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[preetster]

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When you guys submitted a copy of your AMCAS did you sent it in with your designated schools on it?
I know Tufts lets you cut it off but I'm not sure what Tulane's policy is on this.

Thanks! 😀

 

[drmota]

i cut mine.
-mota

 

[southerncomfort]

Hope someone can give me some guidance on this one. I had my LORs sent in early on and have re-sent in my secondary, etc. My problem is that I'm a New Orleans person--and a Tulane one on top of that! Two of my LOR writers are out of town and dealing with their own storm problems and will not be able to resend letters for quite a while. I haven't been able to get through on the Tulane phone line yet (I did leave a message, but no return). Anyone know if the locals will be cut any slack on this issue? I'd hate to hurt my chances because of this.

Thanks!

 

[IAMS]

I don't think any of us can help your situation. You need to call the admissions people and tell them.

 

[Flopotomist]

Hope someone can give me some guidance on this one. I had my LORs sent in early on and have re-sent in my secondary, etc. My problem is that I'm a New Orleans person--and a Tulane one on top of that! Two of my LOR writers are out of town and dealing with their own storm problems and will not be able to resend letters for quite a while. I haven't been able to get through on the Tulane phone line yet (I did leave a message, but no return). Anyone know if the locals will be cut any slack on this issue? I'd hate to hurt my chances because of this.

Thanks!

I would imagine that if any school would be sympathetic and understanding to your situation, it would be Tulane. I would suggest continuing to try to get through by phone. I eventually got through, and they were very helpful. Good luck!

 

[drmota]

i finally got in touch with suzanna today to see if they received my secondary. she told me that the applications were all just sitting in the mailbox in gretna and they haven't brought them to tulane or baylor for review. have any of you heard anything from them at all recently? i should have kept her on the phone but i was pretty baffled by the whole thing.
-mota

 

[indo]

I haven't heard anything. I hope that mailbox in Gretna is large.

 

[CoffeeCat]

i finally got in touch with suzanna today to see if they received my secondary. she told me that the applications were all just sitting in the mailbox in gretna and they haven't brought them to tulane or baylor for review. have any of you heard anything from them at all recently? i should have kept her on the phone but i was pretty baffled by the whole thing.
-mota

Seriously? Sigh. And why are we not sending them to Tulane/Baylor?

A note for those still sending in secondaries - mail is SLOW. It took 12 days priority mail to get my secondary there. I'd suggest sending it FedEx, but if it's sitting in a mailbox...

 

[CoffeeCat]

If they're looking at them in Houston, can't we just send them there???

 

[tacrum43]

Seriously? Sigh. And why are we not sending them to Tulane/Baylor?

A note for those still sending in secondaries - mail is SLOW. It took 12 days priority mail to get my secondary there. I'd suggest sending it FedEx, but if it's sitting in a mailbox...

I don't think you can FedEx something to a P.O. Box, can you?

 

[CoffeeCat]

I don't think you can FedEx something to a P.O. Box, can you?

I had my school do it for my LORs...so I guess so...either that or they're charging me $20 for nothing!

 

[indo]

I went to the "fedexkinkos" store and they wouldn't send it to a PO box. They said I had to use USPS priority or whatever. But, it doesn't matter since the mail is sitting in a tupperware box in Gretna.

 

[Flopotomist]

I had my school do it for my LORs...so I guess so...either that or they're charging me $20 for nothing!

You are getting charged for nothing. Fedex will not deliver to a PO box.I sent my stuff out about 3 weeks ago, and still have not even received word that they have received my stuff (check hasn't cleared yet either). DaMota's answer makes sense - but I do wonder why we didn't just mail the stuff to Houston directly. *shrug* Semper Gumbi.

 

[CoffeeCat]

You are getting charged for nothing. Fedex will not deliver to a PO box.I sent my stuff out about 3 weeks ago, and still have not even received word that they have received my stuff (check hasn't cleared yet either). DaMota's answer makes sense - but I do wonder why we didn't just mail the stuff to Houston directly. *shrug* Semper Gumbi.

Damn, that sucks. I hope they at least mailed it priority or something before they bought some coffee with my money!!!

 

[tacrum43]

Damn, that sucks. I hope they at least mailed it priority or something before they bought some coffee with my money!!!

Maybe you get Express Mail for $20 (which is normally $15 if you do it yourself). That supposedly gets it there in one business day (but not always).

 

[bubbleyum]

i finally got in touch with suzanna today to see if they received my secondary. she told me that the applications were all just sitting in the mailbox in gretna and they haven't brought them to tulane or baylor for review. have any of you heard anything from them at all recently? i should have kept her on the phone but i was pretty baffled by the whole thing.
-mota

wow. i am not happy to hear that at all, since i spent 20 extra bucks to have usps overnight it! and to think, it has been just sitting there for the past couple of weeks...

 

[psipsina]

Hope someone can give me some guidance on this one. I had my LORs sent in early on and have re-sent in my secondary, etc. My problem is that I'm a New Orleans person--and a Tulane one on top of that! Two of my LOR writers are out of town and dealing with their own storm problems and will not be able to resend letters for quite a while. I haven't been able to get through on the Tulane phone line yet (I did leave a message, but no return). Anyone know if the locals will be cut any slack on this issue? I'd hate to hurt my chances because of this.

Thanks!

I had the same problem, I am a tulane student and was originally supposed to interview in september, but evacuated from new orleans etc and didn't get to to my interview until yesterday. I was flaberghasted when they asked me to resubmitt my LORs. I managed to get in touch with Kathleen Maier (the pre-med advisor) and she has all her files now and had mine hand delivered to Tulane at Baylor. Her e-mail is [email protected]. Hope this helps.

 

[indo]

They're definitely receiving items sent to Gretna. Relax...

 

[drmota]

i just got an e-mail from karen something or other to tell me that they still haven't received my secondary and that the mail is moving very slowly. i sent it 2 weeks ago priority mail. uhhh...
-mota

 

[bubbleyum]

i just got an e-mail from karen something or other to tell me that they still haven't received my secondary and that the mail is moving very slowly. i sent it 2 weeks ago priority mail. uhhh...
-mota

hmmmm, i overnighted mine around the same time you did. so i guess that means all of our stuff is sitting in that po box. why did they tell us to resend stuff toa po box if they're not going to check it?

🙁

did you email her back and tell her you sent it priority mail to the gretna address?

 

[drmota]

hmmmm, i overnighted mine around the same time you did. so i guess that means all of our stuff is sitting in that po box. why did they tell us to resend stuff toa po box if they're not going to check it?

🙁

did you email her back and tell her you sent it priority mail to the gretna address?

nah, she told me to give it a few days and email her back. the stuff from gretna is being forwarded to tulane i believe? or maybe to houston. i'm really not sure. but movement within louisiana is still pretty slow.
-mota

 

[theunderdog]

i dunno about u guys, but u dont have to be complete to get an interview. i got an invite, but im bring my secondary to my interview......

 

[drmota]

i dunno about u guys, but u dont have to be complete to get an interview. i got an invite, but im bring my secondary to my interview......

i dont get it. when did you get an invite? you never sent in a secondary?
-mota

 

[red dot]

i dunno about u guys, but u dont have to be complete to get an interview. i got an invite, but im bring my secondary to my interview......

i sent mine. twice! how did you get an interview?

 

[TheMightyAngus]

I interviewed at Tulane last week. Apparently, there's a huge backlog of mail back in Gretna that the adcom hasn't even begun to look through yet. Everything is moving slowly, which is expected given the circumstances. I got the impression that they didn't have any applicant files in their new office at Baylor, since they told me to bring in my primary, secondary, LOR's, and copy of my interview invite (pre-katrina).

Put your feet up and relax. I'd expect that the interview process will extend well into next year. They're admissions office is understaffed and the Assistant Dean of Admissions is in charge of hand-picking the incoming class. She's most interested in people who have some sort of connection to New Orleans. I suggest expressing this in your secondaries and/or draft a letter of interest to the adcom if you are serious about Tulane.

 

[theunderdog]

i sent my secondary out in late august with my check. tulane never got it, i believe. in the invite email actually, u have to bring your primary and secondary app again. but when i called to double check to see if they got my check, they never got my check. i was told they never got my secondary either. so i am bringing mine to the interview. i got an invite a couple of weeks ago.

not every school needs your secondary in order for you to get invites. vanderbilt gave out invites before sending out secondaries. my friend got an invite before secondaries came out and i got an invite at vanderbilt while i was still working on the secondary. pitt also does the same.

 

[drmota]

i sent my secondary out in late august with my check. tulane never got it, i believe. in the invite email actually, u have to bring your primary and secondary app again. but when i called to double check to see if they got my check, they never got my check. i was told they never got my secondary either. so i am bringing mine to the interview. i got an invite a couple of weeks ago.

not every school needs your secondary in order for you to get invites. vanderbilt gave out invites before sending out secondaries. my friend got an invite before secondaries came out and i got an invite at vanderbilt while i was still working on the secondary. pitt also does the same.

respek. do you remember how they contacted you?
-mota

 

[theunderdog]

respek. do you remember how they contacted you?
-mota

i got mine via email. i know some others have gotten via snail mail, but i think email is the main way to go because they are already behind on filing secondaries, etc.

 

[-Goose-]

Update from Dean Ian Taylor
Tulane University administration is returning to Gibson Hall in New Orleans in anticipation of the undergraduate campus starting classes in January. Activities in 1700 West Loop South, where the University has been based in Houston, will be slowly phased out. In the Health Sciences Center, Senior Vice President Paul Whelton and Associate Senior Vice President Alan Miller will be based in New Orleans. I will be spending time in New Orleans and in Houston as we prepare during the next six months for the medical school’s return to the city.

On November 1, I met with both the University and HCA leadership to discuss our strategy for the future. On Wednesday I attended a meeting with the clinical chairs in New Orleans. This first meeting back in the Health Sciences Center occurred in the JBJ building. As you are aware, the JBJ will be our first building back up on line. This will allow us to transition our researchers back to the Health Sciences Center. Clearly this return will need to be staged as buildings and laboratories come on line. Dr. Laura Levy has been asked by the Senior Vice President to oversee this process in consultation with HSC leadership.

Our educational mission continues in a truly remarkable fashion in Houston. The South Texas Alliance of Academic Medical Centers continues to function as an outstanding example of collaboration between sister schools for the betterment of our students and residents. We have great gratitude for all the participating schools.

I believe the recent meetings in New Orleans and those that will follow are important in determining the future of our clinical operation. I had a teleconference with Dr. Robert Lynch, the VA VISIN Director, and Mr. Church, our NOVA director and Dr. Paul Rosenfeldt, Chief of Staff, on Friday. It is the VA’s intention to rebuild in New Orleans and the VISIN Director is meeting with Congress to request suitable funding. The VA is anxious to discuss future collaborations with MCLNO, the State, LSU and Tulane with a vision to setting something up in New Orleans akin to the Texas Medical Center. The VA is thinking in an innovative and very encouraging way, and looking for increased collaboration between hospitals and schools in New Orleans.

Although there is still some uncertainty about the future of Charity, there is intent to build a new Charity Hospital with the expectation of Federal support perhaps through FEMA.

In summary I believe there has been much encouraging news in the last week not least of which has been the speed with which Tulane University Hospital is progressing in the recovery process. Jim Montgomery and his team are to be congratulated.

Ian L. Taylor, M.D., Ph.D.


Associate Senior Vice President for the Health Sciences
Dean, School of Medicine

 

[drmota]

goose-d
call up beckman and tell her i'm hot **** and she should give me an interview. you know you have the pull.
-mota

 

[-Goose-]

goose-d
call up beckman and tell her i'm hot **** and she should give me an interview. you know you have the pull.
-mota

i'll see what i can do.

should i make her an offer she can't refuse? 😉

 

[drmota]

i'll see what i can do.

should i make her an offer she can't refuse? 😉

yes, yes you should. did you get that acceptance letter yet btw?
-mota

 

[drmota]

JUST GOT AN INTERVIEW. F*CK YA. I knew you'd call for me goose-d! HAHAAAA
-mota

 

[-Goose-]

JUST GOT AN INTERVIEW. F*CK YA. I knew you'd call for me goose-d! HAHAAAA
-mota

you know thats right!

congrats!!

 

[mustangsally65]

How does Tulane let you know you've gotten an interview? Snail mail, email or phone?

 

[bubbleyum]

JUST GOT AN INTERVIEW. F*CK YA. I knew you'd call for me goose-d! HAHAAAA
-mota

wow, mota! really?? how did you find out, email?

ooooooo goos-d can you call for me too!!

😀

 

[beponychick]

guys, is there anyone we can call about status updates pre-interview? i sent my application in a while ago, but i dont even know if they received it.

 

[beponychick]

eh, i spoke too soon. I just called Susanna and she told me that I was reviewed pre-Katrina and was rejected already and the letter must have gotten lost in the mail. Sad day. 🙁

 

[drmota]

How does Tulane let you know you've gotten an interview? Snail mail, email or phone?

e-mail.
-mota

 

[bubbleyum]

eh, i spoke too soon. I just called Susanna and she told me that I was reviewed pre-Katrina and was rejected already and the letter must have gotten lost in the mail. Sad day. 🙁

sorry beponychick, sad to hear...

 

[beponychick]

sorry beponychick, sad to hear...

That's ok. So far I have been notified by phone that I have been rejected... TWICE! I have three rejections so far. Maybe I should stop calling them. 🙄

 

[swimncsc]

Mota,
when are you going to NO? I just got an interview today. I will be there on Jan 13th.

 

[drmota]

Mota,
when are you going to NO? I just got an interview today. I will be there on Jan 13th.

january 9th. that monday.
-mota

 

[theunderdog]

january 9th. that monday.
-mota

hey damota,

once we get to the interview, what % chance do we have of getting an acceptance?

 

[drmota]

hey damota,

once we get to the interview, what % chance do we have of getting an acceptance?

i have no idea. if i had to guess, considering we're interviewing pretty early (for Tulane) probably pretty high. maybe 50%? once again - thats based on nothing but optimism.
-mota

 

[tulane06]

I interviewed at Tulane in early-mid October. Has anybody who interviewed during this time received word as to their status?

 

[hsvpan]

i have no idea. if i had to guess, considering we're interviewing pretty early (for Tulane) probably pretty high. maybe 50%? once again - thats based on nothing but optimism.
-mota

I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but Dr. Beckman told us on my interview date that she was trying to fill the class by Christmas and that most interviews during the new year were for the wait list. However, with the decision to stay at Baylor for the rest of the year, the admissions people might have decided to slow things down.

 

[ucsdmd2b]

I interviewed at Tulane in early-mid October. Has anybody who interviewed during this time received word as to their status?

I interviewed there on 10/21, still no word yet. I'm hoping to hear soon, since after my interview Tulane is def. my 1st choice.

 

[bubbleyum]

I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but Dr. Beckman told us on my interview date that she was trying to fill the class by Christmas and that most interviews during the new year were for the wait list. However, with the decision to stay at Baylor for the rest of the year, the admissions people might have decided to slow things down.

pfffffffffftttttt................
(sound of hope being deflated.)

 

[drmota]

I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but Dr. Beckman told us on my interview date that she was trying to fill the class by Christmas and that most interviews during the new year were for the wait list. However, with the decision to stay at Baylor for the rest of the year, the admissions people might have decided to slow things down.

i dont buy that for a second. i'm not saying that i dont believe you. i just think thats not whats gonna happen. most schools wont have their schools filled by christmas. and Tulane was out of the game for like two months. that statement is just not believable.
-mota