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Hey, my condolences 🙁 But congratulations on the other interview invitations you've had already! May I ask when were you complete? Thank you
2014-2015 Stanford University Application Thread
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When did you submit your secondary?!
After being verified on June 16th (almost two months ago!), calling three times (twice with no one answering, once with someone telling me to call back when his supervisor returned from vacation), and emailing, I still have no secondary application from Stanford.
I would really love to attend this school, and I'm very frustrated that I may not have the chance due to some clerical error remaining unresolved. Any suggestions?
I would really love to attend this school, and I'm very frustrated that I may not have the chance due to some clerical error remaining unresolved. Any suggestions?
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I am sorry that you are in such a bad situation. I too had a few struggle with secondaries, although most of them are resolved, I still don't have them from two other schools.
In another school, I almost didn't apply because someone on the phone told me that I don't quality due to a missing prereq. I am glad that the director himself reassured me that I do qualify after I tried to email him. I don't have any practical suggestions, but I would advice you to try again and maybe email the director of admission? But you must not show bad altitude towards anyone at the admission office, no matter how you feel. They'll appreciate you being patient and at least it won't work against you--people get rejected for the smallest reason.
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I've been trying to submit the secondary all of today, but I keep getting "This webpage is not available". Is this just me, or is the site down for everyone?
Hi guys,
I completed my secondary (letters and all) 8/5, so a pretty quick turnaround for rejection. We all have our reach schools, right?
and thanks @MSTPhopeful2015! I'm very grateful to already have other interviews, which helped with the rejection sting 🙂 Congrats to you too! (I'm not super creepy and know that you have other interviews already... oh wait).
I believe I saw it on backcountry.com...
OMG...I just received an ii via email. This is unreal.
Wow congrats!!
Holy cow, Person! Congratulations! That more than makes up for UChicago. (I bet they're regretting their decision, too. 😉 ). Looks like you're in for a very full and very excellent interview cycle!
From the portal, it looks like there are only two interview dates in October available. Does anyone know if more dates will be made available soon?
Firstly - congratulations! But for your question, my guess would be no - when I signed up for my interview, there was only one date available, so two might be the most that they have to offer right now so they can make sure they're all filled up. I would say that, if those dates don't work for you, it's best to call Stanford directly to see if you can work something out (especially so you can make sure you fall within the 5-day limit). But purely my two cents.
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I figured as much. I tried calling but no one picked up. It seems they prefer email communication. Hopefully they will respond to my email. Congratulations to you too!
Finally received my invitation to submit a secondary application! Thanks for your support everyone
Bravo for the persistence. Hope the school sees that about you! Good luck!
It looks my IP was blocking the entire med.stanford.edu website for whatever reason... I finally figured out it was just me, and submitted via a proxy.
Congrats on the II! Does anyone find stanfords II schedule a little curious? Usually once 5pm on friday rolls around, i come to terms and say well ive received all the potential IIs I can for this week. But not w stanford. With these saturday and sunday morning IIs, it really keeps you on your toes! Lol. Do you folks think its automated or is there someone literally in the office sending them out on weekends. Just curious!
I cannot believe it!! II today at 7am!!
Could you share what your MCAT and GPA are like? 🙂Eeek II this morning!!!
Complete 7/30. Only two dates available, both in early October.
Good luck everyone!
I'm more interested in knowing when did you complete? 🙂 Congrats!!!!
I was complete on 7/26.
Thank you!!
Last year, it seemed that high stat applicants were reviewed first and had somewhat of an expedited review process. Stanford didn't seem to give interviews based on completion date. For example, I was complete in late July and got my invite in late February. So definitely don't lose hope if you haven't heard yet! 🙂
Congrats to those with IIs! Stanford is a kickass place. Lately there have been ducklings in the fountain in front of the hospital and if that isn't a reason to go to med school there then I don't know what is.
In other news, I found a small typo in my Stanford secondary (accidentally forgot to include a word).
In other news, I found a small typo in my Stanford secondary (accidentally forgot to include a word).
I challenge you for making frivolous mistakes: I forgot to finish my primary PS with a period.Congrats to those with IIs! Stanford is a kickass place. Lately there have been ducklings in the fountain in front of the hospital and if that isn't a reason to go to med school there then I don't know what is.
In other news, I found a small typo in my Stanford secondary (accidentally forgot to include a word).
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Jeez, by that time I would have given up all hope for Stanford.
Did it take forever for anyone else's secondary payment to go through? I submitted mid-July and received a complete email a week or two later, but it was just this morning that the fee was actually taken out of my bank account (which I only noticed because it overdrew my account lol)
Maybe there are indeed someone in the office sending out those 7am Sunday IIs by hands...
PM'ed you.
Do you mind sharing with me as well?
You should probably call or something. My Primary got sent out on 08/11, I received the Secondary on 08/13, and I submitted and got confirmation on 08/14.
Interview invite this morning! I was complete 8/18.
I am utterly shocked.
I am utterly shocked.
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I have called several times, and they said it would be done as soon as possible, then no more news
Congs! That is amazing! Do you have extremely high stat?
So the website said my Stanford application was complete on 7/10, which should mean that they have all my material including the application fee, right? But I just saw my bank statement and the money wasn't charged until 8/18... Does it mean my application was actually complete on 8/18? Anyone noticed the same issue?
A 5 day secondary-to-interview time? That is just awesome.
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I might need to change my date for my Stanford interview, but it's not 100% necessary. Would they have a bad first impression of me if I change my interview date?
If I were you, I wouldn't take the risk.
Rejected MSTP yesterday, but invited MD today!! Mixed feelings for sure, but happy nonetheless!
Sorry about the MSTP rejection but an interview to Stanford is still a pretty big deal. Congrats! I'm so excited for you!! 🙂
Aww thank you so much!!! 🙂 your kind words are much appreciated!
EDIT: I must say, I was quite bummed yesterday to not get the chance to at least visit Stanford haha. 🙂
