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congrats to all you peeps who are going to ohsu. has anyone been accepted after being put in the "hold category" yet?
Ambs said:Count me in! Got the good news today!
Ambs said:Count me in! Got the good news today!
duffy03 said:I just called OHSU because I am curious as well- they said that people are being accepted from the hold pool each week. On May 13th more people will be accepted and the rest will be converted into the Alternate List.
Ambs said:Count me in! Got the good news today!
Mistress S said:Congrats Ambs! It sounds like you're definitely coming then? It's a big change from Vegas! See you in the fall!
jillenekc said:Ambs, when did you interview?
bdt said:Ambs...
Congratulations on the good news!! I talked to the folks in the Dean's office and here's the general schedule for the start of next year.
Aug 8th - 12th : Optional "observationships"
Aug 15th - Orientation starts
Aug 22nd - Classes start
btowngirl said:this is interesting. i recently called the office and was told of this may 13th date also. however, i was told that no one had been taken off the hold list yet AND no one got taken off the hold list last year before may13 2004. how annoying. i would like to hear from someone (or a friend) who has actually been taken off the hold list this year as proof.
Pchsgirl said:They do not typically reject/accept out of the hold pool until all the interview/committee reviews are complete, which usually is around May 15th. My understanding is that those of us who have received letters of acceptance were never in the hold pool. A certain percentage are accepted/rejected each year without having to go into that pool. Hope this helps!
Ambs said:I think you're right. I wasn't put in the hold pool.
Mistress S said:A little more info about the schedule...I called OHSU last week and was told that the first week of orientation (8/15) would only last a couple of days, and then you have the rest of the week to get settled in if you just moved to Portland. Then they have more orientation and begin some classes on the 22nd. That's what I was told anyway, hopefully we'll get some kind of written schedule sent out soon.
tennisdude said:Does anyone the number or what percentage of the class has been accepted up until now?
Ambs said:So, classes start August 22nd while orientation is on August 15th.
Anyone moving to Portland? If so, when do you anticipate arriving?
And also, is there a white coat ceremony? (Just curious)
Ambs said:So, classes start August 22nd while orientation is on August 15th.
Anyone moving to Portland? If so, when do you anticipate arriving?
And also, is there a white coat ceremony? (Just curious)
blacklisted said:At my interview we were told that 5-10% of those INTERVIEWED are accepted right off the bat, not 5-10% of the class. (That would be like 10 offers). Which means that they've offered more like 40 acceptances so far, with another 70 people to pull from the "holding pool" come May 15th.
Mistress S said:Yeah, that makes more sense.
About the white coat ceremony, I was told that it will be around 8/27. And fin aid says they will be mailing offers around the end of may/beg of june, a little late for those of you waiting for them to decide between schools.
Ambs, are you still planning on coming to OHSU? Inquiring minds want to know!
Ambs said:Hello =)
I am 90% sure that I'll still be coming to OHSU. I loved it so much!
I got a huge surprise today from the UWisconsin; they're offering 1/2 tuition scholarship. So, now the choice is between OHSU and UWisconsin. If it weren't for the amazing UWisc scholarship, OHSU would win. I'm decided on not going to my state school though.
Thanks for the info, and I'll keep you posted.
Medikit said:Sheesh ambs
Ambs said:sheesh?
Medikit said:Sheesh is an expression of overwhelming amazement
Ambs said:oh
thanks....can you make the decision for me?
sorry guys to hijack the thread. in spirit, ohsu rocks!!!
Medikit said:Well if you are a huge fan of indie music then the decision is easy.
If I were you I would have gone with Reno simply because when Carbon described the program to me it really sounded cool. Wisconsin is an excellent school but you would have to decide if Madison is right for you and if you want to be located that far from home. The bottom line is that whenever you talk you sound like you're in love with OHSU.
Ambs said:Does anyone mind calling the FA office (503-494-7800)? Maybe I just got wrong information or incomplete information...
Thanks
Mistress S said:Hey Ambs, I just called them and the person I spoke with reiterated the June date for when FA offers will be sent out. He said that will include any grant money we are eligible for, when I asked about scholarships he said there is a med school scholarship whose application doesn't come out until after the school year starts and is then awarded "late that year." So, that's kind of weird, but it sounds like what you were told so at least it's consistent. Good luck with your decision!
Mistress S said:Hey Ambs! Glad to hear that you'll be joining us! PM me if you have more portland questions. As far as the lack of activity here, I think that the OHSU waitlist will start seeing a lot of movement after may 15th. I don't think a lot is happening right now.
Ambs said:BUMP!
Where is everyone?
I withdrew from all schools except UWisconsin & OHSU, and I'm planning on withdrawing from the former this week.
So, I've decided that it's OHSU for me!
I was reading about the OHSU curriculum, and I'm really excited. It sounds great! Anyone else overly/annoyingly/obnoxiously excited?!
Mistress S said:Hey Ambs! Glad to hear that you'll be joining us! PM me if you have more portland questions. As far as the lack of activity here, I think that the OHSU waitlist will start seeing a lot of movement after may 15th. I don't think a lot is happening right now.
Mr. Seeds said:Hey Ambs
I've also withdrawn from all schools except OHSU and Case. The financial aid package I just got from Case was very, very bad, and consequently I'm planning on withdrawing from Case in the next day or two. So it looks like I'll be at OHSU this fall as well
cmizzy said:I called the admissions office two days ago and was really excited to learn that I was accepted to OHSU! Do any of you guys know when orientation starts? Have you been mailed any information on housing? I'm on the East coast so nothing has gotten to me yet.