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[LizzyM]

If the extraordinary thing about your application is your MCAT score, you are interviewing with a stat wh0re. They are like gold diggers. It's not you, it's the numbers and how good it will feel to have what that represents in their win column. It is awfully depersonalizing but if that's what gets you in the door, ride it for as long as it lasts.

Unless you start telling tales about how you scammed little old ladies out of their social security checks, the school is likely to strongly consider you for admission because you fill a need that they have. You have a need, too, to find a school that is a good fit for you. So use this opportunity to put a name and a face to that MCAT number and show that you aren't a robot who can spit out the right answers but is lacking in soul. While being humble, use the interview to gather as much information about the school as you can during the interviews. If you really are a hot commodity (again, depersonalized and a product that the school wants to acquire) you will have choices and you will not regret spending interview time gathering intel about the school and what it has to offer.

 

[MyOdyssey]

I received an II from a T5 recently. I know for a fact that there's nothing extraordinary in my application outside of my MCAT that a lot of other applicants from my undergrad don't already have. I also know too many people significantly more deserving than I am for this school that never even received an interview.

Any tips or advice to shake this feeling? I can feel it negatively impacting my motivation to interview prep and I feel like, in a way, I'd be scamming the school big time if I did end up getting in. I legitimately had a dream last night where upon finishing the interview, I witnessed the interviewer + adcom talking about how sorely disappointed they were and how much better they remembered me looking on paper.

I've never felt this way before in my life and not really sure how to deal with it. I also have a bit more of a reserved personality IRL that I feel doesn't translate well through text. Would hate to see this negatively impacting my interview chances or turning interviewers off.

Yeah and the only thing that separates Usain Bolt from we mere mortals is a mere second or two in the 100 meter dash . . .

 

[Moko]

Yeah and the only thing that separates Usain Bolt from we mere mortals is a mere second or two in the 100 meter dash . . .

Some of us are happy to just run 100 meters without needing to stop. Please don't set the bar too high to qualify as a mere mortal. 🙏

 

[LindaAccepted]

I received an II from a T5 recently. I know for a fact that there's nothing extraordinary in my application outside of my MCAT that a lot of other applicants from my undergrad don't already have. I also know too many people significantly more deserving than I am for this school that never even received an interview.

Any tips or advice to shake this feeling? I can feel it negatively impacting my motivation to interview prep and I feel like, in a way, I'd be scamming the school big time if I did end up getting in. I legitimately had a dream last night where upon finishing the interview, I witnessed the interviewer + adcom talking about how sorely disappointed they were and how much better they remembered me looking on paper.

I've never felt this way before in my life and not really sure how to deal with it. I also have a bit more of a reserved personality IRL that I feel doesn't translate well through text. Would hate to see this negatively impacting my interview chances or turning interviewers off.

First of all, congratulations on the II.

Secondly anyone striving to better themselves is an imposter. They're trying to become something they currently are not. All pre-meds are imposters. They are trying to become something they are not. The problem isn't feeling undeserving; it's feeling like the schools owe you an interview, not to mention acceptances. I wish I could link to a post by Seth Godin on this topic, but I don't think I can. You can google "Seth Godin imposter syndrome" if you want.

Just realize you have lots of imposter company in the applicant pool. You're not alone, and that's the good news.

So whatever the reasons, and it could be your MCAT and the school could be a stat wh0re, or the school could just see something in your story and experience that makes this school want to interview you in addition to wanting your MCAT, it doesn't matter. Trust that they know why they want to invest the time in interviewing you. Do the best you can as you would for any interview. And then if you get multiple acceptance, choose the school that you think will be the best fit for you.

 

[Goro]

I received an II from a T5 recently. I know for a fact that there's nothing extraordinary in my application outside of my MCAT that a lot of other applicants from my undergrad don't already have. I also know too many people significantly more deserving than I am for this school that never even received an interview.

Any tips or advice to shake this feeling? I can feel it negatively impacting my motivation to interview prep and I feel like, in a way, I'd be scamming the school big time if I did end up getting in. I legitimately had a dream last night where upon finishing the interview, I witnessed the interviewer + adcom talking about how sorely disappointed they were and how much better they remembered me looking on paper.

I've never felt this way before in my life and not really sure how to deal with it. I also have a bit more of a reserved personality IRL that I feel doesn't translate well through text. Would hate to see this negatively impacting my interview chances or turning interviewers off.

Just have a little faith in yourself. You worked hard to get that II, and it paid off. Be thankful for your blessings.

 

[Angus Avagadro]

Project warmth, connect with the interviewer, do your best to provide authentic responses, i.e., not canned replies. They are trying to get to know you. Good luck and best wishes!