2019-2020 Charles R Drew @ UCLA

[82Scout]

Secondary submitted and fingers crossed

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[marcosma]

stats?

both GPAs are 3.96, 525 mcat, currently work for college access program through AmeriCorps

 

[lowki]

submitted 8/20
received secondary 8/21

this is one of my dream schools so im trying to take my time with the secondary, the prompts are kinda tough.

 

[mdmandoc]

submitted 8/20
received secondary 8/21

this is one of my dream schools so im trying to take my time with the secondary, the prompts are kinda tough.

Stats? IS or OOS?

 

[mzlipton]

submitted 8/20
received secondary 8/21

this is one of my dream schools so im trying to take my time with the secondary, the prompts are kinda tough.

that turnaround time tho! i'm jealous!

 

[lowki]

Stats? IS or OOS?

OOS, 3.8 GPA, 503 MCAT

 

[lowki]

that turnaround time tho! i'm jealous!

im jealous of your 12 II's

 

[FortheM.D.]

Is Genetics a required prerequisite?

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

still hasn't received a secondary yet. is it too late?

 

[TacoofthePNW]

anyone get confirmation (like in an email or something) that their secondary app was processed/received/complete/ready for review after completing it and sending the app fee? I tried calling and wasn't able to get confirmation that my app was complete other than them letting me know that they will tell me if I get an interview.

 

[82Scout]

anyone get confirmation (like in an email or something) that their secondary app was processed/received/complete/ready for review after completing it and sending the app fee? I tried calling and wasn't able to get confirmation that my app was complete other than them letting me know that they will tell me if I get an interview.

I got an email stating my payment and application was received and they will notify me when they come to a decision.

 

[TacoofthePNW]

I got an email stating my payment and application was received and they will notify me when they come to a decision.

Thanks. Can I ask how long after you sent the payment that confirmation came?

 

[82Scout]

Thanks. Can I ask how long after you sent the payment that confirmation came?

mailed payment and submitted the app last week. Got it today

 

[TacoofthePNW]

thanks! ill hang tight

 

[utangboy123]

Secondary finally received!! verified mid July!

 

[mdmandoc]

Secondary finally received!! verified mid July!

Congrats! Stats?

 

[utangboy123]

Congrats! Stats?

Competitive numbers, Instate, ORM, lots underserved work!

 

[Aloe paleo]

is it too late to apply here?

 

[mdmandoc]

Competitive numbers, Instate, ORM, lots underserved work!

Awesome! Still waiting....I just wish they would be more transparent about secondary requirements

 

[FoolmeTwice]

Anyone know when they start dishing out II’s?

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Does contacting Charles Drew via email to ask for a secondary work? I sent my primary app early August, but haven't heard back.

same. i submitted mine a while back in july and haven't heard anything since.

 

[mzlipton]

same. i submitted mine a while back in july and haven't heard anything since.

+2 my primary has been verified since early june and there's been silence since the "we have received your application" email

 

[mdmandoc]

+2 my primary has been verified since early june and there's been silence since the "we have received your application" email

hopefully my last secondary

 

[ayjaystudent]

Those who got secondaries from Charles Drew, did any of you apply to PRIME too?

 

[82Scout]

II received today! Beyond excited to learn more about CDU.

 

[Icejunito]

It's been so quiet in here. Are they still sending out secondaries o.o?

 

[oneheadmanyhats]

II received today! Beyond excited to learn more about CDU.

congrats!! did you get a phone call or email?

 

[82Scout]

congrats!! did you get a phone call or email?

email and update in the portal

 

[mdloading]

It's been so quiet in here. Are they still sending out secondaries o.o?

Yea I havent received one either. Also wondering this...

 

[beeks10]

Yea I havent received one either. Also wondering this...

From last years thred it seems like they had sent out one batch of secondaries by September and a couple waves went out after so hopefully they will do the same this year

 

[beeks10]

Secondary Invite Today. Late MCAT. Primary was verified 9/17.

Stats?

 

[FoolmeTwice]

Stats?

I think for this school, a past commitment to serve may be more significant than just stats, but who knows.

 

[994904]

email and update in the portal

What days do they usually interview? Are you assigned a day or do you get to choose from a selection? Just curious

 

[ayjaystudent]

I think for this school, a past commitment to serve may be more significant than just stats, but who knows.

I have strong service commitment, but my stats are poor. No secondary invite. It's been 2 months now.

 

[Hopefully_Dr._Sam]

Are they still sending secondaries?

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Are they still sending secondaries?

inquiring the same thing

 

[ayjaystudent]

Is it possible to apply to both the Prime program and Drew regular MD admissions? If I were to submit my app to the Prime program, would that cause me to only be eligible for Prime admissions?

You can apply to both. However, if you apply to both (based from my understanding), you would be consider for PRIME first, and then if that falls through, you're considered for regular MD. The problem with this approach is that PRIME application happens later than regular MD; hence, your regular MD application will be considered at a later time compared to those who applied to regular MD only.

 

[MC2024]

Are they still sending secondaries?

Just recieved one and it is 10/3!!!

 

[ayjaystudent]

Just recieved one and it is 10/3!!!

When did you submit your primary?

 

[MC2024]

When did you submit your primary?

Holy moly, not sure of the exact day but right when the cycled started and it was verified soon after.

 

[Chromium Surfer]

I am pretty surprised too. I submitted my primary on Aug 9th and heard nothing back, even though I have a bunch of volunteer experience with the underserved and research experience as well.

 

[Tenniz]

Is it possible to apply to both the Prime program and Drew regular MD admissions? If I were to submit my app to the Prime program, would that cause me to only be eligible for Prime admissions?

You can apply to both. However, if you apply to both (based from my understanding), you would be consider for PRIME first, and then if that falls through, you're considered for regular MD. The problem with this approach is that PRIME application happens later than regular MD; hence, your regular MD application will be considered at a later time compared to those who applied to regular MD only.

Just to clarify, yes you can apply to both PRIME and regular Drew MD program and while they have similar timelines, they are two entirely separate admissions processes. Basically... applying to the Drew program and/or PRIME will have no bearing on the timeline or consideration for acceptance for either programs. Two separate admissions committees, two separate interviews, and two separate acceptances.

 

[utangboy123]

Just submitted my secondary! This is my dream school ️

 

[994904]

Just received an interview invite from CDU!

Congrats! When did you submit?

 

[mdmandoc]

Please god let me get a secondary from here

 

[utangboy123]

Primary submitted late August. Completed late September.

Did you receive a complete email once they’ve received your payment? Also, how late in September were u complete?

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Please god let me get a secondary from here

i'm still waiting too..

 

[mzlipton]

finally received a secondary on 10/3 (after being verified around 6/4). for those still waiting, don't give up hope!

 

[medschooldreamer59]

Hey y’all! I was verified 7/25 and haven’t received a secondary yet... stats are pretty low but should be on-par with the average stats for Drew (at least what’s published online)... should I call the school? Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Hey y’all! I was verified 7/25 and haven’t received a secondary yet... stats are pretty low but should be on-par with the average stats for Drew (at least what’s published online)... should I call the school? Anyone else in the same boat?

I'm on the same boat. I was verified in july and never got a secondary.