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I've been wondering this forever.. What does HYS mean?
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Edit: I have no idea why the posts above from midnight didn't show up...
I've been wondering this forever.. What does HYS mean?
You may end up at this "HYS" nonsense and end up getting hit by a car!
Interviewing here this week -- super psyched! Is there anything to do the night before the interview day (meet and greet with students, etc.)? I didn't see anything on the interview website or the emails I've received but wanted to double-check that there wasn't something informal that I might be missing.
There was not anything like that when I interviewed back in September. You'll get to have lunch with some students and there is a student-led tour, as well. Have fun!
There was not anything like that when I interviewed back in September. You'll get to have lunch with some students and there is a student-led tour, as well. Have fun!
Pretty awesome. . .check the horoscope. Stars must be in alignment! Congratulations!🙂II invite today during another interview as well!
Ah, Dartmouth! You see a bit of a Napoleonic complex there, since all the other Ivies tend to look down on the Big Green! I agree--those condescending, churlish remarks about America's Heartland reveal appalling ignorance as well as an unforgivable absence of manners. Good response, @Overanxious. If I interview, I'm taking my pitchfork to use in retaliation for such nonsense. Or maybe I'll drive up in my monster truck and plow into the ivory towers. Hee haw.No doubt, but it does lack diversity and starts bordering on bland. So then the logic would be that those of us who are not from these brand name schools must distinguish ourselves above and beyond our peers at more notable schools. Albeit difficult...it's still doable. Side note...high GPA/MCAT applicants are a dime a dozen, to be exceptional one needs to go beyond the qualifiers wouldn't you say?
@mjhhockey98 I would agree in some instances, particularly when the question is how did you choose your undergrad but that's not always the case. I remember one interview going a bit like this... "We can't evaluate grades from these small/community colleges. We typically take students from a,b,c. Tell me why you chose to go to z." That's snobbery. Furthermore, I had one interviewer at a notable school call me "such a midwesterner" in a tone that suggested that it was an insult. I laughed and said thank you (bc you know...midwesterner's are typically very nice).
Ah, Dartmouth! You see a bit of a Napoleonic complex there, since all the other Ivies tend to look down on the Big Green! I agree--those condescending, churlish remarks about America's Heartland reveal appalling ignorance as well as an unforgivable absence of manners. Good response, @Overanxious. If I interview, I'm taking my pitchfork to use in retaliation for such nonsense. Or maybe I'll drive up in my monster truck and plow into the ivory towers. Hee haw.
No doubt, but it does lack diversity and starts bordering on bland. So then the logic would be that those of us who are not from these brand name schools must distinguish ourselves above and beyond our peers at more notable schools. Albeit difficult...it's still doable. Side note...high GPA/MCAT applicants are a dime a dozen, to be exceptional one needs to go beyond the qualifiers wouldn't you say?
@mjhhockey98 I would agree in some instances, particularly when the question is how did you choose your undergrad but that's not always the case. I remember one interview going a bit like this... "We can't evaluate grades from these small/community colleges. We typically take students from a,b,c. Tell me why you chose to go to z." That's snobbery. Furthermore, I had one interviewer at a notable school call me "such a midwesterner" in a tone that suggested that it was an insult. I laughed and said thank you (bc you know...midwesterner's are typically very nice).
Some places care about pedigree more than others. It is what it is.
Luckily, not going to a top 10 school doesn't mean you won't become one of the best physicians in the country. You know where I work, and one of the fellows last year did his undergrad at the U of Arizona.
Some of the attendings I work with went to drexel and albany for med school. It's really not a big deal so don't stress about it.
Edit: To be fair, I think medicine cares way more about pedigree than surgery though. That might also be because some of the best surgical centers (for residency and fellowship) aren't really ranked all that high as med schools.
Oops! Sorry about that slip, @Overanxious! It's really interesting, isn't it, the human compulsion to make the "us/them" slice of "us" increasingly tiny? Yeah, there is even some "in-group" snobbery, and a stereotype about the type of student characteristic of each of the Ivies. I agree with you, though--Hanover really IS well-stocked with very lovely folks, and much is done to make newcomers feel welcome and part of the community. I guess that, small as the population was in the AdamandEve family, there was one HUMAN "bad apple" even there!What BB! Don't give away all my secrets! 😉 Really, I actually didn't know that...what's with the animosity btwn Ivies? I thought i may have caught one sour grape, everyone else was really nice. Haha! I just can't see you driving a truck!
THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE INTERVIEW DAYS. Small number of people, 2 lengthy conversational interviews with faculty that are genuinely nice and just want to learn more about you. The dean just chilled with us while we were waiting for interviews. And all of the med students were incredibly nice and friendly and encouraging!can anyone talk about their interview day?
THIS WAS ONE OF MY FAVORITE INTERVIEW DAYS. Small number of people, 2 lengthy conversational interviews with faculty that are genuinely nice and just want to learn more about you. The dean just chilled with us while we were waiting for interviews. And all of the med students were incredibly nice and friendly and encouraging!
Oh ummm. This didn't happen for me.I don't think this has been discussed yet in the thread (sorry if I missed it), but what was the faculty presentation + meet and greet like, for those who have already interviewed? I've never seen another school that does this. Yale's website mentions "In the middle of the day, there will be a lunch-time "Faculty Meet and Greet" session with a member of the senior faculty, who will give a short presentation on his/her work, followed by a question and answer period"
Oh ummm. This didn't happen for me.
I don't think this has been discussed yet in the thread (sorry if I missed it), but what was the faculty presentation + meet and greet like, for those who have already interviewed? I've never seen another school that does this. Yale's website mentions "In the middle of the day, there will be a lunch-time "Faculty Meet and Greet" session with a member of the senior faculty, who will give a short presentation on his/her work, followed by a question and answer period"
During my interview day, a really impressive faculty member ate lunch with us, told us about his journey to Yale/research interests/opinions about New Haven, and answered any questions we had about the school. It was extremely relaxed and spending time with such an established physician/scientist was quite humbling! 🙂
OMG OMG OMG I thought my cycle was OVER! But I got a Yale II 1 hour ago!! OMG OMG OMG
@FriendlyFH, @breakintheroof @NoLimits when are you guys interviewing?! I want to meet all of you, but even meeting at least one of you would be amazing!! OMG I still can't believe it!
And btw, I had to transfer to a less-prestigious state school in TX for undergrad due to various uncontrollable reasons, and I'm a Midwest gal through and through 🙂
Congrats! University of Houston undergrad?
CONGRATS!!! And Happy Thanksgiving to all.
By the way, what dates are they scheduling for, and any idea when do they go through?
@researchismymiddlename, I received the same early Thanksgiving present too! I was utterly shocked and excited to find an II from Yale in my inbox this afternoon. I still can't believe this, especially since I was complete on July 18 and have absolutely no semblance of the HYS pedigree that everyone has been chattering about. 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
CONGRATS!!! And Happy Thanksgiving to all.
By the way, what dates are they scheduling for, and any idea when do they go through?
YOU SO TOTALLY ROCK!! Congratulations!!OMG OMG OMG I thought my cycle was OVER! But I got a Yale II 1 hour ago!! OMG OMG OMG
@FriendlyFH, @breakintheroof @NoLimits when are you guys interviewing?! I want to meet all of you, but even meeting at least one of you would be amazing!! OMG I still can't believe it!
And btw, I had to transfer to a less-prestigious state school in TX for undergrad due to various uncontrollable reasons, and I'm a Midwest gal through and through 🙂
YOU SO TOTALLY ROCK!! Congratulations!!
The gave me an interview the day after I sent one. They never responded to my email though. So maybe coincidence.Does anyone know how they handle ITA emails here?
Did you upload your request through the portal or email someone?The gave me an interview the day after I sent one. They never responded to my email though. So maybe coincidence.
Did you upload your request through the portal or email someone?
I just sent an email... Oh well, guess it can't hurt either way. Thanks for your help!I think it was through the portal.
Anybody have any idea what percentage of interviewees are accepted? My interview is in a little over a month, acceptances go out in March, and I am already a little freaked out. I'm worried I might be falling too hard for Yale. 😍
Anybody have any idea what percentage of interviewees are accepted? My interview is in a little over a month, acceptances go out in March, and I am already a little freaked out. I'm worried I might be falling too hard for Yale. 😍
About 33 percent.
You'll like it even more after the interview. Definitely my favorite, too!
Hey guys, looking for some advice... Would Boston be too far away for an ITA email? I'm interviewing at Harvard in January and I'm wondering if it would be appropriate to send Yale and email. I really love this school so I'm hoping it may prompt an answer (one can always hope right?)
Complete 11/15. How long between complete and II for most people?
I had the same impression! Yale went from being off the radar to my top choice!! (Or one of them) 🙂I really went into my interview yesterday with very low expectations, but Yale blew me away with the thoughtfulness and the sensibility in everything they do. New Haven wasn't half as bad as how I imagined it would be. Rooting myself for the small chance of getting in! It's hard even post interview. They plan to accept only about 200 out of 735 interviewed.
I really went into my interview yesterday with very low expectations, but Yale blew me away with the thoughtfulness and the sensibility in everything they do. New Haven wasn't half as bad as how I imagined it would be. Rooting myself for the small chance of getting in! It's hard even post interview. They plan to accept only about 200 out of 735 interviewed.
Interesting. When I interviewed, dean Silverman said closer to 250/700ish. Maybe they decided on less now.