That was the message on my account page after logging in. I was expecting VCOM to send out any acceptances or notifications.
It sounds pretty promising! Keep us updated!
That was the message on my account page after logging in. I was expecting VCOM to send out any acceptances or notifications.
I went to the open house for VCOM this weekend, and there was a rep for the Master's program. He stated that over 900 applications have been started, but of that 900 they expect only about 600 of them are actually complete applications. They are currently reviewing, attempting to get through 40+ per week. He also said that they hope the notifications will start going out this week.
I went to the open house for VCOM this weekend, and there was a rep for the Master's program. He stated that over 900 applications have been started, but of that 900 they expect only about 600 of them are actually complete applications. They are currently reviewing, attempting to get through 40+ per week. He also said that they hope the notifications will start going out this week.
Did they email you explaining that?So I just got the same message @Cushing H received.
So I just got the same message @Cushing H received.
Did they email you explaining that?
The exact email...
"
Thank you for applying to Bluefield College!
Thank you again from the Office of Enrollment Management.
Please take a moment to check out your MyBC account by logging on tohttps://mybc.bluefield.edu/. During the Admissions process, your username is ******and your password is ***********
You can already track your Admissions progress, view information on Financial Aid and more!!
Your MyBC account will be used every day as a Bluefield College student so please pay close attention to future communication regarding your account.
Thank you again from the Office of Enrollment Management."
Yes! Was he from VCOM or Bluefield?
Did you apply early as well?
I was complete in December.
I was complete in December.
So I just got the same message @Cushing H received.
Nice!
I applied via PostBacCas.Did y’all apply via post Bac portal or did you have your VCOM application transferred?
When you log in what does it say about your admission status?
When you log in what does it say about your admission status?
That's what I can't find. When I look under the admissions tab it's just links to apply if that makes any since.
We don't yet have a MyID only a login so we have to continue to wait until more information comes in, I am guessing anyway. When I login, I just receive a generic message about checking into my account periodically for further updates.
I applied postbaccCAS as well and was verified November.
Quick opinion poll: an opportunity for a promotion has come up at my job, and intent of interest for that is due by 4/15. This would be a really good plan B for me should I be rejected, though I am hesitant to apply not knowing whether or not I would be quitting in July. I'm generally very paranoid about emailing or calling admissions committees just because I don't want it to reflect negatively on me, but in this case it might be reasonable to inquire about whether or not my application would be up for review anytime soon. Any thoughts?
My wife and I have thought this same thing over in regards to letting other programs know our decision. I think it is perfectly reasonable to ask because both the program and your job are important and you do not want to miss opportunities on either front. I think if you explain to them why you are asking maybe they would not get upset, however, they could also think the program to you is not worth the wait over your job, but maybe that's just my paranoia of upsetting the admissions committee seeping through.
Honestly though, are they really going to have an answer? It's not like they are sitting around on your decision just not telling you and if they expedited your review would that be completely beneficial? I would suggest letting them do their process and biting your nails with the rest of us for fear of irritating the admission committee. I think the new job is enticing, but the potential at med school is the rest of your future and happiness, so If you have good chances at the program and did not just apply 3 days ago, I would hold out a little longer.
That's exactly why I was fretting over asking. It's just awkward timing with the opportunity at work and the admissions process. I went ahead and sent a short and professional email asking for a very, very general timeline so as not to seem impatient. I was verified 9 weeks ago so hopefully they won't see that as terribly impatient *bites nails*. I didn't mention the job thing because I didn't want them to have a reason to reject me. Wow this whole process really brings out the crazy in you doesn't it?
So, I had my DO application transferred to the Masters program in January, but I never received verification email. I called them to make sure that everything is transferred and Sheila Ballard told me that everything is transferred including my letters of recommendation. Then, I read here that we are supposed to have a MyBC account. I never got one. So, I contacted the Bluefield IT department and they told me that the admissions office is still working to enter all of the data from VCOM to the Bluefield College system. I have no idea what's going on. I thought that everything was transferred and complete and my application was waiting for review. Now the IT department tells me that the admissions office hasn't entered all the data from VCOM to the Bluefield system. Can somebody else who had their application transferred tell what's going on. Does everyone have a MyBC account?
To be honest, I wouldn't worry. The user ID is pretty much a nothing burger. So if the program said you were fine, chances are you are just fine.Wait so I’m a little confused? For those of us who transferred our DO app what’s happening? I never received a verification email or anything. Sheila just told me I’m good to go, but now I’m concerned since everyone is getting these user IDs and stuff?
Rejected MCAT 494, cGPA 3.24, sGPA 3.38, 10 years formal healthcare experience
Sorry to hear thatRejected MCAT 494, cGPA 3.24, sGPA 3.38, 10 years formal healthcare experience
So sorry to hear that . Did they respond to you by email? That’s very weird since your stats seem pretty good to get in.Rejected MCAT 494, cGPA 3.24, sGPA 3.38, 10 years formal healthcare experience
Im so sorry! you have good stats I am sure you will get accept it in a different program. do you mind sharing when were you verified ? thank youRejected MCAT 494, cGPA 3.24, sGPA 3.38, 10 years formal healthcare experience
I emailed them and this is the response that I got:Wait so I’m a little confused? For those of us who transferred our DO app what’s happening? I never received a verification email or anything. Sheila just told me I’m good to go, but now I’m concerned since everyone is getting these user IDs and stuff?
Ok, this worries me. My science GPA is lower than yours. 3.26 sGPA, 3.54 cGPA, 498 MCAT. BITING MY NAILS!!!Rejected MCAT 494, cGPA 3.24, sGPA 3.38, 10 years formal healthcare experience
So now I’m concerned.... those seem like good stats especially with the experience tacked onRejected MCAT 494, cGPA 3.24, sGPA 3.38, 10 years formal healthcare experience
give them some space jesus christ i get it that everybody wants to know but they might be really upset over this let them be for a few
I agree!!!give them some space jesus christ i get it that everybody wants to know but they might be really upset over this let them be for a few
Hey guys, I am one of the current GCP students and will be heading to Auburn in July. As many of you know, Blacksburg is essentially a college town, and it can be tough finding good apartments to live in! (Quite, professional, away from undergrads partying late night). If anyone here who got accepted is in need of a place, my 1 bd room + loft apartment at Highland at Huckleberry will be available for sublease in June and/or July! It can also be open for the next year if you want or need to extend the lease after July for the whole school year. Its around 8 minutes from school and rent is reasonable!! Message me if you’re interested and good-luck with admissions!
Also feel free to ask me any questions regarding the program and I will try my best to answer them!
I’m interested but not sure how to message you privately.
How much is the rent and does the bus go close to the apartment? I’m not bringing a car with me. Kindly message me. Thank you
Hey all,
I'm a current GCP student (what the program was called before the Bluefield merger) and I was accepted to VCOM for the Blacksburg campus for next fall.
Obviously I can answer program/course related questions, but if anyone has questions regarding living in Blacksburg vs surrounding areas, balancing school/family life (for you paired up non-trads), buying a home, learning about any of the faculty (respectful questions only!!!), finding nice places to hike/camp, where to find decent restaurants (not gonna lie, it can be a struggle... lol) etc, or if you want a rock climbing buddy, message me!
Good luck and hope to see many of you in Blacksburg later this year
I'm glad to see you were able to stay in Blacksburg. I know they take your hometown into consideration but do you know any other factors they consider for allowing some students to stay in Blacksburg? I would hope my wife and I will have no issue remaining in Blacksburg simply because we have children in school. Are you a VA resident, married, have children?
I'm not a VA resident; I'm from TX so originally my assigned campus with the guaranteed admission was Auburn. I had to appeal to Dean Wilcox to stay in Virginia because I am married and my spouse has a job here doing research at Virginia Tech. I don't have children yet, still trying to figure out that timeline lol....
When appealing for a specific campus, they say you have to present a very strong reason with family, community, etc. I do think that the timing of getting in impacts your chance of success. The acceptances are sent out in December, March, or May depending on when you achieve all of the benchmarks. I was lucky enough to be accepted in December, and I think that might be why my appeal was granted - because they probably still had a ton of open seats. They emphasize that if your spouse has a "career type job", not just a retail position or something temporary, then that's a good basis for appeal. I believe that having children in school is also a good reason. Reasons that have been denied (to my knowledge) are having a sick extended family member and being part of a specific church, but again, I think those people also got in later than December.
Does that answer your question?
I had my application transferred from the DO program as well. I emailed months after the request to ask if everything was complete and Alisa Hewitt said everything was transferred and is complete for review by the committee. She is supposedly the VCOM masters representative. I figured those of us who had our application transferred will be at a disadvantage because of a situation like this. If this was going to be the case why didn't they just tell us to apply through Post Bac Cas? Apparently, Bluefield college is running the admissions show this year? Who really knows but the lack of organization is getting old.
Rejected MCAT 494, cGPA 3.24, sGPA 3.38, 10 years formal healthcare experience
If Bluefield is running admissions, are they only looking at students with above average numbers? The person above seemed like they would have been a good candidate. I'm scared, guys.