2014-2015 Mayo Medical School Application Thread

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Same! I'm married but the small class size is really appealing. I graduated from a university with over 30,000 people and always said if I could do it again (minus the post bacc I did...which I guess was my second shot...haha) I'd go to a smaller liberal arts school. But I guess it's ok since I met my husband at my alma mater 😉

Also married. Also attracted to the small class size. And unlike some people, my wife and I would love to live in a small city like Rochester. It would be a bit of a challenge for her to find a job there, but she has a clinical research background, so I think it could work. For those of you who are also married and applying here, how does Rochester square with your SO's career?

 

[Leslie_Knope]

Also married. Also attracted to the small class size. And unlike some people, my wife and I would love to live in a small city like Rochester. It would be a bit of a challenge for her to find a job there, but she has a clinical research background, so I think it could work. For those of you who are also married and applying here, how does Rochester square with your SO's career?

We plan on my husband being the stay-at-home parent, so Rochester is perfect for that. I have lived in a town similar to Rochester and loved it. I really anticipate loving Rochester as well.

And I also went to a huge UG institution. However, I was on an ICA team, so I had a small group of women that I was very close with. It's not just about the group but also what we accomplished together with hard work. It creates a unique bond.

 

[tuftofwool]

Also married. Also attracted to the small class size. And unlike some people, my wife and I would love to live in a small city like Rochester. It would be a bit of a challenge for her to find a job there, but she has a clinical research background, so I think it could work. For those of you who are also married and applying here, how does Rochester square with your SO's career?

My husband works in Public Health, so we've also been wondering what kind of jobs he could get at some of the schools I've applied to (some of them will be very tricky if that's the only school I get into...yikes!). But if he could find a job at the hospital or at the school, that would be perfect. I guess we will see!

 

[wholeheartedly]

It would be a bit of a challenge for her to find a job there, but she has a clinical research background, so I think it could work. For those of you who are also married and applying here, how does Rochester square with your SO's career?

There's tons of clinical research going on at Mayo, I think her prospects are good.

 

[ovenmitts]

If the majority of the class is married it looks like I'm going to be single for a lot longer.

 

[tuftofwool]

If the majority of the class is married it looks like I'm going to be single for a lot longer.

Haha it's flattering you think all of us who said we are married will be a part of the class 😛. Positive thoughts, though! Lol.

 

[ovenmitts]

Haha it's flattering you think all of us who said we are married will be a part of the class 😛. Positive thoughts, though! Lol.

Of course I'm also assuming I'll be a part of the class too. 😛 Too bad there isn't enough room for everyone - both married and single. 😉

But seriously, I think positivity is the only thing that gets people through the cycle. I'm working on that - I'm so bad at thinking positively when the odds seem so stacked against me. 🙁

 

[tuftofwool]

Of course I'm also assuming I'll be a part of the class too. 😛 Too bad there isn't enough room for everyone - both married and single. 😉

But seriously, I think positivity is the only thing that gets people through the cycle. I'm working on that - I'm so bad at thinking positively when the odds seem so stacked against me. 🙁

I totally relate. But I just try and remind myself that the cards will fall where they may and as long as we do all that we can, it'll work out. 🙂

 

[rbcarter4]

Received LOR request late last night, incredible email to wake up to! LizzyM ~68, Fee received 7/18

 

[dudrjsmed]

Received LOR request late last night, incredible email to wake up to! LizzyM ~68, Fee received 7/18

when did you submit your AMCAS / get your free request ?

 

[CTU Surgeon]

Looks like it was a year ago today that the first IIs were sent from Mayo. I hope the first batch comes out today.

 

[Leslie_Knope]

Looks like it was a year ago today that the first IIs were sent from Mayo. I hope the first batch comes out today.

Yes, I hope so too! I predict 15 hours from now...

 

[amad01]

Yes, I hope so too! I predict 15 hours from now...

you mean like 3 am? Looks like I'm not sleeping a wink

 

[Leslie_Knope]

you mean like 3 am? Looks like I'm not sleeping a wink

I am just guessing, but my guess is 2:30 a.m ET.

 

[rbcarter4]

when did you submit your AMCAS / get your free request ?

AMCAS submitted June 24, Fee request July 16

 

[hnk3]

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[Leslie_Knope]

Any news? My inbox is empty.

 

[Hydrohammer]

Anyone know if Mayo accepts updates pre-interview invite (aka nowish?) I'm currently "complete" and a paper I'm on was accepted for publication. I don't have any pubs on my app so far. Would it be worth it to send an update now, or will it seem desperate or too soon?

If I recall correctly from last cycle, Mayo doesn't accept update letters until after an interview invite was given. However, I can't seem to find that policy on their website anymore, so it doesn't hurt to give them a call or shoot them a quick e-mail asking (Gina is very friendly!)

 

[gettheleadout]

Any news? My inbox is empty.

Was there any real reason you suspected the middle of the night? I'm genuinely asking haha.

 

[Leslie_Knope]

Was there any real reason you suspected the middle of the night? I'm genuinely asking haha.

My guess was due to my neurotic analysis of the past three years' threads. That should show me what a waste of energy it was!

 

[kthxbai]

If I recall correctly from last cycle, Mayo doesn't accept update letters until after an interview invite was given. However, I can't seem to find that policy on their website anymore, so it doesn't hurt to give them a call or shoot them a quick e-mail asking (Gina is very friendly!)

I sent an update last week about a recent publication and they accepted it without any issues. And yes, Gina is very nice indeed!

 

[Overanxious]

Also married. Also attracted to the small class size. And unlike some people, my wife and I would love to live in a small city like Rochester. It would be a bit of a challenge for her to find a job there, but she has a clinical research background, so I think it could work. For those of you who are also married and applying here, how does Rochester square with your SO's career?

 

[LFF]

Anyone else awaiting a late night email?

 

[kthxbai]

I don't see the point of fretting about their silence.

Some of us will get the interview invites, and some of us won't. It's ok. Either way, those who are meant to go to Mayo inevitably will.

 

[Copernicium]

heh, basically just got a rejection e-mail. it surprisingly doesn't sting that much

 

[ConsultantMD]

heh, basically just got a rejection e-mail. it surprisingly doesn't sting that much

Sorry about that... Could you expound upon the basically part? Did you get an LOR request?

 

[Copernicium]

Sorry about that... Could you expound upon the basically part? Did you get an LOR request?

No, I didn't. They just said I wasn't selected for further review

 

[ConsultantMD]

No, I didn't. They just said I wasn't selected for further review

Sorry man, it looks like you passed the Vandy screen though! This process is crazy. Did you email them about it?

 

[Leslie_Knope]

heh, basically just got a rejection e-mail. it surprisingly doesn't sting that much

Ouch. I'm sorry to hear that. Ironically, Vanderbilt is ignoring me. This process is inexplicable. Best of luck to you!

 

[HeLaDeala]

heh, basically just got a rejection e-mail. it surprisingly doesn't sting that much

Same :/ LizzyM 75. Best of luck to everyone still in the process!

 

[milski]

Got the letter. They bragged about how great all the applicants were, etc. Good luck to everyone else!

 

[Copernicium]

Sorry man, it looks like you passed the Vandy screen though! This process is crazy. Did you email them about it?

Nah, no reason to 😛 I'm not that neurotic

 

[orderofthescar]

Just got my rejection letter too -- best of luck to everyone else!

 

[MrLogan13]

Got my rejection letter too. lol No longer under review.

 

[immolard]

Got my rejection letter too. lol No longer under review.

Did you get a letter request?

 

[Ssina]

When did you guys receive your LOR requests!?

Got mine on 7/19, but no complete email yet!

 

[demystifie]

Just got an email from Mayo regarding an update I sent them ... gasped for a moment before opening it!

 

[ConsultantMD]

Just got an email from Mayo regarding an update I sent them ... gasped for a moment before opening it!

You already sent an update?

 

[MrLogan13]

Did you get a letter request?

Nope.

 

[minion16]

Got my rejection letter too. lol No longer under review.

Sorry about that! Good luck with the other schools that you are applying to!
Mind sharing when your AMCAS was verified?
Mine was verified on 7/15. Haven't heard anything from them :/

 

[demystifie]

You already sent an update?

Yes, I took some summer courses and wanted to update with my new grades. I was marked complete on 7/17.

 

[invissideways]

Still waiting to get my rejection...!

 

[demystifie]

Still waiting to get my rejection...!

Stay hopeful!

 

[MrLogan13]

Sorry about that! Good luck with the other schools that you are applying to!
Mind sharing when your AMCAS was verified?
Mine was verified on 7/15. Haven't heard anything from them :/

Thanks!

I was verified on 6/11 and received the fee request on 6/27.

 

[invissideways]

Stay hopeful!

Trying to! But it's been 3 weeks since my fee was received. Thanks all the same 🙂

*edit: Has anyone else from 7/7 fee received not heard a peep from Mayo?

 

[redtiger]

Trying to! But it's been 3 weeks since my fee was received. Thanks all the same 🙂

*edit: Has anyone else from 7/7 fee received not heard a peep from Mayo?

I got the fee request on 7/11 and nothing here either :/

 

[amad01]

Was anyone who was rejected complete ?

 

[invissideways]

I got the fee request on 7/11 and nothing here either :/

Fingers crossed for the both of us then 🙂

 

[coffeelover10]

My condolences to the people who were rejected. Was anyone who was rejected have the status below?

We are pleased to notify you that your application has been selected for final review and interview consideration by the Mayo Medical School Admissions Executive Committee.

 

[claduva94]

My condolences to the people who were rejected. Was anyone who was rejected have the status below?

We are pleased to notify you that your application has been selected for final review and interview consideration by the Mayo Medical School Admissions Executive Committee.

I haven't seen that status. When did you receive it?