<p>My parents and I are planning a trip to Cleveland from August 6-8 to visit Case Western. Does anyone have any recommendations on hotels, places to eat, sites to see on and off campus? I really want to stay downtown or at least near to campus, but my mom said no to the Hampton Inn downtown when she saw that the only parking option was valet and it costs $20. I noticed on Expedia's reviews of the hotel that some people recommended parking yourself. Is this actually an option? Sorry if this is common sense, but my family never travels much, and when we do we don't ever stay in hotels in the city. </p>
<p>Also, do you think it's a good idea to register for an interview as well? I really don't think I have a problem getting in. I've also been debating about applying to the BS/MD program, which requires an interview, so I don't know if it would make sense to do two. Thanks!</p>
<p>You should stay at the Glidden House. It’s on campus, has reasonable rates and is beautiful. Parking and WiFi are free, the morning breakfast is perfect, and it’s fun to see other out-of-towners there to see/interview for CWRU.</p>
<p>I really wanted to stay there. Last night I was showing my mom their website, and for the dates I had selected the master suite and regular suite were available. I reloaded five minutes later and the regular suite ($90 cheaper) was taken. Unfortunately we can’t afford the master suite </p>
<p>Any other recommendations? Around $150 or less a night is our budget I believe.</p>
<p>Hi! My parents always stay at the InterContinental Suites on 88th an Euclid, across from the Cleveland Clinic. The rates are super cheap and it’s a whole suite! If you mention you’re at Case, they give you a huge discount and it’s only $99! Definitely the best option, especially if you have a car to get around the city (don’t know where you’re coming from!), and if you don’t, you can just take the HealthLine (the bus that runs up and down Euclid every 5 minutes or so) from in front of the hotel to several stops by Case!</p>
<p>In terms of an interview, it never hurts to have one! If you decide to go BS/MD, which is a super-long-shot for ANYONE, you might have a second interview, but it’s totally different and with different people. With all the colleges I applied to 2 years ago, I only had 1 alumni interview with an alumni from my hometown, but I regret not having interviews at so many schools, at least for the experience and to get a feel for the school (I saw only 1 or 2 of the schools I applied to beforehand, and I didn’t see Case until I had already accepted in April!). Hope that helps!</p>
<p>Cool! So should I call InterContinental Suites and mention that I am visiting Case? $99 would be a great price. </p>
<p>And I guess I will register for an interview then. I’d actually like to ask some questions about the BS/MD program and undergraduate research opportunities. </p>
<p>Any other recs you have about sights to see on campus outside of the tour? What about downtown Cleveland? Thanks so much!</p>
<p>University Circle is a beautiful area, essentially right next to campus. It has a number of first-rate museums - I would recommend the Cleveland Museum of Art.</p>
<p>You can drive downtown to visit the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and/or Great Lakes Science Center which are right next to each other. This is also near where you will find Terminal Tower and Public Square, which offer downtown shopping.</p>
<p>Progressive Field is also a short drive and is a beautiful place to watch baseball, if you are into sports.</p>
<p>The Cleveland Zoo is about 30 minutes away in one of the MetroParks. These parks are called the “Emerald Necklace” around the city and offer many outdoor-type options.</p>
<p>The West Side Market offers great casual food options, as well as the first class restaurants that you will find downtown.</p>
<p>Finally, if you enjoy theater, Cleveland offers more productions per capita than anyplace in the country outside of NYC. Playhouse Square is easily accessible from campus.</p>
<p>I’ve only visited once, but my visit really sold me on Case so I hope you enjoy your visit as much as I did! </p>
<p>I am entering the BS/MD program this fall so I can answer any questions you may have about the interview process for that. I believe the deadline for the program (they call it PPSP- Pre professional scholars program) is the same deadline as regular undergraduate admission, January 1st. You apply to it through common app. If they invite you for an interview, you will be notified in February. The interview will be held on campus during an accepted students weekend- for me it was March 22-23 I think. The interview process consists of an interview with a medical school professor/ admissions person, and then a group interview which is actually more like a seminar/ discussion about a medical ethics topic and they just happen to assess your participation. this is meant to give you a preview of their SAGES program. </p>
<p>The program is extremely competitive- only 10 or so students are accepted out of 800ish applicants. It won’t hurt to apply, so I definitely think you should! one thing I like about PPSP over other bs/md programs I was accepted to (including the BU 7yr program) is that at case, you can major in anything you want. you aren’t locked into a specific accelerated curriculum like you are at BU. you also do not have to take the MCAT, and you are considered for merit scholarships just like all other applicants (I got 30k). at BU on the other hand, they seem to have a bias against the SMED students- they won’t give you any merit aid because you are already saving a year and if you won’t pay full, they’ll find other applicants who will. </p>
<p>Hope this helps, and have a great stay at case!! :)</p>
<p>oh and to answer your question- having an interview couldn’t hurt. usually interviews over the summer are more of an opportunity for you to show interest and get your questions answered than it is to “assess” you like alumni interviews sometimes are. the undergraduate admissions process is compoetry seperate from the PPSP process so you will still have an on campus interview in march if you are a finalist for the program, regardless of if you do an interview now.</p>
<p>I’ve actually register for an interview and tour in August That’s really impressive that you got into the BS/MD program. I’m not 100% sure I want to apply to it, mainly because I don’t think I’m competitive enough for it and I’m not 100% sure I want to go to med school. I plan on asking for more details when I visit and then I’ll make my decision before I apply.</p>
<p>I stay at the Brownstone Inn Bed and Breakfast when I visit. It is a short drive or bus ride to case or downtown and the rates can’t be beat. And if you want to learn more about the city, Robin, the innkeeper, is a great resource.</p>
<p>Ferredoxin, I have a quick question about Case’s ppsp program… What makes students stand out in such a competitive program… I’m a high school senior who attends one of the top Ohio public schools my school doesn’t rank but I would be in the top 5-10% at other schools, oh I’m also in a college medical program(sets me apart) have an internship for the year at Cleveland clinic and is planning on doing the summer internship as well as a Saturday internship. Can you tell me what else is helpful to have other than high grades and high test scores. What’s needed? Thanks!</p>
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That’s really impressive that you got into the BS/MD program. I’m not 100% sure I want to apply to it, mainly because I don’t think I’m competitive enough for it and I’m not 100% sure I want to go to med school. I plan on asking for more details when I visit and then I’ll make my decision before I apply.</p>