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[lucky1127]

im in the same boat but im telling myself that it is so early so no news is good news!

 

[Goro]

I applied to 33 schools so far (planning to add 3-4 more at some point if I can).

Out of these 33 schools, I have heard absolutely nothing from any of them- no rejection, no interview invite (obviously), not even an interview hold, no update on my application review progress whatsoever. I submitted 6 secondaries at the end of July, and everything else was submitted by the end of August except for 2 which I submitted earlier this week. So that's 31 schools submitted before Labor Day and no news.

T-giving is when you should worry.

In the mean time, stay busy.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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[PickaGodnPray]

I submitted 6 secondaries at the end of July, and everything else was submitted by the end of August except for 2 which I submitted earlier this week. So that's 31 schools submitted before Labor Day and no news.

Your application was not submitted early by any means. At most you are giving 6 schools a month to weigh your entire application against the rest of their applicants to make a decision (and a rushed decision like that you do not want). Just be patient.

 

[LizzyM]

The reading of applications and the making of interview invites roughly follows the college football season. We are only a few weeks into a relatively long season that runs through Thanksgiving, or a bit longer, and then the Bowl Games into early January. Sit tight.

 

[LizzyM]

Why has there been 8 years between your WAMC post and your announcement that you've received one interview (a good school to hear from btw)? You've got one. You may have at least two more before Thanksgiving. Stop being depressed and prepare for interviews!

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Sorry the old WAMC post was not mine and I have tried to delete it so as not to cause confusion. I am a first time traditional applicant. With high GPA and 520+ MCAT. I have worked hard for the last 3 years and did not think my application lacked anything. Might not have the “spectacular” factor but seemed to be complete. It is just hard to be patient and not feel disheartened .

So how did this post get placed? You know our TOS requires you to post as yourself and not assume others' identities. (Like signing someone else on an attendance sheet, which is a professionalism violation).

Where is the WAMC we need to focus on?

 

[deleted1192955]

I applied to 33 schools so far (planning to add 3-4 more at some point if I can).

Out of these 33 schools, I have heard absolutely nothing from any of them- no rejection, no interview invite (obviously), not even an interview hold, no update on my application review progress whatsoever. I submitted 6 secondaries at the end of July, and everything else was submitted by the end of August except for 2 which I submitted earlier this week. So that's 31 schools submitted before Labor Day and no news.

What does this mean for my app? Did they just not get to it yet at all or is it likely I was put in some kind of "maybe" pile by now?

I agree w/LizzyM's first post in this thread. Good luck.

 

[SmurfingReviews]

T-giving is when you should worry.

In the mean time, stay busy.

I just came online today after many years to see if the folks that were helping during my application cycle were still on... nice to see familiar names Goro and LizzyM.

I agree with everyone above. I would still not panic. I recognize that things probably changed a bit since I applied, but it ain't over until it is over.

To give you a perspective, I got nothing but radio silence and rejection/waitlist until I got an interview around Feb/March. Still got into a school, and now practicing. Stay strong, my friends.

 

[deleted1227352]

Hi guys, I applied to 24 schools on May 27th and submitted all 24 secondary applications within 2-3 weeks of receiving the secondaries. LM is 75. I've only heard from one school (an R from Boston University) and the rest is complete radio silence. Is anyone else experiencing this? I know we are still in the first half of October but every day that passes without hearing anything makes me more and more nervous.

 

[LizzyM]

If you are "sleepless in Seattle" you are close to Canada but the Thanksgiving Rule is American Thanksgiving, not Canadian Thanksgiving (which is today -- giving thanks with all of you who celebrate). You've got six more weeks to chill before getting concerned. In other words, we are only half way through the college football season and there are still 23 schools that may choose to interview you. In the meantime, don't obsess but keep on doing the things you'll want to put on your application if you should need to reapply.

 

[chilly_md]

Hi guys, I applied to 24 schools on May 27th and submitted all 24 secondary applications within 2-3 weeks of receiving the secondaries. LM is 75. I've only heard from one school (an R from Boston University) and the rest is complete radio silence. Is anyone else experiencing this? I know we are still in the first half of October but every day that passes without hearing anything makes me more and more nervous.

You may not have seen this, but on the front page of this subforum there was an existing discussion for applicants not hearing anything over the past month. I have merged your thread with that one.