MAY 2008-Acceptance Thread

[kaligirl8]

Originally Posted by dgarcia

has anyone purchased their books for first sem? If so where did you purchase from?

I purchased mine from Island Thrift. Welcome to Island Thrift I have read posts from some students on here and they recommend that you wait until you get onto the island. You can purchase them used from students. But if you're one that can't wait, like me, I would recommend Island thrift. Their prices are comparable to amazon and those sites. Carly is very helpful and they have a buddy program. I was paired up with a fourth semester student and she was extremely helpful! She helped me weed through first semester books and review books that she recommended. They also send the books to the island for you which will save you from bringing them in your suitcase since the airlines limit the amount of weight you are allowed to bring on the plane. I wouldn't recommend buying in the states and taking them with you. Hope that helps! See you in May!

[BlessedDR]

Goodluck! I'm sure you will be fine. I'm from Arizona too! I interviewed w/the same person and she is amazing! she will go to bat for you when it comes 2 the committee and their decision...hopefully I will see you on the island. take care

Originally Posted by drvaz

hey all
i just had my interview in irvine on march 6 and on march 7th my file is in committee review. i felt the interview went very well and she was very nice during the whole process.

I think the anxiety of the unknown will kill me before i even get there....

anyways here is my stats
B.S. microbiology
D.C Doctor of Chiropractic
No MCAT
3.1 gpa undergrad

practiced four years and just sold my practice to pursue medicine.

i prey i get accepted but the more i think about it MERP will be fine as well since i havent had basic science classes since 1999.

[chubee_85]

wow everyone seem so advanced with all their extra degrees...i feel out the loop...me and my little accent (as they ssay) will be startin may 08 too. Black, age 22, caribbean...nice to meet ah u

[nyshack2000]

Originally Posted by drvaz

although i did take the MCAT, it was in 1997 and so i felt it would be futile to include the score in my application since all other schools do not take any scores older than 3 years.

you will be fine. You should have no problem getting accepted. Having a professional degree is a big plus and a sure acceptance. I did go to chiro school too but i got my bachelors in human biology and quit, didn't want to create more debt. ne ways nice meetin u n good luck

[eggytarty]

hi all! in for another accepted! i'm from the nor cal, san francisco bay area! hope to see you all at Dominica!

[thinking]

Is anyone leaving from San Juan to the Dominica on April 28th at 12:25pm? Also is any one spending the night in PR, if so what hotel are you staying at?

[thedock]

See yall in May 08 . Just wondering, how long did it take after gaining admission to receive your admissions packet? And what date are most of you planning to fly to the island (or do they tell u that in the admissions packet?). Later guys!

[kaligirl8]

Originally Posted by thinking

Is anyone leaving from San Juan to the Dominica on April 28th at 12:25pm? Also is any one spending the night in PR, if so what hotel are you staying at?

I'm leaving San Juan to Dominica at 12:45pm on Monday, April 28. I'm flying red eye the night before from LAX into JFK and then into San Juan at like 7am so I won't be staying the night. But maybe we'll run into each other in San Juan!

[APM500]

Just received the decision from the admissions committee today, accepted for May 2008!

Add me on Facebook ("Andrew Michael"), we should start meeting before we get there

See you all there!

- Andrew Michael
Bakersfield, CA

[EvilAngelfish]

Hi All,
I'll be joining you in May!

Here are my stats:
3.2 GPA, 25P MCAT
Amherst College undergrad (class of '04)
JET Program ('04-'06)
HES Health Careers ('06-'07)
Born and raised in Queens, NY
Can't wait to get to Dominica