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BubblieJenJen said:
Are you sure we were being interviewed the entire time? Though you should be polite and up to par the whole day, Mr. Davis he said we're only evaluated at the interview. Despite what others said on the interview feedback page, I enjoyed the interview. 🙂 Ask questions!
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By any chance, did you go to UCD?
 
Thank u all! U guys made me feel a little better. I have been stressin for the last few days....now I just gotta wait! ahhhhhhhhhhh
good luck to u guys!😍

oh and by the way, i do believe they are all watching you during the entire time your at the school! Be on the lookout!
 
I got medium alternate.:scared: I don't know if there's hope for that. But yeah, ofcourse they are on watch for the entire interview day!
 
transzincIIB said:
I got medium alternate.:scared: I don't know if there's hope for that. But yeah, ofcourse they are on watch for the entire interview day!
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There's always hope. However, this was your first interview, you may have several more to go through before you are done (looking at your sig). As Mr. Davis put it to us in my interview: the admission process by its nature is very subjective and what one school likes another may not and vice versa. Also, he told us that a standing of High wait list still gave you a good chance to be accepted, and while there is still hope for medium, he suggested that you go with any other acceptances you may receive to ensure that you get in somewhere.

Being the new kid on the block means that, for a variety of reasons, (this is purely my speculation, I have no access to the actual numbers or details) we tend to dig a little deeper into our wait list than schools like UCSF. So, like I said, there is still hope for those in the middle of the wait list.

On a personal note, I have gotten more excited about our program the more I learn about it. The 2+2 program means that we get more rotation time than any other PharmD program here in California, giving us a better grounding, not just for RL, but also for residencies. The program seems to be of a nature and rigor that compares favorably with the 2+2 that most MDs go through (the fact that we have a College of Medicine here, probably has some impact on that). Tying in with that, there seems to be the beginnings of an effort to try to have COM and COP students here interact on at least a modest basis, perhaps foreshadowing the future nature of MD and PharmD as an integrated team.

[Not to burst any paranoid bubbles, but I can say that during the tour that I gave this last Thursday, I was not watching or taking notes on any of the interviewees, so you can all relax a little, ;-) ]
 
Thank's for the info Zilko, you are very nice and informative! 😎
 
Thank you Zilko, reading what you wrote gave me some sunshine of hope!
 
Congrats to everyone that got in!

Apparently I got in...my mother opened my mail and my brother texted me that I got in lol....I'm at work so I'm really paranoid because I don't think they read the letter properly...2 more hours till I'm off...can't wait!
 
apux said:
Congrats to everyone that got in!

Apparently I got in...my mother opened my mail and my brother texted me that I got in lol....I'm at work so I'm really paranoid because I don't think they read the letter properly...2 more hours till I'm off...can't wait!
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Congrats! Does anyone know what time during the day Mr. Davis sends the acceptance emails?
 
BubblieJenJen said:
Congrats! Does anyone know what time during the day Mr. Davis sends the acceptance emails?
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Thanks! You went UCD right? I went too! When did you graduate or will graduate?

I emailed Davis requesting email notification last Thursday...I still haven't gotten an email notice, but others have gotten them (those that have interviewed 10/30)....doesn't matter now because I got letter through mail and it was dated November 7th....
 
apux said:
Thanks! You went UCD right? I went too! When did you graduate or will graduate?

I emailed Davis requesting email notification last Thursday...I still haven't gotten an email notice, but others have gotten them (those that have interviewed 10/30)....doesn't matter now because I got letter through mail and it was dated November 7th....
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I'll be graduating in June - can't wait!! How about you?
 
apux said:
I graduated in March with B.S. in Biotech, you?
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Nice! I'll be graduating with a B.S. in Bio Sci, emphasis in EVE. Will you be attending Touro for sure or are you waiting on other schools?
 
BubblieJenJen said:
Nice! I'll be graduating with a B.S. in Bio Sci, emphasis in EVE. Will you be attending Touro for sure or are you waiting on other schools?
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EVE? I had a bad experience with EVE100 lol.

I just sent in my deposit today for Touro. I'm about 90% sure that I'm going to attend Touro, but it would be nice to have options. I haven't heard back from other schools. Atm, Touro is my only option!
 
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apux said:
EVE? I had a bad experience with EVE100 lol.

I just sent in my deposit today for Touro. I'm about 90% sure that I'm going to attend Touro, but it would be nice to have options. I haven't heard back from other schools. Atm, Touro is my only option!
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Thats good! Their two year clerkship programs sounds great.

Sorry to hear about EVE100. I took it over the summer and it wasn't too bad. You should have take EVE101 instead. It's interesting and in my opinion more lively. 🙂
 
anyone from so cal know the cheapest airline to get to oakland or SFO? The only ones I found were like almost 200 bucks (Southwest)
 
YiYaoYue said:
anyone from so cal know the cheapest airline to get to oakland or SFO? The only ones I found were like almost 200 bucks (Southwest)
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Hi, if it helps I got a roundtrip ticket to around that area for ~$130 flying jetblue. 😛
 
Anyone get any other interview invites recently? I just received the postcard with the application complete from Touro saying they received my supplemental.
 
transzincIIB said:
I got medium alternate.:scared: I don't know if there's hope for that. But yeah, ofcourse they are on watch for the entire interview day!
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Not to burst your bubble, but if you're on the med alternate there is a very very very low chance of getting in. There is going to be a huge high alternate waitlist before they get to you. I was on the high alternate list last year and so was everyone I knew that interviewed. Place your bets on other schools. Touro is not that great anyway.
 
transzincIIB said:
I got medium alternate.:scared: I don't know if there's hope for that. But yeah, ofcourse they are on watch for the entire interview day!
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I just turned down my acceptance so there's an extra spot for those on the waitlist!! 🙂
 
I received a postcard from Touro (CA) on 11/12 saying that they received my supplemental app on 11/2 and that my file was complete. But I haven't heard anything from them since. Seeing as how most people who were invited to interview received invites shortly after submitting their supplementals, does that mean I probably won't receive an invite to interview? If so, does Touro (CA) send out rejection letters?
 
eerees said:
I just turned down my acceptance so there's an extra spot for those on the waitlist!! 🙂
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THANKS eerees! I got placed on HIGH alternate, which kinda sucks....but what are you gonna do....stay optimistic!

good luck every1
 
extra07extra said:
I received a postcard from Touro (CA) on 11/12 saying that they received my supplemental app on 11/2 and that my file was complete. But I haven't heard anything from them since. Seeing as how most people who were invited to interview received invites shortly after submitting their supplementals, does that mean I probably won't receive an invite to interview? If so, does Touro (CA) send out rejection letters?
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same exact thing happened to me. my postcard has the same dates too. I haven't heard anything either 😕
 
Guys,

email them about interview dates. I was stuck in the same situation you were. If I had not emailed them I would have never gotten an interview. And I know this because I emailed them very late in their interview cycle (May), and a few days later I was offered a spot.
 
I had a quick question about the supplemental for you guys. I can't fit some of my responses in the allotted spaces. Is it better to begin writing the response in the space provided and then continuing it on a separate piece of paper, or should I just write the entire response on a separate sheet of paper?
 
sprinkle0420 said:
I had a quick question about the supplemental for you guys. I can't fit some of my responses in the allotted spaces. Is it better to begin writing the response in the space provided and then continuing it on a separate piece of paper, or should I just write the entire response on a separate sheet of paper?
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It was annoying to have to work with just two or three lines, but I tried to be as concise as possible and ended up fitting it in with no problem. I guess you should call them and ask if you're allowed to use additional paper.
 
The application says you're allowed to continue on another paper. However, consider that they need to read hundreds of these applications and that it would be in your best interest not to bore them. I only used the space provided and was invited to interview and then accepted for this cycle.
 
mochiko said:
The application says you're allowed to continue on another paper. However, consider that they need to read hundreds of these applications and that it would be in your best interest not to bore them. I only used the space provided and was invited to interview and then accepted for this cycle.
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Just curious. What exactly turned you off about the school?
 
Hi guys,
Anyone was at the interview on 11/6 ? Have you guys heard back from school yet? Ain't we supposed to get the results by the 21st?
I'm going to email Mr. Davis to ask.

Thanks
 
I got a postcard a few weeks ago saying my application was complete, but I sent my supplemental and fee at the end of September. They still haven't cashed my check though. Anyone in a similar situation? I have e-mailed them but haven't heard anything. Should I call them?
 
YiYaoYue said:
Just curious. What exactly turned you off about the school?
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What somebody likes in a school will vary from one person to the next. It is important that you evaluate programs based on your priorities and not that of someone else's. To prevent swaying others' opinions or accidentally offending someone, I've sent you a PM with my reasons. 😉
 
mochiko said:
What somebody likes in a school will vary from one person to the next. It is important that you evaluate programs based on your priorities and not that of someone else's. To prevent swaying others' opinions or accidentally offending someone, I've sent you a PM with my reasons. 😉
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I like your response!!
 
Anyone from SoCal interviewing on the 8th of Jan.? Other than via car and airplane, are there other methods of transportation to SF?
 
carmend said:
Anyone from SoCal interviewing on the 8th of Jan.? Other than via car and airplane, are there other methods of transportation to SF?
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When I interviewed I was given the option of a ferry ride from mare island to SF.
 
pharmboy316 said:
Not to burst your bubble, but if you're on the med alternate there is a very very very low chance of getting in. There is going to be a huge high alternate waitlist before they get to you. I was on the high alternate list last year and so was everyone I knew that interviewed. Place your bets on other schools. Touro is not that great anyway.
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I liked mochiko's response above. Opinions about schools tends to be a subjective thing. One of the hallmarks of maturity is the ability to think for yourself. Judge a school based upon what you want from it and what it has to offer you (you can bet that the adcom is judging candidates based upon what they think you can offer to the school).

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and congrats to those that have been accepted thus far.
P-)
 
zilko said:
I liked mochiko's response above. Opinions about schools tends to be a subjective thing. One of the hallmarks of maturity is the ability to think for yourself. Judge a school based upon what you want from it and what it has to offer you (you can bet that the adcom is judging candidates based upon what they think you can offer to the school).

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and congrats to those that have been accepted thus far.
P-)
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I would only agree with this if I was actually accepted to multiple schools. To me, any program that is accredited and will help me pass the Naplex is good enough. My long-term goal of ultimately becoming a pharmacist is most important. Besides, only you can decide/control what you make of your educational experiences under any circumstances.
 
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DOTAFORLIFE said:
Guys,

email them about interview dates. I was stuck in the same situation you were. If I had not emailed them I would have never gotten an interview. And I know this because I emailed them very late in their interview cycle (May), and a few days later I was offered a spot.
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So do you think how long should I wait after receiving the complete letter to email them? What did you write in that email? I mean how to ask them about the interview dates.
 
FinestDrug said:
I would only agree with this if I was actually accepted to multiple schools. To me, any program that is accredited and will help me pass the Naplex is good enough. My long-term goal of ultimately becoming a pharmacist is most important. Besides, only you can decide/control what you make of your educational experiences under any circumstances.
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Too bad you can't judge Touro's ability to prepare students for the Naplex yet since their first class hasn't graduate yet. As I have heard from current Touro students, in comparison with other pharmacy schools, Touro's learning material seems a lot different. So just keep that in mind, you don't want to spend $200,000, spend 4 years of your life in stress, and live in the slums of Vallejo for 4 years just to find out you can't pass your NAPLEX.
 
If you feel this way, then why did you apply again to Touro this year?
 
pharmboy316 said:
Too bad you can't judge Touro's ability to prepare students for the Naplex yet since their first class hasn't graduate yet. As I have heard from current Touro students, in comparison with other pharmacy schools, Touro's learning material seems a lot different. So just keep that in mind, you don't want to spend $200,000, spend 4 years of your life in stress, and live in the slums of Vallejo for 4 years just to find out you can't pass your NAPLEX.
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I would be willing to wager mucho dinero (that's spanish for a lot of money) that part of granting pre-accrediation is judging the curriculum to ensure that it prepares students more than enough to pass the NAPLEX. Afterall, this is a primary goal of pharm school is it not? Everything I've heard about NAPLEX screams of simplicity.

As the above poster pointed out, you must really love gang banging and prostitution. Or maybe it's not that bad of an area afterall. I'll go with the latter.
 
krystal2812 said:
So do you think how long should I wait after receiving the complete letter to email them? What did you write in that email? I mean how to ask them about the interview dates.
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I dunno about how long you should wait. If you're nervous just email them now. I received app complete in November, and emailed them in May.

I just asked if they had any more interview spots open, and about the status of my application. Short and simple.
 
I'm starting to get down about all the schools in California....I haven't heard anything and had submitted in October. I emailed touro almost two weeks ago about the status of my app and still have heard nothing. Is it really that difficult to reply to an email???? If I'm rejected thats fine...just let me know, jeez! I would like to stay in Ca bc I'm born and raised here but if its not in the cards, oh well. anyone else feeling this way??
 
pharmtechgirl26 said:
I'm starting to get down about all the schools in California....I haven't heard anything and had submitted in October. I emailed touro almost two weeks ago about the status of my app and still have heard nothing. Is it really that difficult to reply to an email???? If I'm rejected thats fine...just let me know, jeez! I would like to stay in Ca bc I'm born and raised here but if its not in the cards, oh well. anyone else feeling this way??
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I feel the exact same way. I have also submitted my supplemental in October and haven't heard anything. I did e-mail them though and they said not to worry, that my application is being processed. It took them about a week to give me a reply. Hopefully we will get something soon.
 
Yup, they just replied to my email and said that we might not hear anything till May at the latest. It seems like there's a lot more applicants this year... 🙁 Julie Lee said in the email that they're going to have to be more selective this year...
 
spirospero18 said:
Yup, they just replied to my email and said that we might not hear anything till May at the latest. It seems like there's a lot more applicants this year... 🙁 Julie Lee said in the email that they're going to have to be more selective this year...
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does anybody know the numbers for how many applicants so far? That's kind of scary. Argh.....high alternate doesn't seem so promising anymore....
 
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