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Did anyone not get the screening email?
I didn't. But I only submitted my secondary last week so I may not be the best person to compare to.Did anyone not get the screening email?
anyone know when II start? Or have they already...........
Thank you for letting us know that. So this email must be a differently worded small pool?
Real small pooled or the same email we all got?Just got small pooled today 😛
I've said it before and I'll say it again:
Until you get an e-mail inviting you to interview, you should ignore any other communications about your application.
Heh, I don't understand why no one is listening to you. Most schools don't even accept status updates until after you get an II, so what use is there in knowing or caring anything else...
Heh, I don't understand why no one is listening to you. Most schools don't even accept status updates until after you get an II, so what use is there in knowing or caring anything else...
I don't think anybody is ignoring him. Everyone here is an analytical person that really cares about their future and hence, this application cycle. We get that being pooled or making it past the preliminary review may not be a big deal or mean anything besides that we are not rejected. That being said, it is completely natural to wonder about what the people potentially deciding what we will be doing for the next four years are thinking. We aren't running around the room screaming and ripping our hair out or anything, simply wondering and inquiring in confidence amongst a group of peers in the same situation. If we shouldn't talk about our application then what else are we supposed to be talking about?
You are allowed to talk about whatever you like. I hope to provide some guidance with a bit of perspective since I went through this and have seen countless other students struggle with this particular communication and overreact, but I know that all I can do is suggest a course of action.
My cousin called them up (she's also applying this cycle) and an admissions officer told her that there is no difference between the small pool e-mail that was sent out a while ago, and the one that many received today. The officer also stated that they are changing some things with their communications, so that's why this e-mail was sent out, and that apparently, if you got this e-mail, the next step is deciding whether or not you receive an interview, not whether or not you'll be small pooled.
That's probably why the language is so similar between e-mails. After the primary screening, the only next step is interview or rejection. Therefore....if we have completed the primary screening....(insert deductions here). She said the small pool is no further ahead or any better than the one that was sent out today.
Cheers.
My cousin called them up (she's also applying this cycle) and an admissions officer told her that there is no difference between the small pool e-mail that was sent out a while ago, and the one that many received today. The officer also stated that they are changing some things with their communications, so that's why this e-mail was sent out, and that apparently, if you got this e-mail, the next step is deciding whether or not you receive an interview, not whether or not you'll be small pooled.
That's probably why the language is so similar between e-mails. After the primary screening, the only next step is interview or rejection. Therefore....if we have completed the primary screening....(insert deductions here). She said the small pool is no further ahead or any better than the one that was sent out today.
Cheers.
It was the second small pool email many, but not all, of us received. But I wouldn't go nuts over the wording, if I have an interview on the way, I'll be notified 🙂Real small pooled or the same email we all got?
I don't think anybody is ignoring him. Everyone here is an analytical person that really cares about their future and hence, this application cycle. We get that being pooled or making it past the preliminary review may not be a big deal or mean anything besides that we are not rejected. That being said, it is completely natural to wonder about what the people potentially deciding what we will be doing for the next four years are thinking. We aren't running around the room screaming and ripping our hair out or anything, simply wondering and inquiring in confidence amongst a group of peers in the same situation. If we shouldn't talk about our application then what else are we supposed to be talking about?
Anyone complete around June 21 that didn't get small pool? Should I be worried?
i don't think there is anyone that is complete on june 21st. AMCAS wasn't transmitted to schools before 6/27. If you mean 7/21, then i don't think you have anything to worry about since that's still relatively recent.
Congrats! Were you small pooled?II just now. IS, 77 LizzyM, complete 07/01
Congrats! Were you small pooled?
Do you have a time machine?Just got an II too! But I did not receive a small pool email. I'm interviewing on 8/5. OOS GPA 3.55 MCAT 34
Congrats! Been rooting for yaInterview invite! LizzyM 65 see you guys on September 5th
Why of course! Don't you? I am the doctor after all.Do you have a time machine?
Complete 7/9, small-pooled 8/6Congrats guys! Do you mind sharing when you were complete?
Not at all! They will never even look at when you were offered vs when you scheduled. I'm doing that with a bunch of my interviews later in the month. They completely understand how expensive it is!Err...do you guys think it would look bad to choose a later interview date? I'm debating between 9/24 and 10/8. 🤔 It would save me a plane trip because i'll be in the area around that time.
I get in around 12:30 pm on 9/4 at Midway. What time does your flight arrive?If anyone is flying into Midway for the 9/5 interview, I'd love to share transportation/hotel. Last minute tickets are so expensive already!
I'll be arriving in the evening on the 4th, and then flying out in the afternoon around the 6th.
Not at all! They will never even look at when you were offered vs when you scheduled. I'm doing that with a bunch of my interviews later in the month. They completely understand how expensive it is!
Thank you for the reassurance. How are you planning to get from Midway to the school?
I'm not 100% sure yet. I get in at 12:30 on 9/5, so if anyone wants to split a cab or shuttle service around 1 or 2 I'd love to split! I'm staying with a MS1 friend the night of 9/5, but I figure they're too busy to pick me up at the airport.