2009-2010 Harvard Application Thread

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invite here as well to NP. Didn't expect this, haha.
 
hate to be that guy...but when were you complete?
 
Sam32 said:
anyone else received a big envelope? I thought it was an interview invitation, oh well 🙁 I was complete long long time ago, obviously they're not thinking to offer me an interview, but they sent me info on how great Harvard med school is.
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Yeah, got the same thing, thought it was interview but then second thought...it would be an email LOL.
 
hm I wonder why not everyone has gotten this envelope... I just want it so that I can get a frantic call from my parents telling me that I got a package from harvard. I think it would be slightly amusing to hear them freak out haha am I a bad son?
 
neuronc said:
Maybe they don't mean to but both also sound very entitled...
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If you haven't noticed many people ask why they haven't gotten interviews yet, but it's only those of us with high scores that get bashed for it. Everyone's allowed to be upset when they haven't heard from a school. There's nothing wrong with that.
 
ksmi117 said:
If you haven't noticed many people ask why they haven't gotten interviews yet, but it's only those of us with high scores that get bashed for it. Everyone's allowed to be upset when they haven't heard from a school. There's nothing wrong with that.
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that's why i kind of wish that all schools were rolling-ish. why string people along? just reject someone early if you know you're not interested so the person can put your school out of their mind. also, then we'd know that no news would usually = good or neutral news, not bad news. meh.
 
dw2158 said:
that's why i kind of wish that all schools were rolling-ish. why string people along? just reject someone early if you know you're not interested so the person can put your school out of their mind. also, then we'd know that no news would usually = good or neutral news, not bad news. meh.
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Agreed!
And to the guy who said we sounded entitled, I did not mean to. I just want an interview at Harvard! I don't think I necessarily deserve one.
 
dw2158 said:
👍

that's why i kind of wish that all schools were rolling-ish. why string people along? just reject someone early if you know you're not interested so the person can put your school out of their mind. also, then we'd know that no news would usually = good or neutral news, not bad news. meh.
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I kinda agree with this; it'd be so much better if they were rolling. Knowing you are out / not out yet is so much better than dragging it along. It's like when you want to break up with someone - just go tell them already! Don't string 'em along.

Oy... why is the whole medical school admissions process like one big awkward dating drama?
 
Well if the second brochure contains a bunch of information that puts HMS in a negative light and comments on terrible smells and reasons why you probably wouldn't want to come...

you might have done something wrong.
 
NotSur said:
Did anyone get a SECOND brochure, lol? Makes me wonder if I did something wrong...:laugh:
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i got a second one too! maybe if you applied to both np and hst? they seem not to talk to each other too much.
 
NotSur said:
I hope not! I only meant to apply to NP. I just tried to access my secondary but I couldn't so I guess I'll just sit tight and hope for the best. =)
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it could also be a glitch. no worries
 
NotSur said:
Did anyone get a SECOND brochure, lol? Makes me wonder if I did something wrong...:laugh:
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based on your app they probably figured you're the kind of person that needs to be told twice about everything. it's not a BAD quality per se... you're just the, uh, careful type
 
Wow, I am in total shock! Never did I expect to get an interview invite from HMS.
 
congrats! today?
(and when were you complete? 😛)
 
Just wondering... did anyone else get an interview email? I would never expect one from Harvard considering that I have a low (actually super low) MCAT score and this is the first interview email I received.

Do any of you know what percentage of applicants get interviews from HMS?
 
labrat10 said:
Just wondering... did anyone else get an interview email? I would never expect one from Harvard considering that I have a low (actually super low) MCAT score and this is the first interview email I received.

Do any of you know what percentage of applicants get interviews from HMS?
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5500 applications; 800 interviews. that's what they told us on interview day. congrats! i really believe that harvard looks at things other than stats (my MCAT is not off the charts) so you've certainly got a shot :luck:
 
Crash88 said:
grats! when were you complete?
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ok, calm down there, buddy!

complete date does not 100% dictate interview invite date. personally, i have gotten interview invites at a few schools that seemingly bypassed my complete date and then came back to me. so relax, and please stop posting the same questions over and over! 😛
 
ok, calm down there, buddy!

complete date does not 100% dictate interview invite date. personally, i have gotten interview invites at a few schools that seemingly bypassed my complete date and then came back to me. so relax, and please stop posting the same questions over and over! 😛
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whoops I thought I posted the complete thing on a different school page...sorry 🙂
 
NotSur said:
Did anyone get a SECOND brochure, lol? Makes me wonder if I did something wrong...:laugh:
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i received two and only applied to np.

just to add to the pettiness of this thread 😎 ...is the HMS graphic designer stuck in some circa 2002 alternate world of excessive icons and serif-loving italicized font? i hope my inevitable rejection letter looks a little better, hah.
 
Invite! Not sure when complete

PS. didn't receive either of the brochures, so chill people!
 
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Crumbs Smiles said:
Invite! Not sure when complete, but I sent my app on 9/5.

PS. didn't receive either of the brochures, so chill people!
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I didn't receive a single brochure either 🙁. I was complete end of August I think. The completion date doesn't seem to matter though just like at other schools. There doesn't seem to be any order to it.
 
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Brochure arrived yesterday. My mom completely tore it open, and later said she thought it was ok to open my mail because I told her she could check my MCAT score online while I was in class the day it was supposed to come out since she was so anxious to know and it was past due. The brochure definitely got my parents excited. She told me as if I didn't know that thick envelopes are a good thing. Funny parents.
 
Hi so question. Am I correct in that the NP app basically had no essays if you are applying straight out of college? Also, I mean its not a huge deal because I didn't submit my app until late December, but is there some LOI I can send? I just feel that essays are one of my strong suits and not having one kinda cut my legs out from under me for this one. I want HMS to know cool I am haha.
 
agar33 said:
Hi so question. Am I correct in that the NP app basically had no essays if you are applying straight out of college? Also, I mean its not a huge deal because I didn't submit my app until late December, but is there some LOI I can send? I just feel that essays are one of my strong suits and not having one kinda cut my legs out from under me for this one. I want HMS to know cool I am haha.
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you are correct about the no essays bit. but... how are you talking about december in past tense? i'm confused.

and it is way too early for an LOI, in my opnion.
 
harvard doesnt like me at all. i was complete july/aug... and they havent even sent me the booklet. guess they already made up their mind
 
TexasPrincess said:
Brochure arrived yesterday. My mom completely tore it open, and later said she thought it was ok to open my mail because I told her she could check my MCAT score online while I was in class the day it was supposed to come out since she was so anxious to know and it was past due. The brochure definitely got my parents excited. She told me as if I didn't know that thick envelopes are a good thing. Funny parents.
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My mom also called me all excited about the brochure. I also received a second brochure from them a few days later. I assume she learned her lesson the first time.
 
dw2158 said:
you are correct about the no essays bit. but... how are you talking about december in past tense? i'm confused.

and it is way too early for an LOI, in my opnion.
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well remember, in the future, the past has occured.
 
dw2158 said:
i'm happy to donate a tenth or two to your cause
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excellent. please let adcoms know right away. i'll send you a basket of cookies in return. in addition, i'd like to point out it would be pretty awesome if there was a stats bartering system. oh man... what i'd do for 4-5/10th of a point of gpa...
 
bleargh said:
excellent. please let adcoms know right away. i'll send you a basket of cookies in return. in addition, i'd like to point out it would be pretty awesome if there was a stats bartering system. oh man... what i'd do for 4-5/10th of a point of gpa...
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haha and i'd take another couple of points on my MCAT... sounds like an excellent business idea
 
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