Hello!
I recently applied to a PhD program, and just received an email from their assistant dean of admissions requesting a W-9 form. None of my other programs have requested a W-9 form, is that normal? Has anyone else gotten that request?
I was wondering what the common criteria for inpatient ED treatment is, I know it will vary but I’m wondering if anyone has any ideas. I’m in Canada by the way, but global perspectives are welcome!
I’ve been recommended to IP by my GP but still have to wait for an assessment with a program to see where they think I should be (IP, day hospital, OP).
I did say hospital like 4 months ago but it didn’t work and I’m relapsing badly, and I faint like 4-5 times a week, I’m dizzy constantly, I had orthostatic hypotension when my GP measured my BP sitting and standing, i have asthma but it’s usually mild but I’ve had to use my rescue inhaler multiple times a day as I feel like I’m suffocating, I had to go to the ER for IV fluids due to hydration... the thing is, my BMI is just below underweight, and I hear that you need a BMI of 16 or less for inpatient (Canada), or if you don’t have that low a BMI but are medically compromised, you might need IP.
What is considered medically compromised/complicated? My bloodwork and ECGs are fine minus some sinus bradycardia which didn’t raise concerns, my electrolytes and such have always been fine.
But I’m restricting to extremes, I purge like 3 times a day sometimes.
But I’m not dying, my kidneys aren’t failing my heart is apparently fine. I probably don’t qualify.
I know I don't speak for everyone, but I'm here for news and discussion about Duke. A LOT of posts around this time of the year are basically asking the sub to sell them on Duke. While these are valid questions, they really dominate the front page and honestly aren't very interesting for anyone that isn't the poster. Personally, I've been out of school for over a decade so I really couldn't tell someone why they should go to Duke over UT Austin other than I really enjoyed it.
I propose that there be a Weekly thread for people to ask admissions questions and all the "Why Duke?" questions are confined to that.
So as you may have noticed, we get a lot of posts about admissions. People asking about them. People celebrating. People wondering when they're coming in. All that jazz.
On one hand, it's kinda great! They tend to get a lot of good responses, and I like that!
On the other hand, sometimes they become the entirety of the front page of the sub. Which is tough, because I want this sub to be about more than just admissions.
We briefly tried moving to a megathread, but frankly, most people posted normally anyways, and the few posts on the megathread didn't get nearly as many responses as the normal posts. So I don't think a megathread is the answer.
What do you think? Is it fine the way it is? Do you have a better suggestion? Let me know!
Here is a google drive link to my essay. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kUfZfNSVU1ZaZNqtfBDgKL2EZC3KP-3H
I am happy to comment with the essay 'prompts,' though it is the basic share your story and reason for pursuing this program. I am worried I might be oversharing, but I want to be honest about my past and explain how it has strengthened my desire to pursue this field. I am overall insecure about my writing abilities, but please don't let that hold back critique! Thanks in advance :)
if u comment hi or some shit on my post i won’t message u lol n if u tell me to hit u up i won’t
hii, i see a lot of lonely people post on here so i thought i’d give everyone the chance to have a friend :’) i don’t ghost so you don’t have to worry about that! a little about me: i usually find myself drawing, studying, walking at parks, sitting outside, meditating, talking to people online, sleeping, and eating lol. those are my main interests and i’m a chipotle and starbucks addict :( that’s the cause of why my bank acc is 0 LMAO. i’m a sophomore in high school and i’m currently struggling with chemistry and english :’( i also hate english and i dislike shakespeare but you should message me :)
I will not do an AMA nor will I name the med school and I will not reply to any questions here. I just want to clear this very common misconception.
My child referred me to this sub and I'd like to clear the air about "top 20" or "ivy league" colleges somehow give you an advantage specifically for getting into med school. It doesn't...AT ALL. You are just as likely to gain admission going to a "no name" state college provided you take things seriously.
What counts are grades, mcats, your volunteer/research/clinical experience/life experiences, etc, and I would say how well you "nail" the interview.
If you are serious about a career in medicine, then be serious about all the above.
The panel has countless times chosen people for admission who were excellent qualified candidates, who went to state schools over an ivy league/"top 20" because frankly, they brought more to the table than just attending an ivy league/"top 20".
Is there anything wrong with ivy leagues or top 20's? No. If you can afford to go and want that experience then do so. Just don't think it gives you any advantage in the least to getting into med school. If any counselor tells you it does, switch counselors. They're ignorant of how it really works.
So for those of you young adults out there who didn't go to or didn't get admitted to an ivy league/top 20/whatever and think it has somehow decreased or "ruined" your chances going into medicine, it doesn't. Some of you will put unnecessary pressure into getting into one of these schools and be willing to take on huge amounts of loan debt to do so for the sole reason that the "name" of the institution bears any weight on the decision making process. Don't. It doesn't.
PS: If you do attend an ivy league or top 20/prestigious school, please DON'T name drop it during your interview...EVER. We know where you came from and name dropping "While I was at xyz school, I learned....or Attending xyz really helped me to..." Zip it. Name dropping will absolutely not win you any points and may in fact come off wrong and hurt you. In one particular instance, it cost a candidate who came off smug during their interview their admission and we chose someone from a state school who was equally qualified instead.
Don't let the college you attended or trying to get into define you. Let what you do and your choices define you. Be the best that you can be and bring THAT to your interview.
EDIT: While I appreciate the sentiment and am
... keep reading on reddit ➡Im looking to see how the total cost of college (tuition, fees, etc) for 1 year has changed over years (the further back the data goes the better). Does anyone know where I can find historical data on college costs? I am also looking for annual admissions data (how many admitted in a year, what majors, any other info). Thanks
Hi,
I got into UT Austin, and I'm considering coming since UT was relatively high up on my list.
Unfortunately, early this morning, my dad and sister were struck by a drunk driver. My dad is doing better, but my sister is in critical condition.
One of my teachers said that he would not accept my late work or assess my incomplete project. (Was due tonight, I sent him ~70% of the work, but he said he won't grade incomplete projects). As of right now, my grade would be a D in the class.
I have another final essay due for the same teacher (he teaches 2 classes) on Monday. I don't think I'll finish that one either. My grade may drop to a C- or D there too. My other teachers were understanding of the situation, so I had a B but the rest are A's. (except those 2 classes).
I emailed my principal asking about my case. In case that doesn't work out, I was wondering if there would be any way I could discuss this with UT Admissions, and if anyone has any idea if my admissions would be rescinded.
Really appreciate it!
This was while I was at a large and prestigious public university. The department was in the sciences.
A couple ground rules: I will be talking about experiences in my former position only. Also, I will not answer any questions that might compromise the privacy of others.
I actually have like three or four of these to offer
My mind went blank and the only thing that I could think about was losing everything I worked so hard for. I guessed on every question and I am not expecting a score that will earn me a scholarship. The question is if there is a better investment for my $50k, other than a graduate education? I need to do some soul searching to figure out if I just give it all away to an institution, or use it to better myself in another way.
I used to be a law school admissions officer for a Tier 1 law school for 3 years (I now work in student services elsewhere at the same college).
I won't give 'chance' predictions, call the law school you're interested in.
Fire away.
In 2004 I attended college and didn’t make the most of my experience due to family issues at the time. Anyways, I have been attending a junior college for 3 semester and completed all of my basics. I currently have a 3.24 GPA. My issue is with the grades I received in 2004. My cumulative gpa was a 1.98 at the time I applied and I was denied. My advisor was fully aware of my grades. He told me the University wants to see one more successful semester from me and then we can go from there. I finished this semester with an A, B,and a C. I sent him my transcript and he told me he recommends I appeal my application decision. Does this help with my chance of be admitted since he is recommending I send my application again? He also said the school is more concerned about my current situation and not my grades from 14 years ago.
I applied for my Master’s in Social Work, and honestly did not believe I would get in to my top choice. My undergraduate GPA is a 2.81, but I do have amazing grades in my last 60 hours (sophomore year, I failed an entire semester). I was rejected (within 2 weeks of applying) from my third choice, and thought I had no hope. Even though I’m not FULLY admitted, I received an e-mail today saying that the department of SW has recommended me for admission, meaning that they want me in their program, and my paperwork just has to be finalized by the graduate school! Just hoping to give hope to anyone that had a rough time their freshman and sophomore year, it’s still possible.
seriously, do these people live in the world we live in? because this is not how the world i live in works.
who the fuck can afford to self quarantine for two weeks "just in case" without losing his job? maybe less than 1% of the people who should do it? "hey human resources, there was a chinese on my plane that was coughing all the time, i feel ok but i'll stay home on sick leave for two weeks just in case starting from now" "ok Phil, since you've lot of time, use it to find another job"
"hey bank, i know i should pay the rent for my restaurant, the electricity and the gass bill, i just can't cause i had to stay home for a virus i didn't even have, isn't that funny? hallo? hallo bank? anyone there?"
I am a student from Turkey and I am a bit confused.
My 5 Questions:
- How does the GPA work for international students? As the exams difficulty changes in every school, it could be hard for us to have a high GPA.
- Is not taking AP's a problem due to their not being held on my area?
- Who should I ask for a recommendation letter? I haven't got any professors or anything like that in my region, just regular teachers. And probably they don't know English.
- Does asking for scholarship effects the process?
- What could ,for an international student, increase the chances of getting accepted?
