2013-2014 Panic Thread

[QuiteAConundrum]

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Just got invited to interview at my top school!!!!! Beyond happy right now!!!!

The wait freaking sucks but don't lose hope, especially late applicants (I'm cookie cutter stats-wise and was complete in late october/early november)

 

[joonage]

We share a striking number of similarities, from the exact number of interviews to similar GPA. Let's hope that we will get some good news by the end of January!!

But dat MCAT ... and those schools. o.o

Good luck!

 

[sylvi]

Another interview invite today! Hope!

 

[Member 552728]

With today being an off day for me, I'm staring at my email. Continuously. Refresh, refresh, refresh! Come on.

 

[badgerbimmer]

We share a striking number of similarities, from the exact number of interviews to similar GPA. Let's hope that we will get some good news by the end of January!!

I hate to be a downer, and best of luck this year. But if you have to reapply next year submit earlier and seriously broaden your school list. Unless you have great LORs you are way to top heavy.

 

[SilentSoldier]

Just sent a massive update to all the schools I'm still in consideration for and then I immediately checked my application status to see if it changed anything. Totally not crazy, right, right, RIGHT?

 

[deutschzweiteil]

I hate to be a downer, and best of luck this year. But if you have to reapply next year submit earlier and seriously broaden your school list. Unless you have great LORs you are way to top heavy.

No worries and thanks for noticing that; my list was intentional. I am on a research project that includes funding for two years. I will not leave the current project if not for a school that I will love to attend. ( I can get a masters degree if I continue for another year)

So if I have to reapply, I will definitely include a lot more schools. (and apply early, as I learnt the hard way)

 

[badgerbimmer]

No worries and thanks for noticing that; my list was intentional. I am on a research project that includes funding for two years. I will not leave the current project if not for a school that I will love to attend. ( I can get a masters degree if I continue for another year)

So if I have to reapply, I will definitely include a lot more schools. (and apply early, as I learnt the hard way)

makes perfect sense!

 

[3838]

I applied to twelve schools and completed every secondary by the first week of August.

My LizzyM is 74 with a strong upward trend (no grade lower than an A- since 2010).

Went through eight drafts of my personal statement and have very strong LORs.

500+ hours of clinical experience and thousands of hours of work experience (worked full-time throughout college).

I do have a couple of holes in my application - limited research and shadowing - but other than that I thought everything looked pretty good.

I hope I don't come across like an entitled jerk, but I just don't understand why I haven't had any luck this cycle. While I am thinking about reapplying, there aren't any really obvious ways that I could dramatically improve my application. Engaged in research right now, but I won't be published in time for next cycle. I'm also turning 30 soon and the idea of waiting another year is less than appealing.

Is there anything I'm missing here other than the aforementioned research and shadowing? Would working as a CNA or EMT for the next six months be beneficial? And how bad is the reapplicant stigma? Is a few hundred hours of research considered a "significant improvement" or would my app just end up in the garbage if I reapplied to schools that have already rejected me?

Thanks,
Bill

I'm so sorry to hear this 🙁. Have you considered reevaluating your career goals as a physician and seeking out experiences to reflect that? You might not have been selling yourself effectively enough. Barrons essays that will get you into medical school is a really good book that taught me to establish and weave a theme throughout my essays and what to emphasize in work/experiences and secondaries. It helped that i already had a theme running through my experiences. I think reading some of the essays and maybe looking into what is unique about you and your passions/ your approach to medicine/health might be a good way to decide what you can do to strengthen your depth as an applicant, the cohesiveness of your application, and refine your sense of direction. One doctor told me that saying that you're going into medicine is as general as saying you're a scientific researcher. There is so much divergence, and I think that it really helps medical schools when you show them that you are able to step back, reflect, and deliberately seek out those meaningful experiences, rooted within a specific passion or approach, that allow you to grow and learn the most. I wish you success and I really admire your perseverance and dedication. It is truly inspiring, and I think you should be proud of it. There has to be some motivating factor that has pushed you to be so persevering in pursuing this dream of becoming a physician! Have you represented this factor, experience, or understanding of health in your application? Do you recognize yourself in the application? Are you doing yourself justice? If you got amnesia and only had your Amcas application to look at to remind you who you were and what your drive was, would you be essentially the same person. Lol sorry if my advice is stupid.Of course, I can't presume to know anything about your application or you as a person, and I'm really not qualified to give anyone advice about this complex process. This is just something that has really helped me in the process. It is how I approached my interviews as well, how I determined what to stress.

 

[BillrothI]

I'm so sorry to hear this 🙁. Have you considered reevaluating your career goals as a physician and seeking out experiences to reflect that? You might not have been selling yourself effectively enough. Barrons essays that will get you into medical school is a really good book that taught me to establish and weave a theme throughout my essays and what to emphasize in work/experiences and secondaries. It helped that i already had a theme running through my experiences. I think reading some of the essays and maybe looking into what is unique about you and your passions/ your approach to medicine/health might be a good way to decide what you can do to strengthen your depth as an applicant, the cohesiveness of your application, and refine your sense of direction. One doctor told me that saying that you're going into medicine is as general as saying you're a scientific researcher. There is so much divergence, and I think that it really helps medical schools when you show them that you are able to step back, reflect, and deliberately seek out those meaningful experiences, rooted within a specific passion or approach, that allow you to grow and learn the most. I wish you success and I really admire your perseverance and dedication. It is truly inspiring, and I think you should be proud of it. There has to be some motivating factor that has pushed you to be so persevering in pursuing this dream of becoming a physician! Have you represented this factor, experience, or understanding of health in your application? Do you recognize yourself in the application? Are you doing yourself justice? If you got amnesia and only had your Amcas application to look at to remind you who you were and what your drive was, would you be essentially the same person. Lol sorry if my advice is stupid.Of course, I can't presume to know anything about your application or you as a person, and I'm really not qualified to give anyone advice about this complex process. This is just something that has really helped me in the process. It is how I approached my interviews as well, how I determined what to stress.

Thank you very much for the kind words, 38. They are very much appreciated. Truly.

I was fortunate in that I found a number of people who were willing to proofread my PS. One of those people was an adcom member and one was a former adcom member. And, of course, each of them liked and disliked different aspects of my paper; it's definitely very subjective. I went through many drafts and ultimately I was satisfied with what I put together.

Regardless, I don't think a PS is likely to make or break a candidate. I think my failure this cycle is due largely to having such limited research experience and not being heavily involved in traditional pre-med activities (clubs, etc.) during undergrad. I will keep Barrons in mind, though, in case I do have to reapply. It certainly couldn't hurt!

Thanks again. Hope your cycle is going well.

-Bill

 

[solitarius]

I hope I don't come across like an entitled jerk, but I just don't understand why I haven't had any luck this cycle.

fwiw, I thought I had a strong app, even a shot at a Top 20 school. One mid-tier acceptance and one post-interview rejection from an unranked school.

Not complaining though, but even some of us accepted folks have been humbled by this thing.

 

[sourdoughllama]

I hope I don't come across like an entitled jerk, but I just don't understand why I haven't had any luck this cycle. While I am thinking about reapplying, there aren't any really obvious ways that I could dramatically improve my application. Engaged in research right now, but I won't be published in time for next cycle. I'm also turning 30 soon and the idea of waiting another year is less than appealing.

Is there anything I'm missing here other than the aforementioned research and shadowing? Would working as a CNA or EMT for the next six months be beneficial? And how bad is the reapplicant stigma? Is a few hundred hours of research considered a "significant improvement" or would my app just end up in the garbage if I reapplied to schools that have already rejected me?

Thanks,
Bill

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[GM2006]

I applied to twelve schools and completed every secondary by the first week of August.

My LizzyM is 74 with a strong upward trend (no grade lower than an A- since 2010).

Went through eight drafts of my personal statement and have very strong LORs.

500+ hours of clinical experience and thousands of hours of work experience (worked full-time throughout college).

I do have a couple of holes in my application - limited research and shadowing - but other than that I thought everything looked pretty good.

I hope I don't come across like an entitled jerk, but I just don't understand why I haven't had any luck this cycle. While I am thinking about reapplying, there aren't any really obvious ways that I could dramatically improve my application. Engaged in research right now, but I won't be published in time for next cycle. I'm also turning 30 soon and the idea of waiting another year is less than appealing.

Is there anything I'm missing here other than the aforementioned research and shadowing? Would working as a CNA or EMT for the next six months be beneficial? And how bad is the reapplicant stigma? Is a few hundred hours of research considered a "significant improvement" or would my app just end up in the garbage if I reapplied to schools that have already rejected me?

Thanks,
Bill

Would it be possible for you to apply to more schools next year (if it even comes to that)? I think that would greatly increase your chances of getting accepted. Also, I think there is a bit of a reapplicant stigma so it might be a good idea to apply to schools where you wouldn't be considered a reapplicant. Most of my interview invites came from schools where I hadn't applied previously.

 

[3838]

Thank you very much for the kind words, 38. They are very much appreciated. Truly.

I was fortunate in that I found a number of people who were willing to proofread my PS. One of those people was an adcom member and one was a former adcom member. And, of course, each of them liked and disliked different aspects of my paper; it's definitely very subjective. I went through many drafts and ultimately I was satisfied with what I put together.

Regardless, I don't think a PS is likely to make or break a candidate. I think my failure this cycle is due largely to having such limited research experience and not being heavily involved in traditional pre-med activities (clubs, etc.) during undergrad. I will keep Barrons in mind, though, in case I do have to reapply. It certainly couldn't hurt!

Thanks again. Hope your cycle is going well.

-Bill

I was suggesting that you use the book not to rewrite your PS (though it is helpful for that), but as a way of determining what specific experiences you want to pursue in a possible gap year. Perhaps something that could strengthen the themes that you already have in your application/or weave a new theme that reflects changes in your take on human health/the medical field over the past year, since you were concerned about how best to use that year to strengthen your app, especially since you asked, "Is a few hundred hours of research considered a "significant improvement." I do think that the PS helps set you apart from other applicants, who may have similar experiences and statistics, particularly if you present something tangible that adcoms can bite into. Namely, it gives them a picture of you and your potential and allows them to imagine you at their school. If they are interested in you as a person, they will want to meet/interview you. Also, are you planning on calling the schools that you applied to ask why you weren't extended an interview? That seems to be the general advice on SDN for people reapplying, and I'm sure any advice they can give is much more reliable/helpful than SDN can come up with.

 

[allprayers23]

Jan 19 and still no Interview 🙁
Cried a bit tonight, I am losing hope.

Don't worry. You're not alone. None my way either

 

[jerseybae]

Jan 19 and still no Interview 🙁
Cried a bit tonight, I am losing hope.

Try to keep your head up because the cycle is not over yet! ...really rooting for you

 

[BillrothI]

I was suggesting that you use the book not to rewrite your PS (though it is helpful for that), but as a way of determining what specific experiences you want to pursue in a possible gap year. Perhaps something that could strengthen the themes that you already have in your application/or weave a new theme that reflects changes in your take on human health/the medical field over the past year, since you were concerned about how best to use that year to strengthen your app, especially since you asked, "Is a few hundred hours of research considered a "significant improvement." I do think that the PS helps set you apart from other applicants, who may have similar experiences and statistics, particularly if you present something tangible that adcoms can bite into. Namely, it gives them a picture of you and your potential and allows them to imagine you at their school. If they are interested in you as a person, they will want to meet/interview you. Also, are you planning on calling the schools that you applied to ask why you weren't extended an interview? That seems to be the general advice on SDN for people reapplying, and I'm sure any advice they can give is much more reliable/helpful than SDN can come up with.

Thanks, 3838. That is a very good idea. I actually found a research opportunity that would have been perfect - it was interesting and focused on a topic that was closely related to my undergraduate studies. Unfortunately, there weren't any spots available and I was put on a waitlist. Finding a research position that is more than just a "box check" is a great goal, though.

I will definitely be looking for feedback from each and every medical school I have applied to. Hopefully they'll be able to give me some good advice.

Thanks again.

-Bill

 

[kat987]

Jan 19 and still no Interview 🙁
Cried a bit tonight, I am losing hope.

You're not alone. Although i did get interviews, i don't have an acceptance and things are looking grim. I think I've somewhat come to terms with the 99% fact that i would have to reapply. There's nothing i can do except to continue with what im doing to strengthen my app.

 

[T3ckFr3s]

You're not alone. Although i did get interviews, i don't have an acceptance and things are looking grim. I think I've somewhat come to terms with the 99% fact that i would have to reapply. There's nothing i can do except to continue with what im doing to strengthen my app.

Being on 2 wait lists isn't a 99% fact of reapplying. Although I am preparing to reapply as well (hope for the best, prepare for the worst). I am still very optimistic of our chances this cycle. Especially if you're being proactive about it.

 

[kat987]

Being on 2 wait lists isn't a 99% fact of reapplying. Although I am preparing to reapply as well (hope for the best, prepare for the worst). I am still very optimistic of our chances this cycle. Especially if you're being proactive about it.

It may seem like it, but the schools i was waitlisted at don't accept too many off the waitlists and they over-accept people as well, and for one of them i am on the regular, not the high priority waitlist (in other words a rejection). As for the other one, I will definitely send in updates and what not. I am still hoping for the best, and I really do hope things will work out for both of us and everyone in this thread. I am also not getting any more interviews and that has pretty much dampened my hope. Good luck with your app and I am glad you're still optimistic!

 

[pink/\floyd]

Don't worry. You're not alone. None my way either

This really sucks man!

Try to keep your head up because the cycle is not over yet! ...really rooting for you

Thanks dude, this process is killing me.

You're not alone. Although i did get interviews, i don't have an acceptance and things are looking grim. I think I've somewhat come to terms with the 99% fact that i would have to reapply. There's nothing i can do except to continue with what im doing to strengthen my app.

Dude at least schools thought you were good enough to extend an II! I am here just wondering when I would get the chance to prove myself.
Anyhow, hope you get in to your schools GL.

PS: another rejection from Upstate.. Ain't that a bitch! FUccccccccccck

 

[SilentSoldier]

Are Adcomms closed tomorrow? I need to know my post interview status! I need good news after the Niners loss.

 

[rkearl27]

I just got a hold email 🙁

 

[ChocoChoco]

Those awkward moments of running into other families at the grocery store and hearing of their son/daughter being accepted to one school and the relief it brings; where as I just want something other than silence.

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Those awkward moments of running into other families at the grocery store and hearing of their son/daughter being accepted to one school and the relief it brings; where as I just want something other than silence.

Just wanted to say that I love your avatar. ... but I also know your pain. 😕

 

[nabilesmail]

AHHHHH Now more Panic. I'm only 1 II for 30 schools, had about 10 waiting to hear from.

I decided to send update letters, except I made a boo boo.

My letter was copy and pasted, but I forgot I included one small sentence that was school specific. "If accepted, I would love to continue my free clinic volunteering at the EVMS HOPES clinic".

I sent this to like 6 of the schools through email!!!!

Should I call the admissions office and say I accidentally sent the wrong update and If I could remove it and readd it?

UGHH!!!!!!

 

[SilentSoldier]

AHHHHH Now more Panic. I'm only 1 II for 30 schools, had about 10 waiting to hear from.

I decided to send update letters, except I made a boo boo.

My letter was copy and pasted, but I forgot I included one small sentence that was school specific. "If accepted, I would love to continue my free clinic volunteering at the EVMS HOPES clinic".

I sent this to like 6 of the schools through email!!!!

Should I call the admissions office and say I accidentally sent the wrong update and If I could remove it and readd it?

UGHH!!!!!!

I stayed away from a super specific update letter cause I couldn't trust myself enough to not make this mistake . Hopefully its just one small sentence and they'll understand that it was simple mistake. I'm pretty sure this wouldn't sway Adcomms one way or the other. Maybe ask one of the adcomm posters here?

 

[SpartanWolverine]

I would say that you made the mistake and bringing attention to it won't ultimately do you any good. It's out there for better or for worse -- but I'm sure you're not the first one they've seen make such a mistake.

... heck, I sent a letter with a school's name spelled wrong. 😕

 

[gobigorgohome22]

AHHHHH Now more Panic. I'm only 1 II for 30 schools, had about 10 waiting to hear from.

I decided to send update letters, except I made a boo boo.

My letter was copy and pasted, but I forgot I included one small sentence that was school specific. "If accepted, I would love to continue my free clinic volunteering at the EVMS HOPES clinic".

I sent this to like 6 of the schools through email!!!!

Should I call the admissions office and say I accidentally sent the wrong update and If I could remove it and readd it?

UGHH!!!!!!

I wouldn't expect much from those 6 schools. I cant remember where I read it but I remember reading from an ADCOMM member that this is a big turn off. It may have been for secondary essays though. I'm not sure how that would apply to update/LOI. As far as asking to remove it, that would just draw too much attention to the mistake. Best to take that chance that they wont read the whole letter which is a high probability.

 

[T3ckFr3s]

AHHHHH Now more Panic. I'm only 1 II for 30 schools, had about 10 waiting to hear from.

I decided to send update letters, except I made a boo boo.

My letter was copy and pasted, but I forgot I included one small sentence that was school specific. "If accepted, I would love to continue my free clinic volunteering at the EVMS HOPES clinic".

I sent this to like 6 of the schools through email!!!!

Should I call the admissions office and say I accidentally sent the wrong update and If I could remove it and readd it?

UGHH!!!!!!

Really nothing you can do, asking the admin office to replace an update letter would probably annoy them even more.

 

[QuiteAConundrum]

Really nothing you can do, asking the admin office to replace an update letter would probably annoy them even more.

+1.

Just hope it doesn't affect your chances too much. Good luck, nabilesmall.

 

[goodguygreg]

AHHHHH Now more Panic. I'm only 1 II for 30 schools, had about 10 waiting to hear from.

I decided to send update letters, except I made a boo boo.

My letter was copy and pasted, but I forgot I included one small sentence that was school specific. "If accepted, I would love to continue my free clinic volunteering at the EVMS HOPES clinic".

I sent this to like 6 of the schools through email!!!!

Should I call the admissions office and say I accidentally sent the wrong update and If I could remove it and readd it?

UGHH!!!!!!

Here is my opinion that's been formed through lots of research on this forum. Since its an LOI and not something like a secondary that was a requirement for admissions, making a mistake like that is probably not going to sway them to rescind offer or an II if they were gonna send you one regardless of your LOI. However if you were relying on your LOI for an offer or II, I would probably not expect much.

TL;DR the letters won't help you much but they probably wouldn't stop adcoms from sending you an II if they were going to regardless of your letter.

Again no knows for sure, except maybe if you catch LizzyM (or another adcom) and ask, she would probably give you the best answer. Even then every person on the adcom and every adcom think differently...

 

[gobigorgohome22]

Received an email with the subject: Application update from a school where I interviewed in September but haven't heard any news. My emotional rolacoaster as follows:

I was working out when I received the email. Had to get myself out of the gym and sit down before reading any further. Read the first line and realized it wasn't along the lines of "congratulations..." and closed out of the email to calm myself before reading further. Read through the whole email few times before deciding it wasn't a rejection but rather a continuing to evaluate email. Called myself an idiot for being so dramatic before going back and pumping some iron..... FML

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Received an email with the subject: Application update from a school where I interviewed in September but haven't heard any news. My emotional rolacoaster as follows:

I was working out when I received the email. Had to get myself out of the gym and sit down before reading any further. Read the first line and realized it wasn't along the lines of "congratulations..." and closed out of the email to calm myself before reading further. Read through the whole email few times before deciding it wasn't a rejection but rather a continuing to evaluate email. Called myself an idiot for being so dramatic before going back and pumping some iron..... FML

Yuck. That's disappointing. Hopefully you hear good news soon -- It's something that you're still under consideration!

However, you can be proud of the fact that you are POST NUMBER 2000 IN THIS YEAR'S PANIC THREAD!!!

... every little victory counts, right?

 

[gobigorgohome22]

Yuck. That's disappointing. Hopefully you hear good news soon -- It's something that you're still under consideration!

However, you can be proud of the fact that you are POST NUMBER 2000 IN THIS YEAR'S PANIC THREAD!!!

... every little victory counts, right?

Very true. Its hard to be a "glass half full" kinda person while going through this depressing process but its important to keep things in perspective.

 

[SpartanWolverine]

Very true. Its hard to be a "glass half full" kinda person while going through this depressing process but its important to keep things in perspective.

Yep. Easy for me to be positive when it comes to others, but my "under considerations" sure feel like rejections to me. Ah well. Only a few more months left of this nonsense... 7 down, 3-4 to go.

 

[hippiedoc14]

I wouldn't expect much from those 6 schools. I cant remember where I read it but I remember reading from an ADCOMM member that this is a big turn off. It may have been for secondary essays though. I'm not sure how that would apply to update/LOI. As far as asking to remove it, that would just draw too much attention to the mistake. Best to take that chance that they wont read the whole letter which is a high probability.

I know LizzyM has a BIG problem with this, as well as ppl who misspell the name of her school.

 

[LabratABQ]

is there a panic thread for this year? lol

 

[hopefloatsss]

Those awkward moments of running into other families at the grocery store and hearing of their son/daughter being accepted to one school and the relief it brings; where as I just want something other than silence.

Same, it seems like everyone I meet these days is in medical school/applying for medical school but has a gajillion interviews/has a family member who is a doctor, and I just want to break down and cry.

I had one interview (33% chance, anyone?) and currently have none pending. Just spent the weekend hanging out with 2 friends (one at UCSF, other at Yale) and one friend who is also applying but already has 3 IIs, including at the school I just interview from (our alma mater), and 1 acceptance. I have zero acceptances so far. Trying to be cautiously optimistic without getting my hopes way too far up to prevent major devastation come no more interviews/acceptances (knock on wood). But killing all hope is sooooo hard... 🙁

My email box is going to sit forever empty...

 

[allprayers23]

Read a quote today, not sure who it's by but thought it might shed some light on our situations since we're all in this panic thread. Especially if you're like myself and have 0 IIs!

"The elevator to success is broken. You must take the stairs one step at a time..."

In my opinion, the elevator would've been getting accepted to med school right out of undergrad. Guess my elevator broke down 2 years ago.. Ha!

No worries. Keep pressing on my future doctors. Just keep pressing on...

🙂

 

[EMME25]

 

[lalalapartay012]

aahhhh semi-panicking because I still haven't heard back from schools. Everyone is giving me the sorry eyes when they ask me about how applications are going; everyone is saying "you can reapply / what's your back-up plan" askldjfaslkdjfa. 🙁

 

[ChocoChoco]

Same, it seems like everyone I meet these days is in medical school/applying for medical school but has a gajillion interviews/has a family member who is a doctor, and I just want to break down and cry.

I had one interview (33% chance, anyone?) and currently have none pending. Just spent the weekend hanging out with 2 friends (one at UCSF, other at Yale) and one friend who is also applying but already has 3 IIs, including at the school I just interview from (our alma mater), and 1 acceptance. I have zero acceptances so far. Trying to be cautiously optimistic without getting my hopes way too far up to prevent major devastation come no more interviews/acceptances (knock on wood). But killing all hope is sooooo hard... 🙁

My email box is going to sit forever empty...

Wish you the best with your interview!

 

[Staffsy77]

Same, it seems like everyone I meet these days is in medical school/applying for medical school but has a gajillion interviews/has a family member who is a doctor, and I just want to break down and cry.

I had one interview (33% chance, anyone?) and currently have none pending. Just spent the weekend hanging out with 2 friends (one at UCSF, other at Yale) and one friend who is also applying but already has 3 IIs, including at the school I just interview from (our alma mater), and 1 acceptance. I have zero acceptances so far. Trying to be cautiously optimistic without getting my hopes way too far up to prevent major devastation come no more interviews/acceptances (knock on wood). But killing all hope is sooooo hard... 🙁

My email box is going to sit forever empty...

Here, here... Good luck to you 🙂 (Stay positive!)

 

[aerogers]

I just stumbled across this thread and wanted to say that you guys are awesome. Definitely calmed my nerves reading through here and knowing I'm not alone.

I'm currently on 1 waitlist and just received a second II this month. It's far from over! IIs for some schools were going out until mid to late March last year. Let's all stay positive and keep ourselves busy with some ECs in the meantime!

Best of luck to everyone - hopefully some opportunities are coming our way soon!

 

[Wonton Soup]

Same, it seems like everyone I meet these days is in medical school/applying for medical school but has a gajillion interviews/has a family member who is a doctor, and I just want to break down and cry.

I had one interview (33% chance, anyone?) and currently have none pending. Just spent the weekend hanging out with 2 friends (one at UCSF, other at Yale) and one friend who is also applying but already has 3 IIs, including at the school I just interview from (our alma mater), and 1 acceptance. I have zero acceptances so far. Trying to be cautiously optimistic without getting my hopes way too far up to prevent major devastation come no more interviews/acceptances (knock on wood). But killing all hope is sooooo hard... 🙁

My email box is going to sit forever empty...

Adding onto some of the good luck vibes. Hoping you get some good news soon, were you the one applying as an international student?

Yep. Easy for me to be positive when it comes to others, but my "under considerations" sure feel like rejections to me. Ah well. Only a few more months left of this nonsense... 7 down, 3-4 to go.

Good luck man. How's your cycle going so far?

 

[Zelda840]

This process is so draining sometimes. I only had one interview, so this cycle completely depends on their decision. I'm a planner by nature, so the uncertainty is pretty tough. I have no idea what comes next until I hear back, and constantly being in limbo is really starting to get to me.

 

[hopefloatsss]

This process is so draining sometimes. I only had one interview, so this cycle completely depends on their decision. I'm a planner by nature, so the uncertainty is pretty tough. I have no idea what comes next until I hear back, and constantly being in limbo is really starting to get to me.

I feel you. I'm in the same position. When would you know by? My fingers/toes/heart/any limbs crossed for good news for both of us.

Also, finally got a rejection email today. Hey, atleast it's something.

 

[Zelda840]

I feel you. I'm in the same position. When would you know by? My fingers/toes/heart/any limbs crossed for good news for both of us.

Any time from now until March. Apparently the adcom meets once a week and goes over 40-50 applications at each meeting, so who knows when they will get to me. I'm a very borderline candidate, so I'm assuming that if I get in, it'll be towards the end. Who knows, though. I go over everything in my head constantly and wonder if my strengths (high GPA, great LORs, interview went really well) will ultimately overcome my weaknesses (29 MCAT, low amount of clinical volunteering).

What about you?

Also, finally got a rejection email today. Hey, atleast it's something.

There are definitely days where a rejection almost sounds better than more waiting.

 

[Great White Buffalo]

Any time from now until March. Apparently the adcom meets once a week and goes over 40-50 applications at each meeting, so who knows when they will get to me. I'm a very borderline candidate, so I'm assuming that if I get in, it'll be towards the end. Who knows, though. I go over everything in my head constantly and wonder if my strengths (high GPA, great LORs, interview went really well) will ultimately overcome my weaknesses (29 MCAT, low amount of clinical volunteering).

What about you?


There are definitely days where a rejection almost sounds better than more waiting.

Just got 2 rejections today, one preinterview, one post interview, but an acceptance does take the sting out of it.
It was an honor to interview at 2 real stretch schools, but then again, having that $1,000 back would be better. But better to know than to wonder. Best wishes to all.