2015-2016 University of Maryland Application Thread

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xenias said:
Interviewed on 11/4, thought my interviews went great, but I still haven't heard back yet. Know 2 others from my interview day who have already received a letter, one accepted and one waitlisted. Anyone else in the same boat? Or have an idea if a longer wait time means anything one way or another? UMD is my #1 choice 🙂
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Same boat here. I'm sure we'll hear soon and I'm hoping that wait time doesn't correlate with decision!

Best of luck to you - I hope you get your letter this week!
 
idkwhatdo said:
II Today! OOS LizzyM ~67
File Complete 9/17
Scheduled for 2/22
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Very happy for you! I'm still praying that I will get an II from Maryland soon. Definitely my favorite! But congrats 🙂
 
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I'm sure this has been asked before, but did maryland send complete emails?
 
mattman20 said:
I'm sure this has been asked before, but did maryland send complete emails?
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Not exactly, they send an email saying that they received your secondary, but to make sure they have everything else you need to check the portal.
 
So has anyone received their post-interview letter from Maryland recently? It's been over 5 weeks since my interview and still nothing!
 
pantherlax said:
So has anyone received their post-interview letter from Maryland recently? It's been over 5 weeks since my interview and still nothing!
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I interviewed mid-November and haven't gotten a letter yet. According to a previous post, the admissions committee was meeting on 12/8 to make decisions about recent interviewees so hopefully we'll be getting letters soon.
 
mattman20 said:
I'm pretty sure they have sent them through snail mail
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Oh wow. That's... interesting. I haven't kept up with how Maryland does things.

So pre-II rejections are done through snail mail, and so are acceptances? Do they call or email if we get an II?
 
BreakneckWalrus said:
Oh wow. That's... interesting. I haven't kept up with how Maryland does things.

So pre-II rejections are done through snail mail, and so are acceptances? Do they call or email if we get an II?
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They email and update your portal for interviews.
 
pantherlax said:
Thank you very much! It's an awesome feeling. I was part of the 11/4 group.
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Congrats and welcome to Baltimore! Now for the love of all things holy schedule yourself a vacation and relax as much as possible before august sneaks up on you!
 
TBV said:
Congrats and welcome to Baltimore! Now for the love of all things holy schedule yourself a vacation and relax as much as possible before august sneaks up on you!
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Thank you! I'm definitely planning on it. Looking forward to coming back for another visit!
 
Rejected pre-interview this weekend through snail mail

Best of luck everyone else!!
 
KungFuPanda123 said:
Did you get the hold e-mail before receiving the rejection?
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I actually sent them a letter that said,
"Hey Maryland SOM, do you like me?
(circle one)
YES NO MAYBE

Cyril"

I got it back Saturday with "no" circled.

But seriously. No hold.
 
CyrilFiggis said:
I actually sent them a letter that said,
"Hey Maryland SOM, do you like me?
(circle one)
YES NO MAYBE

Cyril"

I got it back Saturday with "no" circled.

But seriously. No hold.
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It's okay. Maryland is that popular girl right now, but whoever accepts you is the real lucky girl.

Thanks for the info Cyril!
 
agoron said:
If I attend who is down to make a Good Morning Baltimore med school version parody with me? This is happening. Any other singers here? Or just me? 🙁
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Class of 2015 set the bar really high with their videos. We have to keep the tradition going. The Class of 2020 folks have some large shoes to fill, but we can do it!! :banana:
 
Anyone who interviewed mid-November hear back yet?
I thought we would get letters with the 12/8 group but I still haven't heard back anything
 
BrothaX said:
Anyone who interviewed mid-November hear back yet?
I thought we would get letters with the 12/8 group but I still haven't heard back anything
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I have not heard anything back yet, but when I interviewed 11/18 I thought they told everyone to expect a response in four to six weeks. I'm not sure if the holiday season delays this projection or not. Last year when I interviewed 11/5, I received the waitlist letter on 12/5, so we'll see.
 
I interviewed in November and received an acceptance call last night from Dr. Foxwell. I was expecting a letter in the mail so was surprised to get a call, but from the message it sounded like there was another committee meeting last night. 🙂
 
Dance864 said:
I interviewed in November and received an acceptance call last night from Dr. Foxwell. I was expecting a letter in the mail so was surprised to get a call, but from the message it sounded like there was another committee meeting last night. 🙂
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I also received an acceptance call from Dr. Foxwell last night! I was also really surprised to get a call (I probably sounded like a total idiot on the phone), and yes, he told me that they just had a committee meeting last evening and letters would come in the mail shortly. For those of your wondering, I interviewed Nov 18.
 
Dance864 said:
I interviewed in November and received an acceptance call last night from Dr. Foxwell. I was expecting a letter in the mail so was surprised to get a call, but from the message it sounded like there was another committee meeting last night. 🙂
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MM7 said:
I also received an acceptance call from Dr. Foxwell last night! I was also really surprised to get a call (I probably sounded like a total idiot on the phone), and yes, he told me that they just had a committee meeting last evening and letters would come in the mail shortly. For those of your wondering, I interviewed Nov 18.
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Oh, I remember that call. I stuttered a little bit and definitely sounded like an idiot. Congrats to you both - looking forward to perhaps being classmates with you!
Why would you go anywhere else other than MD for your MD? :headphone:
 
Hmm, Im definitely being neurotic by asking this, but if we interviewed mid-Nov and did not receive the phone call last night, is it safe to say we have been waitlisted? 😛 Does anyone not get the call and get accepted?
 
steelersfan1243 said:
Hmm, Im definitely being neurotic by asking this, but if we interviewed mid-Nov and did not receive the phone call last night, is it safe to say we have been waitlisted? 😛 Does anyone not get the call and get accepted?
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That is not safe to say. Tons of people do not get a phone call before getting accepted. There is no way that Dr. Foxwell calls everyone (that would be the job of administrative staff, if everyone got called). I think he just calls those whose applications he advocated for.
 
I interviewed here the first week of December...do you think I'll hear back January? Sooner? Maryland is my top choice...
 
MM7 said:
That is not safe to say. Tons of people do not get a phone call before getting accepted. There is no way that Dr. Foxwell calls everyone (that would be the job of administrative staff, if everyone got called). I think he just calls those whose applications he advocated for.
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Thanks for this!😛, hope remains
 
How do I go about changing the address that I want to have my letters sent to? I have an interview in January and I put my home address on my AMCAS application but I'll be away at school by the time they start sending information about post interview decisions.
 
So is it true that people have been receiving pre-interview rejection letters via snail mail? Guess mine is coming soon 🙁
 
Does anybody know if there's been any waitlist movement?
 
M. Twain said:
Does anybody know if there's been any waitlist movement?
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Not that I've heard from anyone I know who are on the list or on SDN

Btw, is there any wait list movement on your end? I've been on the wait list for an original copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer for a couple years now :laugh:
 
That's awesome. You mind sharing stats or telling us when you submitted your application? When is the interview?
 
Clockwork Biology said:
Same questions and word limits (all 1500 characters)

19.) Briefly describe your most important exposure to clinical medicine.
20.) Briefly describe your most satisfying experience related to community service.
21.) What does it mean to you to enter into a profession?
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Is this 1500 each question or for all three of these questions?
 
Dreamadream, it's 1500 characters each question including spaces.
 
First post on SDN... Just wanted to let everyone know that the waitlist actually does move at Maryland. Dr. Foxwell called me earlier this week and told me I was accepted. I interviewed in early October, received a waitlist letter in November, and found out a month later I was accepted. To all those on the waitlist, don't give up hope!
 
csheef92 said:
First post on SDN... Just wanted to let everyone know that the waitlist actually does move at Maryland. Dr. Foxwell called me earlier this week and told me I was accepted. I interviewed in early October, received a waitlist letter in November, and found out a month later I was accepted. To all those on the waitlist, don't give up hope!
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Yay! Congrats! Happy to hear that there's hope before April. Did you do anything between waitlist and the acceptance? (Update, LOI, etc.)
 
Also waitlisted at the end of October and then I received the acceptance packet Friday! This school is my top choice so very excited! Has anyone made a class of 2020 FB group yet?
 
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I sure can't find one! Want to? Would be great to start looking for a roommate or two.
 
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