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Is there anyone who is going to be communting into school? What is the drive like from Colorado Springs or Monument area?
Does anyone know how much money we can get a year for the Sallie Mae loans?
You don't have to fill one out for the private loans, but I was told by a loan counselor at SallieMae to fill one out anyway. The only problem is that when I went to fill out the FAFSA form, RVUCOM was not a school option. This led me to believe that we don't need to fill one out - for a private loan, you just fill out the borrower application. To be sure, I would just check with Kathy in financial aid at RVU.
I hope this helps - let me know what Kathy says if you don't mind! 🙂
Is there anyone who is going to be communting into school? What is the drive like from Colorado Springs or Monument area?
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No response as of yet. I think I will call Kathy today and ask. I will let you know what I find out! 😉
I used to commute from Colorado Springs into Denver. That lasted about 6 months because it was horrible. I was commuting in the winter, and Monument hill + idiot drivers = 2 to 2.5 hours to get from Monument to Denver (a drive that usually takes 30-45 minutes).
Plus, our classes are going to start at 8 (maybe earlier), so you would have to leave Colorado Springs between 6-6:30.
Traffic is getting better now that they are working on the roads, but it seems there is always traffic.
I don't know - I don't recommend commuting, but if you have to/want to do it, then I wish you luck!
And, I have a spare room if Monument hill is closed due to weather! 😀
Thanks! 😎
How often do they close the road?
Here's the dilema, school - Parker, Husbands work - Colorado Springs, child care for todler a factor. Any relocation suggestions, where to look, suggestions.
Thanks
Alright, so I talked to Kathy and she said a FAFSA is not needed for us. She also told me that the website would be updated next week with all the financial aid info (scholarships, loans, forms to fill out, etc.). So hold on until then and it should make it much clearer for us! She also said that she will be emailing all of us when this information is available. Sorry it took so long. She was out of the office yesterday when I tried getting a hold of her.
Also, Kerri told me that there was some sort of bug, which prevented them from getting My Vista up and running last week. She told me hopefully next week we should be able to log in.
Also, does anyone know when we will be getting our log-in information for myvista? I'm getting anxious (more excited than anything) to get some of the enrollment stuff taken care of. Also, is there anyone attending RVU with any young children? My wife and I are still talking about what job she'll get and the daycare issue or if it would even be worth it depending on daycare costs.
Alright, so I talked to Kathy and she said a FAFSA is not needed for us. She also told me that the website would be updated next week with all the financial aid info (scholarships, loans, forms to fill out, etc.). So hold on until then and it should make it much clearer for us! She also said that she will be emailing all of us when this information is available. Sorry it took so long. She was out of the office yesterday when I tried getting a hold of her.
Also, Kerri told me that there was some sort of bug, which prevented them from getting My Vista up and running last week. She told me hopefully next week we should be able to log in.
I have one young'un and another bouts to pop. What does your wife do? Maybe we know of places that we can recommend for jobs and or daycare. My daughter goes to the Fisher Early Learning center takes 6 mos to 5 years though it's tuition is through the roof 1200 a month for infants and less the older they are. If you work there you get about fifty percent off of that. So you could take two in one shot if your wife likes that sort of thing. I could recommend some more places if you want but a good place to start is by googling qualistar for daycares. Any way let us know what kind of work your wife is interested in and maybe we can help that too!
How often do they close the road?
Here's the dilema, school - Parker, Husbands work - Colorado Springs, child care for todler a factor. Any relocation suggestions, where to look, suggestions.
Thanks
I just wanted to say hi.
I'm staring at my Matriculation Agreement to Rocky Vista and my checkbook is out. I got the acceptance phone call on Monday and I've been thinking about it all week.
I'm gonna do it.
I'll see you all at orientation!
-Harry
What do you guys think about the "provisional accreditation"?? Will we have trouble getting into residencies both Allopathic and Osteopathic? Are we allowed to sit for the USMLE? Has anyone done any real research on this? How will we look to residencies compared to other schools? Thank you
Probably a stupid question, but here goes...
There seems to be a lot talk about the FAFSA being "due" on March 1st.
Ok...maybe I'm missing something...but the deadline I keep seeming to find is somewhere in June.
The June thing seems to be a federal deadline...is the March 1 thing a deadline for individual states? If so, if we are a student who isn't likely to get any state aid (i.e. just staffords and grad plus) do we really need to submit tonight?
OlyWa...RVU class of 2012 hopeful....😕
For having an interview in January, you sure didn't do your homework here on SDN. I'd patiently direct you to step off the "information shortbus" and see the "RVU Non-Applicant Thread" (that I've recently bumped here in the forum) where you will find answers to all your questions. Try to stick to those individuals who are informed and not simply passing judgment or propagating conjecture; recommended and reliable resources on this topic might be myself or Gene Genie, among a select few others. 😀
In a nutshell, RVU grads will only be allowed to rotate and practice in Antarctica, and they will not be allowed to charge for services. Tips only. (Thanks for the inspiration TT)
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What do you guys think about the "provisional accreditation"??Will we have trouble getting into residencies both Allopathic and Osteopathic? Are we allowed to sit for the USMLE? Has anyone done any real research on this? How will we look to residencies compared to other schools? Thank you
I thought we only qualify for residencies that no one else wants. You know, like the "undesirable" residencies - after the other DO's, MD's and IMG's choose theirs.
That is, unless we're willing to swear on a blood oath that we were under extreme duress when agreeing to matriculate to RVUCOM.
I like that Antarctica is open to us though. I love seals and penguins.
Instead of wasting your time with useless criticism, why don't you explain or post a link that could point me in the right direction. I don't want to know what this person or that person has said, I want to know how many of you guys actually called and spoke to someone at NBME or AOA regarding this information. Thanks
Instead of wasting your time with useless criticism
It's not criticism. It's sarcasm. It's also a tired topic that you're trying to rehash and there is and will be no difference for the students based on the tax status.
Based on research and calls - as well as involvement with the hospitals/physicians where clinicals are secured in Denver, the "controversy" is relegated to a few "turd churns" here on SDN. Simple as that. RVU med students will take the same exams (COMLEX, USMLE) and on that note, of course they can sit for the USMLE. There's absolutely no difference. As with everyone else, it's all up to you where you land a residency - a matter of med school GPA, board scores, rotation auditions, and letters of recommendation. PDs don't give a **** about the school in a majority of cases and any other speculation is simply bull ****.
The reason we are pointing you to the other thread is due to the fact that this is where this topic discussion takes place and all the answers you require can be found there.
Are you sure you interviewed there in late Jan early Feb, Toot45? The RVU Deans/Faculty always provide this information which is why it may appear that you have an ulterior motive in this thread, so don't take offense.
Whats going on everyone? I've been browsing your guys' thread for awhile and just wanted to chime in that I'm all paid up on the deposits and will most likely be joining you guys in July unless I get accepted into a in-state school. It's funny to me how so many people try to bash the school without having seen it or interviewed there but you guys as well as I know that the instiution is state of the art and RVU has their business plan on point.
Yes i interviewed there and would be more than happy to answer any questions to prove it. I ask because on the USMLE web site it says that you have to be accredited by LCME or COCA to sit for USMLE. RVU is Provisional Accredited....i was wondering the difference if any
Instead of wasting your time with useless criticism, why dont you explain or post a link that could point me in the right direction. I dont want to know what this person or that person has said, I want to know how many of you guys actually called and spoke to someone at NBME or AOA regarding this information. Thanks
I thought we only qualify for residencies that no one else wants. You know, like the "undesirable" residencies - after the other DO's, MD's and IMG's choose theirs.
That is, unless we're willing to swear on a blood oath that we were under extreme duress when agreeing to matriculate to RVUCOM.
I like that Antarctica is open to us though. I love seals and penguins.
ok, so at the risk of being publicly chastized by gas, i just wanna throw this out there:
we all know all about the for-profit issue that has a few people REALLY up in arms against RVU. And we all know that, at this point, the arguement is PURELY speculative. But, HYPOTHETICALLY speaking, what if all that stuff actually does pan out? what if med school diploma mills really do pop up everywhere and 10yrs from now no one respects or even acknowledges a degree from RVU? What do we do then?
Again, we all know about the debate or whatever, and this isn't meant to stir up arguements as to whether or not it will happen. I'm just wondering what RVU grads are gonna do IF this happens. Thanks.
ok, so at the risk of being publicly chastized by gas, i just wanna throw this out there:
we all know all about the for-profit issue that has a few people REALLY up in arms against RVU. And we all know that, at this point, the arguement is PURELY speculative. But, HYPOTHETICALLY speaking, what if all that stuff actually does pan out? what if med school diploma mills really do pop up everywhere and 10yrs from now no one respects or even acknowledges a degree from RVU? What do we do then?
Again, we all know about the debate or whatever, and this isn't meant to stir up arguements as to whether or not it will happen. I'm just wondering what RVU grads are gonna do IF this happens. Thanks.
Every school should be, and usually is, judged on its own merits and not the merits of similar schools.
PSsst, friend... it's "argument" not "arguement"...
even my use of non-words ("gonna")...
Yes i interviewed there and would be more than happy to answer any questions to prove it. I ask because on the USMLE web site it says that you have to be accredited by LCME or COCA to sit for USMLE. RVU is Provisional Accredited....i was wondering the difference if any
SoCal, for goodness sakes, I put a smiley so your fragile eggshell ego could handle it. That wasn't a typo or a texting shortcut - statistically speaking at least. Ha-ha. ****, I'm just bored and honesty goes a long way with me. 😀
I do know one thing, I'm a "giver" and don't receive. Thick skin is mandatory. No perverted gutter responses please - unless it's via PM, GG.
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