2011-2012 Mayo Application Thread

[EvilSponge]

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Well guys, I was sitting in research when I realized I have a voicemail from Rochester, MN. 😱

I called Gina back and she offered me an acceptance!!! 😀 I am so unbelievably happy right now! Then to top it all off, she offered me a substantial merit scholarship. Good luck to everyone on hold and those waiting to hear back!

Your. MDApps. Is. Utterly. Absurd.

 

[rxnfiend]

Ha, in my earlier posts i considered calling you out. Something like "inb4 rxnfiends acceptance". But then figured if u were put on hold i'd make u feel bad... looks like i could have gotten away with it ne way.

I would pay 1 dollar to actually see ur md apps filled out with what ur hiding from us. 45 mcat? Rhodes? Multiple pubs in nature?

Haha I figured you would actually say something about it...

But for real, I am really not hiding anything spectacular. No high MCAT, no Rhodes, no pubs. I am an athlete that has held gold medals for my state in the past however. I have really shown dedication to my activities and have a wide variety of interests that I really think came through in my application. I also credit some success to my actual interviews. I think I am a generally likable person who comes off as genuine and sincere. I know for sure that I ran across some socially awkward kids who couldn't hold a conversation with me, so I can't imagine them with their interviewers. I always felt as if my interviews went great and even got some very nice emails back saying how refreshing it was talking to me about life in general. I had a few interviewers mention that being from a state school has probably given me great insight into what else is out there besides the enclosed capsule that is HYPSM.

 

[Wisco1]

Congratulations to all who received good news today! I look forward to meeting you all at Second Look in the Spring.

For those of you who received hold notifications, don't be discouraged! I know some of my classmates who received acceptances within weeks of holds, and then even more classmates who came in eventually off of the waitlist. Don't lose hope.

All the best,
Wisco1

 

[fizzgig]

where are we now, 5?
+5 for ze hold status.

sad but totally not unexpected. no matter what happens i feel like we're almost halfway thru the year of crazy, y'all!

 

[rxnfiend]

Congratulations to all who received good news today! I look forward to meeting you all at Second Look in the Spring.

For those of you who received hold notifications, don't be discouraged! I know some of my classmates who received acceptances within weeks of holds, and then even more classmates who came in eventually off of the waitlist. Don't lose hope.

All the best,
Wisco1

Thanks Wisco! Do you know what weekend second look is?

Thanks for the background...removes a bit of the mystery. And congrats btw, keep on killin it, man

Thanks man. I know you'll get in to some awesome schools as well. Keep on keepin on! 👍

 

[Wisco1]

Thanks Wisco! Do you know what weekend second look is?

Not sure. Likely April.

 

[FACS444]

Congrats rxnfiend and anyone else accepted today!! Look forward to meeting you all at second look!

 

[FACS444]

@MayoorBust, each anatomy group consists of four students.

At the interview they told us that each anatomy group had 2 students...

 

[blife]

Congrats to all those with happy phone calls!

For those of you who received hold notifications, don't be discouraged! I know some of my classmates who received acceptances within weeks of holds, and then even more classmates who came in eventually off of the waitlist. Don't lose hope.

Thanks for the encouragement, Wisco. That makes me feel like I might have a chance before being "not selected" or waitlisted.

 

[akasick]

really? that's weird. when did you interview? they told us four....10/24

 

[MPLSMedical]

HUGE congratulations to everyone who got good news today (afterall, a 'hold' status is good news, too...you're still in the running!).

I'm still waiting & hoping for an LOR request...yes, I'm well behind the pack. Hoping for the best, though!

Congratulations again to all those with acceptances and hold statuses! 🙂

 

[akasick]

--------good point!

 

[Wisco1]

Frazier makes some nice points. I don't really know how they feel about love letters. If you are wondering I would suggest calling and talking to Gina.

 

[akasick]

lol that's a good point. I can't imagine the number of people that read but don't post on this thread

 

[Lefty Doodle]

+6 for hold today. Not sure how I feel about it. Mayo was cool, but 4 years in Rochester...hmmm...

 

[akasick]

weather or atmosphere in general?

 

[Lefty Doodle]

Let's put it this way: I will be in my 30's for most of medical school, and I am single. If I have to spend that time in Rochester, I will never get married (I'm female so this matters!).

 

[CloverHoney]

Let's put it this way: I will be in my 30's for most of medical school, and I am single. If I have to spend that time in Rochester, I will never get married (I'm female so this matters!).

Agreed. That is the main point that I'm struggling with (weather is not a problem for me). Dating within a class of ~50 will be risky.

Current students--what is your input on the dating scene at Mayo/Rochester? While we're at it, how many students per year end up couples matching?

 

[akasick]

haha many guys I talk to say "never go single to medical school! all the girls are either married, engaged, or in long-term relationships!" but yes, I see your point

 

[Techmed07]

haha many guys i talk to say "never go single to medical school! All the girls are either married, engaged, or in long-term relationships!" but yes, i see your point

+1

 

[CloverHoney]

haha many guys I talk to say "never go single to medical school! all the girls are either married, engaged, or in long-term relationships!" but yes, I see your point

Doesn't that percentage drop a bit around Thanksgiving of first year?

 

[akasick]

Doesn't that percentage drop a bit around Thanksgiving of first year?

and I was just about to add....I've also seen plenty of people enter med school in one of the above situations, only to go back to single life about 3 months in!!! 😉

 

[MilkIsGood]

and I was just about to add....I've also seen plenty of people enter med school in one of the above situations, only to go back to single life about 3 months in!!! 😉

ok so wait 3 months, then start searching. got it

 

[MPLSMedical]

Alright, word is in! Just got a rejection email in the wee hours of the morning. Its sad. This would be a great school to go to.

I'm super happy for all those of you who are heading to Mayo this coming fall. As for weather and dating, etc...keep in mind that Mayo (and other businesses in Rochester for that matter) employs A LOT of people, so you're not at all limited to dating classmates. Plus, the weather is cold, but with the amount of studying you'll be doing ... I don't think you'll really notice the cold all too much.

 

[DTiop]

Alright, word is in! Just got a rejection email in the wee hours of the morning. Its sad. This would be a great school to go to.

I'm super happy for all those of you who are heading to Mayo this coming fall. As for weather and dating, etc...keep in mind that Mayo (and other businesses in Rochester for that matter) employs A LOT of people, so you're not at all limited to dating classmates. Plus, the weather is cold, but with the amount of studying you'll be doing ... I don't think you'll really notice the cold all too much.

Would you mind sharing when you completed and stuff?

 

[MPLSMedical]

Would you mind sharing when you completed and stuff?

I had my application verified Nov 2, fee at May received Nov 3, rejected this morning (Nov 17). As far as my numbers go (undergrad and grad GPA & MCAT), they were both average for Mayo accepted students. All that being said, I know they go for much more than just numbers at Mayo.

I wasn't what they were looking for this year, but I'm hopeful for the rest of the applicants who are in the running that you get better news than I did this morning! Very best of luck to everyone 🙂

 

[LuckOfTheIrish]

I feel like these rejections are giving me a false sense of hope since I had my LOR requested and received in October and have yet to hear either way as of yet

 

[DTiop]

I feel like these rejections are giving me a false sense of hope since I had my LOR requested and received in October and have yet to hear either way as of yet

would your LOR happen to be received on 10/18th? I think there's a large group of us who completed on that date and have yet to hear anything.

I totally get what you're saying though. Every night brings the possibility of interview or rejection! eeek

 

[Weatherwax]

Hey MPLSMedical, I got the rejection email today too. Oh well, I guess it's hold the Mayo for me!

 

[SortaBigDeal]

At the interview they told us that each anatomy group had 2 students...

It's 4.

Current students--what is your input on the dating scene at Mayo/Rochester? While we're at it, how many students per year end up couples matching?

I'd say ~15-20% of the class is dating within the school (same class or above/below). The dating scene outside of school is not like it is in bigger cities or college towns, but some classmates have had luck.

 

[Techmed07]

What is the average step score at Mayo? In addition, does anybody have the match list for this last year? I have looked everywhere for it.

 

[Wisco1]

Average Step 1 Score ~240

Here is last year's match list:

 

[Techmed07]

Average Step 1 Score ~240

Here is last year's match list:

Thanks!👍

 

[JSU]

Average Step 1 Score ~240

Here is last year's match list:

This list is freaking ridiculous! I hope I hear back from Mayo. They let us know every second Tuesday?

 

[chronicidal]

Average Step 1 Score ~240

Here is last year's match list:

To summarize the match list, 19 Mayo, 6 Harvard, 3 Hopkins, 2 UCSF, and 1 to each of the following: WashU, Duke, Michigan, UCLA, Northwestern, Mount Sinai, UA Birmingham, Vanderbilt, NYP Cornell.

😎

 

[chronicidal]

For those interested:

As of right now, there is one interview day remaining (December 9th). Which essentially boils down to x<8 interviewee spots to go...

I'm going to guess that there are only 3 or so open (if that).

G'luck.

You know because there's only one day available on the interview scheduler website.

 

[rxnfiend]

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[DTiop]

For those praying for an interview:

As of right now, there appears to be only one interview day remaining (December 9th). Which essentially boils down to x<8 interviewee spots to go...

I would imagine that the majority (of not all) of the "x<8" openings may be due to people invited, but haven't yet scheduled their interview -- which means that all spots are accounted for.

To those still hoping for an interview, I could be wrong - but my source is reputable. g'luck.

I suppose the rejection should be coming any day now. I don't know what the deal it is with them rejecting a few people at a time and keeping the rest of us in limbo. If there really were only like 2-3 spots left, it'd make sense just to reject people. Are they holding a few people back just in case some people don't take their interview invite?

 

[nadaba]

So I just found out second look weekend is April 12-14 which happens to be the same weekend as Hopkins second look. 🙁 #firstworldproblems

I don't know what to do!!

I think I'm going to have a hard time forking out more money for any second looks.

 

[rxnfiend]

I think I'm going to have a hard time forking out more money for any second looks.

True. I heard the second looks are really when you make the real decision where you are going though because you get a feel for your new classmates. I think its worth the relatively small investment. 😛

 

[ghostman]

So I just found out second look weekend is April 12-14 which happens to be the same weekend as Hopkins second look. 🙁 #firstworldproblems

I don't know what to do!!

🙁 I wish I had that problem.

 

[aminoacids]

🙁 I wish I had that problem.

same here

 

[unleash500]

Interviewed here and loved it!!

 

[EvilSponge]

So I just found out second look weekend is April 12-14 which happens to be the same weekend as Hopkins second look. 🙁 #firstworldproblems

I don't know what to do!!

I know you're really smart and all, but is there really a need to post something like this? (no, I haven't heard back from Mayo yet, I'm not being bitter or anything, but amid a very stressful process for many people, this seems a little callous)

 

[MilkIsGood]

I know you're really smart and all, but is there really a need to post something like this? (no, I haven't heard back from Mayo yet, I'm not being bitter or anything, but amid a very stressful process for many people, this seems a little callous)

i see nothing wrong with his post. like he said, firstworldproblem

 

[raltima07]

I know you're really smart and all, but is there really a need to post something like this? (no, I haven't heard back from Mayo yet, I'm not being bitter or anything, but amid a very stressful process for many people, this seems a little callous)

Your right - now we can guilt trip him into giving up his acceptance. 😀

 

[Northwesterly]

Someone being callous? On SDN???

 

[Techmed07]

Mayo !!!!!!!!


🙄

 

[mrmatt]

i know you're really smart and all, but is there really a need to post something like this? (no, i haven't heard back from mayo yet, i'm not being bitter or anything, but amid a very stressful process for many people, this seems a little callous)

+1

 

[rxnfiend]

I know you're really smart and all, but is there really a need to post something like this? (no, I haven't heard back from Mayo yet, I'm not being bitter or anything, but amid a very stressful process for many people, this seems a little callous)

Sorry if it came off as callous, but like someone else said, I did say it was a firstworldproblem and was semi-joking. I also gave information on when second look weekend is for anyone wondering since I called Gina to ask. My bad. 🙂