Rowan University (RowanSOM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014

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I called Tuesday inquiring about that, admissions staff was really nice! They took a few minutes trying to find my files and I got the complete email this morning, you could call them i guess
 
my everything was sent in on the 13th. Still no complete email.
 
I called Tuesday inquiring about that, admissions staff was really nice! They took a few minutes trying to find my files and I got the complete email this morning, you could call them i guess

Gonna try that

Update: Ok just give them a call, i was marked complete right away
 
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yeah the staff there is very receptive towards applicants, it's quite refreshing.
 
Sent in my primary on he 19th. Still no primary email, how long does it take?
 
I sent out my secondary July 8th, and my letters were sent out July 12th. I still haven't received an email of completion. Is anyone else having this trouble?
 
My primaries were released on july 19th and I have not gotten any secondaries yet. Should I be concerned?
 
If you guys feel you're experiencing delays or worried your materials didn't get there, you can either call them or wait. They are still setting everything up with the new incoming class and the merger has slowed things down in different departments, which slows up other processes.

Good luck guys! They have the greatest admissions staff I've ever encountered!
 
I sent out my secondary July 8th, and my letters were sent out July 12th. I still haven't received an email of completion. Is anyone else having this trouble?

Yea same here. Was thinking of calling them next week.
 
My primaries were released on july 19th and I have not gotten any secondaries yet. Should I be concerned?

Nope, they sent mine around 6 days after i submitted my primary. It all really depends on how long it's been since AACOMAS shows that you app was "released" which means it was downloaded by the school
 
Nope, they sent mine around 6 days after i submitted my primary. It all really depends on how long it's been since AACOMAS shows that you app was "released" which means it was downloaded by the school

yup agreed.

and i think depending on when they get it might take a week to week and half to get secondary,
 
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that it is a good idea, once your secondary is in, to make sure they have received all your stuff and have it together. If you live real close I'd recommend to just stop into the admissions office. During last cycle I went in to make sure they had all my stuff together, which they didn't, and twenty minutes later as I got home I received my interview invite call. It definitely helps here to keep in touch with admissions, they are very helpful and receptive. Good luck all!
 
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that it is a good idea, once your secondary is in, to make sure they have received all your stuff and have it together. If you live real close I'd recommend to just stop into the admissions office. During last cycle I went in to make sure they had all my stuff together, which they didn't, and twenty minutes later as I got home I received my interview invite call. It definitely helps here to keep in touch with admissions, they are very helpful and receptive. Good luck all!

Great to hear! I just called them and verified that they had my secondary. Very friendly staff. Good luck everyone!
 
My primaries were released on july 19th and I have not gotten any secondaries yet. Should I be concerned?

I just got my secondary today. Maybe they pre-screen. Does anyone know if they offer in state tuition after your first year?
 
they will allow you to pay instate tuition after the first year if you've lived in Jersey for the first year of school.
 
I sent out my secondary July 8th, and my letters were sent out July 12th. I still haven't received an email of completion. Is anyone else having this trouble?

I think they're taking time to process everything. I called the admissions office about 2 weeks ago after I noticed they haven't deposited my check. They said they have all of my materials.
 
I think they're taking time to process everything. I called the admissions office about 2 weeks ago after I noticed they haven't deposited my check. They said they have all of my materials.

My credit card was only just charged yesterday and I mailed out the secondary July 7th.
 
Just got myself some secondary application love!!!
 
Just got myself some secondary application love!!!

Me too... their essay questions are like the same question almost... grr... gotta start finishing these secondary essays...
 
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I just got my secondary today. Maybe they pre-screen. Does anyone know if they offer in state tuition after your first year?

I know that they will for the class of 2017, but I think with the switch to Rowan the policy might change. I'd contact the school and ask about it.
 
Just called Admissions. They said they are sending II during the last week of August 👍
 
Just called Admissions. They said they are sending II during the last week of August 👍

Lol I actually just called too. That's what they told me. Kind of interesting, the lady in admissions told me they don't send complete emails
 
They don't? That's interesting, I got one and I think a lot of others on here have gotten them as well.
 
They don't? That's interesting, I got one and I think a lot of others on here have gotten them as well.

Uh oh. That's what they told me. When did u mail in ur app and how long till u got a complete email?
 
Uh oh. That's what they told me. When did u mail in ur app and how long till u got a complete email?

I definitely didn't get a complete email. Being completely neurotic, I checked my spreadsheet. I sent my stuff off on 7/5, and I called the admissions office on 7/28 to confirm they received my secondary. I sent my letters by Interfolio. No complete email yet.
 
I definitely didn't get a complete email. Being completely neurotic, I checked my spreadsheet. I sent my stuff off on 7/5, and I called the admissions office on 7/28 to confirm they received my secondary. I sent my letters by Interfolio. No complete email yet.

+1 on the neurotic spreadsheet, lol!
 
I definitely didn't get a complete email. Being completely neurotic, I checked my spreadsheet. I sent my stuff off on 7/5, and I called the admissions office on 7/28 to confirm they received my secondary. I sent my letters by Interfolio. No complete email yet.

Lol ur not neurotic...well if you are..then i am too (cause i have a spread sheet too). I mailed out my supplemental to rowan on the 18th... Called today and asked if they had my application...she asked for my last name..and said it was there...then i asked if i was supposed to get a complete email and they said they usually didnt.
 
lol I thought I was the only who made spreadsheets on these things considering all my other pre-med friends made fun of me for it. 😛

The lady at Rowan SOM said she would send me a confirmation email...but that was 6 hours ago... and still haven't gotten one.
 
this is the case with most schools :/ we've gotta stay on top of our own apps and be persistent--i'm not trying to have my app buried in the mix.
 
What fields are on your spreadsheets?

I basically included school name, # of letters preferred, # of letters sent, secondary received date, secondary submitted date, secondary username, secondary password. I also have a field for typing longer notes for the school.

I didn't even bother putting in the complete date because I know off of the top of my head whether I received the complete emails.
 
What fields are on your spreadsheets?

I basically included school name, # of letters preferred, # of letters sent, secondary received date, secondary submitted date, secondary username, secondary password. I also have a field for typing longer notes for the school.

I didn't even bother putting in the complete date because I know off of the top of my head whether I received the complete emails.

Lol very similar to mine. I put school name, secondary received, secondary submit, secondary complete date, lor sent and how they were sent (interfolio sometimes electronically sends letters vs mails them out). Secondary username and password. Application fee and payment confirmation.
 
I feel like I am at a disadvantage without such spreadsheets XD!
 
Mine is pretty similar..school name, secondary received, secondary sent, secondary fee. i also put little codes for each school (S for screen, etc) it definitely helps to keep things in check!
 
Mine is pretty similar..school name, secondary received, secondary sent, secondary fee. i also put little codes for each school (S for screen, etc) it definitely helps to keep things in check!
I hear umdnj is pretty OOS unfriendly. I'm hoping for a shot. What stats do u think would make me competitive as an OOS'er
 
Hello everyone!

I'm a little perplexed, and could use a little help. For some reason, I was completely convinced that UMDNJ-SOM was not receptive to Canadians at all. However, I just noticed in the College Information Book that they say that they do consider International Applicants, which is really surprising!

Does anyone know how receptive they are to Canadians, and whether there have been any Canadians who have interviewed/matriculated there recently?
 
I hear umdnj is pretty OOS unfriendly. I'm hoping for a shot. What stats do u think would make me competitive as an OOS'er

What are the average MCAT and GPA for accepted students?

Students accepted to the 2012 entering class had an average GPA of 3.61 and an average MCAT score of 28.

Do you give preference to in-state applicants?

RowanSOM does give some preference to NJ residents, but out of state applicants are encouraged to apply. We accept competitive applicants from all over the country.
 
If Rowan processed your credit card (payment was sent with secondary), does that mean I should expect to be complete? Never received an email from them.
 
Just wondering, has anyone made their two essays into one big essay?
 
I hear umdnj is pretty OOS unfriendly. I'm hoping for a shot. What stats do u think would make me competitive as an OOS'er

it definitely is heavy on NJ residents but there are plenty of OOS. I think statwise we are about 3.6 GPA and a little over 28 MCAT. They are expecting a lot more apps this year so I'd expect the stats to jump up about .5 points for both this cycle.

I think we have a few international students too.
 
I called yesterday regarding the completion status of my application, and an admissions staff member informed me that their system is currently down. She said she would call me once it's up and running, and I have received no phone call yet.
 
Got a call from the admissions department this morning. Interview! First of the cycle!
You received an II for UMDNJ (Rowan) Osteopathic? Adcoms told me that wouldn't be sending them out until the end of the month. Last year the earliest II was given out 8/22. I'm confused...
 
Hey Ladies and Gents. Just dropping by to wish you all good luck this cycle.
 
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