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manofgod747 said:
Hey guys, is it too late to apply here you think? I've finished my list of schools, but I have some extra $$$ left and looking to add a few more schools... I know WCMC is a top institution, and wondering if it's simply too late to apply?

Thanks!
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If you can finish that secondary before labor day and send it in, then why not
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wikidoctor said:
Random T/R throughout September, but I couldn't make it to the ones they listed, and they were really accommodating when I asked for a later date.
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did you just respond with your own dates + AM/PM/Either?
 
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To those who sent an ITA email, any advice on how to phrase it?? I'm there for another interview but don't know if I should say that or just simply say i'm ITA lol...All of the sudden this seems awkward to send.
 
Hello everyone,
I'll attend an interview at Cornell pretty soon, and I was wondering if any WCMC student could answer a few questions that I have about the school. If so, can I pm you?
 
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uwutm8 said:
Hello everyone,
I'll attend an interview at Cornell pretty soon, and I was wondering if any WCMC student could answer a few questions that I have about the school. If so, can I pm you?
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Same can you please PM Me
 
Qrtpcr said:
I’ll be happy to answer any questions :)
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Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. What do you feel are some of the unique aspects of cornell? How is the PBL curriculum actually implemented? How are the volunteer/service opportunities?
 
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Qrtpcr said:
I’ll be happy to answer any questions :)
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how easy is it to get involved in the music program? What is life like for a med student in Manhattan? Are PIs/mentors accessible for research and professional guidance?
 
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spuding102 said:
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. What do you feel are some of the unique aspects of cornell? How is the PBL curriculum actually implemented? How are the volunteer/service opportunities?
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Location = opportunity, both within and outside the medical community. Additionally, we have the major partners for research opportunity. PBL are typically chill, low stress. Volunteer and service opps are abundant.
 
Grats on the interviews everyone! And to those waiting—there are people in our class who interviewed as late as February so we’re still really early in the cycle.

Also just popping in to say that admissions doesn’t really advertise this, but if you’re coming in from far away there are plenty of students who are happy to host. Send admissions an email and they can set you up with somewhere to stay. Med school app season can get pretty expensive, so save money where you can haha
 
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Another current student chiming in here! I also personally know people who got accepted with February interviews - that’s the beauty of non-rolling admissions!

Feel free to reach out with any Q’s - I’ll answer stuff to the best of my ability! Good luck to y’all and hope to see you around campus for interviews/revisit!
 
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hannakm said:
Grats on the interviews everyone! And to those waiting—there are people in our class who interviewed as late as February so we’re still really early in the cycle.

Also just popping in to say that admissions doesn’t really advertise this, but if you’re coming in from far away there are plenty of students who are happy to host. Send admissions an email and they can set you up with somewhere to stay. Med school app season can get pretty expensive, so save money where you can haha
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jumpyvole said:
Another current student chiming in here! I also personally know people who got accepted with February interviews - that’s the beauty of non-rolling admissions!

Feel free to reach out with any Q’s - I’ll answer stuff to the best of my ability! Good luck to y’all and hope to see you around campus for interviews/revisit!
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Not a question, but thank you both for the reassurance! I didn't get to this secondary until later in the cycle, but after doing more research, I'm really excited about this school and its curriculum and would be honored to get an interview from here!
 
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Does anyone have any advice how to properly format an ITA email? So if I was interviewing a Friday or Monday at another nyc school would I just tell them in in the area that Tuesday or Thursday? Also should I tell them I’m there for another interview?
 
Major *big news energy* announcement/event from the dean this this coming Monday, big enough that all students are given an excused absence to attend. Keep your eyes peeled.
 
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Avada Cadaver said:
Major *big news energy* announcement/event from the dean this this coming Monday, big enough that all students are given an excused absence to attend. Keep your eyes peeled.
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Do you have a link or copy of the newsletter? I'm so interested
 
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Do you have a link or copy of the newsletter? I'm so interested
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"commitment to its students"
okay that settles it, this is totally a scholarship/financial aid announcement. I'm pumped
 
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As if my chances of getting in here weren't already low smh...
 
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Punky Brewster said:
"commitment to its students"
okay that settles it, this is totally a scholarship/financial aid announcement. I'm pumped
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You think Cornell might be making an NYU type of move? I know that would be pretty out there, but I remember thinking that other medical schools might follow their lead when they first announced their free tuition.
 
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Marr97 said:
You think Cornell might be making an NYU type of move? I know that would be pretty out there, but I remember thinking that other medical schools might follow their lead when they first announced their free tuition.
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I imagine they might be announcing something like debt-free tuition instead of completely free tuition
 
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AbcEZ123 said:
debt free tuition?! ahhhh
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Can someone explain to me how debt free tuition actually works. My parents are wealthy enough that my financial aid is practically nothing but I plan on covering med school on my own aka massive loans
 
It basically means that the institutional loans you are awarded based on financial need become institutional grants. In theory, it eliminates debt, but for many people who don't get assistance from parents, they will still have to take out loans in all likelihood.
 
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throwaway2020MD said:
Can someone explain to me how debt free tuition actually works. My parents are wealthy enough that my financial aid is practically nothing but I plan on covering med school on my own aka massive loans
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From what I understand they do (cost of attendance) - (estimated family contribution) = x amount, and whereas you’d usually have to take out loans a for that x amount, they’ll just cover it in institutional grants. Not sure if they’re gonna do debt free tuition or entire cost of attendance, though
 
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Did anyone who interviewed here send a thank you letter? I don't know if it's appropriate or not or whether this school welcomes that kind of thing.
 
jfijiefjieji said:
Did anyone who interviewed here send a thank you letter? I don't know if it's appropriate or not or whether this school welcomes that kind of thing.
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There is no such thing as school not liking it. It is good practice to send thank you notes if you can find emails for your interviewers.
 
jfijiefjieji said:
Did anyone who interviewed here send a thank you letter? I don't know if it's appropriate or not or whether this school welcomes that kind of thing.
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One of my interviewers gave me his email, the other did not. So he got a thank you email, the other did not. I personally think it would’ve been weird to go digging for the other persons email if he didn’t offer it
 
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AbcEZ123 said:
One of my interviewers gave me his email, the other did not. So he got a thank you email, the other did not. I personally think it would’ve been weird to go digging for the other persons email if he didn’t offer it
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You can also just email the admissions office and ask them to forward one to the interviewer you don't have the email address of.
 
I don't even go to Cornell and I'm excited to hear about their announcement :corny:
 
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u_raptor said:
You can also just email the admissions office and ask them to forward one to the interviewer you don't have the email address of.
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Agreed! A school I interviewed at said not to do this so I took their advice. And another school said not to bother with thank you notes (although they were MMIs)
 
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AbcEZ123 said:
Agreed! A school I interviewed at said not to do this so I took their advice. And another school said not to bother with thank you notes (although they were MMIs)
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Yeah, I'm sure the admissions office is busy enough and my interviewers never gave me their email addresses so I guess I'll just not send one.
 
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Dean Choi just tweeted it out, it’s official! Debt free medical education at Cornell going forward!!!
 
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