Oklahoma - (Prospective) Class of 2010 part 01

[DMBFan61]

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😀 😀 😀 😀

I'm IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am FREAKIN IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am SOOOOOOO happy.

Got my big red envelope about 30 minutes ago.

YAY YAY 👍 🙂 😀

Congrats man, and to quote the dis-orientation video "Welcome to hell"

 

[Non-TradTulsa]

Congrats man, and to quote the dis-orientation video "Welcome to hell"

Nah. I know going to hell doesn't cost this much money. 😀

 

[Mr. Freeze]

And when you sell your soul, you usually get a return pretty quickly; here, it's gonna be awhile.

I'm no less scared and the nervousness in my stomach that reeks of my wrestling days hasn't left yet. But after looking at all you guys having what looks like a lot of fun on the new blog, I think it'll all be alright...

 

[Amxcvbcv]

I remember feeling extremely anxious going to the disorientation, orientation, and especially the first day of class. 😛

Kind of fun. Now it's just another thing.

Welcome to Medical School. 🙂

 

[Jalopycat]

I was scared to death of disorientation and all that. My stomach hurt so bad! I remember seriously rethinking my decision to even go to medical school, that's how scared I was! Being older than most everyone, I barely knew 2 people in my class.

It all worked out though. Keep in mind that everybody is scared, even if they say they aren't.

 

[oudoc08]

I was scared to death of disorientation and all that. My stomach hurt so bad! I remember seriously rethinking my decision to even go to medical school, that's how scared I was! Being older than most everyone, I barely knew 2 people in my class.

It all worked out though. Keep in mind that everybody is scared, even if they say they aren't.

I knew 2 people as well, as I came from NSU in Tahlequah.

The night before the first day of orientation, I had severe vomiting and diarrhea for 8 hours straight, and didn't get to sleep until 4am. I was scared ****less that I wasn't going to wake up in time for mandatory orientation.

I woke just fine, but only after setting 3 alarm clocks, placed strategically around the room. God I felt like crap that day.

Word to the wise, if you have any history whatsoever of IBS, (and maybe even if you don't), consider taking some Bentyl or Levsin the night before.

 

[Non-TradTulsa]

Word to the wise, if you have any history whatsoever of IBS, (and maybe even if you don't), consider taking some Bentyl or Levsin the night before.

Good grief - what are they going to do to us? I'll probably put myself to bed at 8pm the night before, though - I am a notorious 9-o'clocker at the office even with six alarm clocks all around the house, which is a habit I'm going to have to break permanently. As long as Freeze has a pocket mask with my name on it in his bag, I'm sure it'll be fine. 😳 Seriously, though, we'll have to have a small SDN meet-and-greet sometime just before orientation days, no? I certainly think meeting each other would help reduce our first-day jitters about walking into class "cold" (and, as the very old guy, I'll be trying to look serene and I'll be dying inside - by the way, Johnny, unless you were alive in the Kennedy Administration, you're not as old as I am!).

I'd offer to host at my new little house in OKC but I'd have to find a place to stash the dog for a couple of hours - you guys probably don't want to meet her until she's adjusted to the new house and being a commuter Tulsa/OKC dog. Maybe if we met someplace the evening before orientation, we could do Pepto-Bismol shots!!

 

[Mr. Freeze]

I was scared ****less

It doesn't sound like that would have taken a lot at that point... 😉

Poop Hx aside, is the lender code for your BOA max loan correct as it was shown way back when? 83400400; because none of the other lender codes have as many digits. Just want to make sure. Like you said, it isn't on their site...

Keep in mind that everybody is scared, even if they say they aren't.

I'm not too proud to say I'm scared. But more about the big picture, family, debt, and hoping that this all works the way I've dreamt it would, rather than if you guys will like me 😀

Non-Trad, if you don't have a vet lined up and don't mind a little drive to the aforementioned East OKC gangland, I was raised by pair of 'em...I couldn't promise pro bono mind you, but it might be close. ?

 

[oudoc08]

It doesn't sound like that would have taken a lot at that point... 😉

Poop Hx aside, is the lender code for your BOA max loan correct as it was shown way back when? 83400400; because none of the other lender codes have as many digits. Just want to make sure. Like you said, it isn't on their site...

Actually, until you mentioned it, I didn't ever notice the difference in the # of digits, but I double-checked, and yes, the code above is correct.

 

[Mr. Freeze]

Heck of a deal...

 

[Jwax]

Anyone have any thoughts about the difficulty of getting a full loan if I get off the waitlist in July? Seems like it would be tough. Should I just go to the financial aid office and ask them about it?

Still too chicken to call admissions to see the # of people off the waitlist. Maybe Monday.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

Non-Trad, if you don't have a vet lined up and don't mind a little drive to the aforementioned East OKC gangland, I was raised by pair of 'em...I couldn't promise pro bono mind you, but it might be close. ?

Ooh, I'd like vet help, too, for my cats.

Jwax, I don't think you'd have any trouble getting loans if you're accepted as late as July. Since you're in-state, I'm assuming you just need Staffords, and they give those out like candy. 🙂

Knowing 2 people sounds like a lot for me because I'm not going to know anybody aside from SDN. Even if there's anybody there from my high school or college, I bet they'll be several years younger than me. Argh, the old feeling hits again. 😳

 

[Non-TradTulsa]

Non-Trad, if you don't have a vet lined up and don't mind a little drive to the aforementioned East OKC gangland, I was raised by pair of 'em...I couldn't promise pro bono mind you, but it might be close. ?

Heck of a deal... even normal fees would be most welcome. I usually get Jesse's vet work done when she's at the overly-posh South Tulsa dog resort where I board her when I'm out of town. Another absurd expense that will have to go on the new budget.

Did anybody do a comparison of Bank of America and T.H.E. for Staffords? T.H.E. sounds like quite a good deal, but I may have to go to BOA for private money for some extra living expenses if OU can't certify them - I think BOA is about the only major lender that will go over certified cost of attendance less aid on credit-based private loans and I can't decide whether to use them as a single lender or go T.H.E.

 

[Mr. Freeze]

Exlaw, I thought of your avatar right after I submitted that. No problem...

I know of several OSU folks going and there now, but only by face from pre-req classes. They aren't in my cell phone or anything. So I'm looking forward to people that I can keep track of from semester to semester...

But there's a rumor out there that one of my h.s. classmates got in, so that is exciting, although unverified.

We should petition the mod selection folks to put all the "matured" people in one, and call it The Oldie but Goodie Mod...except mod parties would probably end a lot earlier...

 

[freesolo]

Anyone have any thoughts about the difficulty of getting a full loan if I get off the waitlist in July? Seems like it would be tough. Should I just go to the financial aid office and ask them about it?

Still too chicken to call admissions to see the # of people off the waitlist. Maybe Monday.

if u do call lemme know what they say thx.

 

[Jwax]

if u do call lemme know what they say thx.

Of course. When I find out how many waitlisters are now MS-I's, I'll be sure to pass it on to the SDN world.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

Heck of a deal... even normal fees would be most welcome. I usually get Jesse's vet work done when she's at the overly-posh South Tulsa dog resort where I board her when I'm out of town. Another absurd expense that will have to go on the new budget.

Did anybody do a comparison of Bank of America and T.H.E. for Staffords? T.H.E. sounds like quite a good deal, but I may have to go to BOA for private money for some extra living expenses if OU can't certify them - I think BOA is about the only major lender that will go over certified cost of attendance less aid on credit-based private loans and I can't decide whether to use them as a single lender or go T.H.E.

Yep, I'd like normal fees, too. My current vet is great but costs a fortune.

I decided to go with T.H.E. for staffords, even though it looks like I can't use them for the Grad Plus loan because OU hasn't filled out something T.H.E. wants them to fill out.

Speaking of banks, I've realized that my current one does not have any locations or ATMs in Oklahoma. Is there any particular bank that's good and has lots of ATM locations? Mainly I'm looking for free checking -- I already use ING for savings, and no brick and mortar bank seems to meet their interest rates.

 

[want2beadoc]

Yep, I'd like normal fees, too. My current vet is great but costs a fortune.

I decided to go with T.H.E. for staffords, even though it looks like I can't use them for the Grad Plus loan because OU hasn't filled out something T.H.E. wants them to fill out.

Speaking of banks, I've realized that my current one does not have any locations or ATMs in Oklahoma. Is there any particular bank that's good and has lots of ATM locations? Mainly I'm looking for free checking -- I already use ING for savings, and no brick and mortar bank seems to meet their interest rates.

Bank of Oklahoma and Arvest seem to have a lot of ATMs...

Congrats, JohnnyOU! I think my gf knows you, but I'm not sure... her name is Chelsie. She thinks you were in the same O-Chem class (with Dr. Nelson).

 

[Amxcvbcv]

Bank of Oklahoma and Arvest seem to have a lot of ATMs...

Congrats, JohnnyOU! I think my gf knows you, but I'm not sure... her name is Chelsie. She thinks you were in the same O-Chem class (with Dr. Nelson).

Dr. Nelson... *shudder*

Such horrible memories.

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

If you're already comfortable with non brick-and-mortar banks, I've used Netbank for about 5 years. They have free checking, high interest rates (especially on their Money Market accounts-- I put my disbursement in one, and transfer my "stipend" over every month, so I earn great interest especially the first few months!), and they've got great customer service and overdraft protection WITHOUT overdraft charges. Of course, you have to pay interest on your overdraft account if you don't pay it within a month, but there's none of that $35 fee for using your OD protection. Anyway, I'm a HUGE fan, but I have a really hard time getting people to convert since most people aren't used to non brick-and-mortar banks.

Oh, a few ways they deal with no branches-- you can use nearly any ATM for free (Netbank will NEVER charge you an ATM fee, and there are very few ATM's that do). You can always use any 7-Eleven at no charge, for example. But like I said, I use basically whatever ATM I want to with no fees, unless I'm at Disneyworld or something. They also give you as many postage-paid envelopes addressed to them as you want so you can mail deposits in. They've also started this new quickpost thing, where you can go to any UPS Store location and send them a deposit overnight at no charge (the deposit usually takes 1-2 business days from when you drop it off to arrive and be credited to your account). I have two checking accounts and a money market account with them, and I can transfer my money around online for free. When you need to talk to customer service, I have never been on hold for more than 5 minutes, which is a lot less than you'd wait in line at a brick-and-mortar bank. They've always been incredibly helpful to me.

ANYWAY, all that to say, here's my plug for Netbank, you should give it a try 🙂

 

[RachelD]

Yep, I'd like normal fees, too. My current vet is great but costs a fortune.

I decided to go with T.H.E. for staffords, even though it looks like I can't use them for the Grad Plus loan because OU hasn't filled out something T.H.E. wants them to fill out.

Speaking of banks, I've realized that my current one does not have any locations or ATMs in Oklahoma. Is there any particular bank that's good and has lots of ATM locations? Mainly I'm looking for free checking -- I already use ING for savings, and no brick and mortar bank seems to meet their interest rates.

I use Bank of America. Free checking and on-line bill pay. I also have a credit card tied to my checking account just in case I spend more than I have in my account it will go onto the card instead of overdrawing my account. As far as ATM's go I think there are a good number of locations. I know there are some in the mall. I usually just get cash back when I use my debit card instead of using the ATM.

 

[Amxcvbcv]

This is sort of bank related, but if you're looking for a good credit card and have a good credit rating, check out Citicard's Platinum Dividends card. You can get 5% cash back at gas stations, grocery stores, and drug stores and 1% cash back on everything else. We just got our first $50 cash back check, which was pretty sweet. 🙂

 

[JohnnyOU]

Bank of Oklahoma and Arvest seem to have a lot of ATMs...

Congrats, JohnnyOU! I think my gf knows you, but I'm not sure... her name is Chelsie. She thinks you were in the same O-Chem class (with Dr. Nelson).

Hiya want2beadoc,
Yep I think I know your gf from Ochem. Tell her I said hiya 🙂

Dr. Nelson....I agree with the "shudders"... she's got more personal "issues" than any other teacher I've had.

I had her for org I...got an A....went into org II and quickly noticed I didn't know half of what I was supposed to have learned in org I. I recommend not having her as your teacher. 🙂

Johnny

 

[Amxcvbcv]

Hiya want2beadoc,
Yep I think I know your gf from Ochem. Tell her I said hiya 🙂

Dr. Nelson....I agree with the "shudders"... she's got more personal "issues" than any other teacher I've had.

I had her for org I...got an A....went into org II and quickly noticed I didn't know half of what I was supposed to have learned in org I. I recommend not having her as your teacher. 🙂

Johnny

I got a C in her Organic 1 class, retook it with someone else, and got an A. 😛

She was also the course director for my organic chem lab. I remember on one of our exams, we had to write down from memory where the exits, safety showers, and fire extinguishers were. Kind of weird. 😛

 

[want2beadoc]

I had her for O-chem I, it was terrible... not that the class was that hard, just that she didn't teach well at all. And we didn't cover a chapter that was needed for O-chem II. It's really fun playing catch up for an entire semester.

That's enough Nelson bashing from me. It is over and done with.
Just a few more months until school starts. 🙂

 

[speedo542]

Anyone have any thoughts about the difficulty of getting a full loan if I get off the waitlist in July?

If you have already applied, like you should have, for your FAFSA, you shouldn't have any trouble getting a full loan. Everyone gets the same amount of loans...tons.

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

Just a few more months until school starts. 🙂

The smiley face is so cute... 😀 Oh well. You'll be dis-oriented soon enough!! You won't believe it... but at least you can't say we didn't warn you!

 

[JohnnyOU]

Hi all, I have a question about the curriculum.
During MSI we have Gross Anatomy, Human Embryology, Biochemistry & Medical Molecular Genetics, Human Behavior I, Principles of Clinical Medicine I, Integrated Medical Problem Solving.

Do we take these sequentially? ie...when Gross Anatomy is totally completed we then move to Human Embryology, then when that is totally finished we go to Clinical Medicine...etc.

Thanks 🙂
Johnny

 

[glp]

Heck of a deal... even normal fees would be most welcome. I usually get Jesse's vet work done when she's at the overly-posh South Tulsa dog resort where I board her when I'm out of town. Another absurd expense that will have to go on the new budget.

Did anybody do a comparison of Bank of America and T.H.E. for Staffords? T.H.E. sounds like quite a good deal, but I may have to go to BOA for private money for some extra living expenses if OU can't certify them - I think BOA is about the only major lender that will go over certified cost of attendance less aid on credit-based private loans and I can't decide whether to use them as a single lender or go T.H.E.

what is so good about t.h.e? i am having a hard time understadning what htat actual value of the repayments bonus is.
"An immediate Monthly Credit that offers annual savings up to 1.30%. "
is anyone exactly sure what this means?

 

[Jalopycat]

Hi all, I have a question about the curriculum.
During MSI we have Gross Anatomy, Human Embryology, Biochemistry & Medical Molecular Genetics, Human Behavior I, Principles of Clinical Medicine I, Integrated Medical Problem Solving.

Do we take these sequentially? ie...when Gross Anatomy is totally completed we then move to Human Embryology, then when that is totally finished we go to Clinical Medicine...etc.

Thanks 🙂
Johnny

You get to take them all at the same time!

It's the equivalent of taking 25 hours of college courses with labs.

Just thinking about that makes me tired. I'm so glad I'm finished.

 

[JohnnyOU]

You get to take them all at the same time!

It's the equivalent of taking 25 hours of college courses with labs.

Just thinking about that makes me tired. I'm so glad I'm finished.

Wow.
Alrighty then. haha
Thanks for the info.

🙂

 

[Non-TradTulsa]

what is so good about t.h.e? i am having a hard time understadning what htat actual value of the repayments bonus is.
"An immediate Monthly Credit that offers annual savings up to 1.30%. "
is anyone exactly sure what this means?

There's a thread in the financial aid forum that discusses T.H.E. at some length - including all the "credits" you get for on-time payment. One thing I especially liked about T.H.E. was that they don't capitalize the unpaid interest until graduation (once unpaid interest is capitalized, you start paying interest on the interest because it's part of the principal then). I still haven't sent in my lender selection - all this stuff makes my hair hurt. I don't understand why OU doesn't list T.H.E. as one of its "preferred" lenders.

 

[glp]

There's a thread in the financial aid forum that discusses T.H.E. at some length - including all the "credits" you get for on-time payment. One thing I especially liked about T.H.E. was that they don't capitalize the unpaid interest until graduation (once unpaid interest is capitalized, you start paying interest on the interest because it's part of the principal then). I still haven't sent in my lender selection - all this stuff makes my hair hurt. I don't understand why OU doesn't list T.H.E. as one of its "preferred" lenders.

i will go over to the other forum and look around. i am working on that spreadsheet i promised, but it is a tedious endeavor and might just give up before it's done.

 

[Doctor Bagel]

i will go over to the other forum and look around. i am working on that spreadsheet i promised, but it is a tedious endeavor and might just give up before it's done.

T.H.E. also has a cool calculator where you can compare the savings with their program versus interest deduction and the medloans benefits. It looks like if you borrow as much as I'm borrowing and spread it out over 20 years, which I'll probably plan on doing initially, T.H.E. comes out ahead on savings. It ties or comes a little behind medloans for 10 year repayment.

Personally, the one thing I really like about T.H.E. is the fact that almost all their borrowers get the loan benefits -- right now, it's 95%. Even if you become delinquent and then pay up, you're eligible for benefits. I got burned with an interest reduction deal on my previous loans because I paid one bill 2 days late. I know my personality enough to know that it's a possibility that I'll miss a payment deadline, so T.H.E. seems like a better match for me.

 

[glp]

T.H.E. also has a cool calculator where you can compare the savings with their program versus interest deduction and the medloans benefits. It looks like if you borrow as much as I'm borrowing and spread it out over 20 years, which I'll probably plan on doing initially, T.H.E. comes out ahead on savings. It ties or comes a little behind medloans for 10 year repayment.

here is what i figured are the cost of each program given you meet all the on-time payment goals. the osla and chase classic programs say no origination fees but are not clear as to whether there is a 1% guarantee fee. long story short, chase classic or OSLA might save you some money in a 10 yr plan but to get all of chase's benefits you must pay on-time 48 straight months and use ach direct payment. so T.H.E. it is for me.

Assumes $175,000 principal balance at repayment (a guesstimate of what i will owe)
Lender Total Cost 10 Yrs Total Cost 20 Yrs Total Cost 30 Yrs
Medloans 229,849.85 297,210.17 $368,624.62
T.H.E. 223,700.54 267,973.55 $302,891.70
OSLA 223,177.83 276,907.92 $324,829.32
Chase Classic 221,485.92 266,767.80 $316,347.48

 

[RachelD]

here is what i figured are the cost of each program given you meet all the on-time payment goals. the osla and chase classic programs say no origination fees but are not clear as to whether there is a 1% guarantee fee. long story short, chase classic or OSLA might save you some money in a 10 yr plan but to get all of chase's benefits you must pay on-time 48 straight months and use ach direct payment. so T.H.E. it is for me.

Assumes $175,000 principal balance at repayment (a guesstimate of what i will owe)
Lender Total Cost 10 Yrs Total Cost 20 Yrs Total Cost 30 Yrs
Medloans 229,849.85 297,210.17 $368,624.62
T.H.E. 223,700.54 267,973.55 $302,891.70
OSLA 223,177.83 276,907.92 $324,829.32
Chase Classic 221,485.92 266,767.80 $316,347.48

Thanks glp!

 

[Non-TradTulsa]

Thanks glp!

Seconded! That's awesome! I had hoped you hadn't given up on your cypherin' yet, glp.

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

Hi all, I have a question about the curriculum.
During MSI we have Gross Anatomy, Human Embryology, Biochemistry & Medical Molecular Genetics, Human Behavior I, Principles of Clinical Medicine I, Integrated Medical Problem Solving.

Do we take these sequentially? ie...when Gross Anatomy is totally completed we then move to Human Embryology, then when that is totally finished we go to Clinical Medicine...etc.

Thanks 🙂
Johnny

BWA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!! Oh, my gosh, *wiping tears from her eyes*, HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!! *rolling on the floor, laughing, crying*



*clears throat*. I mean, no, they're not sequential. Yes, you take them at the same time 😀

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

Hi all, I have a question about the curriculum.
During MSI we have Gross Anatomy, Human Embryology, Biochemistry & Medical Molecular Genetics, Human Behavior I, Principles of Clinical Medicine I, Integrated Medical Problem Solving.

Do we take these sequentially? ie...when Gross Anatomy is totally completed we then move to Human Embryology, then when that is totally finished we go to Clinical Medicine...etc.

Thanks 🙂
Johnny

Also, on a more serious note, that's not MSI; that's just first semester of MSI. Second semester, you take Neuro, Physiology, Histology, EBM, and you finish up HB, PCM, and IMPS.

 

[JohnnyOU]

Also, on a more serious note, that's not MSI; that's just first semester of MSI. Second semester, you take Neuro, Physiology, Histology, EBM, and you finish up HB, PCM, and IMPS.

Yea....I'm not real hip on the med school lingo yet. 🙂

 

[Reddink]

I had a question about the BLS certification. I have gotten my First Aid and CPR certifications within the past year at The Red Cross. Do I need to do something else or is that enough?

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

I had a question about the BLS certification. I have gotten my First Aid and CPR certifications within the past year at The Red Cross. Do I need to do something else or is that enough?

They told us that it's not enough. Everybody in our class that had Red Cross certification had to go through BLS. It's really not so bad though, and it's a good way to meet some classmates before school starts!

 

[JohnnyOU]

Hi all,

We're taking all those classes at the same time the first semester
[Gross Anatomy, Human Embryology, Biochemistry & Medical Molecular Genetics, Human Behavior I, Principles of Clinical Medicine I, Integrated Medical Problem Solving].

Can anyone shed some light on how our typical week will be?
ie...times and days for which classes...average time studying outside of class.

I will have to commute from Norman for the first year and am trying to work out some details.

Thanks a bunch,
Johnny 🙂

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

Hi all,

We're taking all those classes at the same time the first semester
[Gross Anatomy, Human Embryology, Biochemistry & Medical Molecular Genetics, Human Behavior I, Principles of Clinical Medicine I, Integrated Medical Problem Solving].

Can anyone shed some light on how our typical week will be?
ie...times and days for which classes...average time studying outside of class.

I will have to commute from Norman for the first year and am trying to work out some details.

Thanks a bunch,
Johnny 🙂

Well, the big question is, will you be a classgoer or a homeschooler? That will change your week drastically. If you're a homeschooler, then the only classes you HAVE to go to are Gross, PCM, and IMPS. Gross is always right after lunch MWF, PCM is always Tuesday or Thursday afternoon from 1:30-4:30, and you can never guess with IMPS, but we only had one IMPS meeting first semester. If you homeschool, then you will probably spend about 8 hours a day at home studying/listening to lectures (definitely can be more or less, depending on your goals and talent for memorization).

If you're a classgoer, MWF, Biochem usually starts at 8am (though it's 10 every once in awhile), and then you're in class until 2 on days you don't have Gross lab and about 5 on days you do have it (you alternate lab every other MWF). TTh, class usually starts at 8, and then you have class until 12 if you don't have PCM that day or 4:30 if you do (at the beginning of the year, your mod will be divided into 1/2 Tuesday and 1/2 Thursday PCM). I don't really know how much time classgoers spend studying. My guess is around 5-6 hours/day, but I know that depends drastically on how much the person gets out of lectures.

Remember that your schedule is literally different every single day, so these are just rough guidelines. Some weeks are worse than others. Hope that helps!

 

[JohnnyOU]

Well, the big question is, will you be a classgoer or a homeschooler? That will change your week drastically. If you're a homeschooler, then the only classes you HAVE to go to are Gross, PCM, and IMPS. Gross is always right after lunch MWF, PCM is always Tuesday or Thursday afternoon from 1:30-4:30, and you can never guess with IMPS, but we only had one IMPS meeting first semester. If you homeschool, then you will probably spend about 8 hours a day at home studying/listening to lectures (definitely can be more or less, depending on your goals and talent for memorization).

If you're a classgoer, MWF, Biochem usually starts at 8am (though it's 10 every once in awhile), and then you're in class until 2 on days you don't have Gross lab and about 5 on days you do have it (you alternate lab every other MWF). TTh, class usually starts at 8, and then you have class until 12 if you don't have PCM that day or 4:30 if you do (at the beginning of the year, your mod will be divided into 1/2 Tuesday and 1/2 Thursday PCM). I don't really know how much time classgoers spend studying. My guess is around 5-6 hours/day, but I know that depends drastically on how much the person gets out of lectures.

Remember that your schedule is literally different every single day, so these are just rough guidelines. Some weeks are worse than others. Hope that helps!

Thank you. That helps 👍
I take it you're a homeschooler, how's that working out for you?

 

[glp]

They told us that it's not enough. Everybody in our class that had Red Cross certification had to go through BLS. It's really not so bad though, and it's a good way to meet some classmates before school starts!

well ill just have to meet you guys at some other event bc i have my bls from norman reg and there is no way i am sitting through that again just for $hits and giggles.

 

[Jwax]

Hey guys. Here was the update for the waitlist as of when I called Monday afternoon: 26 people off of the in-state waitlist thus far. 👍

That is a darn good start. Unfortunately, I suspect from now on, the waitlist movement will just trickle into acceptances, as the big gush came after May 15. Let us pray....

 

[JohnnyOU]

Hey guys. Here was the update for the waitlist as of when I called Monday afternoon: 26 people off of the in-state waitlist thus far. 👍

That is a darn good start. Unfortunately, I suspect from now on, the waitlist movement will just trickle into acceptances, as the big gush came after May 15. Let us pray....

Thanks for the scoop. I've got a buddy from OU named Nick that I'm hoping gets in.

 

[Non-TradTulsa]

well ill just have to meet you guys at some other event bc i have my bls from norman reg and there is no way i am sitting through that again just for $hits and giggles.

I'll have to find a class here at the hospital - I've got CPR, but not BLS. I'm certainly looking forward to this - for some hereditary reason, the capillaries in my face break easily - when I took CPR, I broke every blood vessel around my mouth and looked like Huffy the Clown for an entire week. Not doing that with my new fellow students right before school starts if I can help it.

 

[midwest77]

what is the bls certification and where does it say that its required