2013-2014 Panic Thread

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So I have been to 4 interviews, aside from the one school where I received a decision (waitlist), the other three schools seem to be "rolling" me over without making a decision. The earliest of those interviews was in mid sep while the latest one was about 3 weeks ago. Is it common for schools to do this? I was expecting a solid decision 3-4 weeks after interview from these schools. Would it be valid to send a LOI to these schools? I dont really have any updates to add though....
 
xRadonV3 said:
I Have not. I don't have anything to submit. What am i to say, I don't have a interview please take pity on me? I'll update them of my fall grades and maybe add a please consider me note. How about you?
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Have you picked up any new activities recently, like volunteering/shadowing/club activities, etc (I'm assuming you're still in school)? And I've just sent in informal updated activity e-mails, but will probably send LOI's to my schools over the break. These are basically just re-iterations of what you are doing and how you plan to contribute to each school (re-investigate the school's mission and see how your personality/activity is a match for the school).
 
Wonton Soup said:
Have you picked up any new activities recently, like volunteering/shadowing/club activities, etc (I'm assuming you're still in school)? And I've just sent in informal updated activity e-mails, but will probably send LOI's to my schools over the break. These are basically just re-iterations of what you are doing and how you plan to contribute to each school (re-investigate the school's mission and see how your personality/activity is a match for the school).
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This is an odd one for those of us who have been out of school for a while. I don't have new grades, I'm still doing the same ol' same ol' for volunteering, I haven't published on my work yet; can you talk about new lab techniques you've learned? JAMA papers you adored that were penned by faculty? how I trained my cat to high-five for ham?

Gah!
 
DrCharlemagne said:
This is an odd one for those of us who have been out of school for a while. I don't have new grades, I'm still doing the same ol' same ol' for volunteering, I haven't published on my work yet; can you talk about new lab techniques you've learned? JAMA papers you adored that were penned by faculty? how I trained my cat to high-five for ham?

Gah!
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It's awkward, I agree, but hey at least we don't ever have to worry about homework, weekly quizzes, or -oh god- finals week. That's coming up soon and I'm SO glad I never about to worry about studying in cramped libraries with peeps complaining that they, god forbid, finally have to open their textbooks for once.


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DrCharlemagne said:
This is an odd one for those of us who have been out of school for a while. I don't have new grades, I'm still doing the same ol' same ol' for volunteering, I haven't published on my work yet; can you talk about new lab techniques you've learned? JAMA papers you adored that were penned by faculty? how I trained my cat to high-five for ham?

Gah!
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I already told them in my app what my plans were for this year....and they haven't changed. So really nothing new to update.
 
terp720 said:
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I already told them in my app what my plans were for this year....and they haven't changed. So really nothing new to update.
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Maybe just re-iterate interest? Just a short paragraph may at least get your app looked at again. 🙂
 
I am happy to be on several waitlists; they're certainly better than rejections! At the same time, I can't stand the thought of having to wait until the very bitter end for a decision. It certainly doesn't help that, in my mind, I don't imagine waitlists moving that much.
 
hopefloatsss said:
Another day without an interview invite. I just told my friends who are all at med school how I'll probably have to take another year (braved it, yall, and just told them, which was so hard to do because I look up to them so much) and they were just so sad for me. You know when people don't know what to say to make you feel better? It was that. Terrible.

Anyway it just sucks more because it's Thanksgiving Break and my parents are both out of the country so I'll be spending it alone, wallowing in self-pity and misery.

That, and praying to God that someone will send me an interview invite before they go home for the Holidays - but let us be real, that's probably not going to happen.

I can't believe it's already December...BLARGHHHHH.

*venting my sadness*.
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Guys, there's still hope for us all. I've been sitting on 0 ILs, and 6 rejections, complete early October, and just got my first II right now, as I sulked in bed.

There's still time for us all!!!!!!
 
the silence is killing me
Donald Kimball said:
I am happy to be on several waitlists; they're certainly better than rejections! At the same time, I can't stand the thought of having to wait until the very bitter end for a decision. It certainly doesn't help that, in my mind, I don't imagine waitlists moving that much.
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like you all i have gotten are some waitlists/small poll decesions and dead silence from the rest. Just reject me or invite me or already damitt!!!
 
I think they went really well, I was happy with all of them, but you never know with these things. And honestly, the group of candidates at all interviews were all quality people, there wasn't a single person that I could point out as socially awkward or weird in any way.
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The wait is seriously driving me insane. Wish they'd just tell me straight up wheter I'm rejected not. At any rate, I've started to get involved in some volunteer things I'm intereted in and will start studying for MCAT come February. So all in , I'm hoping the best but preparing for worst. Hopefully it all works out for us all. Hang in there guys.
 
justAstudent said:
The wait is seriously driving me insane. Wish they'd just tell me straight up wheter I'm rejected not. At any rate, I've started to get involved in some volunteer things I'm intereted in and will start studying for MCAT come February. So all in , I'm hoping the best but preparing for worst. Hopefully it all works out for us all. Hang in there guys.
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You said you were complete in Oct in another thread so it's gonna take a while before anything happens to your apps dude, just relax and do stuff to pass the time
 
chillaxbro said:
Any reapplicants panicking? I can't wait to do this a 3rd time. I just love writing secondaries and spending all my money
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Lol, I feel the same. Sitting down and trying to rewrite my personal statement for a third time seems so exciting. 😀

On the real tho, I'm excited about the interviews I have lined up, I just wish they weren't so far out. I'm ready to get this started.
 
SilentSoldier said:
Lol, I feel the same. Sitting down and trying to rewrite my personal statement for a third time seems so exciting. 😀

On the real tho, I'm excited about the interviews I have lined up, I just wish they weren't so far out. I'm ready to get this started.
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No PS for you SS. All you're going to be doing this spring is basking in the glory that is your UCLA acceptance 🙂👍
 
justAstudent said:
That's correct. Some schools seemed to already have passed over my app as people who have submitted after me have received IIs already.
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One thing you have to keep in mind is that some schools (most schools?) make a ranked list of those they are going to interview and then only notify interviewees as their date approaches. I ran into this at one school. I was talking to one of the admission coordinators and she asked if I had got an II yet. When I said no she checked the database and found that I had and II for two months away, but they weren't planning on notifying me until about a month out. If I was super competitive I may have been offered an II at a much sooner date and would have been notified sooner. Either way, I interviewed.
 
CyberMaxx said:
One thing you have to keep in mind is that some schools (most schools?) make a ranked list of those they are going to interview and then only notify interviewees as their date approaches. I ran into this at one school. I was talking to one of the admission coordinators and she asked if I had got an II yet. When I said no she checked the database and found that I had and II for two months away, but they weren't planning on notifying me until about a month out. If I was super competitive I may have been offered an II at a much sooner date and would have been notified sooner. Either way, I interviewed.
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Hmmmm...that's interesting. Hopefully I get a few come my way soon =P
 
Excuse me while I join the panic party. Reapplicant (2nd time) here, sitting on zero IIs.

Sending out good vibes to all those in a smiliar situation - it sucks. Believe me, I know. Studying for an MCAT retake (old score expired) while working full-time and dealing with another failing application cycle is not easy, and not something that I would wish upon anybody.

Silver lining - accepted to an SMP for next year. The fight isn't over until the fat lady sings.
 
There is still hope! I was panicking pretty hard after a string of 4 rejections in the last 2 weeks, but I just got an II from Loyola.
 
I almost feel guilty posting this here, and I apologize if it seems like I'm gloating over an acceptance. However, I'm having a bit of a freakout deciding what to do with... my life. I was recently accepted to MSU-COM (a good problem to have!) but need to make a decision and $1050 non-refundable deposit within the next few weeks. However, I still haven't heard anything from 13 MD schools and am on "waitlists" at 2 MD schools. To top it all off, I was thinking of doing a 1-year MPH program if I didn't get in anywhere... and now I'm thinking I might want to defer a year and do that anyways... but I don't know if I'm able to defer at MSU and they won't give me a straight answer (and I haven't heard back from the MPH program yet)!!! 😕 There's just too much going on, but not enough at the same time. JUST REJECT ME ALREADY IF YOU'RE GOING TO! 😡
 
Just finished my third interview, which I'm super thankful for, of course. But complete silence from about 19 schools and no more scheduled. Getting a bunch of updates ready.
 
After calling them and asking a lot more about the possibility of deferring (you should at least be able to find out if it is possible, even if they wont give you a straight answer on your personal ability to defer). I would put in the deposit, it is a lot of money, but I'm guessing you've spent a lot already... and like everyone always says... in the grand scheme of things, it isn't going to be what breaks you.

But I'm a huge fan of having options, and I'm working right now and not paying off any loans from college - your position might be different.

No one can know the exact odds of it being wasted money, but for me, even it there was an 80% chance of getting in somewhere I'd rather go- I'd still want to have that backup plan.

Unless you'd rather re-apply entirely after doing your MPH (better chances etc.)?
 
SpartanWolverine said:
I almost feel guilty posting this here, and I apologize if it seems like I'm gloating over an acceptance. However, I'm having a bit of a freakout deciding what to do with... my life. I was recently accepted to MSU-COM (a good problem to have!) but need to make a decision and $1050 non-refundable deposit within the next few weeks. However, I still haven't heard anything from 13 MD schools and am on "waitlists" at 2 MD schools. To top it all off, I was thinking of doing a 1-year MPH program if I didn't get in anywhere... and now I'm thinking I might want to defer a year and do that anyways... but I don't know if I'm able to defer at MSU and they won't give me a straight answer (and I haven't heard back from the MPH program yet)!!! 😕 There's just too much going on, but not enough at the same time. JUST REJECT ME ALREADY IF YOU'RE GOING TO! 😡
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That's a tricky situation, it would obviously be nice if MSU-COM's deposit was refundable. Are you paying out of your own pocket? If there's any chance you can afford it I would go ahead and do it, I you can also do a combined MD/MPH program as well while you're in school (although this is probably school-dependent). If the finances are an issue, I would contact the other medical schools and explain the situation, and maybe see what the chances are of you getting moved up on the waitlist at your 2 schools.
 
Thanks for the advice, guys. The deposit won't break me, so I might just put that down. I was hesitant since I wasn't sure if the deposit would rollover with my deferment (or if deferring is possible after paying an acceptance deposit). I just need to stop being so wishy-washy, give them another call, and shell out some cash to have that guaranteed spot! What's another thousand after ~$7k applying and interviewing... :greedy:
 
SpartanWolverine said:
I almost feel guilty posting this here, and I apologize if it seems like I'm gloating over an acceptance. However, I'm having a bit of a freakout deciding what to do with... my life. I was recently accepted to MSU-COM (a good problem to have!) but need to make a decision and $1050 non-refundable deposit within the next few weeks. However, I still haven't heard anything from 13 MD schools and am on "waitlists" at 2 MD schools. To top it all off, I was thinking of doing a 1-year MPH program if I didn't get in anywhere... and now I'm thinking I might want to defer a year and do that anyways... but I don't know if I'm able to defer at MSU and they won't give me a straight answer (and I haven't heard back from the MPH program yet)!!! 😕 There's just too much going on, but not enough at the same time. JUST REJECT ME ALREADY IF YOU'RE GOING TO! 😡
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What the heck?! Thats such an expensive non-refundable! I'm sorry! But congrats on the acceptance!
 
hopefloatsss said:
Guys, there's still hope for us all. I've been sitting on 0 ILs, and 6 rejections, complete early October, and just got my first II right now, as I sulked in bed.

There's still time for us all!!!!!!
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Same with me, complete late sept to mid october. 6 rejections and I received by first II last week. There's still hope guys !
 
Blearg. Some schools that I'm following on the school specific threads are getting close to filling up all of their interview slots. 😢
 
osherbi1 said:
Excuse me while I join the panic party. Reapplicant (2nd time) here, sitting on zero IIs.

Sending out good vibes to all those in a smiliar situation - it sucks. Believe me, I know. Studying for an MCAT retake (old score expired) while working full-time and dealing with another failing application cycle is not easy, and not something that I would wish upon anybody.

Silver lining - accepted to an SMP for next year. The fight isn't over until the fat lady sings.
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Reapplicant (2nd time) as well. Last year I received 3 interviews, this year 0. Pretty depressed about it. I called one of the waitlisted schools and did everything that she suggested, so I don't understand why I'm being passed over. I'm not sure if I should apply to one of those SMS programs and drop 50k on the 'chance' that I might get in. I don't know 🙁
 
rb121 said:
Reapplicant (2nd time) as well. Last year I received 3 interviews, this year 0. Pretty depressed about it. I called one of the waitlisted schools and did everything that she suggested, so I don't understand why I'm being passed over. I'm not sure if I should apply to one of those SMS programs and drop 50k on the 'chance' that I might get in. I don't know 🙁
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What activities/classes have you done/taken since the last time you applied?


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Wonton Soup said:
What activities/classes have you done/taken since the last time you applied?


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A ton of stuff, however, I didn't put them on my AMCAS because it was too late. I wrote the information in my secondaries, but I'm wondering if they just compared the two AMCAS apps and decided not to look at my secondary. I'm taking a class, I'm tutoring high school dropouts and I'm in a new medical volunteering position. I included all of this in the secondary but I guess they don't care?
 
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