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2009-2010 Mount Sinai Application Thread
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Just called the admissions office... They had their last meeting of the season yesterday, and decisions "will be sent out soon". I am literally going to go throw up from the anxiety right now... 
On the bright side, no one will think anything of the wretching sound coming from the bathroom, as I currently share office space with the Division of GI Surgery
On the bright side, no one will think anything of the wretching sound coming from the bathroom, as I currently share office space with the Division of GI Surgery
what time are decisions usually sent out on wednesdays? are we thinking it's today or friday?
sorry, sent it the same time you posted 🙂 yikes! so what time?
sorry, sent it the same time you posted 🙂 yikes! so what time?
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Judging from this year's and last year's post, if we hear something today it will be very soon (within the next few hours). It seems that emails go out during the 2-4p time schedule they have for status checks.
Unfortunately, you could also find out (good or bad) via snail mail too... I NEED TO KNOW NOW!!!!!!!!!
Can someone call and ask if they plan on releasing the decisions today or this week? I feel bad for calling again because the same lady answers the phone EVERY time I call. She definitely knows my voice at this point.
I would guess today since they met last night. I think that's usually the pattern...right? 😕
"We are pleased to inform you that you have been placed on the Alternate list..." 🙁
What time was the email timestamped?????
2:29
Does anyone know how well people do on the wait list/when movement starts?
Does anyone know how well people do on the wait list/when movement starts?
Luckily, I read pretty fast. I really think they could have picked a better way to phrase that, though.
11:29am Pacific.
I think it's a tiny bit later than most places. Maybe early June? I think it does move quite a bit, maybe 40-50 students a year. That actually is a lot. Most students who interview later in the season are much more likely to be waitlisted (because a lot of acceptances have already been given out), so I wouldn't feel too bad. Check out last year's thread.
I haven't gotten anything yet... Are they sending these out alphabetically or WL first or what?!?!?! I am a freaking wreck over here!!!!!
When did you interview? They may be sending out earlier interviewees first.
omg me too
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I interviewed on 3/9
Congrats! Considering attending? See ya at second look in a month?
Putting all jealousy aside, I am seriously happy for you... Seriously, congratulations!
yikes, i guess we didn't hear already its bad news =(
congrats to everyone who got in / WL!!!!
congrats to everyone who got in / WL!!!!
Just got the acceptance email... sooooo happy and relieved! Timestamp 2:29. Good luck to all waiting!!!!!
Just got the acceptance email... sooooo happy and relieved! Timestamp 2:29. Good luck to all waiting!!!!!
Hey congrats Farmerator! You're going to med school!
i was there 3/9 too, and i got the same 11:29 PST email. waitlist.
maybe the delay's a good sign... or maybe it went to spam? check your junk mail
Okay so a spot of good news for those of us that haven't heard anything yet... I just called (again... I swear they must hate me at this point) to get a decision. She said that no decision has been made. She then paused... put me on hold... came back... and told me that even though the committee met yesterday, not all final decisions have been made (SO CONFUSED NOW). She said that the last batch will go out either Friday or next Wednesday...
Yup check your spam folder. And, wait a bit. Maybe you just didn't slip into the email batch.
And I'm not a pessimist or anything, and totally don't get worried. But rejections are sent via snail mail, not email. So that is a possibility.
Nothing in the junk folder... Who were (are... you're still you, I suspect
) you? I was the ex-Navy big football-player-looking kid that called Dr. Parkas "ma'am".They were pretty clear about not wanting to give bad news over the phone. I think that those of us who didn't hear back probably didn't get in, and the "decisions will be released later this week/next week" is kind of like "your snailmail rejection letter will get there soon".
Also, they said that acceptances are email and snailmail, not email or snailmail. This means those of you who received an email decision will receive confirmation via snailmail, not that those of us who didn't may receive first notice via snailmail. We can argue the interpretation, but it seems silly to accept some via snailmail only. The labor cost of having someone include a few more emails in their mass mailer is tiny compared to the cost of stamp, ink, paper, envelope and labor.
Also, they said that acceptances are email and snailmail, not email or snailmail. This means those of you who received an email decision will receive confirmation via snailmail, not that those of us who didn't may receive first notice via snailmail. We can argue the interpretation, but it seems silly to accept some via snailmail only. The labor cost of having someone include a few more emails in their mass mailer is tiny compared to the cost of stamp, ink, paper, envelope and labor.
This is a common practice at all schools. They have to send notification via mail to make sure applicants get their decision (e-mail...somewhat unreliable and less 'official"), and they'd rather tell you that you were rejected only once rather than many times. You're also more likely to reply immediately to an email message rather that a physical letter... and again, they'd rather not hear from you after you've been rejected.
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just called (again) and asked if not getting an email today was "bad news" and she said that they would be sending acceptances and waitlists on friday and next wednesday.
If you're really interested, I'd just let it continue on until waitlist time. Sinai is somewhat unique in the waitlist game because they do rank students. I.e. you don't need to necessarily send an update letters or any "begging" emails, because it doesn't matter too much. If you hear, you hear, and you're in. If you don't, you don't. Looks like you got a Philly geographical preference (me too!), but Sinai is an awesome school and it's worth the wait.
Are they known to tell applicants their position on the waitlist or no?
I would say definitely not.
Good, because that 's the impression I got when I spoke with her. Good luck to us both, buddy
A buddy of mine got a full ride (not in any programs, just regular MD track) a week after his acceptance back in October.
Do you know if they will they tell us where we are on the waitlist in our letter or if we call?
I'm pretty sure they don't. Check out last year's thread though. I remember people talking about it.
From last year:
For anyone who was waitlisted and mailed in the form accepting your position on the alternate list, did you receive any sort of confirmation?
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I'm really hoping this is true. I interviewed Feb23rd and haven't heard anything. Looking through last years thread, it seems that everyone was waitlisted march20th and onward...and then acceptances were issued from the wait list past that point. I really hope that's not the case this year cuz that means more waiting 🙁
anyway,
Does anyone have anymore details on second look (time of events, etc?) I think I just have the flyer... trying to debate between Sinai second look and another - why are they all on the same weekend!
nope.
April 30th-31st. You should have gotten an email at some point...hopefull they send us details soon.
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