2009-2010 Northwestern University Application Thread

[PhiAlpha]

cause that could be the d--chiest comment i have ever heard on this forum and that's saying something haha

[musica11]

as a matter of fact i do not, and i doubt you interviewed with me since the date on my mdapps for sinai is from before i readjusted my schedule for in the area interviews...

in any case, the only d**che here is you since its far from inappropriate to show excitement for a school that you were really into, particularly since I am extremely humbled to have gotten in and was in disbelief when I got the email...kind of nice to have some hard work pay off

have fun in the rest of your interviews-i'm sure you have an excellent personality that should get you into lots of places

[cbear]

Accepted. At 3:04 PM yesterday. Interview 10/5.

[ApoK]

Originally Posted by musica11

as a matter of fact i do not, and i doubt you interviewed with me since the date on my mdapps for sinai is from before i readjusted my schedule for in the area interviews...

in any case, the only d**che here is you since its far from inappropriate to show excitement for a school that you were really into, particularly since I am extremely humbled to have gotten in and was in disbelief when I got the email...kind of nice to have some hard work pay off

have fun in the rest of your interviews-i'm sure you have an excellent personality that should get you into lots of places

Not sure WTH PhiAlpha is talking about. Your post was fine. Congrats!!! PhiAlpha, best of luck...

[PhiAlpha]

Originally Posted by musica11

as a matter of fact i do not, and i doubt you interviewed with me since the date on my mdapps for sinai is from before i readjusted my schedule for in the area interviews...

in any case, the only d**che here is you since its far from inappropriate to show excitement for a school that you were really into, particularly since I am extremely humbled to have gotten in and was in disbelief when I got the email...kind of nice to have some hard work pay off

have fun in the rest of your interviews-i'm sure you have an excellent personality that should get you into lots of places

Dude i know who you are you're from NY, you went to school in Wash U and you were interviewing at Sinai with a Tufts acceptance in your pocket.

and apparently you also are a dche haha

[musica11]

Oh yes, with the ~38,000+ people applying to medical school per year, the chances of meeting someone interviewing with you that had an acceptance at tufts is so low that you must be able to pinpoint them on the internet. Note "current location" =/= "home state."

Although I suppose since you are clearly a troll its best just to ignore...

[ApoK]

Originally Posted by PhiAlpha

Dude i know who you are you're from NY, you went to school in Wash U and you were interviewing at Sinai with a Tufts acceptance in your pocket.

and apparently you also are a dche haha

As they say in South Park, ________.

[PhiAlpha]

i dont drive a harley

[GoSpursGo]

The volunteer staff have lately been getting several complaints about this thread. Let's please try and keep the discussions here civil and on topic.

[ApoK]

Originally Posted by PhiAlpha

i dont drive a harley

LMAO! Haha nice one. That was definitely a great episode.

Wait, so F** results in a warning but D***** doesn't. That's messed up.

Anyway, back on topic. Does anyone know if NU gives out acceptances periodically or do they notify twice in two mass e-mails. I know, in the past, it used to be the latter.

[mooooo]

Anyone get a post-interview rejection or deferred decision yet? If so, by mail, e-mail, or status page?

[ElegantWeapon]

I was under the impression that they were doing a more "real" rolling this year instead of the 2 batch system, but don't take my word for it.

[Snurping]

Originally Posted by ApoK

Anyway, back on topic. Does anyone know if NU gives out acceptances periodically or do they notify twice in two mass e-mails. I know, in the past, it used to be the latter.

At my interview, they mentioned that you will "hear from us in about 2 months" and we will will say one of two things:

1) congrats, you're in
or
2) you will hear from us in march

[ElegantWeapon]

They said this to us as well but I was accepted about 3 weeks after...I doubt that its the 2 big times this year just because of that

[itsalovestory]

Is it too late to submit a secondary here?

[ApoK]

Originally Posted by itsalovestory

Is it too late to submit a secondary here?

I don't think so. Several of the students there said they interviewed in Feb. I'd hurry though lol. Weren't you already accepted at Mayo? Why add more schools now?

[jturkel]

does anyone know what days Northwestern offers interviews during the week?

I'll be in the area for my University of Chicago - Pritzker interview (on a Monday) in three weeks and would like to sent an "in the area" letter/email/phone call to the admissions office at Northwestern.

[Snurping]

Originally Posted by jturkel

does anyone know what days Northwestern offers interviews during the week?

I'll be in the area for my University of Chicago - Pritzker interview (on a Monday) in three weeks and would like to sent an "in the area" letter/email/phone call to the admissions office at Northwestern.

I remember when I was scheduling mine there were Wednesdays, Mondays and Fridays.

[kangar00]

i'm trying to figure out my chances for getting into NU, i'm still a sophomore and would like to make any necessary adjustments.

for those of you who got interviews, would you mind posting or messaging me your stats, extracurriculars, etc?

thanks!

[He2]

search LizzyM score please.

[PhiAlpha]

Originally Posted by He2

search LizzyM score please.

any interviews going on? i was complete on 8/13 . haven't heard anything. too late to hear about an interview?

[He2]

nah. im waiting too. Lets hope its not too late, anyways

[Bryson17]

Acceptances went out a week ago. Maybe they'll go out today too!

[requiem87]

I love Feinberg.

[huybeme]

Originally Posted by PhiAlpha

any interviews going on? i was complete on 8/13 . haven't heard anything. too late to hear about an interview?

Yeah waiting since 9/7. c'mon Northwestern. lol

[Latetotheparty]

Originally Posted by PhiAlpha

any interviews going on? i was complete on 8/13 . haven't heard anything. too late to hear about an interview?

I'm in the same boat. I wish I could hear something either way...

[Bryson17]

Man... Deferred til march:

Hello Bryson17,

I wish to take this opportunity to again thank you for interviewing at the Feinberg School of Medicine. We appreciate the expenditure of effort and resources necessary to interview with us.

Our admissions committee has met recently and reviewed your application and our interviewers’ reports and decided to delay until March a final decision on your application.

I expect that many of the applicants receiving this message will eventually receive an acceptance to FSM. Some will be placed on a waitlist and only a few will be declined. I wish we could have a final decision for you now, but the volume of candidates yet to be seen makes it advisable that we delay.

Please be patient and check back to the FSM website to receive news about Northwestern. As always, we are pleased to receive updates from you. You can send any additional information to med-admissions@northwestern.edu.

We appreciate your continued interest in the Feinberg School of Medicine and look forward to communicating with you in the future.

Warmest Regards,

Warren H Wallace, MD
Associate Dean for Admission

[washburn]

If you don't mind me asking, when did you interview bryson?

[SpaceDementia]

Deferred as well. Wonder what the stats are for that... i.e. how many get accepted right off the bat, and how many of the deferred eventually get accepted.

[Bryson17]

Originally Posted by washburn

If you don't mind me asking, when did you interview bryson?

mid oct

[ElegantWeapon]

are there any current students of any year on here?

[womp]

Why is this thread so dead compared to all the other schools?

[requiem87]

Originally Posted by womp

Why is this thread so dead compared to all the other schools?

Good question. I'm dying to hear back from northwestern....any day now (hopefully today? )

[PhiAlpha]

has nwestern started sending out rejections or have they stopped sending interviews yet? anyone also know if there is a way to check on your status?

many thanks,

phialpha

[womp]

Originally Posted by PhiAlpha

has nwestern started sending out rejections or have they stopped sending interviews yet? anyone also know if there is a way to check on your status?

many thanks,

phialpha

I don't think they've interviewed that many yet. Their secondary was just due yesterday, so I'd be really surprised if they stopped sending invites.

Here's the status check website:
https://medicalapp.northwestern.edu/

[trueBelief]

Originally Posted by PhiAlpha

has nwestern started sending out rejections or have they stopped sending interviews yet? anyone also know if there is a way to check on your status?

many thanks,

phialpha

You posted this on every page, didn't you?

[ElegantWeapon]

Originally Posted by trueBelief

You posted this on every page, didn't you?

+1

[wontonman86]

Originally Posted by ElegantWeapon

are there any current students of any year on here?

What up--I'm an M1.

[requiem87]

Hey guys. I've tried very hard to be patient, but I can't help but asking this question anyway. I interviewed around 11/22 and haven't heard back anything. So almost 4 weeks. I know they don't outright reject after the interview, so should I call/email to ask if they've deferred or accepted me?

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.

[Bryson17]

Originally Posted by requiem87

Hey guys. I've tried very hard to be patient, but I can't help but asking this question anyway. I interviewed around 11/22 and haven't heard back anything. So almost 4 weeks. I know they don't outright reject after the interview, so should I call/email to ask if they've deferred or accepted me?

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it.

They'll email you when they've decided whether to defer or accept you. And I think you meant you interviewed on 10/22?

[requiem87]

Originally Posted by Bryson17

They'll email you when they've decided whether to defer or accept you. And I think you meant you interviewed on 10/22?

You're right -- sorry about that, 10/22. So I guess I'll hang on then. Thanks

[drzing]

what can i do to get an interview here? i had a summer mcat so they didnt look at my app till mid oct..then i sent them an updated CV a week and a half ago...still just complete and under review

[mydream11]

Originally Posted by BBender716

Me too. Gotta keep hoping though!

Anyone receive an invite to interview lately? Also, does anyone have an example of a "in your area" letter?

[mydream11]

Originally Posted by BBender716

Me too. Gotta keep hoping though!

Sorry if this is an obvious question, but how do you know that they "set aside" your application?

Mine says under review ... hmmmm

[BBender716]

Originally Posted by mydream11

Sorry if this is an obvious question, but how do you know that they "set aside" your application?

Mine says under review ... hmmmm

I'll put it this way, I've been "under review" for 3.5 months so I think it's a safe assumption.