VCOM Discussion thread 2007-2008

[mrsa2000]

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Well stated Amy!!!!👍

I just got my life insurance and I am going to keep it even though VCOM no longer requires it (according to 90210). Not only that, I opted for higher covergae than what VCOM required because the older you get the harder it becomes. The amount of questions you have to answer is more than anybody would like to have to go through, but when you are younger you can answer no to most of them. My recommendation is to keep your life insurance, for the most part it can't be taken away, it is cheap to start up, and you can always up the coverage (i.e. when you buy a house, start a practice.....). Better to be safe than sorry.

As for VCOM being money hungry,they are not the ones lending us the money, nor are they providing the health insurance. The lender just wants to know they can recoup something (keeping it simple).🙂

 

[CDO2012]

I started with the housing process and yes, I had to pay the application fee. Most of the housing in Blacksburg is managed by CMG and they charge a fee. I signed a pre-lease for Knollwood which is right across the street from VCOM and there is also a fee. However, the fee for the pre-lease will carry over to the security deposit if you get the apartment or returned.

Ok thanks, I just never heard about a fee for an application.

 

[DrEdi90210]

Not sure why your attitude seems so negative against VCOM....
So were they requiring that you paid them for life insurance?? We had to have life insurance but we got it from somewhere else, like an insurance company. Mine cost 120$ per year, 10$ per month, hardly a money hungry thing.....

And I have to tell you we have had some near misses at VCOM with health of classmates, a number of people with cancers, a number of auto accidents, etc..... It is a good thing to have at any age. Anything can happen at any time and then who will pay for things, your parents? your spouses??? Case in point, I have insurance on me and my husband but not on our children becasue we all know kids dont need it, right..... Of course I have learned the hard way after my son was killed by a nurse at the local hospital a year ago this March 2...........Life is unpredictable and you need to stay protected.
My .02 cents....

It is momentarily that I've been on my toes with VCOM in terms of life insurance. I've had a special circumstance that I couldn't avoid earlier in the year and asking for an extension was very difficult with the registrar. I was surprised at the way they responded and with a concluding statement that I am at risk of forfeiting my seat. I remember going for my interview and having heard that VCOM is a family, a family that responds together whenever one of their own needs the assistance for whatever reason (with a specific example). I had that engraved in my mind and knew that's the type of community I wanted to be a part of. Having to hear a different response from the registrar made me very upset and contradict what I have heard in the past, which was very difficult for me. After a long run with my life insurance company I get the e-mail that VCOM no longer requires it. Anyway, I just had a bad run with them at this time. I am not bashing VCOM I just always think there is room for improvement.

 

[ejj5007]

Does anyone know how full the class of 2012 is by now?....Just curious

 

[CDO2012]

Does anyone know how full the class of 2012 is by now?....Just curious

No.. but maybe if you call Megan Price she can tell you....

 

[scdocusc]

I doubt they'll tell you much anymore at that office. I called to ask what I could improve on my application and they never called back multiple times.

 

[jay5032]

I'm graduating from VCOM in July and selling.

I have a 3BR 2.5BA Townhome for sale that is within 10 minutes of VCOM. It was built 2006 and is in excellent condition with a 10 year home warranty. Go to http://www.macneal.org for full details or email me at [email protected]

Good Luck Class of 2012!

 

[CDO2012]

Hey does anyone know how long it takes to get health insurance??

 

[Natatiap]

Hello everyone.

Congrats on being accepted.....school will be starting sooner than you know so just sit back and relax as much as you can, please do not pick up a book. Life insurance is a good idea whether vcom requires it or not for the same reasons Amy has stated. My insurance is pretty inexpensive as well and I have a good amount of coverage. Health insurance should not take long to get just decide which plan you are interested in (according to vcoms policy and your personal preference) and apply online or by the phone its very quick. MRSA2000 welcome! There aren't too many of us from the HamptonRoads area. As far as housing I stay at the Crossing at Knollwood, it is right across the street from school with their other rental properties, Knollwood and Knollwood Townhomes. I know they are particularly looking for 2 bedrooms to fill. One bedrooms are harder to get but call to see if they are available. Any questions feel free to ask me.

 

[DOinMS]

I know that I am entering the forum suddenly only because I had resolved that I would not post until getting an acceptance. I interviewed on Wednesday (03-12) and received the much desired phone call today at 1130 inviting me to join the class of 2012. Barring any unforseen circumstances I will accept the offer and join the rest of you this August.

A little about me in one line:

From Mississippi - paramedic for nine years/teaching for seven - rusty in biochem - glad to be here

 

[tideleonheart]

Hey guys, just to let you know: we have a Facebook group that is a little more active than this thread.

Search for "VCOM - Class of 2012" to find it.

 

[tarheeldoc]

I posted this in the Class of 2012 thread, but I'll try it here too. I am wondering if any fellow 2012ers are going to be living alone because I am thinking about it. I am fine with living alone, but I don't want to miss out on anything.

Do any current students have thoughts on this? I know some (or maybe a lot) of students have their own tables and practice OMM at home and I would hate to miss out on good practice because I lived alone.

 

[sexyman]

I am going to live alone. I lived alone for a year in undergrad and loved it. I dont see how I will be missing out on anything, just cause you live alone doesnt mean you cant have visitors lol.

 

[profstudent]

anyone else on the waitlist...?

 

[docroo123]

when do they notify you if you've been accepted from their wait list? the latest date? any idea?

 

[profstudent]

when do they notify you if you've been accepted from their wait list? the latest date? any idea?

i believe they finish interviewing at the end of the april. if you're in the top 10 they'll let you know at the beginning of may. they'll then start taking waitlisters off as spots open. this can happen up until classes start in august. that's at least how i understand it...

docroo, when did you interview?

 

[docroo123]

hey prof i interviewed on the 7th of april. was notified today that i have been waitlisted. sigh! hope good news comes our way! how about you? when did u interview?

 

[profstudent]

hey prof i interviewed on the 7th of april. was notified today that i have been waitlisted. sigh! hope good news comes our way! how about you? when did u interview?

i interviewed at the end of march.

 

[jmebb12]

they wouldnt give me a secondary and "referred" me to the board because I'm a reapplicant. Its really kinda crappy because I've done EVERYTHING they asked me to do when I didnt get in last year. Now I applied early and they are making me wait which is probably going to hurt me. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH I'm going crazy here waiting for them🙁🙁😡😡

Get used to it.

 

[scdocusc]

a day late and dollar short

 

[prionsRbad]

a day late and dollar short

Wow, your quoted post was almost a year old!

 

[jmebb12]

There is no VCOM sutff at the Va Tech bookstore. As someone already said, most people around here do not even know that there is a med school here. VCOM stuff is sold through VCOM clubs at certain times of the year.

 

[docroo123]

does anyone know if the wait list moves at all? I'm getting cold feet....

 

[DrEdi90210]

From what I remember during the Accepted Student's Day, they are adding about 8 more seats to the class size... Now I don't know exactly if these seats are full yet. What I think is going to happen is that few will not be able to fulfill the VCOM matriculation requirements by June 15th and will therefore loose their seat. This opens doors for people on the wait-list and gives them a chance. There are different factors that play when the administration picks students from the waitlist, just like any other waitlist, they have students in their top 10%, then so on. So depending in what percentage bracket you're in will give you a general idea of what your chances are of being chosen, if they do start picking students from the waitlist. That's my take on it... still have hope, maintain that contact with the admission staff and provide letters that show your continued interest is I think you're best bet now.

 

[JustDOinIt]

I did a search about this but did not find anything useful. Can someone provide me with information regarding what apartments are good to look at in Blacksburg/Christiansburg? I would prefer a 1 bedroom, that's why I am leaning away from the townhomes. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

 

[Lucylu123]

I did my undergrad at Tech, and lived in Foxridge apartments for two years while I was there and would probably live there again if I moved back. The complex is set away from Bburg enough that you don't feel like you are in the middle of undergrad craziness, but close enough that you can make it anywhere in 5-10 min. The apts are mixed in with a community with houses and townhouses so there are lots of families and professionals around. They do have graduate/professional complexes so it stays quiet. The location is absolutely beautiful and is near lots of walking trails, and you can walk to a grocery store. You can actually cut back to the Huckleberry trail from the back of the complex which is awesome if you like walking or biking. It might be a little pricey for a one bedroom (but thats all relative depending on where you are coming from), but I think its worth it. I would stay away from Terrace view which is a similar complex but is right smack in the middle of the apartment complexes and it can get very loud and crazy on the weekends. Thats my two cents!

 

[simpleman]

I am a current MSI and I live at TerraceView apts. I live in a one bedroom. TerraceView in general is noisy during thursdays, fridays, and saturdays, but honestly, i live in a graduate complex and the noise is minimal.....its all vet students in my buidling and they are as committed to studying as us.... I like them here....management is quick to address your needs and problems. It takes about 14 mins to get to school with stopping at all lights...

however, i strongly recommend that you live across the school if possible, even though it might be costy, but believe me with the price of gas going up and just the distance you drive back and forth and so on makes a difference.....especially during exam weeks..

there are other nice areas like foxridge, chasewood....you should have the booklet that they gave you at your interview about housing.... i would call each company and take a tour around their buildings... hope i helped..

 

[JustDOinIt]

Thanks guys! I'll probably head down one weekend and take a look at a few places. See you next year!

 

[Leushes]

Hey I am at my 2nd year at VCOM. I have been living for 2 years at The Mill at Blacksburg. The community is really nice. Most importantly it is very quiet. Not a Party central like the other down town communities. The apartments are really nice and big and very affordable. The 2 bedroom i believe start at $570. I live in a 2 bdroom and the master bedroom is 11'x15'😎. Its amazing. The one bedrooms are also very big.

It takes me only about 5 minutes to drive to VCOM. I can come home for lunch. Save money on lunch 😉 It is very close to the Krogers, 460 bypass, and it is perfectly in the middle between C'burg and downtown b'burg.

Good luck!

 

[bethb13]

I am withdrawing my acceptance to VCOM due to an acceptance I just received closer to home off of a waitlist. Good luck to anyone still on a waitlist for VCOM. Also, I am giving up my apartment in Cedarfield if anyone still needs a place to live. Give them a call if you are interested in it. Best wishes to the class of 2012!!