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Hey guys!
New to this network, but the posts I've seen regarding career changer post-bacc programs have been super helpful for me in figuring out schools and the app cycle. This 2022-2023 thread is great, but wanted to start a new one to link the community of applicants for the 2024-2025 cycle.

I just applied to BM and Goucher, waiting for Johns Hopkins' to open, and prepping other materials for a second round of apps if need be. Where is everyone else at?
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Thanks for starting this thread! I've been looking to see if anyone would start one for this year's admission cycle.

I applied to BM, Goucher, Scripps, UVA, GW, and Thomas Jefferson. I heard back from UVA and I got an interview so I'm super excited for that. My application just got verified a couple of days ago so hopefully I hear from others soon!
 
I applied pretty much right when the apps were released (maybe 2-3 day delay from polishing up the essays?) but got a fat rejection letter from Goucher 2 weeks ago haha...Also applied for Scripps, BM, USC so far and praying to hear some positive news soon!

Also yes thank you so much for starting this thread! Excited to see how everyone's progress goes.
 
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Hi all! I'm interviewing with UVA next week. Quite nervous about this. Still haven't heard from BM yet.
 
haribobears said:
I applied pretty much right when the apps were released (maybe 2-3 day delay from polishing up the essays?) but got a fat rejection letter from Goucher 2 weeks ago haha...Also applied for Scripps, BM, USC so far and praying to hear some positive news soon!

Also yes thank you so much for starting this thread! Excited to see how everyone's progress goes.
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I received an interview from Scripps which took place yesterday (it was like a week out from when I got the interview notification). Was accepted and I committed right away!! 🥳 Would love to meet anyone who ends up there, please message me if you end up going!
 
haribobears said:
I received an interview from Scripps which took place yesterday (it was like a week out from when I got the interview notification). Was accepted and I committed right away!! Would love to meet anyone who ends up there, please message me if you end up going!
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Omg congratulations! That was quick
 
Hi all, I wonder for top programs like Scripps, Bryn Mawr, and Goucher, how far are interview slots booked out? Once you receive an interview invite and start scheduling with them, how long do you have to wait to get interviewed? Thanks!
 
thpear123 said:
Congrats!! Any tips for the interview? I have mine coming up with Scripps pretty soon. Excited but nervous as well
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Congrats on getting an interview! Study your application and be ready to share more about certain experiences (for me it was a job I had in the hospital). Make sure you can clearly talk about why you want to become a doctor. Other than that just be kind~ Please let me know if you get in and commit! 🙂
 
haribobears said:
Congrats on getting an interview! Study your application and be ready to share more about certain experiences (for me it was a job I had in the hospital). Make sure you can clearly talk about why you want to become a doctor. Other than that just be kind~ Please let me know if you get in and commit! 🙂
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Thank you so much for the advice! I’ll definitely let you know if I hear any good news 🙂
 
Is anyone else going to UVA? I just got accepted yesterday and will probably commit to it 🙂
 
postbaccgalore said:
Ha I’ll let you know- I just interviewed with UVA Thursday. When did you interview?
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I interviewed on Thursday too! They did tell me that I would hear from them next week, but guess they were just super efficient. Good luck with yours!
 
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postbaccgalore said:
Interview was very relaxed. There was a group interview and then a 1 on 1. Expect "tell me about yourself" questions. I'm seeing more and more I think interviews are far more about how you respond then the answer themselves. Just remember to smile, be yourself and show your passion! It took me about 10 days to hear back from them.
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My interview is this week, so that helps a lot. Thank you!
 
haribobears said:
Congrats on getting an interview! Study your application and be ready to share more about certain experiences (for me it was a job I had in the hospital). Make sure you can clearly talk about why you want to become a doctor. Other than that just be kind~ Please let me know if you get in and commit! 🙂
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Hey @haribobears just wanted to let you know that I interviewed today and got in! I did not commit on the spot but I think I will officially commit in a couple of days. Looking forward to meeting you!
 
postbaccgalore said:
Super excited that i'll be attending Bryn Mawr! Wanted to summarize my application process for future applicants.

For future applicants: I applied to UVA, Goucher, Bryn Mawr, Temple, Jefferson, CU Boulder and GW. Rejected at Goucher, received interviews for all the rest.

Interviews: This is probably overkill in regards to number of schools, but I wanted interview practice and I’m happy I did it. I had interviews with BM, Temple, and UVA. All interviews were actually extremely pleasant, far more than I had anticipated. I am a career changer and almost all of my previous interviews i've had in life had been for finance/consulting roles. For most of those interviews I genuinely felt like they were testing my ability to articulate complex responses and or math teasers. They were stressful and never felt like they cared about who I was, just about my ability to do the work. This experience was completely different. I genuinely felt like each interviewer wanted to get to know about my experiences.

Application: I have no idea what I did or did not do right. My biggest recommendation would be to apply early, assuming you've spent time on your application and are content with it. Schools like Temple have 35 seats and many commit right away. Every week that goes by, less seats become available and your competition increases. One thing I would mention is standardized testing. I was even asked about this in my interview. I'm assuming it's extremely important to them, if not one of the most important aspects of the application (for BM & Goucher) because the MCAT is the single most important aspect of your application to med schools and they want to know you'll do well.


I am grateful for all the previous threads that provided a ton of useful information and please message me as i'd love to pay that back to future applicants. Good luck!
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Thanks for sharing, would you mind sharing what your stats are?
 
How long does it take to hear back from Bryn Mawr, Goucher, and Scripps after interviews? Has anyone committed to one of these programs?
 
Hi, when the programs ask us to report GRE/SAT scores, are we required to report all of them? I would like to only report one SAT score, though I took the SAT three times and the GRE once. I'm not sure if this is allowed. Thank you!
 
shadygrove said:
Hi, when the programs ask us to report GRE/SAT scores, are we required to report all of them? I would like to only report one SAT score, though I took the SAT three times and the GRE once. I'm not sure if this is allowed. Thank you!
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You’re fine reporting only one of them!
 
I applied to Goucher, JHU, Scripps, Bryn Mawr, GW, Temple, Jefferson, U of Vermont, USC (SoCal) and UVA.

I got a rejection from Goucher after about two weeks (bummer). I was accepted to Vermont, but will likely be declining. I interviewed at Temple and Jefferson last week, and I have GW & USC interviews this week.

My applications are in confirmed "review process" by Bryn Mawr, JHU, and UVA. Radio silence from Scripps so far.

Hoping to hear from BM, JHU, UVA, and Scripps.
 
Hey guys, wanted to provide an update on my own journey here. I ended up interviewing with Bryn Mawr and Goucher, got accepted at both, and ended up going with Goucher for a few reasons, not least of them being I can finance the program with federal loans.

Anyone else decide on Goucher? I'd love to connect before next year!
 
yall is too late to apply now? thinking BM, Goucher, Temple and Jefferson

i know the deadlines but got nervous seeing how early people applied and already got decision
 
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Hi! wondering how long it took people to hear back from BM, Goucher, and Scripps post-interview? I had all 3 interviews this week (late in the cycle I know lol, but I'm hoping getting an interview must at least mean they have space still?). BM said it would be 2-4 weeks but I heard about getting an interview within a few days of them reviewing my application, so I'm hoping it will be on the shorter side of that!
 
elinordashwood said:
Hi! wondering how long it took people to hear back from BM, Goucher, and Scripps post-interview? I had all 3 interviews this week (late in the cycle I know lol, but I'm hoping getting an interview must at least mean they have space still?). BM said it would be 2-4 weeks but I heard about getting an interview within a few days of them reviewing my application, so I'm hoping it will be on the shorter side of that!
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I just submitted my applications eek. when did you submit and got verified? then when did they get back to you?
 
anuudo said:
I just submitted my applications eek. when did you submit and got verified? then when did they get back to you?
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My transcript was verified the day after I submitted my first application (so December 20). Also, I think it took longer than usual for my applications to be reviewed since I applied right before a lot of schools went on winter break!

hope this helps 🙂
Submitted application in postbaccasApplication confirmed received by schoolInvited to interview
Bryn MawrDec 30Jan 3Jan 10
GoucherDec 19Dec 20 (got an automated email that my app had been received and would be reviewed once it was verified in CAS but also they were on winter break through Jan 8)Jan 9
ScrippsDec 19Jan 11 (my act scores weren't received at first so the verification took longer)Jan 21
 
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elinordashwood said:
My transcript was verified the day after I submitted my first application (so December 20). Also, I think it took longer than usual for my applications to be reviewed since I applied right before a lot of schools went on winter break!

hope this helps 🙂
Submitted application in postbaccasApplication confirmed received by schoolInvited to interview
Bryn MawrDec 30Jan 3Jan 10
GoucherDec 19Dec 20 (got an automated email that my app had been received and would be reviewed once it was verified in CAS but also they were on winter break through Jan 8)Jan 9
ScrippsDec 19Jan 11 (my act scores weren't received at first so the verification took longer)Jan 21
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thanks sm ! v helpful. they are defs taking time to verify mine which is frustrating but oh well! hope you have good news soon
 
elinordashwood said:
My transcript was verified the day after I submitted my first application (so December 20). Also, I think it took longer than usual for my applications to be reviewed since I applied right before a lot of schools went on winter break!

hope this helps 🙂
Submitted application in postbaccasApplication confirmed received by schoolInvited to interview
Bryn MawrDec 30Jan 3Jan 10
GoucherDec 19Dec 20 (got an automated email that my app had been received and would be reviewed once it was verified in CAS but also they were on winter break through Jan 8)Jan 9
ScrippsDec 19Jan 11 (my act scores weren't received at first so the verification took longer)Jan 21
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Any updates? Also trying to understand what the turnaround is between interviews and decisions 🙂
 
jack_sprat said:
Hey guys, wanted to provide an update on my own journey here. I ended up interviewing with Bryn Mawr and Goucher, got accepted at both, and ended up going with Goucher for a few reasons, not least of them being I can finance the program with federal loans.

Anyone else decide on Goucher? I'd love to connect before next year!
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Hi currently debating between Goucher and Bryn Mawr! Is there anything else besides loans that made you choose Goucher?
 
Lovetobake said:
Congratulations! Where else did you apply and what made you chose BM? I am currently debating between BM and Goucher.
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Congrats on two great acceptances! That's definitely a tough decision. Do you mind if I ask how long after the interview you found out about your BM acceptance? I interviewed recently, so trying to get a sense of how long it usually takes 🙂
 
dizzyplanet123 said:
Congrats on two great acceptances! That's definitely a tough decision. Do you mind if I ask how long after the interview you found out about your BM acceptance? I interviewed recently, so trying to get a sense of how long it usually takes 🙂
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I got a call from BM two days after my interview.
 
dizzyplanet123 said:
Any updates? Also trying to understand what the turnaround is between interviews and decisions 🙂
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I haven't heard anything from BM or Goucher, but I got offered a deferred admission to Scripps (ie for the 2025-26 cohort) during the interview & then got the official offer letter emailed a few days later!
 
dizzyplanet123 said:
Congrats on two great acceptances! That's definitely a tough decision. Do you mind if I ask how long after the interview you found out about your BM acceptance? I interviewed recently, so trying to get a sense of how long it usually takes 🙂
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took me like almost a week to hear back. i also have committed there
 
friends just sharing an update I was accepted everywhere I applied except being ghosted by Goucher

I am going with Thomas Jefferson and hopefully will have no regrets rejecting Bryn Mawr. Bryn Mawr was my 1st choice in the beg but as a true career changer I am gauging I will be able to obtain the necessary additional clinical experience better at Jefferson... Any thoughts here is appreciated
 
anuudo said:
friends just sharing an update I was accepted everywhere I applied except being ghosted by Goucher

I am going with Thomas Jefferson and hopefully will have no regrets rejecting Bryn Mawr. Bryn Mawr was my 1st choice in the beg but as a true career changer I am gauging I will be able to obtain the necessary additional clinical experience better at Jefferson... Any thoughts here is appreciated
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Just remember what your goal is. Your goal is med school. Bryn Mawr has 98% acceptance rate to med school. You’re most likely not going to be part of the 2%. So, unless there’s something else that’s holding you back I’d think before giving up that spot.
 
And to add on to that. post-baccs value their success rates, especially the top ones. If they offered you admission, it's kind of like them saying "hey we think you have a good chance of getting into a med school and we'd like that for our program reputation"

Anyways, congrats! I'm also a career changer coming from a non-stem field so I feel the pain especially when reading rejection stats.
 
Hi guys 🙂 I applied to Cal State Fullerton and Cal State San Marcos and was accepted at both. Now deciding which one to go with. I really liked Scripps and applied in early 2023 but got rejected 🙁 I was told I could apply again but I didn’t. Anyone else going to CSUF or CSUSM?
 
jack_sprat said:
Hey guys!
New to this network, but the posts I've seen regarding career changer post-bacc programs have been super helpful for me in figuring out schools and the app cycle. This 2022-2023 thread is great, but wanted to start a new one to link the community of applicants for the 2024-2025 cycle.

I just applied to BM and Goucher, waiting for Johns Hopkins' to open, and prepping other materials for a second round of apps if need be. Where is everyone else at?
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Hello, I'm planning on applying to these postbac programs this year for a 2025 start. I was wondering when the applications open up?
For Bryn Mawr and Goucher it seems like it's late August, but I haven't been able to find any info on Johns Hopkins.
 
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