what are my chances?

[SA210]

Thanks Russell
Well I wouldnt even mind get MERP'ed for September 2008, since my GPA is low I think I would have to end up going the MERP way. I guess I'm gona apply as soon as I get my MCAT scores (granted they're not horrible), and see. By the way if I do get rejected for Fall, I can just go ahead and reapply for January right?

[islandthrift]

Originally Posted by SA210

Thanks Russell
Well I wouldnt even mind get MERP'ed for September 2008, since my GPA is low I think I would have to end up going the MERP way. I guess I'm gona apply as soon as I get my MCAT scores (granted they're not horrible), and see. By the way if I do get rejected for Fall, I can just go ahead and reapply for January right?

The way it works at Ross is if you are going to get accepted and there is no room, they wait list you. If there still isn't room, you are automatically accepted in the next semester. SO on the off chance you get rejected, do something to add to your application, either more classes, volunteer work, shadowing...etc. Either way, GOOD LUCK

[ScottsdaleIndian]

Alright, two quick questions:
-So can you apply for two semsters at the same time, like Sept '08 and Jan '09? My friend did a paper app and just handwrote in both entering classes (May '08 and Sept '08) and they told him they looked at both but the earlier one first obviously, but I wanted to make sure if any of you have done it
-Also, I'm sending in my complete app for the Jan '09 class next month and THEN taking 4 months to study and take the MCAT for the second time. If I was to get MERP'd (or rejected for some reason) now, would I be able to send in another application for the same Jan '09 semester? Or is there a way to just tell them the major update and just ask them to reevaluate the existing app?
Thanks yall.

[brainteazer07]

Originally Posted by ScottsdaleIndian

Alright, two quick questions:
-So can you apply for two semsters at the same time, like Sept '08 and Jan '09? My friend did a paper app and just handwrote in both entering classes (May '08 and Sept '08) and they told him they looked at both but the earlier one first obviously, but I wanted to make sure if any of you have done it
-Also, I'm sending in my complete app for the Jan '09 class next month and THEN taking 4 months to study and take the MCAT for the second time. If I was to get MERP'd (or rejected for some reason) now, would I be able to send in another application for the same Jan '09 semester? Or is there a way to just tell them the major update and just ask them to reevaluate the existing app?
Thanks yall.

lol i m doing the exact same thing. this is what you can do. instead of sending in the apps for Jan 09, send it in for sept 08. Even if u get accepted for Sept 08, you can tell them that you want to start in Jan 09. And if they dont have room for Sept 08, then u would get in for Jan 09 anyways.

but the advantage here is that, if u get MERP'd for sept 08, you have a choice to make. to not take the mcats and do MERP, or do mcats and have them reevaluate your apps. when you are applying, you can indicate that youare planning to take the MCAT again and they might just wait out till you take it.

[DEQNY85]

Originally Posted by ScottsdaleIndian

Alright, two quick questions:
-So can you apply for two semsters at the same time, like Sept '08 and Jan '09? My friend did a paper app and just handwrote in both entering classes (May '08 and Sept '08) and they told him they looked at both but the earlier one first obviously, but I wanted to make sure if any of you have done it
-Also, I'm sending in my complete app for the Jan '09 class next month and THEN taking 4 months to study and take the MCAT for the second time. If I was to get MERP'd (or rejected for some reason) now, would I be able to send in another application for the same Jan '09 semester? Or is there a way to just tell them the major update and just ask them to reevaluate the existing app?
Thanks yall.

Why would you apply for two semesters? You apply for the one you want and if the class is full (and you get accepted) you get pushed to the next semester.

[Shiz77]

Hey Guys,

I was just wondering if I should apply to Ross. These are my stats
Undergrad GPA: 2.3
MCAT: 28R
Loads of extracurricular and community involvement.
Research experience as well: volunteer for a semester in a cognitive neurosci lab and just got a research job in a hospital for the summer.

I know I should just apply and see, but my GPA is quite low. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks all.

[Shiz77]

Oh I am also a Canadian student, I don't know if that makes a difference??

[DEQNY85]

Originally Posted by Shiz77

Hey Guys,

I was just wondering if I should apply to Ross. These are my stats
Undergrad GPA: 2.3
MCAT: 28R
Loads of extracurricular and community involvement.
Research experience as well: volunteer for a semester in a cognitive neurosci lab and just got a research job in a hospital for the summer.

I know I should just apply and see, but my GPA is quite low. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks all.

More importantly what is your scienceGPA (chem, physics, bio, math etc)? You may get MERPed for that GPA, however your MCAT is as strong point. Might as well apply, it won't hurt.

[FrenchDoc]

You still have a chance!! Never give up!!

[FrenchDoc]

I got a 2.9 GPA and a 15 in the MCAT. I got Merped, but it is still a very good option, I'm accepting!!