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Had my first mmi today... yeah not a fan lol
Hope the cycle is going well for you guys <3
My next interview is MMI. Makes me very nervous. Any advice?
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Had my first mmi today... yeah not a fan lol
Hope the cycle is going well for you guys <3
My next interview is MMI. Makes me very nervous. Any advice?
Not that it matters,but I wear a suit everyday. I would not expect a person I am interviewing to have an astute fashion sense. I interviewed a candidate for a mangerial level job who was coming out of a blue collar position. I didnt dock points from his interview because he was'nt wearing an armani suit that was fitted by his tailor. That is crazy and unreasonable. I did however get a bad impression of him when he refused to answer a question correctly or had no humility when I asked him about a process that he worked on.
Just got accepted to Touro-CA. Kinda surreal right now.
The deposits is gonna hurt though, it's due one day before md's can start releasing and is 2k
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Congrats! That's shady practice though...Just got accepted to Touro-CA. Kinda surreal right now.
The deposits is gonna hurt though, it's due one day before md's can start releasing and is 2k
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I think it's refundable.
I don't think so. There's an additional 1,000 due later that's refundable, but the CIB lists the initial seat holding deposit (2k) as non refundable.I think it's refundable.
Yikes! That's a bit shady for sure thenI don't think so. There's an additional 1,000 due later that's refundable, but the CIB lists the initial seat holding deposit (2k) as non refundable.
Not really shady. Because some (not all) DO applicants use DO schools as a back-up for MD acceptance, DO schools charge a large deposit to encourage acceptees to be really committed to attend. Can you imagine how hard it would be to seat a class if the first 100 that you admitted cancelled when they got an MD acceptance? And combine that with the others who may have two or more DO acceptances it would be a mess. I would bet that $2K cuts down on the number who do that.Yikes! That's a bit shady for sure then
Both of the DO schools I've been accepted to have a December 14th deposit deadline. October 14th is two months ahead of the norm. Requiring a deposit that's nearly twice as large as most DO schools the day before MD acceptances can be given is pretty shady in comparison, if not predatory.Not really shady. Because some (not all) DO applicants use DO schools as a back-up for MD acceptance, DO schools charge a large deposit to encourage acceptees to be really committed to attend. Can you imagine how hard it would be to seat a class if the first 100 that you admitted cancelled when they got an MD acceptance? And combine that with the others who may have two or more DO acceptances it would be a mess. I would bet that $2K cuts down on the number who do that.
But congrats to @mavric1298 - you're gonna be a doc!
It just so happens that it's before the MD date.... because you have a 2 week period from your acceptance notification - which is crazy short - and today is 15 days away (we were the very first interviewed and/or notified since yesterday was the very first adcom meeting). I've really had mixed emotions about the acceptance, I know if my other schools don't pan out that I would take it, but based on location, vibe, and program drawbacks - I am having bipolar OMG I GOT IN swinging to "I didn't get a good feeling". Maybe this is my version of imposter syndrome
It's good to go with your gut, but in this case what's another $2,000 on top of your future student loans? If you do get in MD, there goes a tiny percent of what you'll owe after med school. If you don't, at least you won't be using that money to reapply next cycle. Congrats on the acceptance!! I can't wait to have that stress taken off of my shoulders.It just so happens that it's before the MD date.... because you have a 2 week period from your acceptance notification - which is crazy short - and today is 15 days away (we were the very first interviewed and/or notified since yesterday was the very first adcom meeting). I've really had mixed emotions about the acceptance, I know if my other schools don't pan out that I would take it, but based on location, vibe, and program drawbacks - I am having bipolar OMG I GOT IN swinging to "I didn't get a good feeling". Maybe this is my version of imposter syndrome
+1! Mixed feelings and all, It is just a really really expensive school.Just got accepted to Touro-CA. Kinda surreal right now.
The deposits is gonna hurt though, it's due one day before md's can start releasing and is 2k
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There is also talk that charging non-refundable deposits greater than 250 might be illegal in the state of California.It's good to go with your gut, but in this case what's another $2,000 on top of your future student loans? If you do get in MD, there goes a tiny percent of what you'll owe after med school. If you don't, at least you won't be using that money to reapply next cycle. Congrats on the acceptance!! I can't wait to have that stress taken off of my shoulders.
Terrified, Mostly freaked out that I actually may get an MD acceptance and it gets screwed because i made a stupid mistake on the app.is anyone else feeling stuck during this waiting period?
One school I interviewed at said that earliest we'll hear back from them is the 17th. Though if a school doesn't do phone calls and you just hear back via email/the portal, I can see how you could get your decision on the 15th.What's everyone's thoughts on the 15th being on a Sat this year...think admissions will wait until Monday at most places or send out acceptances on that day sat?
Depends on the school. The same thing happened the year I applied (i.e., October 15 fell on a Saturday). I was accepted to three schools that weekend. I got my first acceptance via email a few minutes after midnight on Saturday, October 15, then the second via phone call later Saturday morning (around 10AM), then a third one via phone and email on Monday, October 17. If you check the school threads on SDN, you will be able to know in pretty close to real time when each school begins giving out acceptances.What's everyone's thoughts on the 15th being on a Sat this year...think admissions will wait until Monday at most places or send out acceptances on that day sat?
As much as I love the color sky blue, I'm trying (and failing) to imagine how sky blue pants could look good on a guy at a job interview....I think you should stick with the navy suit. You really don't want to stand out in people's minds because of your clothes. What color shirts do you have to go with it? A light blue shirt and mixed tie would look very nice (and conservative) with a navy suit (pants and jacket).One question about interview attire guys.
For men, would it be ok to wear the following:
Suit: NAVY Blue
Pants: Light Sky Blue
Shoes: Brown
Tie: mixed
I'm having a tough time deciding because the Navy Blue/Sky Blue combo looks really good, but I'm worried that it may not be "conservative" enough. Thoughts? Should I just stick with the navy blue suit and pants even if it doesn't look as good?
One question about interview attire guys.
For men, would it be ok to wear the following:
Suit: NAVY Blue
Pants: Light Sky Blue
Shoes: Brown
Tie: mixed
I'm having a tough time deciding because the Navy Blue/Sky Blue combo looks really good, but I'm worried that it may not be "conservative" enough. Thoughts? Should I just stick with the navy blue suit and pants even if it doesn't look as good?
Depends on the school. The same thing happened the year I applied (i.e., October 15 fell on a Saturday). I was accepted to three schools that weekend. I got my first acceptance via email a few minutes after midnight on Saturday, October 15, then the second via phone call later Saturday morning (around 10AM), then a third one via phone and email on Monday, October 17. If you check the school threads on SDN, you will be able to know in pretty close to real time when each school begins giving out acceptances.
As much as I love the color sky blue, I'm trying (and failing) to imagine how sky blue pants could look good on a guy at a job interview....I think you should stick with the navy suit. You really don't want to stand out in people's minds because of your clothes. What color shirts do you have to go with it? A light blue shirt and mixed tie would look very nice (and conservative) with a navy suit (pants and jacket).
This is a med school interview, not a regatta. Play conservative
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African american?I've completed four interviews to date and out of over 100 interviewees, I have yet to see an AA applicant. Really surprised by this.
I've completed four interviews to date and out of over 100 interviewees, I have yet to see an AA applicant. Really surprised by this.
Yes African American., although I just realized there was one at my USUHS interview. Still...
Oh wow, there were at least two I can remember in my group of 13 interviewees. Most of the group was Asian, which you would think you'd never see based on how some people talk about ORMs' chances.I've completed four interviews to date and out of over 100 interviewees, I have yet to see an AA applicant. Really surprised by this.
I saw about three at my two interviews. Still low compared to the general pop. I do believe the problem is structural barriers in college degree attainment which reduces the liklihood of graduation from a four year college thus being inadequately represented in the applicant pool.I've completed four interviews to date and out of over 100 interviewees, I have yet to see an AA applicant. Really surprised by this.
There is undoubtedly some randomness to this process. Keep on trucking, plus g-town is crazy expensive. Opinions will vary on the completion of secondaries at this point.i am in the Yolo camp.I was a casualty of the great Georgetown massacre that happened earlier. I really liked them and probably put the most effort into their secondary, too. It's nice to see that dozens of others got the same email, so it's not like I was personally singled out, but it still made me panic a little considering that means there are now only 8 schools left that I haven't heard anything from yet. I do have 2 secondaries I haven't filled out yet. Not sure if it's worth sending them at this point.
Send the last 2 secondaries. More chances = better.I was a casualty of the great Georgetown massacre that happened earlier. I really liked them and probably put the most effort into their secondary, too. It's nice to see that dozens of others got the same email, so it's not like I was personally singled out, but it still made me panic a little considering that means there are now only 8 schools left that I haven't heard anything from yet. I do have 2 secondaries I haven't filled out yet. Not sure if it's worth sending them at this point.
Seriously living in dc as a non trad could easily add 200+k to the tab.If you have the time and money, you might as well! Just think how much money you're going to save by not living in Washington DC .
Tbh, I want to live in DC so, so badly. hahaIf you have the time and money, you might as well! Just think how much money you're going to save by not living in Washington DC .
IMHO, overrated.Tbh, I want to live in DC so, so badly. haha
That's fine, but I don't share the sentiment.IMHO, overrated.
Anywhere but dc. Transient pop, special kind of douchebags, lack of public transport,expensive,racially segregated,traffic is unbearable,food is mediocre,Meter maids are overzealous and meticulous,8% tax on income.