@app2015 if you don’t mind me asking, when did you submit and what are her stats? Just trying to get an idea of my chances still as my app is still under review
@dadofhskid this is what I have understood for Penn state. When you apply to their med program if you are accepted… Great… If not, without any further action you are considered for the Elberly Honors college. Not much scholarship given out. Penn gives very good scholarship for deserving undergrad through their schreyer honors college which is a very coveted program in penn. So if you are considering penn for undergrad just incase one doesn’t get into the 7 year program it is a great option. Merit scholarship chances are good. Otherwise you can pass. Interestingly, 7 yr med program students who are enrolled in the program are not eligible to any scholarships since they spend only 3 years in Penn and not 4 which is a requisite for the merit scholarship. Can’t have the cake and eat it too at Penn, I guess. This is what bai have understood through their website. Please correct me if I am wrong.
@ njtdad congrats on the BU interview. All VCU candidates congrats on the UG and GL on the next step.
Goaltobemd
This is accurate
No cake and eat it
So are all BU notifications done, or is there still any chance to get a call?
BU interview invite will come in as a phone call and followed by an email with detailed information. Different people will have different dates. If you haven’t gotten yet, there is still a hope for the phone call, all the way to the end of January.
@goaltobemd Thanks for clarification. We are getting e-mail to apply for “Schreyer” Honors college not “Eberly”. it has additional Honors college fee + again do rec letters + 8-9 essays / descriptive questions to answer. Is that necessary to apply to be considered for 7 year straight program? As we havent got any interview request yet, and getting these enticing e-mails with scholarship qualifications, shall we assume, we are rejected from program? Website stiil says standard under review type status. Thanks again for clarification. appreciate your answer.
@stdmedsch Congratulations for VCU honors and $2000 scholarship. Good Luck for future larger scholarship !! Anyone else qualified for this $2000 or smaller or larger scholarship right now?
Called UPitt. They confirmed rejection for GAP. no supplement will come. even though they dont update our status for graranteed program, by calling they will let us know, that we have qualified for GAP supplement or not. I believe @goaltobemd had also similar experience which was shared. I am sharing it again for people waiting for GAP supplement, just call U Pitt, they will let you know the status on the phone.
@Dadofhskid I think you didn’t understand my previous post. For Eberly college you don’t need to do anything further. The screyers is by application only. So all essays and recs required are for Schreyers. And no. Just because you are invited to apply does not mean you are out of the game for the 7yr. Program. I have been invited to med interview on Feb 7th and I also got tej invite to apply for Schreyers. So don’t lose hope. Hang in there. You can still get called for Feb 10th. Also, apply to Schreyers if you are considering Penn state for UG if 7yr path doesn’t work out. We all have safeties for UG as a second option. If Penn is your’s you should definitely apply to Schreyers since they offer lot of merit aid. Schreyers is not necessary for 7 yr infact it is not possible to be in Schreyers and 7 yr program at the same time. I hope it is now clear.
@goaltobemd Thanks I appreciate the answer. It is very clear now. Didn’t understand it before. on a side note, you can become a good cheerleader, as you find ways for people to remain hopeful all the time. Thanks again.
@Dadofhskid cheerleading is a good option… Ha ha … Ty for your kind words. Everyone in this CC community is so helpful. Truly hope we all get into at least one med program… That will make it a happy community:))
@GoldenRock and @faith4ever17820 , UPitt GAP email says no response will be accepted after Jan 31st and those who receive the applications has 3 weeks to respond.
Based on that, may be they are done inviting for GAP…
@Dadofhskid My got the 2000 scholarship for VCU honors college too.
Thanks @ITMom56 and @stdmedsch for VCU Scholarship of $2000. Is $2000 same for In state and Out of State? are you both In stafe or out of state?
@Dadofhskid Out of state for VCU
Just received Drexel E-mail: Thank you for applying to Drexel University’s accelerated BA/BS/MD program. Your file has been forwarded to the College of Medicine for review.
Will they charge application processing fee before interview or when selected for interview?
@stdmedsch I got the same email today as well. And the email indicates before because they said the fee email will come before the end of January and the interview will be in February.
@stdmedsch @svnya123 Congrats!
D got the same email. I think Drexel Med will ask for processing fee just to look at your application. Then decide if they want to call for an interview.
What happens to application made through Villanova or Rosemont etc?
@NJTDad Congrats on BU interview
Got VCU GMED Interview !!! 60 Total Interviews. 12 choices dates given. 5 Interviews per day. starting from Jan 26th to Feb 24th. Congratulations to all 60 selected for Interview. Good Luck to all 60 for GMED seat.