the info, and thanks too miss kitty. It's nice to see at least one of us is definitely going to school this year. It's does suck that morehouse starts so early though, maybe you guys get out super early then.? And fluffy, i imagined the same thing and now it is crashing down on me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> . I opened the MCAT books yesterday and i was an dingus all day long after that. It really did get me in a foul mood, but i'm learning to deal with it again. I do feel better now that i have at least started.

 

[fluffyj]

I am now a subscriber to this thread! Now I don't have to search for it every time. Did anyone get into MCG this past week? MissKitty started her classes on Monday, but I am still hanging out in Tallahassee. I did submit my AMCAS, but they haven't recieved my transcripts, so it doesn't count yet. That is pretty much my life in a nutshell. How is everyone else? I forgot to add that I applied for some jobs at Emory. Even though I hate that school.

 

[DW]

Originally posted by fluffyj
I forgot to add that I applied for some jobs at Emory. Even though I hate that school.

Wow, someone hates Emory? Gee, who would have thunk it?

 

[fluffyj]

Hey DW, I think that I sent you a PM. But I got it to work by changing my computer settings. Growing up in Atlanta, and meeting people from Emory really forced me into being very anti-Emory! Are you attending Emory? If so, I am sure that you are the exception!

 

[dlc]

FluffyJ,
What is it about Emory people that irks you? I am just curious...I actually work at Emory (well, until next Thursday) and I have heard negative things about the student body. But I also have a really good friend, very sweet, gentle, is a teacher, that went here. Anyway, is there anything else about Emory that you don't like? The people that I work with are all very nice and the graduate students seem to be vastly different from the undergrads, but I am so ready to leave Atlanta! What kind of job are you trying to get?
Dana

 

[Sweet Tea]

Question for all you MCG folks--

Does MCG screen the AMCAS apps before sending out secondaries? I'm applying there from out of state so I know my chances of getting in are slim to none, but I wanted to send the adcom folks a letter explaining why I want to go there (lots and lots of family in GA and North Augusta, SC, my best friend will be a MS2 at MCG next fall, been to the campus several times and really like it and their program...) So my question is would I be better off sending them a letter after they send me a secondary, or am I unlikely to get a secondary b/c I'm out of state?

Thanks, y'all!!

 

[fluffyj]

You would be surprised at the response I got by that little statement about Emory! It is just that when I was little and in the gifted program, they took us to Emory on a field trip, and the students were so mean and kind of picked on us. I guess it hurt my little feelings! Ever since, I have disliked not the institution, but the stereotypical spoiled student. Although I do know people at and from Emory that I do like. However, I suspect that Duke isn't too different from Emory in the student body aspect. At least for undergrad. But I am trying to get one the the research specialist positions from the job board, and it just took me way too long to figure out how to spell specialist. It still doesn't look right! What position did you have, and did you like it? BTW, big congrats on getting into Duke!!!
Sweet Tea - MCG does screen apps before sending out secondaries. In-staters always get secondaries, but I am not sure about out-of-staters. You should send the letter 'with' your AMCAS. But good luck with the process!

 

[Sweet Tea]

Thanks for the info, Fluffyj! I'll get working on that letter tonight...

 

[DW]

Originally posted by dlc
FluffyJ,
What is it about Emory people that irks you?

I could write a novel about this topic if asked.

The Emory student body has the collective morale and cordiality of a maximum security prison. Lets just say its quite fitting that our school mascot/symbol of spirit, Dooley, is a walking skeleton/carcass like figure. (The grad/prof schools are much better to deal with though)

Dont get me wrong, great school with great resources with the occasionally bearable person, but definitely not the greatest people in the world running or attending the university.

 

[jaymarc]

take it from me, a miserable rising senior at emory, the kids here suck hardcore. but if you are going to grad/professional school here it shouldnt matter because there is little or no interaction. The social scene which is predominately greek is fake as hell (hence my 2 year permanent sabbatical). Emory quite possibly has the largest BMW to student ratio. no joke. no school spirit. no cute girls (that are cool). no football teams. no love.

that is why I plan on going abroad to australia in the spring and go out with a bang instead of a whimper

 

[fluffyj]

I have never been to Australia, but I do enjoy the company of koalas and kangaroos! Although I hold a grudge against Emory, I have no problem accepting a job and money from them! But I need to actually apply for some jobs. This whole applying thing really sucks! First to med school, and now for a job after not getting into med school!

 

[Doctor Pepper]

Those of you who have already interviewed at MCG at some point, could you give us some feedback about your experience? Also, the MCG secondary is almost a complete rehash of the AMCAS application or am I missing something? The application process sure is tedious sometimes..

DP

 

[deepfry]

I understand most people just, copy and paste, or paraphrase their personal statement for the 'why do you want to be a doctor' question. The only other hard question, i think, was the one asking to add anything extra. I'd just add reasons for wanting to attend MCG. So you are taking the pages apart right? If so, how do you plan on putting them back together?

 

[Doctor Pepper]

I haven't taken the pages apart yet.. I filled out the first part of the application in pen.. I'm planning on typing my responses to the other questions and then trying to copy the pages to together at some place like Kinkos... I haven't been able to completely include all the information that is in my AMCAS due to MCG's space constraints.. Let me know what you are doing, or if you have any good ideas..

DP

 

[fluffyj]

Last time I did the secondary, I ripped the pages out and scanned them into the computer, and entered the info. Then I read that all pages must be taped back into the book, so I did that and added the scanned pages. But then again I didn't get into MCG, so maybe this advice isn't too valid! Before my interview, I printed out all of the info at interviewfeedback.com. It is in Atlanta, so when I get there, I'll scan it in and email it to whomever wants it. Maybe we will interview around the same time! But then again I don't have the secondary yet.

 

[Doctor Pepper]

Sounds good fluffy.. I'd really appreciate any of that interview feedback since the site hasn't been responding for some time now.. I submitted my amcas in June and just now got the secondary a few days ago.. I'm sure yours in on the way soon. That'd be cool if we all ended up classmates, but I hope you get in this year too.

DP

 

[Hoo\/er]

Pepper,

You have a PM!

Hoovah

 

[fluffyj]

I am in Atlanta now, and I have all of the pages of the info. But I am having all of my wisdom teeth removed tomorrow morning, so I probably won't get a chance to email it to everyone until Sat or Sun. Actually I am having a graduation party on Sunday, so it might even be Monday! But the interviews are very laid back for the most part, and really not anything to stress about.

 

[silvercholla]

Wouldn't it be nice if everyone did an interview feedback!!!!!!!

 

[fluffyj]

I scanned in the interview feedback stuff, but Hotmail won't let me attach it because it is too large. I have the MSN messenger, and I can send it to you using that. Or I can make a copy of it and mail it to you. Don't worry, we will have this figured out before interviewing begins!
On another note, I felt fine after my surgery, and decided to call MCG late Friday afternoon. I asked if they had received my final transcript which should have arrived a few weeks earlier. The lady said that she was just looking at my file! Maybe that means something really good might be happening next week!!

 

[Edward]

My friend, who is on the waitlist, got a call from Linda DeVaughn today. He is already going to Emory, so he declined the slot. I guess that means that things are starting to move. Good luck to all of you who are waiting to hear.
Peace,
Eddie

 

[fluffyj]

What time did they call him? I wonder if they called anyone else yet!!!! I should call them and give them my number again. And also tell them that I am available to take a position!!!

 

[deepfry]

Thanks for the info edward! It gives all of us on the waitlist a little more hope, which is kinda lacking at this point. Doctor P, if you still have the secondary i'd try doing something on the computer with a small font to fit all the stuff you want to fit; then just send a page of the secondary through the printer. Be careful to make sure it prints on the correct side. However, if you have a scanner this would be your best bet to deal with the secondary. At kinkos make sure you use a binding that will not obscure any info. I think the spiral is the best.

 

[fluffyj]

Deepfry-what the heck type of info are you giving out!! Binding?!? I just taped my pages back in the book. Should I bind the whole thing? I don't know what to do with the secondary!! Oh no!! I am panicking!! And I can't spell!!! Please let me in!! Tomorrow is good for me. I am going CRAZY!!

 

[Edward]

They called him at home and at his mom's work. I have no idea how they got that number. I think the call was around 3 o'clock or so. The messed up thing is that MCG was his first choice, but he has already finalized his plans for Emory. So, I guess he is screwed.

Eddie

 

[deepfry]

Hey there is nothing wrong with binding! It easier than using tape, i hate tape, i'd rather pay money and let someone else deal with it. Your way is fine though, the binding kinda screwed me anyways cuz i used the wrong one at first. Stuff was cut off and i had to rebind it. It looked liked i had been out partying and stopped by kinkos at 400 am to do it. Edward, that's cool they make more than one phone call. I was thinking that they just went to the next person if you didn't answer the phone. Thanks for putting me at ease.