What about for OOS?Does anybody know what the school's stats are regarding number of interviews granted vs. number of acceptances?
What about for OOS?Does anybody know what the school's stats are regarding number of interviews granted vs. number of acceptances?
I haven't heard anything. The wait is driving me crazy too!!Has anybody from the 8th, 9th, and 10th interviews heard anything yet? I realize they said 2-3 weeks, but I've been going a little crazy waiting...
Still nothing, hopefully this next week!Did anyone get a call today?
I'm pretty sure I remember them saying that there are a little over 200 interview invites and the class size is a just over 100
I would agree with you. Get the weak letter, but in the meantime she can search for OSU alumni. They provide a list somewhere on their websiteI was hoping to get some advice for someone I know in the application process that isn't a member of these forums:
Her application is complete except for letters of recommendation from a D.O. She has been shadowing at the OSU Physicians and has gone in 4 separate occasions. Each time she has been paired with a different physician due to rotation schedules. She has asked all 4 for letters but they told her they wouldn't be able to provide a strong letter due to the limited interaction they have had. She started shadowing back in November and just found out a couple weeks ago that they had issues with writing a letter for her. I recommended a couple physicians I shadowed but she has not heard anything back from them. I think she should ask the physician's she already shadowed for a letter again-even if it is a weak letter it is still better than not getting one at all, right? There is still a month for her to get shadowing done and get a letter on file if a new opportunity to shadow presents itself, but like I said, she is still waiting for responses.
Do any of you have any advice on how to handle this situation?
I am hoping some of you may have a personal connection to a D.O. physician so I can pass along the contact information to her. She's already done shadowing, works in healthcare, has graduate degree, etc. but still lacks that one elusive letter. Hopefully one of you knows somebody so she can set something up and talk with them about providing a letter. This is the Tulsa area by the way.
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I have had multiple OSU alums tell me that a weak letter is sometimes more damaging than no letter at all. Just go through the DO list (the girls in admin can email you the link) and keep calling until you get a yes. Make sure when asking that it is explicitly stated a recommendation letter is needed. Some physicians do not write letters period and are brutally honest. I have known people who shadowed the same physician for months only to find out they would not write a letter (ever for anyone). Good luck to her.I was hoping to get some advice for someone I know in the application process that isn't a member of these forums:
Her application is complete except for letters of recommendation from a D.O. She has been shadowing at the OSU Physicians and has gone in 4 separate occasions. Each time she has been paired with a different physician due to rotation schedules. She has asked all 4 for letters but they told her they wouldn't be able to provide a strong letter due to the limited interaction they have had. She started shadowing back in November and just found out a couple weeks ago that they had issues with writing a letter for her. I recommended a couple physicians I shadowed but she has not heard anything back from them. I think she should ask the physician's she already shadowed for a letter again-even if it is a weak letter it is still better than not getting one at all, right? There is still a month for her to get shadowing done and get a letter on file if a new opportunity to shadow presents itself, but like I said, she is still waiting for responses.
Do any of you have any advice on how to handle this situation?
I am hoping some of you may have a personal connection to a D.O. physician so I can pass along the contact information to her. She's already done shadowing, works in healthcare, has graduate degree, etc. but still lacks that one elusive letter. Hopefully one of you knows somebody so she can set something up and talk with them about providing a letter. This is the Tulsa area by the way.
Thanks
Also the letter can be from any physician who knows you well enough to want to write a recommendation for you. If she works in healthcare and is around a DO she could ask them to write the letter.I was hoping to get some advice for someone I know in the application process that isn't a member of these forums:
Her application is complete except for letters of recommendation from a D.O. She has been shadowing at the OSU Physicians and has gone in 4 separate occasions. Each time she has been paired with a different physician due to rotation schedules. She has asked all 4 for letters but they told her they wouldn't be able to provide a strong letter due to the limited interaction they have had. She started shadowing back in November and just found out a couple weeks ago that they had issues with writing a letter for her. I recommended a couple physicians I shadowed but she has not heard anything back from them. I think she should ask the physician's she already shadowed for a letter again-even if it is a weak letter it is still better than not getting one at all, right? There is still a month for her to get shadowing done and get a letter on file if a new opportunity to shadow presents itself, but like I said, she is still waiting for responses.
Do any of you have any advice on how to handle this situation?
I am hoping some of you may have a personal connection to a D.O. physician so I can pass along the contact information to her. She's already done shadowing, works in healthcare, has graduate degree, etc. but still lacks that one elusive letter. Hopefully one of you knows somebody so she can set something up and talk with them about providing a letter. This is the Tulsa area by the way.
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The accounts are free. Why doesn't your friend create an account and join the discussion?What are your opinions on writing the basic form letter for the physicians she has already shadowed and dropping it off along with a stamped envelope addressed to admissions hoping for a signature?
I was lucky and got a response from my physician right away but she says she can't tell if her messages are even getting passed the receptionists. She has been requesting a yes or no response via e-mail but is getting nothing. Any suggestions? PM me if you know a Tulsa area D.O. who will definitely take a shadow on and provide a letter. She's got the alumni list already I believe. Do you know if they are set in stone on the letter being a D.O.--she is close with an M.D. but no D.O.'s
Yes I believe one letter must come from a DO, the website will have that exact answer.What are your opinions on writing the basic form letter for the physicians she has already shadowed and dropping it off along with a stamped envelope addressed to admissions hoping for a signature?
I was lucky and got a response from my physician right away but she says she can't tell if her messages are even getting passed the receptionists. She has been requesting a yes or no response via e-mail but is getting nothing. Any suggestions? PM me if you know a Tulsa area D.O. who will definitely take a shadow on and provide a letter. She's got the alumni list already I believe. Do you know if they are set in stone on the letter being a D.O.--she is close with an M.D. but no D.O.'s
Longest 19 days of my life....one more day down I'm going crazy waiting for this call hopefully we all revive the call tomorrow
Nothing yet, my heart starts racing every time my phone rings. Hopefully we'll know soon
I called her today and from what I understood we should find out either this week or early next week. She said something about the preliminary decisions being already made, I'm guessing that means they're waiting on the final decision from the dean.Has anyone verified with Sarah that calls will actually go out this week?
Same hereNot here. Just another day of anxiously checking my phone!
The days are getting excruciatingly long!!Nope... Is it just me or are the days getting longer? and longer? and longer....
Congrats! Glad your wait is finally over and you're on your way to being a physician!
I've been waitlisted since November and just got an email about accepted students day, but have not received a call saying I'm in. This is either a terrible mistake and I'm getting accidentally tortured or I am going to receive amazing news soon!
Congrats on this week's acceptances, everyone!
That would be a terribly cruel mistake lol. I hope you got a call today!
I interviewed the 23rd and was told 2-3 weeks before I hear back. So I'm not expecting anything for another 2 weeksCongrats to those who have been accepted! Has anyone who interviewed Jan 22-23rd heard back yet? Do they review multiple weeks together?
Now here's to a long weekend free of anticipation! Congrats!They tried to call me but the call didn't go through. I'm in though!!
Can't wait to see you guys next year!