Well, here it is Thursday and the phone call has not come. I did read on Student Doctor.net that one of the people who interviewed on the same day as I did got a phone call on Tuesday.
The dreaded letter came smashed between two other parcels. I was put on their "alternate" list.
Disappointing to say the least, perhaps the alternate list will show me some love.
Dang it all...strike two.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Two Rejection Letters
I received two rejection letters post secondary application:
Nova Southeastern University, Florida
Midwestern University, Chicago IL
Nova Southeastern University, Florida
Midwestern University, Chicago IL
Monday, February 16, 2009
A.T. Still University MESA Interview
The interview at A.T. Still University Mesa,AZ was a long day indeed. The day started at 8 am and went until 2:30 pm.
Nichole came with me and she was able to sit through the entire day with the exception of the two personal interviews.
We both really enjoyed the area and the campus was absolutely top notch. I was impressed by the facilities and the campus as a whole, but I was really impressed with some of the things that this school does that is outside of the "box" so to speak when compared to most other medical school.
This is a school that is not afraid to be progressive and innovative, two attributes that I like.
We were told that if we are accepted, we should expect a phone call during the week of February 23-27. If not, should we get wait listed or rejected, we should expect to receive a letter in the regular mail.
Let us all hope the phone rings instead of the notice coming smashed between a mercantile catalog and the envelope that tells me I have won ten million dollars....for the 8th time.
Nichole came with me and she was able to sit through the entire day with the exception of the two personal interviews.
We both really enjoyed the area and the campus was absolutely top notch. I was impressed by the facilities and the campus as a whole, but I was really impressed with some of the things that this school does that is outside of the "box" so to speak when compared to most other medical school.
This is a school that is not afraid to be progressive and innovative, two attributes that I like.
We were told that if we are accepted, we should expect a phone call during the week of February 23-27. If not, should we get wait listed or rejected, we should expect to receive a letter in the regular mail.
Let us all hope the phone rings instead of the notice coming smashed between a mercantile catalog and the envelope that tells me I have won ten million dollars....for the 8th time.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Touro University Interview RESULTS
Roger Corbman, Director of Admissions, sent me an email late Thursday night with the results of my interview.
I was advised that my application status is: Waitlisted
The waitlist will begin to see movement starting May 15th. He advised that there is a lot of movement from the waitlist to an acceptance so I will have to cross my fingers.
I tried, did my best, and everything else is out of my control.
Abraham Lincoln said the following:
"I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end."
I was advised that my application status is: Waitlisted
The waitlist will begin to see movement starting May 15th. He advised that there is a lot of movement from the waitlist to an acceptance so I will have to cross my fingers.
I tried, did my best, and everything else is out of my control.
Abraham Lincoln said the following:
"I do the very best I know how, the very best I can, and I mean to keep on doing so until the end."
Touro Interview
I had my interview at Touro University in Nevada today.
The day started out with a brief tour of the campus followed by a discussion with the director of admissions regarding things such as financial information and campus polices, etc.
My interview group was a group of 12 students, two of which were from BYU.
After our discussion with Roger Corbman, Director of Admissions and really nice guy, we split up in groups of six. The first group of six had interview with two faculty members and the other six did a detailed tour of the campus with two current first year students. They showed us all of the major aspects of the campus including the lecture hall, anatomy lab, library and break rooms.
We then came back and our group went in for interviews. I interviewed with two really nice faculty members, Dr. Skyba and Dr. Bondarenko. They had my application in front of them and reviewed some things and asked me questions. One of the questions asked was if Obama asked me to make a change to the health care system, what would it be. I thought I answered that question just fine. The asked me about family life and about my experience flying airplanes and a few other things. I felt that I did the best I could do and that there is nothing that I could have changed to do better. I gave it my best effort and that is all I can ask of myself.
Roger Corbman advised us that we would know the admissions decision on Feb 13th in the morning.
There are three possible outcomes: admitted, waitlisted, rejected. Roger said that one third of the people on the waitlist are usually moved into an admitted status as students who get acceptances choose to go to other schools, thus freeing an open spot in the upcoming class. Additionally, some of those on the waitlist are given early acceptances in the next years class and don't have to go through the application process again.
The interview started at 8:30 am and we finished at about 3pm. I was ready to head home after the day and I was extremely tired.
The day started out with a brief tour of the campus followed by a discussion with the director of admissions regarding things such as financial information and campus polices, etc.
My interview group was a group of 12 students, two of which were from BYU.
After our discussion with Roger Corbman, Director of Admissions and really nice guy, we split up in groups of six. The first group of six had interview with two faculty members and the other six did a detailed tour of the campus with two current first year students. They showed us all of the major aspects of the campus including the lecture hall, anatomy lab, library and break rooms.
We then came back and our group went in for interviews. I interviewed with two really nice faculty members, Dr. Skyba and Dr. Bondarenko. They had my application in front of them and reviewed some things and asked me questions. One of the questions asked was if Obama asked me to make a change to the health care system, what would it be. I thought I answered that question just fine. The asked me about family life and about my experience flying airplanes and a few other things. I felt that I did the best I could do and that there is nothing that I could have changed to do better. I gave it my best effort and that is all I can ask of myself.
Roger Corbman advised us that we would know the admissions decision on Feb 13th in the morning.
There are three possible outcomes: admitted, waitlisted, rejected. Roger said that one third of the people on the waitlist are usually moved into an admitted status as students who get acceptances choose to go to other schools, thus freeing an open spot in the upcoming class. Additionally, some of those on the waitlist are given early acceptances in the next years class and don't have to go through the application process again.
The interview started at 8:30 am and we finished at about 3pm. I was ready to head home after the day and I was extremely tired.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Another Interview Invitation...
A.T. Still University in Mesa,AZ sent an interview invitation.
I have scheduled the interview for Feb 16, 2009 in the 8 a.m. group.
I have scheduled the interview for Feb 16, 2009 in the 8 a.m. group.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
A Whole Bunch Of Quiet
I have not heard from any other schools regarding interviews yet. I am certainly glad to have the ones I have but it would be nice to have a few more to increase my odds.
A couple of quotes that I found:
"You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction."
A couple of quotes that I found:
“Keep your dreams alive. Understand that to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”
"You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction."
Monday, January 12, 2009
Another Post Secondary Update....
I received a letter in the mail from A.T. Still University Kirksville, MO campus.....
I was advised that I am on a pre-interview hold and they will let me know if that status changes. Basically a rejection pre-interview.
I am still crossing my fingers for an acceptance somewhere!
I was advised that I am on a pre-interview hold and they will let me know if that status changes. Basically a rejection pre-interview.
I am still crossing my fingers for an acceptance somewhere!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Interview Invites!
I got an interview invitation from two schools:
Touro University in Henderson, NV on February 3
Lake Erie College of Medicine in Erie, PA on March 12
I was beginning to think I wasn't going to receive any interviews. At least I know I have a chance at getting in somewhere. I guess the holidays slowed everything down. Now, I am hoping things really speed up and move forward.
Touro University in Henderson, NV on February 3
Lake Erie College of Medicine in Erie, PA on March 12
I was beginning to think I wasn't going to receive any interviews. At least I know I have a chance at getting in somewhere. I guess the holidays slowed everything down. Now, I am hoping things really speed up and move forward.
Secondary Update
I decided not to submit a secondary application to Pacific Northwest University because they prefer students form the pacific northwest area and they only have a class size of 75. In addition, their secondary application fee is $175.00 compared to $50 for most other secondaries. Why waste my money when I really don't have a chance?
I also did not submit a secondary to Western University in Pamona, California. I decided that I was not willing to live in the Pamona area so why return that secondary and waste more money?
I have not yet submitted secondary applications to Philadelphia College of Medicine's Philadelphia & Georgia campuses.
I did not return a secondary to Pikeville College of Medicine in Pikeville, KY either. I may do that in the next few weeks depending on what colleges I may or may not hear from.
I received word back from Rocky Vista in Colorado; they said I was waitlisted pre-interview so I have little hope for that school. I was also waitlisted pre-interview for Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. I have no hope for that school either.
Schools I have yet to hear back from after submitting my secondaries are:
LMU Tennessee, Nova Southeastern University Florida, Lake Erie Florida Campus, West Virginia College of Medicine, A.T. Still University Missouri and Arizona campuses.
I also did not submit a secondary to Western University in Pamona, California. I decided that I was not willing to live in the Pamona area so why return that secondary and waste more money?
I have not yet submitted secondary applications to Philadelphia College of Medicine's Philadelphia & Georgia campuses.
I did not return a secondary to Pikeville College of Medicine in Pikeville, KY either. I may do that in the next few weeks depending on what colleges I may or may not hear from.
I received word back from Rocky Vista in Colorado; they said I was waitlisted pre-interview so I have little hope for that school. I was also waitlisted pre-interview for Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. I have no hope for that school either.
Schools I have yet to hear back from after submitting my secondaries are:
LMU Tennessee, Nova Southeastern University Florida, Lake Erie Florida Campus, West Virginia College of Medicine, A.T. Still University Missouri and Arizona campuses.
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