2013-2014 Panic Thread

[Great White Buffalo]

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Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence

 

[SpartanWolverine]

My translation:
Hello darkness, my old friend <-- My empty inbox
I've come to talk with you again <--- I keep checking you.
Because a vision softly creeping <--- I still have lingering hope
Left its seeds while I was sleeping <--- That I will open you one day
And the vision that was planted in my brain <--- And see that elusive thing...
Still remains <--- "You're accepted!" ... (or even "Invited For an Interview!")
Within the sound of silence <--- But it's still silent.

 

[hopefloatsss]

Another surprise rejection in my inbox today... I guess adcoms are taking the opportunity to thin their piles before the holidays? Luckily I had a cookie on hand to eat in sadness.

I opened my email, saw nothing, and then bing! 10 seconds letter, a nice rejection letter from Einstein sitting my inbox.

Some good news, please? 🙁

 

[SpartanWolverine]

yeah, Michigan State and Einstein for me today. Hopefully no more... So much for silence in my inbox, my remaining schools are dropping like flies!

 

[nyc1990]

Sorry guys 🙁 This application cycle can be really brutal. I know I'm getting tired of nothing but pure silence from many schools.

 

[Member954786]

Couldn't help myself: To all those who have written some form of update letters/LOI's.

 

[klee208]

Whenever I get an email... I get super excited.

Only to find that it's from a YouTube Subscription or Facebook.

First world problems...

 

[DrCharlemagne]

From my undergrad, but the sentiment is applicable.

 

[fingerscrossed92]

I opened my email, saw nothing, and then bing! 10 seconds letter, a nice rejection letter from Einstein sitting my inbox.

Some good news, please? 🙁

Gahh our synchronized rejections are getting sadder and sadder 🙁 I haven't heard back from Einstein yet but I'll keep a bottle of wine ready for when I do

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Gahh our synchronized rejections are getting sadder and sadder 🙁 I haven't heard back from Einstein yet but I'll keep a bottle of wine ready for when I do

Already finished mine (granted, there was a glass or two gone alread). A nice New Zealand sauvignon blanc! Yum. 😀

 

[fingerscrossed92]

A fun game: reading the forum threads of the super uber top schools and imagining what it's like to be a poster who hears encouragement like "don't worry about being waitlisted at Hopkins, from what I saw of you at our Harvard interview you're a great candidate!" or "I'm sure you'll get into WashU, if not the Cleveland Clinic will be lucky to have you!"

I wonder what the view's like from Mount Olympus M.D.

 

[SpartanWolverine]

A fun game: reading the forum threads of the super uber top schools and imagining what it's like to be a poster who hears encouragement like "don't worry about being waitlisted at Hopkins, from what I saw of you at our Harvard interview you're a great candidate!" or "I'm sure you'll get into WashU, if not the Cleveland Clinic will be lucky to have you!"

I wonder what the view's like from Mount Olympus M.D.

lel.

I saw this video the other day, and it made me realize (just a bit more) how lucky most of us are (first world problems read by people in the third world). Hopefully we can all do some good by going to medical school... be it at Harvard, Hopkins, or... whatever school you perceive to be the worst!

 

[fingerscrossed92]

lel.

I saw this video the other day, and it made me realize (just a bit more) how lucky most of us are (first world problems read by people in the third world). Hopefully we can all do some good by going to medical school... be it at Harvard, Hopkins, or... whatever school you perceive to be the worst!

True. Most of us are extremely lucky to even be in the position of applying. But as a person who is from and spent most of her life in a so-called "third world" country, I really dislike the designations of first/third world.

 

[SpartanWolverine]

True. Most of us are extremely lucky to even be in the position of applying. But as a person who is from and spent most of her life in a so-called "third world" country, I really dislike the designations of first/third world.

Without being a finance/government/history expert, this is about all I can say: while some models designating "first", "second" and "third" world countries are now outdated, a classification based on high infant mortality, slow economic development, a lack of a middle class, poorly managed resources, a heavy dependence on industrialized nations, etc. is not entirely useless as a metric.

I think of it as a reflection of the quality of many things... but I don't think of it as a reflection of the people who live there.

 

[zacharyw]

Without being a finance/government/history expert, this is about all I can say: while some models designating "first", "second" and "third" world countries are now outdated, a classification based on high infant mortality, slow economic development, a lack of a middle class, poorly managed resources, a heavy dependence on industrialized nations, etc. is not entirely useless as a metric.

I think of it as a reflection of the quality of many things... but I don't think of it as a reflection of the people who live there.

Sounded like America for a second.

 

[LostinLift]

Silence from 4 schools that I have very little shot at and silence from 17 schools that I have a much better chance with. But so.. much.. silence..

 

[chillaxbro]

Got a pre-interview rejection from a school I interviewed and was waitlisted last year even though my application is stronger this year
Wut?

Reapplicant bias is strong

 

[Wonton Soup]

Got a pre-interview rejection from a school I interviewed and was waitlisted last year even though my application is stronger this year
Wut?

Reapplicant bias is strong

That blows man. Did you apply to schools this cycle that you didn't previously apply to though?

 

[sourdoughllama]

A fun game: reading the forum threads of the super uber top schools and imagining what it's like to be a poster who hears encouragement like "don't worry about being waitlisted at Hopkins, from what I saw of you at our Harvard interview you're a great candidate!" or "I'm sure you'll get into WashU, if not the Cleveland Clinic will be lucky to have you!"

I wonder what the view's like from Mount Olympus M.D.

I'm pretty sure it's a lot of humble bragging 🙂 "Oh I know, Harvard was so stupid when I interviewed on July 1st. I didn't like it there either"

 

[spiker268]

Lol 4 rejections/holds in the last week. I guess the schools want to break the bad news before break so they don't gotta worry about us anymore

 

[DrCharlemagne]

Never has my spam filter been kept so clean. I had no idea I was signed up for so many stupid junk emails.

 

[McRunner]

I got my first acceptance yesterday!!! So stoked and I'm sure good news is coming for all of y'all!

 

[Wonton Soup]

I got my first acceptance yesterday!!! So stoked and I'm sure good news is coming for all of y'all!

Couldn't find a good congrats animation so you get our good friend Mr PB&J. Congratulations!!

 

[ShinkuMDgami]

okay, now I am starting to panic. It is mid-late December. I applied to 25 MD/ 2 DO schools. I only had 1 interview with a DO School so far and feeling not-so-positive post-interview.
I am a reapplicant and starting to think "What if I don't get in anywhere this year..." "what if....what if...."
I have a 3.65 cGPA/ 3.60 sGPA with a 32 MCAT. 3+ years clinical experience at MGH (ongoing), 5 years of bench research, 200+ hours of patient-interactive volunteering, TA-ed, mentored and have 3 research publications.

Refreshing email everyday......every 10 minutes.....maybe even seconds......
I have pulled out more grey hair in last 5 months than I will in my whole life.

oh, and top it off everyone I work with constantly asking me "Did you hear back yet???"

Anyone else feeling the same way?

 

[SpartanWolverine]

okay, now I am starting to panic. It is mid-late December. I applied to 25 MD/ 2 DO schools. I only had 1 interview with a DO School so far and feeling not-so-positive post-interview.
I am a reapplicant and starting to think "What if I don't get in anywhere this year..." "what if....what if...."
I have a 3.65 cGPA/ 3.60 sGPA with a 32 MCAT. 3+ years clinical experience at MGH (ongoing), 5 years of bench research, 200+ hours of patient-interactive volunteering, TA-ed, mentored and have 3 research publications.

Refreshing email everyday......every 10 minutes.....maybe even seconds......
I have pulled out more grey hair in last 5 months than I will in my whole life.

oh, and top it off everyone I work with constantly asking me "Did you hear back yet???"

Anyone else feeling the same way?

I've volunteered at MGH for the past two years and work at a nearby university... so I have plenty of people asking me if I've heard back. The worst is that they all expect me to be going to Harvard, Tufts, or BU (all schools I have no chance at). I applied to almost exactly the same number of schools -- 20some MD and 2 DO.

When did you finish your applications? I have similar ECs but a far lower GPA. I had 2 MD interviews and have 1 DO acceptance... you should be a shoo-in all over the place.

 

[T3ckFr3s]

I'm on pins and needles because I'm expecting to hear back from the last of only two schools that have sent me II. I keep imagining that this is my last realistic shot this cycle. Wish me luck haha

 

[justAstudent]

I'm on pins and needles because I'm expecting to hear back from one of only two schools that have sent me II. I keep imagining that this is my last realistic shot this cycle. Wish me luck haha

I'm in a very similar situation! I'm praying that I get accepted to one soon...it would be such a huge burden off my shoulder. Good luck! Hope we get some good news soon.

 

[Wonton Soup]

I'm on pins and needles because I'm expecting to hear back from one of only two schools that have sent me II. I keep imagining that this is my last realistic shot this cycle. Wish me luck haha

I'm in a very similar situation! I'm praying that I get accepted to one soon...it would be such a huge burden off my shoulder. Good luck! Hope we get some good news soon.

Rooting for ya'll!

 

[hopefloatsss]

I'm on pins and needles because I'm expecting to hear back from one of only two schools that have sent me II. I keep imagining that this is my last realistic shot this cycle. Wish me luck haha

Good luck! I feel the same way, since I only have 1 II so far. I keep thinking I have to do awesome or else I blow my chance to be happy/fufilled, which is super unhealthy.

But I understand - the feeling is very real. Hang in there, I keep telling myself, if its meant to happen, it will happen this cycle.

 

[ShinkuMDgami]

I've volunteered at MGH for the past two years and work at a nearby university... so I have plenty of people asking me if I've heard back. The worst is that they all expect me to be going to Harvard, Tufts, or BU (all schools I have no chance at). I applied to almost exactly the same number of schools -- 20some MD and 2 DO.

When did you finish your applications? I have similar ECs but a far lower GPA. I had 2 MD interviews and have 1 DO acceptance... you should be a shoo-in all over the place.

I submitted my primaries late June, MD secondaries by September and DO secondaries in August.

 

[CUAnes12]

Another day of stalking my mailbox, another day with junk mail and grocery store coupons.

At least I can get buy one, get one free Christmas Oreos. I got that going for me, which is nice.

 

[juliuspepperwood]

is the filling red and green or something? that sounds amazing, if so

 

[Great White Buffalo]

Hello darkness, my old friend
I've come to talk with you again
Because a vision softly creeping
Left its seeds while I was sleeping
And the vision that was planted in my brain
Still remains
Within the sound of silence

Finals are done, I graduated!!

Well my friends the time has come
To raise the roof and have some fun
Throw away the work to be done
Let the music play on

 

[highhopes92]

This is the only time I have not been excited about it being to the second half of the week. Each day that goes by is closer to the weekend, closer to vacation for adcoms.

 

[TotalDomination]

I just want to hear good news 🙁 🙁 🙁

 

[gobigorgohome22]

I have been fortunate enough to get 4 interviews early one. One resulted in a WL (but this school wl everyone OOS first so hoping they still like me🙁) and NO NEWS FROM THE OTHER 3!!! The earliest of the 3 was in SEPTEMBER!!!!!!!! This is so frustrating😢😢😢😢

 

[CUAnes12]

is the filling red and green or something? that sounds amazing, if so

It has peppermint bark for the creme. Pretty darn tasty.

 

[hopefloatsss]

http://www.buzzfeed.com/marietelling/the-17-worst-struggles-of-job-hunting

reading this makes me cringe. because it is me.

thought y'all might enjoy...

 

[Buckeyes1991]

For everyone on this forum, never ever lose hope! I initially applied last year and was rejected. However, I re-applied this year and was accepted early decision to my top choice school. Keep being positive and thinking those good thoughts; never give up even if failure is staring at you in the face and is mocking you. Never let a day go by without thinking about the ultimate goal, and for all of us here, that is to become a physician so we can spread the hope to other people. But how can we do that if we lose hope so easily? Let each stressor you may face on your journey into and during medical school be a preparation of the challenges of your careers! If in the case you don't get in this year, think, "what can I possibly do to improve my application?" For me, that was improving my interviewing skills and obtaining shadowing experience with a physician. I also had my essays and personal statement edited by a professional and sought professional advice on how I could improve on channeling my thoughts onto paper and conveying my message in the clearest way possible. Never start questioning yourself or your motives of going into medicine. You've already come this far, through all those long hours of studying Ochem, staying up until 2 or 3 am cranking that Biochem, and asking yourself why you're staying in while your friends are out partying on a Friday night. Draw motivation from the work you've already invested in your journey into becoming a physician, and if even the slightest negative thought crosses your mind, replace it with a hopeful thought. I hope everyone receives good news soon, and best of luck and prayers!

 

[deutschzweiteil]

DELETED.

 

[LisaBrown]

Nw

 

[T3ckFr3s]

Even in my dreams I'm checking my e-mail. Worst part is waking up after seeing an acceptance.

Also, thanks for the support guys and girls. I'm praying a decision comes in before the end of this week. I REALLY don't want the waiting for this decision to hamper my holidays.

 

[Wonton Soup]

Pre-interview rejection'ed by UNC. Oh well, wasn't expecting much from them.

 

[DrCharlemagne]

Rejected at Rochester. 😢

 

[gobigorgohome22]

Just called a school I interviewed at because there was a committee meeting yesterday. They accepted 9 people during the meeting and I wasn't one of them....... Why dont these schools want me???

 

[snowys435]

Even in my dreams I'm checking my e-mail. Worst part is waking up after seeing an acceptance.

Also, thanks for the support guys and girls. I'm praying a decision comes in before the end of this week. I REALLY don't want the waiting for this decision to hamper my holidays.

I had a dream that I was accepted to stanford and i was ecstatic. Then I woke up and realized I haven't even interviewed at stanford. What a depressing morning.

 

[justAstudent]

I had a dream last night was accepted also lol so not cool. It felt so real too...

 

[T3ckFr3s]

I take it as good signs. We got this!

Based on trends, I am 80% sure I'm going to hear something tomorrow. Will keep you all posted.

 

[Great White Buffalo]

I had a dream last night was accepted also lol so not cool. It felt so real too...

For all you dreamers:

I dreamed a dream in times gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that Adcom would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And LORs were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No job unsung
No EC untasted
But the adcoms come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
And they turn your dream to shame
It slept a summer by my side
It filled my days with endless wonder
It took my aspirations in its stride
But it was gone when AMCAS came
And still I dream it'll come to me
That we'll study the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather
I had a dream my life would be
So much different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed
The dream I dreamed.

 

[SpartanWolverine]

For all you dreamers:

I dreamed a dream in times gone by
When hope was high
And life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that Adcom would be forgiving
Then I was young and unafraid
And LORs were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No job unsung
No wine untasted
But the adcoms come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
And they turn your dream to shame
It slept a summer by my side
It filled my days with endless wonder
It took my aspirations in its stride
But it was gone when AMCAS came
And still I dream it'll come to me
That we'll study the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather
I had a dream my life would be
So much different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed
The dream I dreamed.

FTFY. I think the original line there fits my coping strategy better. 😉