2013-2014 Mayo Medical School Application Thread
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Holy-! 😱
Now I'm nervous...I put my letters to them on AMCAS, so I'm not expecting anything from them...but wow, you're making the 3.83/42 guy here really nervous.
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4.0/38 here and I now can't believe I got an LoR request in the first round considering I didn't think my ECs were that hot. For curiosity's sake, I'd love to know how Mayo selects them.
When should I expect that? Unless, of course, I've already been rejected 😳
EDIT: to clarify, this is what I got after paying, three days ago...
My "greetings" email and LOR request email were 11 days apart, but they send them out in batches. It just depends when they decide to send out the next round!
Mayo sends the LOR requests in batches. My fee request and LOR request emails were 5 days apart, so the next one might be coming up soon! Maybe next Monday? 👍
Fingers crossed...T__T
Flat out rejection. 4.0 GPA/ 37 MCAT..... just wow, thanks Mayo. 👎
Probably because you're international. Good luck
Yep that's the standard letter we all get after submitting the payment. The LOR request is separate and not everyone gets one....they send rejections as well. Still waiting.....fingers crossed for the next batch 🙂
For those of you who got LOR requests, congratulations! If your entire application looks like it might be a good fit for the mayo philosophy, interview invitations should be extended to you within the next week or two.
For those of you who got rejected, keep your head up! Mayo selects for more than just stats and looks for a right fit for their school (first through how you portray yourself in your PS and ECs and then how others portray you through LOR). Since this wasn't the case for you, then mayo probably isn't the right place for you and vice versa.
Good luck to everyone! There are a few people from our class and a few from the other classes following this thread so feel free to ask any questions or send me a PM.
For those of you who got rejected, keep your head up! Mayo selects for more than just stats and looks for a right fit for their school (first through how you portray yourself in your PS and ECs and then how others portray you through LOR). Since this wasn't the case for you, then mayo probably isn't the right place for you and vice versa.
Good luck to everyone! There are a few people from our class and a few from the other classes following this thread so feel free to ask any questions or send me a PM.
Thanks for the detailed response!
Would you mind perhaps sharing how exactly Mayo evaluates MCAT scores and GPAs? I understand it is generally a pretty standard process, but I was wondering if you would perhaps talk about how Mayo evaluates one's numbers in light of their experiences and "fit" for the school? Are they more numerically driven or fit driven, etc.?
Thanks!
I thought I remember reading somewhere that they don't read your PS until AFTER they request your LOR.
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Earf, could you also please elaborate on the Mayo 'fit' a bit more, and maybe describe a typical Mayo student (if possible)? Thank you!
Mayo places alot of emphasis on the activities list, and I mean, alot. A successful Mayo applicant, in general, has endeavors in service and research beyond cookie-cutter activities. The admissions committee is looking for a theme in your application and a long-term dedication/passion for activities that you were involved in.
I know it doesn't address the question of "fit" directly, but Earf has already put up a FANTASTIC composite post on this thread that gives you a great idea of what Mayo is all about the first page (Post #9). 👍
Ah yes, thank you for reminding us! An informative post indeed.
"LOR Received" email just now! Props to Mayo for working on a Sunday!
+1 Has anyone received this notice earlier? Mayo started sending out IIs on the 22nd of July last year :/
I just got the "LOR received" email too! Hopefully we will start hearing back about interviews soon.
I haven't received it yet either. No use in worrying, hopefully we'll receive it sometime today or tomorrow.
Just got the lor received email as well
Has anyone in the first batch of LOR requests been emailed a "complete" yet?
Nope, nothing here. Assigned mine right after getting the LOR request the first day. I'm sure it'll come in the next couple days.
Mine were already assigned; I wonder if that slows anything down at all. Love technology.
I got the LOR received e-mail today as well, and was in the first batch. Good luck everyone! Hope we hear some good news soon!
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Just got the file complete email!
first or second batch?
I pre-assigned and got a request in the first batch and just got the confirmation, but if there's anything this process seems to teach is that there's really no rhyme or rhythm with these things, lol.
Yes perhaps. I was in the first batch of LOR requests, my letters were already assigned to Mayo.. But no letters received email yet. Will be on the lookout .
I'm not sure. I was sent the LOR request email on 7/16 if that helps.
that was the second batch.
Was in the first batch to get LOR request on 7/8. No complete/LOR received email here either.. Pre-assigned three letters before the "LOR request", and subsequently added two more letters within a day of receiving the "LOR request"
Dude chill. You'll get an email. There's nothing you can do to speed up the process. Just calm down
Dude, I'm not un-calm. Just wrapping my mind around the process. Dude, thanks for your concern.
I got a LORs received/app complete email this morning. I am 2nd batch. The email basically says, "We got your LORs. We are now making a final decision on whether to invite you or not. Stay tuned." Good luck to everyone. I hope this helps, Mr. Draper.
Same, got this earlier. 2nd batch. No word on whether it means anything more than what it says, so I'd take it as just that.
Props for recognizing the avatar! Who is your avatar, btw?
This is a very tough question since mayo evaluates each person for who they are, and they are not looking for a checklist of life experiences that are specifically defined. Mayo does place a lot of emphasis on your activities however - that is: why are you interested in going into medicine? If the answer to that question fits into the mayo philosophy of the needs of the patient come first, then you will likely be a good fit. This can be evidenced in many ways in your application.
I feel like all of my classmates are amazing people. There isn't really a mayo stereotype per say, but each one of us definitely have compassion, value acceptance, are very mature/professional, and will place the needs of our patients first as shown through our application and activities.
I've compiled a post in the first page of this thread if you'd like to read a more elaborate version of what i just said.
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Awesome username. #mydas
I did some work with hatchlings in Costa Rica. There wasn't any room for it on my AMCAS app though. Woulda been a nice "set me apart" thing. Alas.
YEAH! I was in tortuguero too!
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