2012-2013 Panic Thread

[TheShaker]

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Whoo!!! First interview invite at SLU. What a relief! 🙂

 

[sinombre]

Canadian applicant who submitted secondaries to 12 schools so far, looking to submit 3 more by the end of the week for 15
One hold so far (Kentucky) with no interviews. I hope my late application didn't kill me because my amcas was verified just one week ago. FML.

Just out of curiosity--why did you submit so late and to so few schools?

 

[Jloyay]

Just out of curiosity--why did you submit so late and to so few schools?

Submitted late because my MCAT was in August so I decided to put some work on my essay.

I actually applied to 20, but so far I've only gotten 17 secondaries. Still waiting on Wisconsin, Brown, and Case Western.

GL to all those who have interviews.

 

[medicalapp12]

Whoo!!! First interview invite at SLU. What a relief! 🙂

Congrats! Your stats/ec's are solid so it comes as no surprise that you'd get a ii. Hope more start flowing in for you!👍

 

[thekay]

Whoo!!! First interview invite at SLU. What a relief! 🙂

congrats!!! about time 😀 now let those interviews start tricklin in

 

[nabilesmail]

Whoo!!! First interview invite at SLU. What a relief! 🙂

Woohooo congratulations!!!!!


Btw just curious guys, when people throw around the word "average applicant" would I fall into that category statswise? I know people say being early is important especially if you are an "average" applicant. I just don't know where I stand (MDapps)

 

[Procyon]

My inbox is such a zoo. A million e-mails a day about anything and everything except the e-mails I want. 🙁

 

[CoxMD]

My inbox is such a zoo. A million e-mails a day about anything and everything except the e-mails I want. 🙁

Agreed.

I was spoiled when I received back to back IIs over a month ago. Since then I keep expecting my emails to be from med schools, but alas all my schools are incommunicado. As acceptances start to roll out I see less spots available for me and begin to panic again that something in my app is concerning adcoms. I don't see how all 18 schools I'm waiting on can have nothing to say to me in over a month. All my apps were completed by mid August so applicants later than me have been getting IIs for a while now.

This process is horribly uncertain.

Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T

 

[eefen]

Woohooo congratulations!!!!!


Btw just curious guys, when people throw around the word "average applicant" would I fall into that category statswise? I know people say being early is important especially if you are an "average" applicant. I just don't know where I stand (MDapps)

n=1, but I'd say you're above average. Your ECs are average/maybe above average, but your MCAT is solid. Strong work. Of course, being from CA complicates things....I feel sorry for you guys.

 

[Puck74417]

Woohooo congratulations!!!!!


Btw just curious guys, when people throw around the word "average applicant" would I fall into that category statswise? I know people say being early is important especially if you are an "average" applicant. I just don't know where I stand (MDapps)

Those look well above average to me.

 

[PreMedOrDead]

Woohooo congratulations!!!!!


Btw just curious guys, when people throw around the word "average applicant" would I fall into that category statswise? I know people say being early is important especially if you are an "average" applicant. I just don't know where I stand (MDapps)

https://www.aamc.org/download/161690/data/table17.pdf

For 2011:

"Average" applicant:
cGPA: 3.53
sGPA: 3.43
MCAT (Total/P/V/B): 28/9/9/10

"Average" matriculant:
cGPA: 3.74
sGPA: 3.61
MCAT (Total/P/V/B): 31/10/10/11

Clearly, you're well above average, even for a matriculant (a student whom has decided to attend a school). SDN tends to inflate this 'average' so it sounds like people with 3.9 GPAs and 34 MCATs are the norm. This is not true. ECs, letters, secondaries, and interviews are not factored into this equation, however. These are what end up differentiating applicants at schools, not your numbers.

 

[Irish Football]

I have to vent a little bit.

My panic has been increasing recently. The recent rush of acceptances here on SDN have definitely contributed. It's already October 17th (been complete at most schools since early-to-mid August), and I've gotten 2 rejections and only one II so far (I'm worried that it seems like all my eggs are in one basket, and if this school doesn't accept me, then it's all over). I know I've posted similar messages in the past, and I have gotten the same old, "you're fine, just wait, it's early etc.." Well, as much as I appreciate these responses, I'm still nervous. I hear that the application process is at times "random" and that hundreds of well qualified applicants get rejected each year. If this is true, then how can someone say, "don't worry, try and relax." Yes, maybe people with my numbers have gotten in, but I'm sure there are people with similar numbers who haven't. Also, numbers aren't everything, especially since I've come to realize that schools are very specific about a "type" of applicant they are looking for.

What I'm trying to say, is why should I be relaxed and confident if no one is guaranteed anything in this process? I just want that first acceptance, and until I get one, I won't relax and I won't stop worrying.

Please don't respond with any ,"chill dude, how are you gonna get through med school, etc.." Believe me, I'm fine, I'm not going to go jump off a bridge or anything. It's just weighing on my mind and I feel that this site, and this thread specifically, is a good place to vent, to people who can relate, sympathize, and hopefully understand. Thanks for listening, rant over.

 

[487806]

I have to vent a little bit.

My panic has been increasing recently. The recent rush of acceptances here on SDN have definitely contributed. It's already October 17th (been complete at most schools since early-to-mid August), and I've gotten 2 rejections and only one II so far (I'm worried that it seems like all my eggs are in one basket, and if this school doesn't accept me, then it's all over). I know I've posted similar messages in the past, and I have gotten the same old, "you're fine, just wait, it's early etc.." Well, as much as I appreciate these responses, I'm still nervous. I hear that the application process is at times "random" and that hundreds of well qualified applicants get rejected each year. If this is true, then how can someone say, "don't worry, try and relax." Yes, maybe people with my numbers have gotten in, but I'm sure there are people with similar numbers who haven't. Also, numbers aren't everything, especially since I've come to realize that schools are very specific about a "type" of applicant they are looking for.

What I'm trying to say, is why should I be relaxed and confident if no one is guaranteed anything in this process? I just want that first acceptance, and until I get one, I won't relax and I won't stop worrying.

Please don't respond with any ,"chill dude, how are you gonna get through med school, etc.." Believe me, I'm fine, I'm not going to go jump off a bridge or anything. It's just weighing on my mind and I feel that this site, and this thread specifically, is a good place to vent, to people who can relate, sympathize, and hopefully understand. Thanks for listening, rant over.

How about avoid going to SDN and focus on something else, like school or something interesting? SDN is the source of neuroticism.

 

[Irish Football]

How about avoid going to SDN and focus on something else, like school or something interesting? SDN is the source of neuroticism.

I appreciate the advice, but,
1) It's not just SDN, I have to talk to friends who are getting II's seemingly every day
2) SDN also provides encouragement (which is kind of what I'm looking for here, even though I talked about how it doesn't help. It's a weird thing, I know.
3) I tried to take a break from SDN once - it didn't help.

I would also add that I don't think SDN is the source of neuroticism. Rather, the weeks and weeks of not hearing anything from schools is the source of my neuroticism.

 

[drscholls]

I have to vent a little bit.

My panic has been increasing recently. The recent rush of acceptances here on SDN have definitely contributed. It's already October 17th (been complete at most schools since early-to-mid August), and I've gotten 2 rejections and only one II so far (I'm worried that it seems like all my eggs are in one basket, and if this school doesn't accept me, then it's all over). I know I've posted similar messages in the past, and I have gotten the same old, "you're fine, just wait, it's early etc.." Well, as much as I appreciate these responses, I'm still nervous. I hear that the application process is at times "random" and that hundreds of well qualified applicants get rejected each year. If this is true, then how can someone say, "don't worry, try and relax." Yes, maybe people with my numbers have gotten in, but I'm sure there are people with similar numbers who haven't. Also, numbers aren't everything, especially since I've come to realize that schools are very specific about a "type" of applicant they are looking for.

What I'm trying to say, is why should I be relaxed and confident if no one is guaranteed anything in this process? I just want that first acceptance, and until I get one, I won't relax and I won't stop worrying.

Please don't respond with any ,"chill dude, how are you gonna get through med school, etc.." Believe me, I'm fine, I'm not going to go jump off a bridge or anything. It's just weighing on my mind and I feel that this site, and this thread specifically, is a good place to vent, to people who can relate, sympathize, and hopefully understand. Thanks for listening, rant over.

In all seriousness, I'm right there with you man. It is hard to sit around and twiddle our thumbs. I got an II in the first few days after I submitted secondaries and the past month has only brought me a few rejections and silence.

 

[Fivo]

I have to vent a little bit.

My panic has been increasing recently. The recent rush of acceptances here on SDN have definitely contributed. It's already October 17th (been complete at most schools since early-to-mid August), and I've gotten 2 rejections and only one II so far (I'm worried that it seems like all my eggs are in one basket, and if this school doesn't accept me, then it's all over). I know I've posted similar messages in the past, and I have gotten the same old, "you're fine, just wait, it's early etc.." Well, as much as I appreciate these responses, I'm still nervous. I hear that the application process is at times "random" and that hundreds of well qualified applicants get rejected each year. If this is true, then how can someone say, "don't worry, try and relax." Yes, maybe people with my numbers have gotten in, but I'm sure there are people with similar numbers who haven't. Also, numbers aren't everything, especially since I've come to realize that schools are very specific about a "type" of applicant they are looking for.

What I'm trying to say, is why should I be relaxed and confident if no one is guaranteed anything in this process? I just want that first acceptance, and until I get one, I won't relax and I won't stop worrying.

Please don't respond with any ,"chill dude, how are you gonna get through med school, etc.." Believe me, I'm fine, I'm not going to go jump off a bridge or anything. It's just weighing on my mind and I feel that this site, and this thread specifically, is a good place to vent, to people who can relate, sympathize, and hopefully understand. Thanks for listening, rant over.

Bro you're fine, you just gotta wait. It's still early and this process is random. I know it's tough man but don't worry and just try and relax. I mean come on man, if you can't get through this stuff, how are you going to get through med school? You gotta chill dude.




But lettuce beef cereal, I know that feel... Out of the 16 schools I applied to, only 2 interviews and the rest are silent. And to make matters worse, my interviews are still a month and a half away. So basically I feel used and neglected. Hopefully you hear back from more schools soon and even an acceptance. Good luck and don't be ashamed to be sad 😎

 

[jhuskp]

I appreciate the advice, but,
1) It's not just SDN, I have to talk to friends who are getting II's seemingly every day
2) SDN also provides encouragement (which is kind of what I'm looking for here, even though I talked about how it doesn't help. It's a weird thing, I know.
3) I tried to take a break from SDN once - it didn't help.

Seriously, get away from these people. Everyone in my master's program is applying to med school, and I know if I talk to them about applications I'll go nuts.

I know I'm going to have to hear them wonder aloud about how to choose between Harvard and Hopkins as it is in the next few days, while I try to keep quiet about my three post-interview holds.

 

[Irish Football]

Bro you're fine, you just gotta wait. It's still early and this process is random. I know it's tough man but don't worry and just try and relax. I mean come on man, if you can't get through this stuff, how are you going to get through med school? You gotta chill dude.

But lettuce beef cereal, I know that feel... Out of the 16 schools I applied to, only 2 interviews and the rest are silent. And to make matters worse, my interviews are still a month and a half away. So basically I feel used and neglected. Hopefully you hear back from more schools soon and even an acceptance. Good luck and don't be ashamed to be sad 😎

In all seriousness, I'm right there with you man. It is hard to sit around and twiddle our thumbs. I got an II in the first few days after I submitted secondaries and the past month has only brought me a few rejections and silence.

Nice to know I'm not alone. I'm pulling for you guys!

Seriously, get away from these people. Everyone in my master's program is applying to med school, and I know if I talk to them about applications I'll go nuts.

I know I'm going to have to hear them wonder aloud about how to choose between Harvard and Hopkins as it is in the next few days, while I try to keep quiet about my three post-interview holds.

You're probably right. The problem is that some of them are really good friends, like people who were there with me the entire four years of undergrad, study partners, real good friends etc.. It's hard to avoid them. It's also difficult to be excited to hear about their II's and not to be so jealous and "unhappy" upon hearing their good news. I hope this doesn't make me a bad person.

 

[drscholls]

Nice to know I'm not alone. I'm pulling for you guys!



You're probably right. The problem is that some of them are really good friends, like people who were there with me the entire four years of undergrad, study partners, real good friends etc.. It's hard to avoid them. It's also difficult to be excited to hear about their II's and not to be so jealous and "unhappy" upon hearing their good news. I hope this doesn't make me a bad person.

We're pulling for you too!

 

[morneau]

I hear what you're saying Irish Football, and understand completely. A few thoughts - first, put everything you have into the one interview you've received...let the school know they're your first choice and follow up the interview with a thank you note to your interviewer. Remember, all you need is one acceptance. Second, realize that we've all lost perspective here as it truly is very early in the cycle. Many schools continue to open up interview slots later in the cycle so it's too early to give up. Be sure to send any newsworthy updates to your schools which may get them to take a second look at your application. Finally, I understand how difficult it is to be happy for those around you who are getting good news when you aren't....that's tough. Just "hang in there" and don't lose hope...we're all pulling for you on SDN!

 

[virtuoso735]

That's why it's a good idea to also apply DO. It made the wait a little more bearable knowing that I had somewhere to go next year if my MD applications fell through.

 

[punkedoutriffs]

I'm getting waitlisted at the first school I interviewed with. This process just elates and crushes, goes up and down. It wears.

 

[tb4m]

This thread and literally everybody in it are eerily familiar. Probably cause I'm in a similar position. Didn't submit AMCAS til late July (wasn't verified until early September - completely and utterly my fault), submitted secondaries as quickly as possible but still wasn't complete at most schools until mid September. And, Irish Football, I legit dropped the line about "all the eggs in one basket" today talking to my pre-health advisor concerning my sole II (well-before I saw your post) so I absolutely understand what you're feeling. Kind of nice to know I'm not alone feeling anxious and everything.

And I really do hope it's true about being still early in the season. Cause this is nerve-racking - I should be working on lab reports right now but I'm posting stuff instead.

 

[Procyon]

And I really do hope it's true about being still early in the season. Cause this is nerve-racking - I should be working on lab reports right now but I'm posting stuff instead.

This. Has anyone else been having trouble focusing on school work? I just can't bring myself to do it much lately. I've been feeling bummed out, and I don't think this process is the sole reason why, but it certainly hasn't been helping me. I need a vacation. 🙁

 

[drscholls]

This thread and literally everybody in it are eerily familiar. Probably cause I'm in a similar position. Didn't submit AMCAS til late July (wasn't verified until early September - completely and utterly my fault), submitted secondaries as quickly as possible but still wasn't complete at most schools until mid September. And, Irish Football, I legit dropped the line about "all the eggs in one basket" today talking to my pre-health advisor concerning my sole II (well-before I saw your post) so I absolutely understand what you're feeling. Kind of nice to know I'm not alone feeling anxious and everything.

And I really do hope it's true about being still early in the season. Cause this is nerve-racking - I should be working on lab reports right now but I'm posting stuff instead.

That is the great thing about this thread, and why I keep posting here. It is great to be able to talk with people who "get it."
🙂🙁🙁

 

[TxResident]

Being from Texas and having increased my stats as compared to last year, I was hoping to snatch a few interview invites, only gotten one II at one of the better Texas schools (relative to rankings), I was excited thinking I might be able to get a few more interviews at the other Texas schools to increase my chances of getting in. Still only one II while my friend with relatively similar stats got a few invites to DO schools (plus already accepted to one) and a II to a Texas school. Stuffs been killing me on the inside. Its Texas, its October, its really late in the cycle now ;_;.

 

[Irish Football]

That is the great thing about this thread, and why I keep posting here. It is great to be able to talk with people who "get it."
🙂🙁🙁

That exactly it. People who have already gotten several II's, already in med school, or haven't applied yet just don't make me feel better when they say don't worry. THIS THREAD is my favorite because its like the only group of people that I feel can really relate to what I'm going through. My friends, family and other people on SDN all mean well, but it just doesn't have the same effect. I wish all of you guys much success during the rest of the cycle, and I hope that EVERYONE on this thread gets accepted soon!

 

[drscholls]

That exactly it. People who have already gotten several II's, already in med school, or haven't applied yet just don't make me feel better when they say don't worry. THIS THREAD is my favorite because its like the only group of people that I feel can really relate to what I'm going through. My friends, family and other people on SDN all mean well, but it just doesn't have the same effect. I wish all of you guys much success during the rest of the cycle, and I hope that EVERYONE on this thread gets accepted soon!

Here, here!

Also, does anyone else check all of their statuses each night...just in case an ii email wasn't sent?

 

[Jas1360]

Here, here!

Also, does anyone else check all of their statuses each night...just in case an ii email wasn't sent?

Yeah, even the reach school where I don't stand a chance. 😳

 

[Jloyay]

This. Has anyone else been having trouble focusing on school work? I just can't bring myself to do it much lately. I've been feeling bummed out, and I don't think this process is the sole reason why, but it certainly hasn't been helping me. I need a vacation. 🙁

I have a midterm tomorrow and I'm here reading up on SDN. loll.

That exactly it. People who have already gotten several II's, already in med school, or haven't applied yet just don't make me feel better when they say don't worry. THIS THREAD is my favorite because its like the only group of people that I feel can really relate to what I'm going through. My friends, family and other people on SDN all mean well, but it just doesn't have the same effect. I wish all of you guys much success during the rest of the cycle, and I hope that EVERYONE on this thread gets accepted soon!

We're all on the same boat. There are people who submitted in September like me who are just hoping for an interview invite (I've been checking my e-mail neurotically ever since I submitted my batch of secondaries last week, even though I'm probably not going to get anything until November).

BTW, you applied to Chicago schools right (like Rosalind Franklin, UofC)? I've been seeing you around the forums. Just submitted my Rosalind Franklin secondary one week ago ha,

 

[Irish Football]

BTW, you applied to Chicago schools right (like Rosalind Franklin, UofC)? I've been seeing you around the forums. Just submitted my Rosalind Franklin secondary one week ago ha,

Yeah, I applied to all the Chicago schools. Only heard from one school--rejected at UChicago. Why haven't I gotten an II from RF or Loyola or Rush or Illinois???? Hence my panic.

 

[TheShaker]

This. Has anyone else been having trouble focusing on school work? I just can't bring myself to do it much lately. I've been feeling bummed out, and I don't think this process is the sole reason why, but it certainly hasn't been helping me. I need a vacation. 🙁

I've gone from an A student to B/B- student. Something about this process has made me pretty apathetic to academics.

 

[Laurlaur]

That's THE WORST--the "don't worry, you'll get in somewhere" friends. Sure, if somewhere includes back home in my childhood room with my parents, that's "somewhere". Coincidentally, these friends are the worst to share interview invite news with because they don't realize how important/awesome/exciting it is to get each and every one. I need more premed friends...

 

[CycloneDoctor]

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[Jas1360]

Hi All,

My stats are: 26P/3.86c/3.78s

Already accepted to 1 DO school & ii's at several others

I did get a ii to my in-state MD school, and am looking forward to it. I know that most in-state applicants get a courtesy ii. My interview is at the University of Iowa.

Just curious if you think I have a shot or not.

Small-pooled at MC of Wisconsin, & no response from 16 other MD schools 😱

I think it depends on the break down of your MCAT, how well you do at the interview, and your extracurriculars.

 

[CycloneDoctor]

I think it depends on the break down of your MCAT, how well you do at the interview, and your extracurriculars.

 

[Iknowyouknow]

So this is my first post on SDN but I felt like I should post something since I'm also panicking. You guys know exactly what I'm going through and this is one of my favorite threads. I'm applying to 23 schools. I have 0 ii and 5 rejections so far. But every day I wake up with a small amount of hope that I will have some good news. That's all I can really do.

Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back. I wish you all the best in this long, taxing process.

 

[neur0nal]

It's past midnight on the east coast, so in about 7 hours I'll wake up and immediately check my inbox. I'll see nothing from any schools and start the day feeling defeated. Then every time my phone vibrates, my heart stops for a second until I see it's just something irrelevant.

Sigh, I'm at about 2 months of being complete and still no IIs 🙁 This is probably the only SDN thread that doesn't make me feel like everyone around me is making progress. Either way, stay positive everyone!

 

[Jas1360]

MCAT break-down: 9/8/9
EC's: Leader of a large student organization: 2 years, 4 years of research with a professor in my department, work as a CNA in a hospital, Undergrad TA for a biology lab, Summer counselor for a camp for kids w/ cancer, volunteer work with hospice patients, international volunteer service trip, study abroad for a semester, shadowed a cardiothoracic surgeon, family physician, & pathologist

I feel like I can rock the interview, just nervous my MCAT will be the only thing to hold me back 🙁

Your MCAT is low for MD but not impossible but the break down is good. I know they don't want to see less than 8 in any category. I assume you have already submitted all your applications and you are just waiting to hear.

But don't worry you've already got the DO acceptance. That's more than a lot of people have at this point.

 

[Jas1360]

It's past midnight on the east coast, so in about 7 hours I'll wake up and immediately check my inbox. I'll see nothing from any schools and start the day feeling defeated. Then every time my phone vibrates, my heart stops for a second until I see it's just something irrelevant.

Sigh, I'm at about 2 months of being complete and still no IIs 🙁 This is probably the only SDN thread that doesn't make me feel like everyone around me is making progress. Either way, stay positive everyone!

I'm thinking about getting a brand new email account and updating all the medical schools. I'm sick of getting excited when my phone beeps, only to see junk, junk, and more junk.

 

[hobbity]

It's past midnight on the east coast, so in about 7 hours I'll wake up and immediately check my inbox. I'll see nothing from any schools and start the day feeling defeated. Then every time my phone vibrates, my heart stops for a second until I see it's just something irrelevant.

Sigh, I'm at about 2 months of being complete and still no IIs 🙁 This is probably the only SDN thread that doesn't make me feel like everyone around me is making progress. Either way, stay positive everyone!

I've also been complete for 2 months and have 2 rejections, 1 hold, and only nighttime cricket chirping to accompany the silence from the other 14 schools I'm waiting on.
I recently set my phone to notify me when I get new emails... and it hasn't reduced the amount of times I check my inbox (habits are hard to break)

 

[Irish Football]

so in about 7 hours I'll wake up and immediately check my inbox. I'll see nothing from any schools and start the day feeling defeated. Then every time my phone vibrates, my heart stops for a second until I see it's just something irrelevant.

You just described my every day for the past two months.

When people used to tell me that all the waiting during the application cycle is stressful and awful, I used to scoff and think, "nah, it won't be bad for me, I'll handle it just fine." Oh naive younger me, how foolish of you to think that. I want this year to be over. I want it to be June already. This is worse than waiting for my MCAT score and worse then pretty much anything else that I've had to do for pre-med. I think I will take the advice of the poster above and stay off of all the October 15th, acceptance, and class of 2017 threads for now. That should help a bit. Other than that, it is comforting knowing that there are many out there like me, waiting for any good news, and there are even those who are in a more depressing situation than me (at least I have one interview). Wow, I have never been more candid and serious on SDN than these past few posts, this application cycle is really starting to get to me. Again, good luck to all!

 

[Irish Football]

About the email situation, I made it a point the last few weeks to try and unsubscribe from any junk, spam, or unnecessary email that I was getting. It probably cut down on at least half of my daily emails, so that could help reduce some of your phone buzzing that leads to moments of excitedness followed by immediate disappointment, and subsequent depression.

 

[Jas1360]

About the email situation, I made it a point the last few weeks to try and unsubscribe from any junk, spam, or unnecessary email that I was getting. It probably cut down on at least half of my daily emails, so that could help reduce some of your phone buzzing that leads to moments of excitedness followed by immediate disappointment, and subsequent depression.

Yeah, I keep unsubscribing but for some reason I keep getting excessive school emails. Not to mention the Caribbean and Chiropractic emails that keep sneaking in. 🙁 Nothing like adding insult to injury.

 

[Irish Football]

Yeah, I keep unsubscribing but for some reason I keep getting excessive school emails. Not to mention the Caribbean and Chiropractic emails that keep sneaking in. 🙁 Nothing like adding insult to injury.

I swear if I get another email from Ross University...

 

[TheShaker]

I swear if I get another email from Ross University...

Hah, last week I got an advertisement from George Washington University to apply to their MD program. I was complete more than a month ago...

Feels bad man.

 

[TheShaker]

You just described my every day for the past two months.

When people used to tell me that all the waiting during the application cycle is stressful and awful, I used to scoff and think, "nah, it won't be bad for me, I'll handle it just fine." Oh naive younger me, how foolish of you to think that. I want this year to be over. I want it to be June already. This is worse than waiting for my MCAT score and worse then pretty much anything else that I've had to do for pre-med. I think I will take the advice of the poster above and stay off of all the October 15th, acceptance, and class of 2017 threads for now. That should help a bit. Other than that, it is comforting knowing that there are many out there like me, waiting for any good news, and there are even those who are in a more depressing situation than me (at least I have one interview). Wow, I have never been more candid and serious on SDN than these past few posts, this application cycle is really starting to get to me. Again, good luck to all!

I used to think that waiting for the MCAT score was the hardest but now that I think about it, at least you know exactly when it will come. I always thought the next part was easy, just sitting around, chillin and swiping the occasional interview. BUT NO!! IT'S NOT LIKE THAT AT ALL!! WHAT THE **** GET ME OUT (or let me in)!!!

Alright, I allow myself one meltdown per day, and that was well spent. 😳

 

[neur0nal]

About the email situation, I made it a point the last few weeks to try and unsubscribe from any junk, spam, or unnecessary email that I was getting. It probably cut down on at least half of my daily emails, so that could help reduce some of your phone buzzing that leads to moments of excitedness followed by immediate disappointment, and subsequent depression.

I feel like no matter how much I try and avoid compulsively checking my email and status pages, I'll do it anyways when I have free time. Waiting for the MCAT scores is no where near as bad, at least you could count down to when you would know...

This is a nightmare, everyone says we're not too far along into the cycle just yet, but at the same time interview dates are already into the new year. By the point you're starting to approach the interviews that can only get you on the waitlist, which is really a bummer.

Anyone know of some late interview success stories?

 

[Procyon]

I swear if I get another email from Ross University...

Hahaha, they're spamming you, too?? Also this random podiatry school and some Duke China thing.

 

[mnm123]

I hope I get an interview invite tomorrow.. This is beginning to suck