Hi all - maybe I am jumping the gun, but has anyone else begun working on their applications for Summer/Fall 2010 admission?
I plan on applying for direct entry to JHU, UCSF, Yale, Columbia, and Vanderbilt. With the exception of UCSF's 9/1 deadline, the rest seem to be due between 11/1 and 12/1. Although UCSF has the closest deadline, I am stressing the most about the essays for JHU. Anyone started them yet?
Also, does anyone plan on attending the open house that JHU is having in September? I would love to go, but I am in California, so I have to decide if it is worth the $$$. I am thinking I might be better off saving the money to fly out for the interview (positive thinking here).
Anyway, I would love to compare notes with anyone applying, or anyone who applied last year.
Are most of you guys from California? I'm originally from California(from LA) (did my BA at UCSC) but now I live in Alexandria, Va/work for the GOV in DC. I am basically just down the road from Baltimore. If you haven't visited the campus, I suggest that you do. It is amazing. I toured all the schools in the DC Metro Area that have accelerated programs, but JHU was simply amazing. VCU came a close second though since they just opened a new acute care wing at the hospital that was magnificient. I know flights are really expensive from California, but I encourage everyone to visit. Maybe you can find a deal on Southwest or something? Plus, Baltimore is a little different than any city I have ever been too, and Hopkins isn't in the best of areas, but it's being gentrified. Might be worth a look.
I am from North Carolina. I couldn't get time off work to do a person to person interview so I had to settle for a phone interview. I know that Balitmore is going to be a BIG change from where I live now, but I am welcoming it. I bet it is beautiful at Christmas!
For folks who are thinking about flying from California, you might want to look into flights to IAD, instead of Baltimore. There are a ton of non-stop options and I found some pretty good deals. I bought a ticket for $220 roundtrip!
Abbie Grace, great tip...I definitely want to check out the school sometime. Good luck to everyone! Here's hoping we don't hear back from Hopkins until Tuesday!
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Are most of you guys from California? I'm originally from California(from LA) (did my BA at UCSC) but now I live in Alexandria, Va/work for the GOV in DC. I am basically just down the road from Baltimore. If you haven't visited the campus, I suggest that you do. It is amazing. I toured all the schools in the DC Metro Area that have accelerated programs, but JHU was simply amazing. VCU came a close second though since they just opened a new acute care wing at the hospital that was magnificient. I know flights are really expensive from California, but I encourage everyone to visit. Maybe you can find a deal on Southwest or something? Plus, Baltimore is a little different than any city I have ever been too, and Hopkins isn't in the best of areas, but it's being gentrified. Might be worth a look.
C.