Official SHPEP 2019 Thread

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hunterhawk said:
Oh sorry. I don't think the Columbia has not updated their FAQ document. I watched one of webinar section, and the admission team mentioned that there is no early acceptance program. Though, it's better to be submitted as early as possible. As long as all of your documents are submitted and verified, i think it should be fine.
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Okay, thanks!
 
My professor received a weird email after she submitted my letter of recommendation. It stated that they have "received your email request" and gave her a case number. Did anyone else's recommenders get one? She followed instructions and emailed it to [email protected].
 
To all the applicants: best of luck with your applications! As you wait for your results, do not forget to maintain your grades and have a life (kinda contradicting, right...)! Whether you make it into SHPEP or not does not define you as a person. I know there are a couple weeks left so if you have not finished your application, do so now!

I have mentioned before that I am a 2018 SHPEP McGovern Medical School Alumnus. SHPEP was a life event for me. I will remember each moment, every person, and everything I learned like the back of my own hand 'tilI I die. I grew as a human being with people who all aspire to do the exact same thing as you and that is so unique. Every so often I will get sentimental about my memories from SHPEP - it means that much to me. Strive hard and head up, y'all!
 
Columbia, Howard, and Rutguers! Can't wait to see the decision :]
 
Did anyone go over the 600 word limit for the personal statement ?
 
hunterhawk said:
How did you guys separate each paragraph of the essay? I have been pressing enter to add extra lines, but it's keep coming back.
Also, using the quotation mark will not result in proper representation of actual quotation mark ("). It will be replaced as ";
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Ugh, this happened to my essay. It was fine until I submitted my application, then my paragraphs were all just a jumbled mess and I had like four instances where I used quotations so it looks wonky hahaha. I hope that this glitch doesn't hurt my personal statement...
 
One more question, how long after your rec letter was emailed did it take to be verified and received on the application status? Thanks guys
 
Hi Everyone! I submitted by application TODAY so I am kind of nervous about that. I applied to Dental for Howard, Univ of Washington, & Houston (I'm a TX resident but school in Florida)
Stats:
3.93 GPA
A lot of clinical & extracurricular experience (maxed out 10)
In my University's Dual Admission dental program, so I already have a reserved spot in their Dental school (as long as I maintain a certain GPA)
I'm a minority (immigrant from Kenya & spoke about that in my personal statement)
 
Did anyone receive a confirmation email from SHPEP after submitting their application?
 
hunterhawk said:
Columbia, Howard, and Rutguers! Can't wait to see the decision :]
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I also applied to these three program sites. Anxiously waiting for March 15 to come so I can see the decision lol. Good luck! 🙂
 
KPsych51 said:
One more question, how long after your rec letter was emailed did it take to be verified and received on the application status? Thanks guys
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My recommendation still hasn't been received or processed and my professor sent it by mail on January 29th. Hopefully it was postmarked...
 
2017 SHPEP Alumni from WesternU here! Best of luck to everyone applying! Really a great program! Feel free to ask me any questions!
 
Dr.G.2000 said:
Can someone please send me a screenshot of how the confirmation email is supposed to look? Thanks!
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Here is a screenshot of the confirmation email that I received.
 

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Entropicali said:
My application and transcript have been submitted and received, but my recommendation still says "not yet received". I never got a conformation email either 🙁
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I got a confirmation email that they received it. But it's been more than 10 business days so I called the number in the email. The person that spoke with me on the phone said they were behind in processing the recommendations... if this helps anyone. I'm still nervous though, I keep checking every day.
 
Entropicali said:
My application and transcript have been submitted and received, but my recommendation still says "not yet received". I never got a conformation email either 🙁
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Did you get this email??
 

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Entropicali said:
Nope, never received that email. I emailed SHPEP last Friday and they just told me that it was still within the processing window. I have a feeling that my recccomendation just didn’t make it for some reason.
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I would recommend contacting this person. I had a similar problem, but with my transcript. I had sent it early January and got an email saying they recieved it, but after sumbitting my application, the status said "Not yet Recieved" for about a few days. I contacted the program specialist and she searched my transcript in the system and was able to find it and upload it to my application. The status then changed to "Recieved and Verified". I think she may be able to help you as well with your recommendation letter.
 

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BRKLYN_61249 said:
I would recommend contacting this person. I had a similar problem, but with my transcript. I had sent it early January and got an email saying they recieved it, but after sumbitting my application, the status said "Not yet Recieved" for about a few days. I contacted the program specialist and she searched my transcript in the system and was able to find it and upload it to my application. The status then changed to "Recieved and Verified". I think she may be able to help you as well with your recommendation letter.
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Thank you so much for this info! I will definitely try calling and hope that its just an error in the system.
 
My recommendation letter never made it to them apparently... No idea how that happened because my professor said that he sent it, yet SHPEP denies that they ever received it.
Anyway, I am so excited for all of you! Best wishes this Friday <3
 
hunterhawk said:
Is the decision posted right at midnight? I am so nervous
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I was wondering the same thing, if our decision would be posted at midnight or tomorrow morning? I guess I'll be up at midnight to find out lol.
 
Entropicali said:
My recommendation letter never made it to them apparently... No idea how that happened because my professor said that he sent it, yet SHPEP denies that they ever received it.
Anyway, I am so excited for all of you! Best wishes this Friday <3
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Wow that’s so unfair 🙁 hopefully you can apply next year
 
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