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Did you guys use the optional essay to say why Einstein?
partially yeahDid you guys use the optional essay to say why Einstein?
can someone post the secondary questions please?
Still waiting too. In state, verified 7/16.is anyone else waiting for a secondary still? should i be concerned?
still waiting OOSis anyone else waiting for a secondary still? should i be concerned?
can someone post the secondary questions please?
I haven't gotten one either! They send them out to all applicants (no screen) so there's nothing to worry about@tuams26 True! Same. They can take their time!
Is anyone still waiting for a secondary
is anyone else waiting for a secondary still? should i be concerned?
I'm submitting individual LORs, and the secondary sites says to list their names/position + says "Please note that one letter must be from your major and your second letter from a science faculty member."
I'm a bio major, with LORs from a major prof, english prof, and an MD I worked with. Basically, I lack 1 LOR from a science prof. I do have FAP so the secondary fee is waived and I'm about to submit it anyways, but do you all think this means I get 0 chance at Einstein? (lol)
Would it be worth it to list each prof names, and write "professor" next to it, hoping that they at least read the LORs? Bc I was really close to each of them and they were able to write me a strong LOR... This is making me sad haha
There's a message at the bottom of the like portal page once you've sent it in that says something like 'Congrats! If you've submitted, it can take 8 weeks to hear back from us etc'Anyone waiting on complete email? I submitted 7/20 and have heard nothing
I know this gets asked a lot, but last year there was optional "anything else?" essay. The only thing I'd like to mention is that I have a strong support network just 30-40 minutes away from the school (immediate family), which makes this school one of my top choices. However, is this enough of a reason to answer the prompt? Should I say more, is it sufficient to say "I have a strong support network in the area, which significantly factored into my decision to apply here" (or something along those lines)?
Just received my secondary OOS.
Including this year, so yes."I have taken at least a year off from school since college graduation, including this year that I am applying. "
I graduated in April. So is this asking for my gap year plans?
It's a list of questions ("did you take time off during college? are you planning to attend medical school directly after graduating from your undergrad institution?" etc.), and if you answer the non-traditional/"default" to any of them then you have to explain.
They are posted on last year’s threadCan someone post the secondary questions? (I understand it's
What is in the etc.?! Can someone please post the secondary questions? Here's your chance to be a hero.
I added on 7/26 and still haven't gotten them. I think they're just taking their time, no need to worryI added einstein to my school list on Jul 15. OOS, verified 5/28. Still no secondary.... should I email them?
EDIT: nvm, I called the admissions office, and the lady was like "you gotta be patient" with a slightly condescending tone .......
I wouldn't worry, my application went out on 7/10, and I didn't get a secondary until a little over two weeks later (7/25). I would take the opportunity to breathe for a few minutes and look over the essays you have written for them (if any), I know I definitely did.I added einstein to my school list on Jul 15. OOS, verified 5/28. Still no secondary.... should I email them?
EDIT: nvm, I called the admissions office, and the lady was like "you gotta be patient" with a slightly condescending tone .......
They emailed you?yup, submitted 7/18, complete 7/20
Honestly I ask myself that on every 'extra' essay. However, all the SDN adcoms have said to leave it blank unless you have extenuating circumstances so that's been my motto. I'd hate to leave a bad aftertaste by shoving an unsolicited why us/diversity essay so I'm leaving them all blank.For the secondary question "Please use this space to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know. If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.”" do you guys think a "Why Us?" essay would be appropriate? The only thing that is dissuading me from doing so is the "about yourself" part in the prompt. Thoughts?
I added einstein to my school list on Jul 15. OOS, verified 5/28. Still no secondary.... should I email them?
EDIT: nvm, I called the admissions office, and the lady was like "you gotta be patient" with a slightly condescending tone .......
I emailed them a question about LORs that wasn't clearly answered by their website, and they just copy-pasted the text from the LOR page and advised me to speak with my pre-professional/medical advisor. Like, how is my advisor (who doesn't even exist) going to answer questions about your school's LOR requirements? Good thing I hadn't wasted $40 on submitting my primary to them yet, but yeah this office is by far the worst one I've interacted with.
Yeah its really annoying tbh. They said in their email not to call admissions unless it was urgent, which my situation was. And the lady wouldn't even listen to me, she just kept interrupting me and saying to be patient. Definitely the worst office thus far!
+1yup got an email with the subject EINSTEIN - APPLICATION COMPLETE and the email said "We are happy to inform you that your application to Albert Einstein College of Medicine is complete, and will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. "
I got the same email but then was marked complete 2 days laterI got an “supplemental application received” email a few days after submitting, and it says it might take up to 6 weeks to verify that I have sent in all of my letters, so up to 6 weeks for application to be complete. Anyone else get this? Kind of an absurd timeline.
how long after did you get this?
3 dayshow long after did you get this?
I've learned that schools and AMCAS give the "up to X..." just so people won't bug them. You'll probably be complete in less than a week.I got an “supplemental application received” email a few days after submitting, and it says it might take up to 6 weeks to verify that I have sent in all of my letters, so up to 6 weeks for application to be complete. Anyone else get this? Kind of an absurd timeline.
Depends. What’s your topic? I didnt put anything down. I felt unless I had a significant thing to tell them, not to fill an optional prompt with “why us” or anything. That’s the advice from adcoms hereHow long were your guys' secondary essays for that anything else prompt? Mine is about 3300/4000 characters but I feel like that's kinda long for something that's optional