Morehouse

[DocI]

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Anyone excited to hear from morehouse next week? I know I am. I've waited Four weeks for next week to come. Good luck to anyone waiting.

 

[vickfan1]

i emailed Dr Roaf... and didnt get a response. its been a few months now.
i also emailed the adcoms and didnt get an email back either.

 

[UVABranch]

Dr. Roaf always replies with the following:

"Noted."

LOL, ok I just wanted to see if I was the only one! At least he's consistant 🙂 Though, I woudn't mind if one time he replies:

UVABranch! OMG I dont know what happened, we want to accept you with a full scholarship, and don't worry about the interview thingie...I'm sure you're fabulous!

😉

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Anyone excited to hear from morehouse next week? I know I am. I've waited Four weeks for next week to come. Good luck to anyone waiting.

Are they really sending out letters next week?? I can't wait!!🙂

 

[luckie212]

Anyone excited to hear from morehouse next week? I know I am. I've waited Four weeks for next week to come. Good luck to anyone waiting.

I'm with you, DocI! I'm really looking forward to finally hearing from morehouse next week! Best of luck to you, and to everyone else waiting

 

[UVABranch]

BUMP..any word about interviews??

 

[DocI]

I spoke to the adcom yesterday...letters will be mailed out at the end of this week or early next week... Good luck all

 

[DocI]

Are they really sending out letters next week?? I can't wait!!🙂

I spoke to the adcom yesterday...letters will be mailed out at the end of this week or early next week... Good luck all

 

[Determination]

Good Luck to all of you who will be hearing something from Morehouse in the next week!!!

Go MSM c/o 2012

 

[sernic]

I spoke to the adcom yesterday...letters will be mailed out at the end of this week or early next week... Good luck all

noooooooooooooo ... I need to know NOW! ... my plans for next week depend on it ... well, it was said that they send the mail priority.... that should help a little bit

 

[premedsoldja]

good luck you guys. i got waitlisted in december so hopefully i can be one of those accepted too (although with my luck recently, i wouldn't count on it)...

 

[UVABranch]

question:

1) When you were invited for an interview were ou notified by emial or snail mail?

 

[luckie212]

3 questions:

1) When you were invited for an interview were ou notified by emial or snail mail?

I was notified by both email and snail mail. Email was first, though, and snail details followed.

2) how often did those who were offered interviews contact the school between the time you were complete and you were offered the intetrview (i.e. once, every week, every other week, etc)?

I never contacted them.

3) did you think that helped, or would it be preciieved as a turn off?

Um... I'm not sure if it would be a turn off... I just never did it so I guess no comment?

I hope you hear from them soon UVABranch! Best of luck to you and to everyone else waiting for news

 

[Determination]

You are first notified by email that you have been granted an interview with the date and time. Then about a week later you get an official interivew letter. I was complete on 9/20 and was offered an interview on 9/25 for 10/26. So I didn't really contact them but I have had friends who have been complete for a while and they hadn't heard anything. They contacted Dr. Roaf and he responded to them saying when they might get an interview. I have definitely heard that contacting them showing your interest is a VERY GOOD thing. Like I said I interviewed on 10/26 and I received my acceptance letter via priority mail on Dec. 14 but it was dated for the 11th. You have 2 weeks from the date of the letter to write a letter of intent to the school and send in your $100 deposit.

I hope some of this helped.

 

[SnakeDoctor]

I spoke to the adcom yesterday...letters will be mailed out at the end of this week or early next week... Good luck all

DocI, Thanks for the vital information! Good luck everyone! Wouldn't it be nice if we all got in?😀

 

[DocI]

DocI, Thanks for the vital information! Good luck everyone! Wouldn't it be nice if we all got in?😀

not a problem...good luck

 

[UVABranch]

thanks determination and luckie! You were both very helpful. So looks like I need to place a phone call eh? I have mainly been emailing, but it think it's time for a change 😉

 

[UVABranch]

ok, so I called, and I couldn't even get to Dr. Roaf 🙁 All they told me was that my app is being screened by the committee. For those who have called and been able tot alk to Dr. Roaf directly (especially where he was able to advised if he thought they had a shot at an interview), did they contact him first before they called, or just cold called (needless to say I'll be calling again next week or the week after, or emailing).

 

[UVABranch]

placed in the hold re-screen group today :-\ not ideal, but that's ok...Dr. Roaf is about to find out how badly I want this! I'll just be "persistant" just before the point of being obnoxious!

Any movement on the waitlist/response from interviews/ or offers of an interview lately?

 

[premedsoldja]

believe me UVABranch, if there is any movement on the waitlist or anything you will be the first to know. I interviewed in october and was waitlisted in december. i'm just hoping that i dont have to wait until may...

 

[sairam84]

Hello everyone,
I just got placed on hold too....i know not ideal but what to do....UVABranch how do you plan on being persistant? What else can we do?? Any advice would be welcome....Morehouse is my top choice and I really wanna go there...
Congratulations to people who interviewed and got accepted.

 

[UVABranch]

Hello everyone,
I just got placed on hold too....i know not ideal but what to do....UVABranch how do you plan on being persistant? What else can we do?? Any advice would be welcome....Morehouse is my top choice and I really wanna go there...
Congratulations to people who interviewed and got accepted.

<shrug> I haven't quite worked that out just yet. I'm thinking about trying to get in touch with Dr. Roaf (since my last attempt was thwarted by whoever answered the phone), and asking based on my app if there's anything specific I can do...but I'm also worried that he'll say nothing. Which would stink because I know they stopped interviewing last year in march, so that doens't bode well for a recent hold. I sent a letter of interets to him for which I got the standard "Noted." And I'm still on hold. So I don't know what else can be done...but I'll keep you posted if I find anything that may work. G'luck!

 

[sairam84]

<shrug> I haven't quite worked that out just yet. I'm thinking about trying to get in touch with Dr. Roaf (since my last attempt was thwarted by whoever answered the phone), and asking based on my app if there's anything specific I can do...but I'm also worried that he'll say nothing. Which would stink because I know they stopped interviewing last year in march, so that doens't bode well for a recent hold. I sent a letter of interets to him for which I got the standard "Noted." And I'm still on hold. So I don't know what else can be done...but I'll keep you posted if I find anything that may work. G'luck!

I sent him an LOI as well but i did not get a reply..that makes me nervous....and they stop interviewing in march??? that just makes the matter worse...I will try calling and get in touch with Dr. Roaf...Lets keep each other posted...and Good luck!

 

[UVABranch]

I sent him an LOI as well but i did not get a reply..that makes me nervous....and they stop interviewing in march??? that just makes the matter worse...I will try calling and get in touch with Dr. Roaf...Lets keep each other posted...and Good luck!

Sounds like a plan 🙂

 

[premedsoldja]

Hey UVABranch,
i know how you feel. everytime i wanna talk to him, someone in the office buffers me from doing that always offering to answer questions/concerns directly instead of going through Dr. Roaf.

Anyway, do you know when they officially stop interviewing? If it really is march, then it is most certainly crunch time, and maybe time to send in that LoIntent or something along those lines.

By the way, when I interviewed Dr. Roaf said that he checks SDN just to see what sort of chatter there is about Morehouse so i dunno what you can do with that, but just a thought...

 

[Cabbage]

Hey guys, I was put on hold and don't know whether to send out a LOI via snail mail or email. What did you guys do?

 

[aaj117]

Hey UVABranch,
i know how you feel. everytime i wanna talk to him, someone in the office buffers me from doing that always offering to answer questions/concerns directly instead of going through Dr. Roaf.

Anyway, do you know when they officially stop interviewing? If it really is march, then it is most certainly crunch time, and maybe time to send in that LoIntent or something along those lines.

By the way, when I interviewed Dr. Roaf said that he checks SDN just to see what sort of chatter there is about Morehouse so i dunno what you can do with that, but just a thought...

Yeah he did mention that, so maybe UVABranch you should post your full name and amcas id hehe that way he understands who you are and how interested you really are. Jeez don't you wish there was an easier way to express this stuff?
I loved morehouse but if i end up getting this scholarship from stony then i will definitely give up my spot at morehouse and hope that one of you gets it.

 

[Determination]

I do think they stop interviewing in March but I believe its the middle of March so there is still probably a little over a month left of interviewing.
Good Luck to you all waiting to hear something!!!

 

[sweetshauna]

For all those with prior post-interview experience with Morehouse, if I call them, will they put me out of my misery and let tell me over the phone if its yay, nay, or later?

If not, seriously, I will obsess over this for five or so more days.

 

[172858]

For all those with prior post-interview experience with Morehouse, if I call them, will they put me out of my misery and let tell me over the phone if its yay, nay, or later?

If not, seriously, I will obsess over this for five or so more days.

I couldn't get to my mail because I was in California for another interview and called to get in news. I was accepted, so they had no problem giving me the news. But from what I've heard, if you're rejected, they will tell you that the decision is in the mail and you should be getting it soon (which I guess is beating around the bush and essentially telling you that you're rejected). Hope that helps!

 

[UVABranch]

I sent him an LOI as well but i did not get a reply..that makes me nervous....and they stop interviewing in march??? that just makes the matter worse...I will try calling and get in touch with Dr. Roaf...Lets keep each other posted...and Good luck!

Did you get in touch with him?

Hey UVABranch,
i know how you feel. everytime i wanna talk to him, someone in the office buffers me from doing that always offering to answer questions/concerns directly instead of going through Dr. Roaf.

Anyway, do you know when they officially stop interviewing? If it really is march, then it is most certainly crunch time, and maybe time to send in that LoIntent or something along those lines.

By the way, when I interviewed Dr. Roaf said that he checks SDN just to see what sort of chatter there is about Morehouse so i dunno what you can do with that, but just a thought...

I don't know officially, but from lookig at treads from least year it was march 9th :-\ Either way it's cruch time even if they wait until the end of the month. I did hear that both he and Ms. Walk from HU read SDN, and honestly between my username and pic being posted...it's pretty easy to know who I am (hint hint). So, Deans/Directors of Admissions...if you're looking from someon genuinly inteested in your schools, then look no further (and if I get an interview, I can tell you in person!)

Hey guys, I was put on hold and don't know whether to send out a LOI via snail mail or email. What did you guys do?

I say email, but some prefer snail :-\

Yeah he did mention that, so maybe UVABranch you should post your full name and amcas id hehe that way he understands who you are and how interested you really are. Jeez don't you wish there was an easier way to express this stuff?
I loved morehouse but if i end up getting this scholarship from stony then i will definitely give up my spot at morehouse and hope that one of you gets it.

I was thinking about that, along with my SS# 😉 You know, just to avoid confusion! I totally agree with you, I wish there were another way to express me interests. I think that's why I gravitate to SDN so much because I can talk about my interest pretty much all the time (and people actually listen). It is just sooo frustrating. Like I am sooo passionate about being able to not just help people, but be a part of their healing, and as it relates to minorities maybe even offer some direction in other areas of their lives. My family is very public service oriented. My sis is a PD, in Philly, and even though her day to day stuff leaves something to be desired, when she can she is able to talk to young offenders (still under 18, but Philly seems to prosecute many as adults, but that's another topic), and try to impress upon them that this is their wakeup call. Now is the time to change. I think as physicians, we too will be in a position where we can not only impact peoples health but many other aspects of their lives. We will be placed in situations where we may be the only one who cares (or shows that we care), in our patients' lives. That's pretty profound (a la Spiderman, with great power comes great responsibility). I don't think we wield power pre se, but rather the ability to empower those we meet and interact with as a function of our chosen career.

I'm sooo not a quitter, so I'm willing to keep at it, but I have to say I have been trying for a while and it's beginning to take its toll. There is nothing worse than seeing something within yourself, and when you try to show it to others they just don't see, or quite to the point say that I'm wrong about myself. I understand why schools have to go though this process, to make the best assessment they can but geez. There are many intangibles that can't be measured qualitatively, and should be given equal weight. (read: I know I can do it, give me a shot, let me prove you or others wrong).

But how do I say that to a school with out sounding a) desperate, b) unprofessional, or c) insane (LOL). I swear I die a little every day thinking that I may not only not reach my goal, but not be able to live my dream. It sucks.

Alrighty then, on a lighter note, I do hope that those who are waiting to hear get in! You all are very supportive considering that we are technically strangers. Here's hoping that when and where ever we get into school that we'll still be able to offer that support...because we'll need it!

 

[FutureMDGirl]

Has anyone heard anything from Morehouse? Does anyone know whether they mailed out letters the end of last week or the beginning of this week?

Sorry....I'm just getting tired of running out to the mailbox and seeing nothing related to medical schools... 🙁

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Has anyone else gotten an email from AMCAS asking for the procurement of a background check? The only school I applied to on the list of participating schools in the AMCAS facilitated background check is Morehouse. Do you think this is a good sign for an acceptance?? I just got the email today, like 2 minutes ago. I got an more general survey email in Jan., but this email actually talks about the procurement of a background check. Just let me know what you all think.

 

[aaj117]

Has anyone else gotten an email from AMCAS asking for the procurement of a background check? The only school I applied to on the list of participating schools in the AMCAS facilitated background check is Morehouse. Do you think this is a good sign for an acceptance?? I just got the email today, like 2 minutes ago. I got an more general survey email in Jan., but this email actually talks about the procurement of a background check. Just let me know what you all think.

Well i had gotten this email after i was accepted. I haven't heard about anyone getting it and being rejected yet, but lots of people don't post about rejections so i'm not sure. I wouldn't count your chickens before they hatch, but i'd say this is a good sign. It's certainly not a bad sign, i'll put it that way.

 

[sernic]

Has anyone else gotten an email from AMCAS asking for the procurement of a background check? The only school I applied to on the list of participating schools in the AMCAS facilitated background check is Morehouse. Do you think this is a good sign for an acceptance?? I just got the email today, like 2 minutes ago. I got an more general survey email in Jan., but this email actually talks about the procurement of a background check. Just let me know what you all think.

I checked my mail and I received it as well

 

[172858]

apparently, background check = conditional acceptance.

this is because background checks are expensive, so they don't waste money on applicants they aren't going to make an offer to.

so as long as their are no skeletons in your closet, i would by a bottle of champagne and wait to pop that guy until the letter makes it official.

 

[luckie212]

i got the email too! and i definitely appreciate your advice, Texas:

so as long as their are no skeletons in your closet, i would by a bottle of champagne and wait to pop that guy until the letter makes it official.

lol... thanks 🙂

 

[SnakeDoctor]

apparently, background check = conditional acceptance.

this is because background checks are expensive, so they don't waste money on applicants they aren't going to make an offer to.

so as long as their are no skeletons in your closet, i would by a bottle of champagne and wait to pop that guy until the letter makes it official.

At the very least, this can't be bad news. I've gotta keep the champagne on ice until I get that letter.

 

[DocI]

Yeah, I got that email too. Let's hope for the best. Apparently, letters will be mailed towards the end of this week. So, we should expect to receive the decisions next week. Good luck all

 

[UVABranch]

G'luck you guys! Who would think a request for a background could be such a good thing 😉

 

[sairam84]

Hey guyz,
So called Morehouse everyday but I was not allowed to get to Dr. Roaf.....I don't know what to do? I am freaking out.....how do I get to him and let him know my eagerness to attend Morehouse!!! anyone else have any luck!!!

 

[sernic]

Yeah, I got that email too. Let's hope for the best. Apparently, letters will be mailed towards the end of this week. So, we should expect to receive the decisions next week. Good luck all

did u ask if they would tell u your status over the phone or did you only ask about the time letter would be mailed out?

 

[FutureMDGirl]

Soooo..... I didn't get the email...🙁...checked my email way too many times just to make sure. Those who received the email today are you OOS?

I'm being overly optimistic....maybe they don't send it to GA residents 😳.. just a thought.

 

[sweetshauna]

I called the office on Tuesday, and after I gave him my AMCAS number, the receptionist told me that I wouldn't hear from them for 2-3 weeks. That kinda scared me.

But I also got the background check email today. That I thought was a good sign.

So I don't know what's going on. Maybe I got waitlisted or something. Boy, I hope not.

 

[Woniu]

Has anyone who received the email from AAMC yesterday regarding the background check received an email from the background check company (certiphi) yet?

 

[DocI]

Has anyone who received the email from AAMC yesterday regarding the background check received an email from the background check company (certiphi) yet?

I have the same question. Haven't received an email from them yet.

 

[SnakeDoctor]

I have the same question. Haven't received an email from them yet.

I just received an email from Certiphi Screening . Did anyone who got put on the alternate list in December get the email from AMCAS about the background check??

 

[CmpE]

anybody else interview at morehouse today?

 

[DocI]

did u ask if they would tell u your status over the phone or did you only ask about the time letter would be mailed out?

I specifically asked when decisions would be mailed. I was asked for my name and was told I should be receiving it early next week. So, they should be mailed already.

 

[UVABranch]

Any updates for those on hold pre interview?? G'luck DocI and those who will hear this week!