2012-2013 Panic Thread

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I just got my first acceptance!

For you still waiting to hear back, just hang in there. I stopped panicking a month ago... it's just not worth it. What will happen, will happen. Just know you're not ready to give up today or the next day, and hopefully, you will pull through.
 
colorfulfishies said:
...Sending out one final round of update/interest letters... feels like I'm trying to find Nemo
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+1

doctorwho101 said:
I'm glad it's not just me with that sense of foreboding...:scared:
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Its not just you... :bang:

BurghStudent said:
I just got my first acceptance!

For you still waiting to hear back, just hang in there. I stopped panicking a month ago... it's just not worth it. What will happen, will happen. Just know you're not ready to give up today or the next day, and hopefully, you will pull through.
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I need to focus on studying for a Dev Bio exam, but I just find myself refreshing my inbox and checking statuses constantly. I don't know how you managed to stop panicking, but send some of that my way. I was hoping this would be my last semester, but I think I'll be on the second floor of the cathedral again this summer watching people play frisbee on the lawn while I study and fill out applications.
 
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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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After the huge rush of secondaries in July I was about finished with caring.

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hallowmann said:
I need to focus on studying for a Dev Bio exam, but I just find myself refreshing my inbox and checking statuses constantly. I don't know how you managed to stop panicking, but send some of that my way. I was hoping this would be my last semester, but I think I'll be on the second floor of the cathedral again this summer watching people play frisbee on the lawn while I study and fill out applications.
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Oh, you go to Pitt? Good luck to you fellow Panther 🙂
 
MedPR said:
After the huge rush of secondaries in July I was about finished with caring.

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I submitted in June, was verified on June 3! But my MCAT didn't post until September. So I got secondaries late.
 
shiny1234 said:
Hi all,

I'm a frequent reader of SDN, but it's my first time posting here. I'm actually looking to see if anyone can help with my dilemma. I've received 6 interviews and have completed 4 of those... and been wait listed in all 4 of those schools. I feel like that's more than just a fluke. I'm a non-trad applicant with 3.65 gpa, 31mcat, and average volunteering hours (a lot of research experience). I feel like my interviews went decent to very well in those schools (I don't think I've bombed any of them), and I don't have any big red flags on my AMCAS application. I don't understand why I'm getting wait listed at all of these schools... I know everyone has a unique situation, but could it be I'm not saying the right things during interview? My grades are just not the good? I'm losing hope here 🙁
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This is eerily similar to my situation. I'm a reapplicant with 6 interviews, completed 5 of them. Waitlsited at 3 and I have a good feeling the other 2 are waitlists as well. I have a 3.65 gpa, 32 mcat, average volunteering, pretty strong research experience. I felt like all my interviews were decent to good. I just keep thinking there has got to be some red flag or poison pill in my application... what I would give to be a fly on the wall of those committee decision meetings to see what's wrong with me/my application...
 
akw42 said:
This is eerily similar to my situation. I'm a reapplicant with 6 interviews, completed 5 of them. Waitlsited at 3 and I have a good feeling the other 2 are waitlists as well. I have a 3.65 gpa, 32 mcat, average volunteering, pretty strong research experience. I felt like all my interviews were decent to good. I just keep thinking there has got to be some red flag or poison pill in my application... what I would give to be a fly on the wall of those committee decision meetings to see what's wrong with me/my application...
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Haha, tell me about it. After a string of WLs you start to get real paranoid...
 
BurghStudent said:
For you still waiting to hear back, just hang in there. I stopped panicking a month ago... it's just not worth it. What will happen, will happen. Just know you're not ready to give up today or the next day, and hopefully, you will pull through.
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I met with someone to discuss my application last night and it ended up being a therapy session about the anxiety I've developed through out this whole thing. The person gave me some great advice and I thought I'd come share with you guys, but today saw that BurghStudent beat me to the punch. I've already done my part, I can send more LOI's, and pray, but the worry/panic/anxiety/whatever you want to call it is wasted energy. I need to surround myself with people that are also seeking serenity in their lives, and work on re-establishing balance in my life.

With that, I'm unsubscribing from this thread. It's been a great place to vent, some of you are really encouraging, some not so much, but I need to stop feeding into the things that are increasing my stress. I wish everyone luck and peace about whatever the outcomes may be!
 
DrPEDSURG said:
Thanks!

I haven't read this book. Is it still relevant since it hasn't been updated since 2004?

I'm going to get it off of amazon anyway. Haha. Should be a good read.
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To be honest I only read the first half but I found it very interesting and look forward to continue reading more. I hope that you like it.
 
akw42 said:
This is eerily similar to my situation. I'm a reapplicant with 6 interviews, completed 5 of them. Waitlsited at 3 and I have a good feeling the other 2 are waitlists as well. I have a 3.65 gpa, 32 mcat, average volunteering, pretty strong research experience. I felt like all my interviews were decent to good. I just keep thinking there has got to be some red flag or poison pill in my application... what I would give to be a fly on the wall of those committee decision meetings to see what's wrong with me/my application...
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Yeah I've got a similar situation. 3 waitlists and I'm expecting 2 more. same MCAT and GPA too, strong research but average/weak volunteering and clinical. I really wish there was some feedback from the school to at least give me a sign of whats going on.

I've been telling myself that the waitlists are technically a school accepting me, but just not as a top choice student. If your app really had a red flag it would have been a rejection. Because our apps are not stellar, we'll have to play the waiting game.
 
suckafree108 said:
Yeah I've got a similar situation. 3 waitlists and I'm expecting 2 more. same MCAT and GPA too, strong research but average/weak volunteering and clinical. I really wish there was some feedback from the school to at least give me a sign of whats going on.

I've been telling myself that the waitlists are technically a school accepting me, but just not as a top choice student. If your app really had a red flag it would have been a rejection. Because our apps are not stellar, we'll have to play the waiting game.
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My thoughts exactly. I believe we are suffering from mediocrity-itis: good enough to not reject, not good enough to accept. So hopefully the more WL we accumulate the better our odds are. I was on two WL's last year (applied late in the cycle, I applied ASAP this time around), and the dice just didn't roll my way I suppose...
 
Hearing from 2/3 schools I interviewed at by the end of Feb. Going to be a crazy month.
 
akw42 said:
My thoughts exactly. I believe we are suffering from mediocrity-itis: good enough to not reject, not good enough to accept. So hopefully the more WL we accumulate the better our odds are. I was on two WL's last year (applied late in the cycle, I applied ASAP this time around), and the dice just didn't roll my way I suppose...
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Which schools were you waitlisted at? I'm in the same boat. Waitlisted at Drexel and Temple. The thought of having to apply again makes me feel ill.
 
finally we can say good riddance to the abysmal month of january.

i'm really, really hoping february is better. also starting to look for jobs for next year, because even though i've been working a lot as a tutor, shadowing a bit and volunteering a bit, i think i need another year of solid work and volunteering experience to bolster my app if i'm gonna reapply. pooooop.
 
premed2000 said:
I feel you. Exact same situation as you. Starting to look for a job after graduation...and seriously considering applying during the 2014 cycle instead of this coming 2013 cycle just to bolster the ECs....
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Same here. Looking for internships but probably will be applying much later... maybe 2020 lol
 
Snegopady said:
Same here. Looking for internships but probably will be applying much later... maybe 2020 lol
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Your stats are pretty awesome. You'll be fine next cycle.
 
MedPR said:
Your stats are pretty awesome. You'll be fine next cycle.
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That's what I thought applying this cycle but reality hit me. Hard. I'll need time to rebuild my confidence before going on this emotional roller coaster again.
 
Snegopady said:
That's what I thought applying this cycle but reality hit me. Hard. I'll need time to rebuild my confidence before going on this emotional roller coaster again.
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ditto.. minus the stats thing.
 
Sup guys.

UTSW waitlist (though I here there's a lot of WL movement towards May).
A&M uncertain.

Only applied in state (TX) and late at that. Won't be making that mistake again :laugh:

It feels good to know that we're all sort of in this together. I felt pretty crushed last Friday when I learned that I had not matched anywhere, but I feel like I've rebounded quite nicely since then, and part of that is derived from a crazy sense of solidarity that I feel with fellow "panic thread" SDNers.

Here's to a hopeful February (to all in this thread) :luck:
 
I interviewed at my top choice way back in September. They flat out told me no decisions would be made (with the exception of about 10) until March. I've been waiting almost 5 months.....ugh. Don't understand why they cant just tell me!!!
 
so another week has passed, and still nothing. i've sent 6 LOIs about 3 weeks ago, none of those schools have either rejected me or given me IIs.

I really think that if I don't get anything within this week, or maybe next week, then that's that.

gimme some love, someone!
 
I recently interviewed at a school that's been sending post-interview rejections/acceptances VERY quickly. Terror every time I see (1) in my inbox.

I'm waiting for news from 3 schools and have an interview at the end of the month at another. 6 silent schools.

The descent into insanity continues.
 
Question. Do members of the Irish cheer squad get customized t-shirts?

Follow-up. If so, how do I apply?

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Haha, thanks guys. Alright, no more panicking for me anymore (at least until I start stressing about my post-interview decision).

Good luck to everyone else waiting for II's/acceptances!!! Interviews are still being given out!!
 
Irish Football said:
Haha, thanks guys. Alright, no more panicking for me anymore (at least until I start stressing about my post-interview decision).

Good luck to everyone else waiting for II's/acceptances!!! Interviews are still being given out!!
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Rush?
 
Talk about adding insult to injury:

I get a rejection email yesterday but apparently someone thought they should tell me twice because I just got another copy of the email today.
 
Jas1360 said:
Talk about adding insult to injury:

I get a rejection email yesterday but apparently someone thought they should tell me twice because I just got another copy of the email today.
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:beat:

Hey, what happened to the "beat a dead horse" emoticon? :beat:
 
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