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When did you guys submit your apps? Just wondering if they're actually reviewing it on a rolling basis.
are they sending out invites in waves or should you assume that if you don't get one, you're probably rejected?
For stats, 3.9+, 2300+What were your guys' stats/when did you submit your app?
For stats, 3.9+, 2300+
As for submitting my application I did so the night before the deadline so that seems to indicate that they review applications randomly. For those who haven't heard yet don't loose hope! Also I don't believe they update the interview date on the original application page (it didn't for me last I checked). They use a different system going into the interview process.
Good luck to everyone else!
Word. "Without hope, all is lost." – GandhiWhat's up with pre-meds these days and defeatist attitudes?! Have some hope!
They send out rejection letters this early?rejected...good luck yall...
They send out rejection letters this early?
seconded! I would love to hear your educational plans!Also does anyone who received an interview want to describe what they believe their passion is? Or what they said they would do instead of studying for the mcat and take premed requirements?
I do hope that no matter what happens with FlexMed, all of us will stick to our proposed educational plans despite having to take prereqs/the MCATs
What two degrees are you talking about?For me, no matter what happens, my next year is pretty much locked up. This summer, I am going to do research and take a really cool premed course (that I am really interested in), maybe with lab, too, and work on something called simple central algebras of degree 5 with a professor from the Institute for Advanced Study. I have some mathematics and other courses I wish to take, but if I have to I can squeeze in some Genetics in the fall or Biochem I or Orgo I by the springtime, and then take some more prerequisites in the following summer. So I can't actually follow through with my educational plan without FlexMed (but I would really like to!). It actually would allow me to study abroad, finish my thesis early, and apply to potentially walk with two degrees at commencement (but this is a big maybe).
For me, no matter what happens, my next year is pretty much locked up. This summer, I am going to do research and take a really cool premed course (that I am really interested in), maybe with lab, too, and work on something called simple central algebras of degree 5 with a professor from the Institute for Advanced Study. I have some mathematics and other courses I wish to take, but if I have to I can squeeze in some Genetics in the fall or Biochem I or Orgo I by the springtime, and then take some more prerequisites in the following summer. So I can't actually follow through with my educational plan without FlexMed (but I would really like to!). It actually would allow me to study abroad, finish my thesis early, and apply to potentially walk with two degrees at commencement (but this is a big maybe).
In what field? Math? Combined BS/MS is rarely worth it; you're much better off just electing the couple of grad courses you're interested in instead of forcing so many more requirements. If you intend on becoming a doctor, the MS will do you no good. It's just not worth all the tradeoffs.@choyphin. I am definitely not perfect, but I only have a couple options for this summer and parts of next year. So I only have a couple moves to make if I am either admitted or denied. Basically, I could take genetics and org-chem or biochem and molecular bio. if denied; if admitted, I take more math., take more foreign language, and take a chance to study abroad in a summer term.
@moop. The simultaneous award of a graduate degree and undergraduate degree.
@The Bioethicist. I know absolutely nothing.
I think that I am going to have to call tomorrow. For some reason, my transcript is displaying funny on the application form. I called and the really nice person on the phone told me that it could just be a display issue on my end. So, I might as well check.
Does anyone know if in previous HuMed/SciMed cycles there were weeks where nobody received invites? @Qurmish ?
Is there anything anyone wants me to ask when/if I call?
Well, above all, I just didn't want to see that guy call and annoy with the admissions office with the fact that "his transcript looks a little weird," ESPECIALLY if he was already told that it was just a display issue on his end. Adcoms on this cite have cited how annoying and inconsiderate this is, often with negative consequences for the applicant.@moop
Oh, we can bear alright Or at least those who don't think they can will learn to bear/learn that are capable. After all, part of life is learning to deal with uncertainty!
Quoting the Joker from Batman... "Why so serious?" Well, many premeds are clinging on tightly to this notion of physicianhood that not 'achieving' and not knowing whether can be utterly uncomfortable at times.
The forum's just a place where we can share our anxieties/concerns/joy with others who may be experiencing similar feelings about the process. Nothing wrong with that. If reading these threads is increasing your own anxiety, however, I agree that it'd be wise to refrain from doing so... which is arguably hard to do for some people... and that's okay! Let it be.
Past HuMed posts report any day. As with all other IIs.Are the invites sent out on Mondays usually or do you think they could be sent out any weekday?
Speculation aside (though what you say makes sense if it's true), they could just be viewing applications at random. MSSM would've still been way deep in the regular admissions process, so FlexMed reviews and interviews must be given after the normal route is done. Unlike HuMed which all went on at the same time according to current MSSM students.I heard from a friend that interviews will be done in groups based on self-selected academic background (computational, biological, and humanities). It looks like the first invites went out to computational science majors and their group will interview on 3/11 and 3/18. I think this may explain some of the discrepancy regarding rolling interview invites and time of application completion.
Speculation aside (though what you say makes sense if it's true), they could just be viewing applications at random. MSSM would've still been way deep in the regular admissions process, so FlexMed reviews and interviews must be given after the normal route is done. Unlike HuMed which all went on at the same time according to current MSSM students.
This makes complete sense. Thank you for letting us know! Is there any way to be sure that the people who already got an interview are definitely computational science majors?I heard from a friend that interviews will be done in groups based on self-selected academic background (computational, biological, and humanities). It looks like the first invites went out to computational science majors and their group will interview on 3/11 and 3/18. I think this may explain some of the discrepancy regarding rolling interview invites and time of application completion.