2012-2013 Panic Thread

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Jas1360 said:
Choose a specific date or day of the week for releasing decisions. Tuesday could be the day that interview invites are sent out and Friday could be the day that post interview decisions are delivered. It really does not matter when or how frequently, that can be up to each school. I have a couple schools I applied to that already do this.
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Yeah they just tell you up front that these are the days we make decisions so if you don't get any mail.....well you know how it is. Totally agree that all schools should do this.
 
medicalapp12 said:
Sorry to hear about the bad news. Hope you get some good news on the way. :luck:
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thx. honestly it was pre interview, i didn't really expect to get in, and it wasn't a school i was super excited about.

all the ones i've sent LOIs to haven't responded, and those are the ones I'm really hoping to get interviews for. so i guess we'll see what happens. this is the month i think, at the end of feb. if i don't get any news i think that's it for me, then i have a waitlist to hope for.
 
matanpucla said:
thx. honestly it was pre interview, i didn't really expect to get in, and it wasn't a school i was super excited about.

all the ones i've sent LOIs to haven't responded, and those are the ones I'm really hoping to get interviews for. so i guess we'll see what happens. this is the month i think, at the end of feb. if i don't get any news i think that's it for me, then i have a waitlist to hope for.
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Hang in there and good luck! Same boat here, 2 II so far, 13 more silent schools. 6 of which are top 20, like I have a shot at any of those... 🙁
 
premed2000 said:
another rejection for me. 1II and 15R. FML. haha. my heart is so numb now that I laugh when I see rejection letters instead of feeling sad....
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lol i'm the exact same way. when i get a rejection and/or see people getting IIs from schools i'm waiting on and very excited about, i just laugh it off. trust me, it's better than crying.
 
premed2000 said:
another rejection for me. 1II and 15R. FML. haha. my heart is so numb now that I laugh when I see rejection letters instead of feeling sad....
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Lol, my family doc said he started hanging all his rejection letters on his door.
 
colorfulfishies said:
Prtizker? That's so exciting!! Good luck!!
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Oh I wish, but it's too soon for that. I have like 2 more months of waiting for them (and it feels like two years!!).

I actually ended up getting news, that email from GWU that everyone's posting about basically asking me whether they should continue to consider me for an interview. So, essentially, if you get a feeling that you'll hear from a school...you'll get news-ish!
 
so i just finished season 3 of the wire...

i'm really hoping i get some news before i finish the 5th season. this is what it's come to, measuring time by how long it takes for me to finish a show.:scared:
 
doctorwho101 said:
Oh I wish, but it's too soon for that. I have like 2 more months of waiting for them (and it feels like two years!!).

I actually ended up getting news, that email from GWU that everyone's posting about basically asking me whether they should continue to consider me for an interview. So, essentially, if you get a feeling that you'll hear from a school...you'll get news-ish!
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They didn't send me any such email!
 
Uhhh I think I just withdrew from a school so that I could finally have something new in my inbox :-/
 
Is anyone else also tired of this process? It has been a long season. I plan to write two LOI this week, but it is hard to find the motivation to do so.
 
Tulkas said:
Is anyone else also tired of this process? It has been a long season. I plan to write two LOI this week, but it is hard to find the motivation to do so.
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right here. i think it's been since mid october since i got my last II, since end of nov. since my last interview. too many days with empty inboxes. blargh.
 
matanpucla said:
right here. i think it's been since mid october since i got my last II, since end of nov. since my last interview. too many days with empty inboxes. blargh.
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I am too. But I got my first II this month. I thought my app was pretty competitive too. So many silents!
 
Tulkas said:
Is anyone else also tired of this process? It has been a long season. I plan to write two LOI this week, but it is hard to find the motivation to do so.
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Such a long process- hard to motivate myself to write LOIs... I'm going to try and write a couple too
 
People who are not medical schools--you can stop emailing me for the next few months. All your email does is build up false hope and then cause extreme rage which leads to more email checking/general panic).

Also, I do not want to buy things. Haven't you seen how expensive applying to medical school is?! I don't have silly things like money lying around :roflcopter:
 
doctorwho101 said:
People who are not medical schools--you can stop emailing me for the next few months. All your email does is build up false hope and then cause extreme rage which leads to more email checking/general panic).

Also, I do not want to buy things. Haven't you seen how expensive applying to medical school is?! I don't have silly things like money lying around :roflcopter:
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+1

I think when I reapply in the coming up cycle, I'll sign up an email box just for the application. No more spam. 🙂
 
doctorwho101 said:
Also, I do not want to buy things. Haven't you seen how expensive applying to medical school is?! I don't have silly things like money lying around :roflcopter:
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Lol! I love this. Those Victoria's Secret emails are making me depressed, especially when I'll be on a plane on my way to an interview on valentine's day and c-blocking my student host. Not that I would've had a date anyway, I've been too focused on this app cycle for the last year to date. #foreveralone
 
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I know the feeling. Lol
 
CriticalCond said:
Lol! I love this. Those Victoria's Secret emails are making me depressed, especially when I'll be on a plane on my way to an interview on valentine's day and c-blocking my student host. Not that I would've had a date anyway, I've been too focused on this app cycle for the last year to date. #foreveralone
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At least you will be on your way to an interview! I'll take that over a date any day!
 
Nahnia said:
4 rejections 3 interviews 2 pending.....really would like another interview this is my last shot definitely not reapplying so one of these schools better freakin like me. I range between panic and crazy optimism.....
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Hey there dont give up! If you dont mind me asking..why wouldnt you reapply? Is it not your first time applying? I know the process can be hectic, but we must always have hope!


Best wishes coming your way! :luck:
 
Wailp, Just got a rejection (not that it was unexpected), but first one in a couple of months.
Maybe this will translate into some good news tomorrow?
Or just a cascade of misery?
 
colorfulfishies said:
Wailp, Just got a rejection (not that it was unexpected), but first one in a couple of months.
Maybe this will translate into some good news tomorrow?
Or just a cascade of misery?
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i got one yesterday, still waiting for that translation..
 
colorfulfishies said:
Wailp, Just got a rejection (not that it was unexpected), but first one in a couple of months.
Maybe this will translate into some good news tomorrow?
Or just a cascade of misery?
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Your stats are really impressive, and I hope you get an acceptance soon. I noticed you applied to top schools (for which you certainly qualify), but is there a reason you didn't apply to a couple safeties?
 
matanpucla said:
i got one yesterday, still waiting for that translation..
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I'm honestly quite surprised so deep into this cycle, we still believe in trends and patterns and stress out over looking for them.
These months of waiting have not made me quite as wise as I had hoped 🙄
 
lpava said:
Hey there dont give up! If you dont mind me asking..why wouldnt you reapply? Is it not your first time applying? I know the process can be hectic, but we must always have hope!


Best wishes coming your way! :luck:
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I'm not reapplying because I'm already a reapplicant. I can't really go through this whole process again. I'm an international student non-Canadian and I think this cycle is as good at it gets for me. If it doesn't work I'll cut my losses and do the Caribbean med school route. Hopefully it doesn't come to that I'll be optimistic and hope I get in at one of the awesome schools that decided to interview me
 
Nahnia said:
I'm not reapplying because I'm already a reapplicant. I can't really go through this whole process again. I'm an international student non-Canadian and I think this cycle is as good at it gets for me. If it doesn't work I'll cut my losses and do the Caribbean med school route. Hopefully it doesn't come to that I'll be optimistic and hope I get in at one of the awesome schools that decided to interview me
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Good luck! I'm pulling for you
 
BrettJH said:
Good luck! I'm pulling for you
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Thanks a lot. Lost my gap year job today. Literally no other openings in the med field in my country.So now I have my jobless anxiety combined with medical school acceptance stress. 🙁
 
February 1 is looking like the end of the road. Time to start rewriting my essays.
 
Nahnia said:
Thanks a lot. Lost my gap year job today. Literally no other openings in the med field in my country.So now I have my jobless anxiety combined with medical school acceptance stress. 🙁
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First, I'm about 80-85% sure his good wishes had nothing to do with your job loss. And second, I'm sorry to hear about your job. Fingers crossed that you'll get good news soon!
 
His good wishes were for a successful application cycle. How would he know about my job status 😕 I was just venting about my sucky day, just hoping all of us can get off this panic thread and get accepted already 🙂
 
Tulkas said:
Is anyone else also tired of this process? It has been a long season. I plan to write two LOI this week, but it is hard to find the motivation to do so.
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Yea it is definitely difficult to get motivated this time of year.

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MedPR said:
Yea it is definitely difficult to get motivated this time of year.

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I was over the whole process by mid-December this year. I would have liked one allopathic II, but at least I can RELAX this summer!

I'm so over the DO stigma, too! In the beginning, i was opposed just like the rest of the uninformed premeds, but The more I look into it, the more interesting it becomes. Maybe I can get into some OMM research and help the profession gain more legitimacy in the med field.

Truth is, I've been overcoming adversity since I graduated high school. Lol. Being an advocate for osteopathic medicine seems fitting.
 
Tulkas said:
Is anyone else also tired of this process? It has been a long season. I plan to write two LOI this week, but it is hard to find the motivation to do so.
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+1. Does anyone else feel like they are throwing fallen leaves at 18 wheelers roaring down the freeway with the intent to stop them when they write LOI?
 
Nahnia said:
His good wishes were for a successful application cycle. How would he know about my job status 😕 I was just venting about my sucky day, just hoping all of us can get off this panic thread and get accepted already 🙂
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Many apologies--the juxtaposition of the two read to me as sardonic rather than grateful. Hoping we can all get off the thread tomorrow and relax!!
 
MiracleforMD said:
+1. Does anyone else feel like they are throwing fallen leaves at 18 wheelers roaring down the freeway with the intent to stop them when they write LOI?
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I hadn't, until you put that thought in my head. Now yes I do.
 
So, I'm starting to get a cold. I don't know if I should I reschedule my interview. Will the adcom be more impressed if I stick it out or annoyed that I may be contagious? Worst timing ever 🙁
 
DrPEDSURG said:
I was over the whole process by mid-December this year. I would have liked one allopathic II, but at least I can RELAX this summer!

I'm so over the DO stigma, too! In the beginning, i was opposed just like the rest of the uninformed premeds, but The more I look into it, the more interesting it becomes. Maybe I can get into some OMM research and help the profession gain more legitimacy in the med field.

Truth is, I've been overcoming adversity since I graduated high school. Lol. Being an advocate for osteopathic medicine seems fitting.
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Congrats on your acceptance! Have you read http://www.amazon.com/DOs-Osteopathic-Medicine-America/dp/0801878349? Very interesting book 🙂
 
MiracleforMD said:
+1. Does anyone else feel like they are throwing fallen leaves at 18 wheelers roaring down the freeway with the intent to stop them when they write LOI?
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More like I'm tying a balloon to the sinking titanic.
 
Just got accepted to my first choice today. 😍

Wish the rest of you the best of luck. :luck:
 
Coming off my first post-interview decision... waitlist from a school that supposed has a lot of waitlist movement (not quite sure what type of attitude I'm supposed to take this with)
Sending out one final round of update/interest letters... feels like I'm trying to find Nemo
 
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