Rowan University (RowanSOM) Discussion Thread 2016-2017

[Mr. D.O.five]

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Anyone got lazy and not do the optional essay and get an interview? I really wanna submit it now, but I'm working all week next week and won't have time to thoughtfully write an essay...

 

[toriz]

Oct 1st interviewer... patiently waiting and super hopeful!

Congrats to everyone accepted!

 

[Zelda_LSP]

Hello everyone!
Has anyone from October 1 been notified of being waitlisted or put on hold?

 

[GameofThrones3]

how long after submitting secondaries did everyone wait for a decision on interviewing?

 

[NonTrad16]

how long after submitting secondaries did everyone wait for a decision on interviewing?

513 MCAT/~3.5 GPA, non-trad (career changer), OOS but ties to NJ. Been 14 weeks since I was complete, no word from them since.

 

[12StrepTests]

how long after submitting secondaries did everyone wait for a decision on interviewing?

I was complete in mid july and just got an interview today! 3 months

 

[GameofThrones3]

I was complete in mid july and just got an interview today! 3 months

that makes me feel a little bit better lol

 

[GameofThrones3]

that makes me feel a little bit better lol

just because i have been waiting for about a month now

 

[12StrepTests]

that makes me feel a little bit better lol

yea this whole process is pretty unpredictable... but no news is good news. hang in there!

 

[sdhere1234]

Complete first week of Aug. IS. still waiting.

One month is nothing lol

 

[DoctressM]

In the wait since July.

 

[fleur64]

For those that have interviewed, can you provide some tips?

 

[CitizenoftheWorld2016]

For those that have interviewed, can you provide some tips?

Be yourself, enjoy it, know your application (both primary and secondary), what those activities mean to you and what they show about you, why you want to go to rowan, and how you're a good fit for the school!

 

[JonSnow74]

For those that have interviewed, can you provide some tips?

I described in depth how i fit the mission when they asked me to describe who i am right off the bat- know it well- it def made the interview flow well, know why DO, what activities meant the most to you, how youd contribute


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[fleur64]

thank you guys!

 

[willowyone]

For those that have interviewed, can you provide some tips?

Definitely try to relax and be genuine. be able to answer all standard interview questions. my interviewer was very laid back so i chose not to oversell myself (actually didnt sell at all). it worked 🙂 i think Rowan really wants a person who is not overconfident or arrogant, but well rounded and simply real. As a DO there is an emphasis on connecting with patients; you should convey your ability to do that in the interview.

 

[SoMa91]

Oct 1st interviewer... patiently waiting and super hopeful!

Congrats to everyone accepted!

October 1 Interview as well-Waitlisted 🙁

 

[SoMa91]

Hello everyone!
Has anyone from October 1 been notified of being waitlisted or put on hold?

Yes I spoke with Dean Watkins I thinkthey've finished up the October 1 interviews ( (but not 100% sure) I never got the call so I called them and it was indeed a lovely waitlist letter coming via the dreadfully slow snail mail. They also said they won't know if there's going to be ahold list and a waitlist or just the waitlist until they finish interviewing.

 

[Failboat]

Anyone from the Sept 15th interview still waiting to hear back something? And if so, have you talked to the admissions office about when you would hear back?

 

[bodybuilding057]

Anyone who interviewed in the AM session, do you get out at 1pm generally? I'm an OOS applicant flying into PA to drive to NJ and I need to fly back the same day, but I am unsure of when to book my flight (don't want to cut it too close.) Thank you!

 

[yesnomaybeso12345]

Anyone who interviewed in the AM session, do you get out at 1pm generally? I'm an OOS applicant flying into PA to drive to NJ and I need to fly back the same day, but I am unsure of when to book my flight (don't want to cut it too close.) Thank you!

My tour at the end of the interview day went a little later (I believe about 2 PM) and my flight was at 4:30 out of Phili. I think if you leave campus within 3 hours of your flight you should be good.

 

[PeruvianMD]

Anyone from the Sept 15th interview still waiting to hear back something? And if so, have you talked to the admissions office about when you would hear back?

You should definitely call them. I almost did before getting a letter from them.

 

[sdhere1234]

Anyone get passed over initially for an II then end up receiving one? For example complete July/early Aug

 

[esu aves]

Yes I spoke with Dean Watkins I thinkthey've finished up the October 1 interviews ( (but not 100% sure) I never got the call so I called them and it was indeed a lovely waitlist letter coming via the dreadfully slow snail mail. They also said they won't know if there's going to be ahold list and a waitlist or just the waitlist until they finish interviewing.

Aww man 🙁. Hope I'm waitlisted as well, rather than rejected.

 

[JustSomeone]

email April Burton or even Dean Watkins...they always seem to answer me quickly!

Nothing yet.... How long did it take for them to respond to your emails?

 

[bengalsfan0525]

Anyone accepted and sending the deposit in, do you know if they set up the online deposit system?

 

[JustSomeone]

Phone call finally went through!

If I remember correctly, they said that they're still finishing the review for applications that were completed (with secondaries) in August.

 

[curiousavocado]

Phone call finally went through!

If I remember correctly, they said that they're still finishing the review for applications that were completed (with secondaries) in August.

Does this mean that those who submitted their secondaries in September should expect to hear something in November?

 

[12StrepTests]

Anyone get passed over initially for an II then end up receiving one? For example complete July/early Aug

yes! complete early july and just got an II this week

 

[Lopweb22]

Will be withdrawing my acceptance, hope it goes to one of you guys ! Good luck!

 

[esu aves]

Placed on the alternate list. Guess it's the same as the waitlist.

 

[sofpink]

Placed on the alternate list. Guess it's the same as the waitlist.

Was that before II or after?

 

[esu aves]

Was that before II or after?

After, came in the mail just now.

 

[JustSomeone]

Does this mean that those who submitted their secondaries in September should expect to hear something in November?

Maybe? I only know there's still hope! XD

 

[toriz]

Alternative list 👎
10/1 interview OSS
Sent by a letter. No call and no email post interview

 

[sofpink]

Does this mean that those who submitted their secondaries in September should expect to hear something in November?

I submitted my secondary October 5th and received II October 18, so I don't think they are doing it in chronological order.

 

[stungster]

Withdrew my II/application here. Good luck to everyone!

 

[Dr. Premed]

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[Dr. Premed]

What is the interview like here ? A single one on one, professor + med student, multiple short interviews?

 

[drtobe2021]

I know they matriculate about 186 students but does anyone know how many they accept in total?

 

[Dr. Premed]

I know they matriculate about 186 students but does anyone know how many they accept in total?

Probably twice as many, accept about 400

 

[Scumione]

What is the interview like here ? A single one on one, professor + med student, multiple short interviews?

Mine was a one-on-one; however, I remember in my pre-interview confirmation call they said that it could be one-on-one or two-on-one. I also have heard that 3rd and 4th years sometimes conduct interviews. Hope this helps!

 

[MGOBLUE93]

Anyone know if there is an 'accepted students' group on Facebook?

 

[Mar0636]

I was complete mid-late August and haven't heard anything yet. I'm currently retaking courses and don't have an official transcript yet but would really like to update Rowan with these grades since they're my first choice school and I was advised by them to retake courses...does anyone know if they are receptive to updates not through AACOMAS? (waiting until I have official grades for that)

 

[12StrepTests]

Anyone who has interviewed at RowanSOM this year, would you mind sharing a little bit about the structure of the day and the general vibe? Their page in the informational book for DO schools says they use a closed-file interview format, but it sounds like the interviews have been open-file recently (based on some comments in this thread). Any insight here is very much appreciated!

 

[JKlay7]

Just accepted!!!

 

[12StrepTests]

It was open-file and very conversational. Day starts out with a summary of the school, curriculum, financial aid etc etc and then when it is time for your interview you go while others wait in the room snacking and chatting with current students. There was a student tour right after. I think it lasted till about 12pm or so but we got there early. They had multiple interviewers but for each student, it was one on one and seemed to last about 30 mins. Fantastic faculty and atmosphere. Not sure if this is the norm but I heard back one week later, my interviewer called himself.

Thank you so much for your reply. Very helpful! Congrats on your acceptance, awesome school!

 

[Dr. Premed]

It was open-file and very conversational. Day starts out with a summary of the school, curriculum, financial aid etc etc and then when it is time for your interview you go while others wait in the room snacking and chatting with current students. There was a student tour right after. I think it lasted till about 12pm or so but we got there early. They had multiple interviewers but for each student, it was one on one and seemed to last about 30 mins. Fantastic faculty and atmosphere. Not sure if this is the norm but I heard back one week later, my interviewer called himself.

Can you explain what the difference between an open and closed file interview ?

 

[Dr. Premed]

People who interviewed already, did it take exactly 2 weeks to hear back or was it longer/shorter?

 

[nj1222]

People who interviewed already, did it take exactly 2 weeks to hear back or was it longer/shorter?

For me it was about 2 weeks, but for others it was much longer (more than a month or 2).