Undergraduate Area of study: Engineering/Technology
Total MCAT SCORE: 516
MCAT Section Scores:
B/B 129,
C/P 132,
CARS 126
Overall GPA: 3.94
Science GPA: 3.94
Summary of Application Experience
See school list for specific dates. PM me on SDN with any questions. Definitely beginning to think I applied to too many schools.
Total Cost (Estimated) Total Cost-$9250 Primary Application-$1420 Secondary Applications-$2920 MSAR-$25 USNews-$30 MCAT-$400 Suit -$150 Einstein Interview-$220 Indiana Interview-$330 Tulane Interview-$725 Albany Interview-$230 Jefferson Interview-$190 Miami Interview-$630 Buffalo Interview-$220 Colorado Interview-$460 Vermont Interview-$500 Wayne State Interview-$400 Mayo Interview-$400
Interview Impressions Albert Einstein College of Medicine I chose to take the bus to NYC and therefore got in to NYC around midnight. At that point, being a naïve kid from suburbia, I had to figure out their transit system. Fortunately some kind souls led me to the subway I needed and I got to my hotel around 2 AM. Not my best idea for sure. The confusion was even worse in the morning when I had to take the bus to Einstein. I spent a good 30 minutes going between buses trying to figure out which to board. So if you plan on using the transit system and aren’t from a large city, you definitely should consider leaving early to accommodate that delay.
Anyway, on to the Bronx. I’ll be honest. A good portion seemed sketch, but that could be partly the 2 AM effect. But once I got to the area around Einstein, it was like I entered a whole new city. Green spaces. Gorgeous buildings. Definitely a nice place to live. Especially since rent can be around $500 a month WITH utilities.
Throughout the interview day, the admissions office was quite helpful (and one of the women had a fantastic accent). They stored luggage during the day and provided so many directions I wasn’t sure how they were all applicable.
My interview was at Montefiore hospital so I had to take the shuttle. But in doing so, I met two current med students who recognized the dazed and confused look on my face and helped me navigate to my interview. They also answered quite a few questions for me, which was unexpected and nice. The interview itself was extremely relaxed. Typical interview questions. My interview asked very specific questions, which impressed me, because it meant that she read my application closely. Overall, it lasted about 50 minutes and she walked me to the shuttle. She said I did very well so hopefully that is a good sign!
After the interview, current med students gave a tour of the campus and provided us lunch. And that was the day. Overall, I just had a giddy attitude all day. The students are so incredibly nice and the students I interviewed with are people I can envision being classmates with. There is such a strong support network that makes me confident I could integrate into the community. Overall, I left incredibly impressed. I see very few downsides to attending school here. Hopefully I hear good news!
Indiana University Will update when I have time.
University of Colorado Will update when I have time.
Tulane University Will update when I have time.
Sample In the Area Email Dear X School of Medicine Office of Admissions, I am currently scheduled to be in the X area for an interview from Date 1 to Date 2. I understand that you only interview a limited number of qualified applicants, and that many of the early interview spots may be already filled. However, if I am fortunate enough to currently be under consideration for an interview at the X School, I was wondering if it would be possible to schedule it in that general time frame to avoid the cost of multiple flights to the area, as well as to minimize time spent away from school. I realize that this is relatively short notice and if I am not able to interview at this time, if necessary, I would be happy to travel to X in the future. Thank you for your help and consideration. Sincerely,
Applied, Withdrew
Dartmouth College
Applying for combined PhD/MSTP? No
Submitted: 06/03/2014
Secondary Completed: No
Interview Invite: No
Interview Attended: No
Waitlisted: No
Accepted: No
Rejected: No
Summary of Experience:
Withdrawing. I cannot justify dropping $130 on a school that is 85% non-traditional with an average age of 28.
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Withdrew (Colorado) Easily one of the hardest decisions I had to make. I will always be a wahoo. But I can't justify spending so much money to stay here when I want to be with my family so much.
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First II! So excited. Bummer they don't release decisions until February 1st though. Genuinely shocked and disappointed I was rejected. I probably wouldn't have attended but an option in NYC would have been neat.
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Figured I would just throw my name in and hope for the best. LORs requested July 9th. Someone pinch me. I'm dreaming. An interview? I get to see those facilities? Beyond excited. "On hold" 11/15
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Applied MD and MD/MPH. Interview for both MD and MD/MPH. Really didn't feel like a good fit at this school. Would not attend over Colorado despite the weather.
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Also applied to the CU-UNITE program. ACCEPTED! Crying. This was my top-choice entering the cycle and if Mayo doesn't pull through this is probably where I will attend.
