2015-2016 University of New Mexico Application Thread

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It's a no go for me but being out of state I wasn't suprised. I had the numbers but being out of state it just didn't work.


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If one is waitlisted, how are you notified of prep consideration? Is it stated in that same email? Also can one be rejected and still be considered for prep?
 
Not sure if things have changed, but in past years PrEP notifications have either come in the mail, or by email in late March or April. Supposedly one can be rejected and still considered for PrEP.
 
To me this whole PrEP process continues to be a mystery.based on information I've heard it seems to align with sagators2014's post.
I spoke to the admissions office about two weeks ago concerning PrEP and was told that the committee still needed to make a decision on who they are going to consider for PrEP and that after all the admissions decisions were made they would also notify everyone who will be considered for PrEP, but that's about all the info I was given so who knows.
 
ElizaMD said:
To me this whole PrEP process continues to be a mystery.based on information I've heard it seems to align with sagators2014's post.
I spoke to the admissions office about two weeks ago concerning PrEP and was told that the committee still needed to make a decision on who they are going to consider for PrEP and that after all the admissions decisions were made they would also notify everyone who will be considered for PrEP, but that's about all the info I was given so who knows.
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So you're not necessarily informed you are being considered at the same time as your admission decision email?
 
tapoutloco said:
So you're not necessarily informed you are being considered at the same time as your admission decision email?
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That's what I got from their reply. I was rejected a couple weeks ago so she told me at that point they still hadn't finished making the decisions, but unfortunately they didn't quite specify if PrEP decisions would go out at the same time as the rest of the admission decisions.
 
Rejected.

I thought my career goals fit perfectly with the mission of UNM-SOM so I am pretty discouraged at this point.
 
Willigetin? said:
Rejected.

I thought my career goals fit perfectly with the mission of UNM-SOM so I am pretty discouraged at this point.
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I completely feel your pain, that's exactly how I feel. Huge congrats to those who got in and for those who didn't, I think we'll all be making a huge comeback this year. 🙂 Trying to stay optimistic even though it's still hard at times...
 
Willigetin? said:
Rejected.

I thought my career goals fit perfectly with the mission of UNM-SOM so I am pretty discouraged at this point.
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Is this your first time applying? Don't give up if you're sure you want to do this. The application process is random- you can have it all and not get in and watch people who have less slip in with no issue. I applied 4 times before I got in so DON'T give up. Take some time to lick your wounds and get back on that horse! It's hard... it sucks but its not an uncommon spot to be in. Know a lot of med students and doctors had to apply more than once!
 
LizardMD said:
Is this your first time applying? Don't give up if you're sure you want to do this. The application process is random- you can have it all and not get in and watch people who have less slip in with no issue. I applied 4 times before I got in so DON'T give up. Take some time to lick your wounds and get back on that horse! It's hard... it sucks but its not an uncommon spot to be in. Know a lot of med students and doctors had to apply more than once!
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I am a some what older applicant for applying for the first time. I have a lot of things to think about. Is attending the post-interview session helpful?
 
Willigetin? said:
I am a some what older applicant for applying for the first time. I have a lot of things to think about. Is attending the post-interview session helpful?
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If anything, attending the post-interview thing will show UNM that you're determined and care about improving yourself. Like LizardMD said, the process is complex, often random feeling, and there are no guarantees. You just have to keep being your best.
 
ComfortCreature said:
If anything, attending the post-interview thing will show UNM that you're determined and care about improving yourself. Like LizardMD said, the process is complex, often random feeling, and there are no guarantees. You just have to keep being your best.
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Helpful...not so much... but you have to do it...because if not that will be held against you AND its required to qualify for an exit interview. The exit interview will give you a better idea of what they didn't like and what changes they'd like to see- and while there is no guarantee that making these changes will get you in- not making them is not an option.
As far as being an older applicant- i think that has its advantages- but you have to see what trying again means for your life, because adulting is hard. I really recommend trying again, but only if soul searching confirms that medicine (MD) is what you want. There are also other avenues tot he medical profession (PA school/ NP) that are worth considering. Getting that email hurts....I'm not discounting your frustration and discouragement...but I also don't want you to give up on something you're meant to do... you can send me any questions you have 🙂
 
Has anyone been approved for the Facebook group yet?
 
For anyone who might be wondering, all PrEP notifications went out yesterday. We found that out today.
 
Willigetin? said:
Great....
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Trust me, I feel your pain. I'm still really devastated, and worried that I won't even make it in the second time even if I try to do exactly what they recommend to me during the exit interview. But we have to persevere. 🙂 The process is sickening, and isn't always fair by any means. But I'm trying to accept it as a sad reality.
 
RDK4MED said:
Notifications for PrEP went out how? email? regular mail?
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Not exactly sure how but we were told by the admissions office that all applicants recommended for PrEP were notified yesterday.🙁
 
Everyone who didn't get the news they were wanting, don't lose faith. Although I was a first time applicant, I still went through many bumps and got my fair share of licks on the way to even applying. It says a lot about you if you can persevere.

Think about 100 for a second. It's round, it's a number that appeals to the eyes, but most of all, it's about as arbitrary of a number you can have. Were there only 100 people who would've made great doctors? Of course not. There's always more qualified individuals than there are spots, and the admissions committee probably had a VERY hard time deciding.

Do not take it as a personal indictment. One of the best minds and even better doc I've ever known was rejected twice before being accepted to a very prestigious OOS school and rejected by UNM a third time.

Don't give up, do everything you're told to do to improve. I have a feeling some of you will be getting white coats in summer 2017 just from your positive attitudes alone!
 
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redferrari said:
Everyone who didn't get the news they were wanting, don't lose faith. Although I was a first time applicant, I still went through many bumps and got my fair share of licks on the way to even applying. It says a lot about you if you can persevere.

Think about 100 for a second. It's round, it's a number that appeals to the eyes, but most of all, it's about as arbitrary of a number you can have. Were there only 100 people who would've made great doctors? Of course not. There's always more qualified individuals than there are spots, and the admissions committee probably had a VERY hard time deciding.

Do not take it as a personal indictment. One of the best minds and even better doc I've ever known was rejected twice before being accepted to a very prestigious OOS school and rejected by UNM a third time.

Don't give up, do everything you're told to do to improve. I have a feeling some of you will be getting white coats in summer 2017 just from your positive attitudes alone!
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Thanks so much for your support. I also know of a doctor who practices here, went to undergrad here, but ended up going to another med school due to not getting in here. I literally feel sick but I'm not giving up. I realize that this kind of thing is actually more the norm than it is the exception. Not only when looking at UNM, but also looking at national statistics.
 
Willigetin? said:
I am a some what older applicant for applying for the first time. I have a lot of things to think about. Is attending the post-interview session helpful?
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Yes. It shows your determination. A friend of mine got rejected last year, and he got valuable feedback from the post-interview meeting, not just on himself, but also on the selection process.

Unless you're much older, being a "somewhat" older applicant can be a good thing, as it shows maturity and it tells the adcom that perhaps you've been through more things than other applicants. I'm also an older applicant, and I used it to highlight my unique characteristics that many other applicants may not have.
 
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Long time lurker first time poster. Congrats students accepted this year and good luck students applying next year!
How would they notify PrEP candidates I wonder? Probably email.
hmm
 
alllrightythen said:
Long time lurker first time poster. Congrats students accepted this year and good luck students applying next year!
How would they notify PrEP candidates I wonder? Probably email.
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In past years some PrEP candidates were notified a few weeks after March 15th via regular mail. Since PrEP candidates this year were all notified on March 14th, I'm guessing it was by email since regular decision applicants were also notified by email that day.
 
sagators2014 said:
In past years some PrEP candidates were notified a few weeks after March 15th via regular mail. Since PrEP candidates this year were all notified on March 14th, I'm guessing it was by email since regular decision applicants were also notified by email that day.
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Has anyone on this thread been notified of their PrEP status? I have not.
 
RDK4MED said:
Has anyone on this thread been notified of their PrEP status? I have not.
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Sadly I was not notified of PrEP and I thought I was a good candidate for it. I don't know of anyone who's been notified for it this year.
 
sagators2014 said:
Sadly I was not notified of PrEP and I thought I was a good candidate for it. I don't know of anyone who's been notified for it this year.
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Thank you. That makes sense. I thought I was a good candidate for it as well.
Also don't know anyone notified yet of PrEP.
 
Same here. I considered myself a good candidate as well. Of all the people I've spoken to none of them were considered for PrEP :shrug:
 
I'll be applying again with you guys too 🙂 just got my "rejection". Wait listed 53/60.

Not surprised. Although I have a good MCAT and GPA my clinical experience was really minimal.
 
gdb said:
At least we are in this together.
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Definitely in this together! I have a lot of clinical experience but maybe not enough specifically in NM. I think my main issue is probably the MCAT. Dreading it but trying to stay hopeful and plan to give it my all...
 
sagators2014 said:
Definitely in this together! I have a lot of clinical experience but maybe not enough specifically in NM. I think my main issue is probably the MCAT. Dreading it but trying to stay hopeful and plan to give it my all...
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Are you going to the thing coming up in April?
 
Congrats again to those who got accepted. To those who weren't, I feel your pain- I had to apply three times.

I'll probably be bothering the class of 2020 Facebook group in the future about this, but I figured I'll hit up this thread first. I've got a room for rent three blocks from north campus. I realize it's a weird time for most people to move, so I doubt the room will be taken before May, possibly June. However, the sooner I can get someone to move in, the better. Message me for details.
 
Hey guys CONGRAAAAAAATS TO EVERYONE WHO GOT ACCEPTED!!!!! I am smackdead in the middle of the wait list. I would really and truly love to stay here in NM with my family as I have to help take care of my sick grandmother (sob story sincerely not intended) but if there is anyone at all who may not wholeheartedly want to go to unm or if it isnt in your best interests for whatever reason please do your buddies on the wait list a huge favor. So ima just drop this comment here lol. & again: congrats to every single one of you! For all those that that didn't get accepted please, please, please keep your heads up. I understand how devastating it might be right now but just brush the dust off and try again & show your commitment to this school by doing so!
 
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