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Old 11-19-2004, 05:45 PM   #1
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Have you received your HPME application?
I sent my request card a week and a half ago. Should I have received it by now? My stats are in the range of others that have posted.
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Old 11-19-2004, 06:47 PM   #2
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Takes about two weeks. Also the early you apply, the more the likelihood of getting a card.
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Old 11-19-2004, 07:10 PM   #3
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Does applying earlier increase chances?
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Old 11-19-2004, 07:12 PM   #4
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*of getting into the program
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Old 11-19-2004, 07:46 PM   #5
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I just sent in my card today...is that bad news?
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Old 11-19-2004, 09:16 PM   #6
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applying early just helps your chances of getting the HPME aplication not admission into hte program!
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Old 11-19-2004, 09:44 PM   #7
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oh ok...i hope i get one lol
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Old 11-20-2004, 03:55 AM   #8
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I sent mine on Nov. 8 and I received the app today (Nov. 19). The letter was dated Nov. 15.

It involves a personal history essay on why you want to be a doctor...ugh I hate writing this kind of essay.
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Old 11-20-2004, 11:52 AM   #9
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thats like the essay every combined degree program wants though
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Old 11-20-2004, 12:19 PM   #10
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agreed, mr. sanguine.

wait snuff, so is that the only part that requires some writing (i.e. no short answers or other essays besides the "why medicine" one?). would you mind quoting the exact question for those of us who have sent in our cards but hopefully will be receiving the hpme app? thanks so much!

wat is the unweighted gpa cutoff for receiving the hpme application? (i'm at a 3.66, which i knowwww is crazy low)--i'm just hoping my sat numbers and ap/honors curriculum will make up for that low gpa...somehow...
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Old 11-20-2004, 12:49 PM   #11
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Oh is it? I'm only applying to this one and Rice's so I wasn't aware of that... Does the Rice/Baylor program also require one of these essays?

Yeah sure papucutta, here's the prompt verbatim. Hope I'm not violating any rules or anything...

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Write an essay including a personal history, your reasons for wanting to study medicine, and why you are interested in the Honors Program in Medical Education. Please limit your essay to two pages. List activities and honors on a separate page. Type your full name and Social Security number on each sheet. Please use single or double spaces.
Yeah that's the only part of the HPME app that requires writing. The regular NU app of course has its own section, but you know that already.
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Old 11-20-2004, 02:29 PM   #12
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Rice/ Baylor has 2 essays on their supplemental app. Last year the quesions were one extremely similar to that HPME question you gave and one asking about your favorite experience outside of school ( i think).
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Old 11-20-2004, 08:30 PM   #13
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for the HPME app, do you think that the committee just reviews your HPME app or both the HPME essay and your NOrthwestern application/essays? Just want a clarification, thanks!
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Old 11-20-2004, 10:11 PM   #14
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1 woman reads your HPME app and only your HPME app!
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Old 11-22-2004, 09:43 AM   #15
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Do you need to have alumni interview for HPME?
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