Who Has Interviewed at Scripps?

[TurboBoy]

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Hi. Scripps has just granted me an interview. I am extremely nervous! If anyone here has ever interviewed with Scripps, please post your experience!

Thank you!

 

[lDanny]

congrats! they won't even give me the time of day... what are your stats like?

 

[thewendster]

yes, can you tell us more about your stats? i was thinking of applying there too

 

[drizzt3117]

To be a competitive applicant I would say 1200 SAT 3.3 UG GPA would be good stats to apply. They started the application cycle slightly earlier this year and I think about 8-15 ppl have been interviewed already, with a few offers already extended. As the class is capped at about 15 ppl, I would apply soon if you plan on doing so.

 

[TurboBoy]

Ok. I might as well post my stats (I responded to the above two posts privately) as it might benefit other people who are interested in applying. I was going to wait 'til I hear back from Scripps before posting - but why not?

1240 SAT
3.46 undergrad, double major, humanities and performing arts

Anymore questions, please feel free to send a message! Most importantly, please, please, wish me much luck!

 

[skydivingbreed]

thanks for posting your stats! Its nice to hear a number perspective from a recently accepted applicant. I've been biting off all my nails b/c I got rejected from Goucher, deferred by BM, and I'm waiting to hear from Scripps. I had a 3.285 from Connecticut College in Econ (w/ philosophy minor), and 1320 on SAT's. I'm pretty nervous though b/c I only have 3 months of experience now as an EMT on a rescue squad and I sent in my applications to all around Dec 10th, which I realize is pretty late. I'm actually going to call up Bryn Mawr tomorrow to see if I can't find out what needs improvement on my app. Congrats again!

ps - frankly, I'm more nervous about these apps than I've ever been about skydiving...

 

[skydivingbreed]

so I just got a call from scripps, going for interview at end of Jan! anybody else round then?

 

[drizzt3117]

Hehe, I think I'm actually your escort, you're interviewing in a a little more than a week, right?. You're not applying too late, I think I interviewed in late Feb during my application process, and I wasn't in the last group of interviewees. Your stats sound very competitive as well. Your timing sounds good, you should be able to meet at least quite a few of the postbacs with that schedule, as well as see the campus etc. See you then!

 

[redheadmed]

Ok. I might as well post my stats (I responded to the above two posts privately) as it might benefit other people who are interested in applying. I was going to wait 'til I hear back from Scripps before posting - but why not?

1240 SAT
3.46 undergrad, double major, humanities and performing arts

Anymore questions, please feel free to send a message! Most importantly, please, please, wish me much luck!

I am almost finished with the Scripps post-bacc program. As an undergrad I was a fine arts acting/directing major, so don't think your performing arts background will hinder your chances. Scripps has a GREAT (although difficult)program. The interview is a bit intense, but nothing to concern yourself over. Be ready to explain any quirks or blemishes in your academic history. They might ask about a particular class you took if it was a strange one. They, of course, will ask you "why the switch to medicine," although maybe not in those words. They like down to Earth people, so be yourself and be honest. Good luck!

 

[Heinz57]

thanks for posting your stats! Its nice to hear a number perspective from a recently accepted applicant. I've been biting off all my nails b/c I got rejected from Goucher, deferred by BM, and I'm waiting to hear from Scripps. I had a 3.285 from Connecticut College in Econ (w/ philosophy minor), and 1320 on SAT's. I'm pretty nervous though b/c I only have 3 months of experience now as an EMT on a rescue squad and I sent in my applications to all around Dec 10th, which I realize is pretty late. I'm actually going to call up Bryn Mawr tomorrow to see if I can't find out what needs improvement on my app. Congrats again!

ps - frankly, I'm more nervous about these apps than I've ever been about skydiving...

I know how you are feeling. It's tough! My Stats are: UG - UC Berkeley, 3.7 in English; Grad - Yale, 3.7 in Religion/Literature. I have pretty extensive volunteer experience (in medical and non-medical arenas), most recently at the ER of a major hospital and also my community hospice inpatient unit. I have three great letters, too. I think that the problem is that my GREs weren't good at all. I'm embarrassed to even post the scores! But suffice it to say, BM is probably worried I'd bomb the MCAT, which I won't, because I will have (1) finished their program, and (2) studied like a mad woman. I didn't have a chance to do that with the GRE - with everything going on my life, it was either an A in Precalc or better scores on the GRE, and I thought the grade was more important. Anyhow, I thought the BM interview went well, but I guess I didn't quite make the impression I thought I made. 🙂 Maybe I'm too old (33)? I don't know. I asked two more people to write for me and they sent letters a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't received a response to my email asking if they received the letters. I wonder if it was overkill. Anyhow, it's not looking great for me and BM! I should hear from UVA in March and I applied to VCU's u-grad pbpm last week. So all isn't lost yet! I'm trying my best to stay low-anxiety. 😎 Good luck to you!

 

[drizzt3117]

I know how you are feeling. It's tough! My Stats are: UG - UC Berkeley, 3.7 in English; Grad - Yale, 3.7 in Religion/Literature. I have pretty extensive volunteer experience (in medical and non-medical arenas), most recently at the ER of a major hospital and also my community hospice inpatient unit. I have three great letters, too. I think that the problem is that my GREs weren't good at all. I'm embarrassed to even post the scores! But suffice it to say, BM is probably worried I'd bomb the MCAT, which I won't, because I will have (1) finished their program, and (2) studied like a mad woman. I didn't have a chance to do that with the GRE - with everything going on my life, it was either an A in Precalc or better scores on the GRE, and I thought the grade was more important. Anyhow, I thought the BM interview went well, but I guess I didn't quite make the impression I thought I made. 🙂 Maybe I'm too old (33)? I don't know. I asked two more people to write for me and they sent letters a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't received a response to my email asking if they received the letters. I wonder if it was overkill. Anyhow, it's not looking great for me and BM! I should hear from UVA in March and I applied to VCU's u-grad pbpm last week. So all isn't lost yet! I'm trying my best to stay low-anxiety. 😎 Good luck to you!

Those stats are more than good enough to get into a good postbac, esp with the volunteer experience. I think I applied with a slightly lower UG GPA and a slightly higher grad GPA and breezed through the PB application process and decided to go to Scripps (which was local to me) and haven't regretted it. I don't think 33 is too old for most PB programs, it would be only slightly higher than average in my class.

 

[Heinz57]

Those stats are more than good enough to get into a good postbac, esp with the volunteer experience. I think I applied with a slightly lower UG GPA and a slightly higher grad GPA and breezed through the PB application process and decided to go to Scripps (which was local to me) and haven't regretted it. I don't think 33 is too old for most PB programs, it would be only slightly higher than average in my class.

Thanks - I am a little confused about what "went wrong." I mean it's not over yet, but still. I wanted to apply to Scripps (I am a Californian), but the cost - yikes. Anyhow, if I don't make the cut, I'll call and ask why, because the reason may haunt me when it's time to apply to med school.

 

[drizzt3117]

Thanks - I am a little confused about what "went wrong." I mean it's not over yet, but still. I wanted to apply to Scripps (I am a Californian), but the cost - yikes. Anyhow, if I don't make the cut, I'll call and ask why, because the reason may haunt me when it's time to apply to med school.

I guess it's not particularly cheap but I think it's still relatively affordable compared to some programs. Maybe they're looking at a lot of candidates at the moment but different schools have different criteria for what they're looking for and it might not necessarily carry over to med school while it might. While I'm not privy to how admissions decisions are made at Scripps, I get the impression that quantitative measures get you in the door and their impressions of your potential success in the application process is also important, as well as how they think you will get along with ppl in the program. As BM is a larger program I'm not sure how important the third factor is, but the first two should carry over. Are you pretty much just thinking they're passing you over because you haven't heard from them promptly? It is possible they're just busy.

 

[Heinz57]

I guess it's not particularly cheap but I think it's still relatively affordable compared to some programs. Maybe they're looking at a lot of candidates at the moment but different schools have different criteria for what they're looking for and it might not necessarily carry over to med school while it might. While I'm not privy to how admissions decisions are made at Scripps, I get the impression that quantitative measures get you in the door and their impressions of your potential success in the application process is also important, as well as how they think you will get along with ppl in the program. As BM is a larger program I'm not sure how important the third factor is, but the first two should carry over. Are you pretty much just thinking they're passing you over because you haven't heard from them promptly? It is possible they're just busy.

True - Georgetown and JH are very expensive. I was hoping to stay under 25K. I think I get the feeling I'm being passed over because others who interviewed after me have been offered admission. But maybe the admissions office is busy, as you say - in any case, until I receive notice of their decision, I'm not giving up hope.

 

[drizzt3117]

True - Georgetown and JH are very expensive. I was hoping to stay under 25K. I think I get the feeling I'm being passed over because others who interviewed after me have been offered admission. But maybe the admissions office is busy, as you say - in any case, until I receive notice of their decision, I'm not giving up hope.

I'm not sure how BM's admissions office works, but from what I've gathered, a lot of programs either give ppl a reject, hold, or immediate acceptance. Getting a hold doesn't mean you're going to be rejected. I know we've taken a couple ppl like 1-2 months after their interviews. I guess it'll be wait and see, though.

 

[Heinz57]

I'm not sure how BM's admissions office works, but from what I've gathered, a lot of programs either give ppl a reject, hold, or immediate acceptance. Getting a hold doesn't mean you're going to be rejected. I know we've taken a couple ppl like 1-2 months after their interviews. I guess it'll be wait and see, though.

Yep - wait and see...thanks, though, that makes me feel better!

 

[caloh]

so I just got a call from scripps, going for interview at end of Jan! anybody else round then?

i'm also set to interview, which will take place in late feb. seems like they have now until late feb. booked with interviews. apparently, they interview three times a week with at least 2-3 people per time. that was my impression when asking about the interview schedule.

thanks drizz for the info on the interview, and good luck to others who are goin to interview.

 

[drizzt3117]

i'm also set to interview, which will take place in late feb. seems like they have now until late feb. booked with interviews. apparently, they interview three times a week with at least 2-3 people per time. that was my impression when asking about the interview schedule.

thanks drizz for the info on the interview, and good luck to others who are goin to interview.

Good luck to everyone who is interviewing and I look forward to meeting those of you who I'm escorting.

Feel free to PM me if you'd like to know more info about the interview or school.