2023-2024 Hackensack Meridian

[future.docc]

anyone hear anything recently? waitlists or As ?

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[yma106]

any interview invites left? still havent been rejected

 

[Maddy Mann]

Waitlisted on Thursday, interviewed 2/7

 

[themeddude]

Oh boy, this is the third decision in a row in this thread that is a waitlist after a February interview. Hope you all eventually get the A! As a March interviewer myself I am losing hope now.

 

[Yasuo23]

Oh boy, this is the third decision in a row in this thread that is a waitlist after a February interview. Hope you all eventually get the A! As a March interviewer myself I am losing hope now.

Had a February interview but then also a second interview in March so idk what that means for me 😭

 

[1surgeon]

i'm curious if everyone who had the second interview had the original interview with my interviewer. this person was horrendous and completely turned me off of the school. don't want to go into specifics in a public forum but yuck.

 

[Jojoba1]

i'm curious if everyone who had the second interview had the original interview with my interviewer. this person was horrendous and completely turned me off of the school. don't want to go into specifics in a public forum but yuck.

I met with a doctor for my first interview (2/28) and the assistant dean for my second interview (4/1). No complaints for either interview and thought both were very kind

 

[Thomas R]

i'm curious if everyone who had the second interview had the original interview with my interviewer. this person was horrendous and completely turned me off of the school. don't want to go into specifics in a public forum but yuck.

Did you have the brown guy (not being racist, just dont want to say his name). I just know my interviewer was super dry and read questions off a script like a bot

 

[canijust]

Accepted student here, and hoping a current student can share details about the curriculum logistics!

What is your typical first year schedule like? I heard lectures are mandatory. Does your "school" schedule start at 9am and end at a set time everyday? When do you have time after classes to do other things (ie research, free time, life)? Anything relevant would help. Thank you!

 

[1surgeon]

Did you have the brown guy (not being racist, just dont want to say his name). I just know my interviewer was super dry and read questions off a script like a bot

No I had a woman (as specific as I would like to get, but if you're curious we can dm) - she was recently roasted on /r/medicalschool name and shame because she does residency interviews as well.

 

[dazedandconfused__]

Wait you guys had faculty for interviews.....? I just had a student, do we think that means anything? 😭😭 loved him though, so nice and chill

 

[future.docc]

i'm curious if everyone who had the second interview had the original interview with my interviewer. this person was horrendous and completely turned me off of the school. don't want to go into specifics in a public forum but yuck.

lol not sure but dm me!

 

[Thomas R]

Wait you guys had faculty for interviews.....? I just had a student, do we think that means anything? 😭😭 loved him though, so nice and chill

My interviewer was a MD. But doubt that means anything. This school is disorganized. They probably didnt have enough interviewers for your interview day

 

[Sandman23]

They probably didnt have enough interviewers for your interview day

The straw that broke the camel's back

 

[future.docc]

My interviewer was a MD. But doubt that means anything. This school is disorganized. They probably didnt have enough interviewers for your interview day

Nope there are some student interviewers that is normal - they are probably m3s or m4s who are part of the committee

 

[Thomas R]

Nope there are some student interviewers that is normal - they are probably m3s or m4s who are part of the committee

Which is likely because they don't have enough faculty interviewers.

 

[future.docc]

Which is likely because they don't have enough faculty interviewers.

i guess so, im just looking at it from a glass half full perspective. i think students prob care more to do a good interview

 

[dazedandconfused__]

i guess so, im just looking at it from a glass half full perspective. i think students prob care more to do a good interview

I definitely didn't view it as a bad thing! My student interviewer was super nice and approachable.

 

[dentist926]

Which is likely because they don't have enough faculty interviewers.

A lot of medical schools have current students involved in the interviewing process. It’s not a sign of disorganization but rather a way for the school to allow current students to help shape the future student bodies.

 

[Thomas R]

A lot of medical schools have current students involved in the interviewing process. It’s not a sign of disorganization but rather a way for the school to allow current students to help shape the future student bodies.

Is it common for the primary interview to be with a medical student in your interviews? I have had interviews with a student, but usually its faculty interview which is on the application and the student interview is just asking about the things in the school.

 

[deleted1188639]

i'm curious if everyone who had the second interview had the original interview with my interviewer. this person was horrendous and completely turned me off of the school. don't want to go into specifics in a public forum but yuck.

lol okay buddy

 

[1surgeon]

lol okay buddy

this is the post you decided to create an account for, lmao

 

[future.docc]

this is the post you decided to create an account for, lmao

LMFAOOO

 

[2024app411]

did anyone not hear back from this school. I have not heard anything from them

 

[Thomas R]

your continuous whining in this forum while still trying to get in is hilarious and had to be acknowledged. Goodluck!

why so mad

 

[future.docc]

lol okay buddy

why so mad

im crying, not the sdn drama!!

 

[Rocky1976$]

Shameless plug for new admits to join the group me

 

[meiosisjones]

FYI, Merit based scholarships are offered with your initial acceptance letter, regardless of FAFSA. Some students even get full tuition merit based scholarships. If you did not receive a scholarship in or around your initial offer of acceptance, you will likely not receive one at all. Also, early acceptance does not necessarily increase odds for scholarship. Students who are accepted in May/June can also receive scholarships. Your FAFSA based cost-of-acceptance and financial aid loan options will likely come a bit later.

 

[carrotcake19]

Shameless plug for new admits to join the group me

Have there been A’s in the last few weeks?

 

[Sandman23]

FYI, Merit based scholarships are offered with your initial acceptance letter, regardless of FAFSA. Some students even get full tuition merit based scholarships. If you did not receive a scholarship in or around your initial offer of acceptance, you will likely not receive one at all. Also, early acceptance does not necessarily increase odds for scholarship. Students who are accepted in May/June can also receive scholarships. Your FAFSA based cost-of-acceptance and financial aid loan options will likely come a bit later.

Talkin abt scholarships smh...I'm out here wondering where my II is...iykyk

 

[Sandman23]

Side note, when did y'all that got an II get your prelim review complete?

 

[Average CA ORM]

Talkin abt scholarships smh...I'm out here wondering where my II is...iykyk

Unreal.

 

[lishercreature]

Received the A phone call on Tuesday around 2. Interviewed in late Feb

 

[carrotcake19]

Received the A phone call on Tuesday around 2. Interviewed in late Feb

Congratulations!!

 

[Jeff Cheng]

I haven't heard back since late November, am I just waiting on a rejection at this point?

 

[Ste33]

FYI, Merit based scholarships are offered with your initial acceptance letter, regardless of FAFSA. Some students even get full tuition merit based scholarships. If you did not receive a scholarship in or around your initial offer of acceptance, you will likely not receive one at all. Also, early acceptance does not necessarily increase odds for scholarship. Students who are accepted in May/June can also receive scholarships. Your FAFSA based cost-of-acceptance and financial aid loan options will likely come a bit later.

Not sure if it is different this year, but my acceptance email said information about scholarships would be forthcoming in the upcoming weeks, and seeing that almost no one has heard anything I don't think they've been giving them out upon acceptance. But please correct me if i'm wrong I just wanna hold out hope for one

 

[awkotaco123]

I was accepted a few weeks ago and was offered a scholarship exactly a week after I got the A

 

[BlueDove]

Did any other accepted students receive the email today about the Primary Care Scholars Program?

 

[themeddude]

Did anybody at all who interviewed in March hear anything back yet? I am starting to think March interviewed people are kind of like their emergency pool they will only reach into if they find out on April 15th and April 30th that people chose not to come here. Hoping I am wrong though.

 

[BeanBoi]

Did anybody at all who interviewed in March hear anything back yet? I am starting to think March interviewed people are kind of like their emergency pool they will only reach into if they find out on April 15th and April 30th that people chose not to come here. Hoping I am wrong though.

What makes you think that? Comments like these kill my vibe..

 

[dotsquared]

What makes you think that? Comments like these kill my vibe..

Don’t let it get to your head too much. People have no real idea how this process works and Hackensack has a high post II acceptance rate. Of course there’s the 12-20% who won’t get accepted, but don’t let people guessing on how admissions work freak you out

 

[themeddude]

What makes you think that? Comments like these kill my vibe..

It was only a guess given how nobody has posted a thing about March interview decisions yet despite there being 80+ of us who had one then. I think its a possibility also because it has been observed in the past that med schools ramp up acceptances sometimes on or around April 15th/30th. Dotsquared is correct that there is no actual way to know what's going on behind the scenes so please don't let my guessing ruin your vibe!!!

 

[littlebearfanpage]

Did anybody at all who interviewed in March hear anything back yet? I am starting to think March interviewed people are kind of like their emergency pool they will only reach into if they find out on April 15th and April 30th that people chose not to come here. Hoping I am wrong though.

Nothing about Hackensack’s process is transparent enough to determine if that’s true tbh. I’m still waiting to hear back from a November interview and I don’t think I’m the only one, LOL

 

[dotsquared]

Nothing about Hackensack’s process is transparent enough to determine if that’s true tbh. I’m still waiting to hear back from a November interview and I don’t think I’m the only one, LOL

Yep I interviewed in October, accepted in late February. Weird process

 

[themeddude]

Hey if we all get in lets volunteer in the admissions office and finally figure out what in the world goes on back there (but also keep it a secret to keep the tradition going)

 

[Idonthavethetime]

I've been trying to withdraw my A for almost a week and no one is acknowledging it 😭 Uploaded on the portal and emailed adcom directly. they keep sending me email about info sessions for programs and accepted students week 😭😭😭 Should I just wait it out? I really don't like the idea of sitting on an A when I've already made a decision.

 

[future.docc]

I've been trying to withdraw my A for almost a week and no one is acknowledging it 😭 Uploaded on the portal and emailed adcom directly. they keep sending me email about info sessions for programs and accepted students week 😭😭😭 Should I just wait it out? I really don't like the idea of sitting on an A when I've already made a decision.

heres my recommendation - call admissions directly. 862-660-5000 best bet, call them tmrw morning !

 

[future.docc]

I've been trying to withdraw my A for almost a week and no one is acknowledging it 😭 Uploaded on the portal and emailed adcom directly. they keep sending me email about info sessions for programs and accepted students week 😭😭😭 Should I just wait it out? I really don't like the idea of sitting on an A when I've already made a decision.

throw in a good word for me.. jk hahah

 

[theofficialnumber13]

I've been trying to withdraw my A for almost a week and no one is acknowledging it 😭 Uploaded on the portal and emailed adcom directly. they keep sending me email about info sessions for programs and accepted students week 😭😭😭 Should I just wait it out? I really don't like the idea of sitting on an A when I've already made a decision.

"I want to withdraw my A"
Hackensack: No lol

 

[theofficialnumber13]

Did anybody at all who interviewed in March hear anything back yet? I am starting to think March interviewed people are kind of like their emergency pool they will only reach into if they find out on April 15th and April 30th that people chose not to come here. Hoping I am wrong though.

I think they're just very disorganized / behind in their cycle because people who interviewed in Feb were just recently getting decisions back so it makes sense that they haven't even made decisions on March interviewees yet. I guess they just ignore the AAMC Traffic Rules lol