2016-2017 Boston University Application Thread

[NNFlowerz]

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II Yesterday! LizzyM ~75. Interview tomorrow lol

Congrats! When were youuuuuuu completeeee


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[kegar99]

II Yesterday! LizzyM ~75. Interview tomorrow lol

As in two days between II and the actual interview? That's crazy!

 

[dr.Breezy]

II Yesterday! LizzyM ~75. Interview tomorrow lol

that's that October 7th one I saw right? lol too short notice for me, but go and kill it!

 

[Weaver.be]

that's that October 7th one I saw right? lol too short notice for me, but go and kill it!

I live in boston so I figured I could just go and tackle it!

 

[freak7]

I live in boston so I figured I could just go and tackle it!

Light them up! Good luck!

 

[Weaver.be]

Does anyone know what information the interviewers have at BU?

 

[x3kib]

Does anyone know what information the interviewers have at BU?

it's open file

 

[whataremychancetherapper]

Hi, does anyone know if they're receptive to in the area type emails? Also, are there any recommended template/sample emails of this type on SDN/the internet?

 

[tetley]

still waiiiiiting

 

[cherrycokezero]

Anyone else get an email basically saying sorry we're behind on the review process?


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[katy524]

Anyone else get an email basically saying sorry we're behind on the review process?

Any sentence that starts with "I regret" gives me a mini panic-attack >_>

 

[Bumblenest]

It's nice that they let us know they are behind but still almost had a heart attack :/

 

[UM_MJC]

anyone else not get that email?

 

[Skittsie13]

anyone else not get that email?

I didn't get it. I wasn't complete until mid-August so maybe it was only sent to people who were complete earlier?

 

[premedicalstudent]

Anyone else get an email basically saying sorry we're behind on the review process?


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Aw hell. No I haven't gotten that email.

 

[premedicalstudent]

I didn't get it. I wasn't complete until mid-August so maybe it was only sent to people who were complete earlier?

Me too. I was complete sometime between August 11 and 15

 

[premedicalstudent]

Anyone else get an email basically saying sorry we're behind on the review process?


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Can you post what the email said?

 

[sav5716]

Complete 7/26. No email


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[mhagerman]

I was complete 8/12 and received the email about an hour ago.

 

[MDSteel]

Complete 7/18, no email

 

[Bumblenest]

I was complete mid-late aug

 

[premedicalstudent]

I was complete 8/12 and received the email about an hour ago.

O.O

 

[premedicalstudent]

Could it be that all the competitive applicants got that email?

 

[x3kib]

8/10 no email

 

[x3kib]

Could it be that all the competitive applicants got that email?

edit my previous reply made little sense haha

 

[premedicalstudent]

I didn't get it and have an II

Well if you already have an II, you most likely wouldn't get it.

 

[premedicalstudent]

edit my previous reply made little sense haha

lol you're good

 

[x3kib]

Well if you already have an II, you most you wouldn't get it.

lol that's why i edited my comment.
honestly they probably just haven't reviewed people who got that email. And then people who didn't get it they probably have been reviewed silent hold/future rejection/future II

 

[baratheonfire]

Got an e-mail, complete on 8/23

 

[premedicalstudent]

Got an e-mail, complete on 8/23

What does it say??

 

[baratheonfire]

What does it say??

Dear Dr. Evil,

It has been a few weeks since we sent you a notice indicating that your application was complete and had been referred to our Committee on Admissions for review. While our Committee is accustomed to reviewing a very large volume of applications, this year we have seen an unprecedented number of applications that have been completed early in the cycle. It appears that we will be able to interview only about 10% of our applicants this year, so these reviews are quite challenging. As a result, we are behind.

I regret the fact that we have not been able to take action on your application as yet, but I want to assure you that we are moving as quickly as we can and that there will be no penalty for the delay in our processing. Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted via email. If our Committee on Admissions concludes that we can invite you for an interview and campus visit, we will get it done!

Please accept our apology for any inconvenience caused by our extended review of your file. We expect to complete our evaluation quite soon, and wish you success with all your applications.

Sincerely,
Robert A. Witzburg, M.D.
Associate Dean and Director of Admissions
Boston University School of Medicine

Please note: This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and cannot receive incoming e-mail messages or replies. Please use the Message Center in MyApplication ( https://myapplication.bumc.bu.edu/2017 ) for communicating with us or you may contact us by telephone at 617/638-4630.

 

[premedicalstudent]

Hm, I guess I'll keep waiting. It can only mean they've already reviewed my app.

 

[premedicalstudent]

@baratheonfire "Dr.Evil" ha

 

[doc.gif]

lol im totally getting rejected

 

[premedicalstudent]

lol im totally getting rejected

Why do you say that? When were you complete? Did you get the email?

 

[fukuyou]

.

 

[doc.gif]

Why do you say that? When were you complete? Did you get the email?

Complete 8/23, did not get the email. rationale: already been reviewed, havent gotten ii, so basically on hold for rejection

Chillax guys, it's a long cycle. Doesn't matter if it's now or January, we'll hear back at some point. No need to stress over something we can't control.

oh stop it. there's happiness in misery.
btw................is your username based on Brief wondrous life of oscar wao?

 

[premedicalstudent]

Complete 8/23, did not get the email. rationale: already been reviewed, havent gotten ii, so basically on hold for rejection



oh stop it. there's happiness in misery.
btw................is your username based on Brief wondrous life of oscar wao?

I was complete earlier than you were, and I don't have an ii either lol
Anyways, until I get an official rejection email that says in it "we regret to inform you etc etc.", I'm gonna keep believing that I'm under consideration.

 

[stevenxie]

I was complete mid July and only got the II now, so give it some time guys

 

[doc.gif]

I was complete mid July and only got the II now, so give it some time guys

Congrats love!!!

 

[AAAmeds]

I've been complete since mid July. Does that mean I am basically f***ed?

After not getting that email, I am now certain that I'm f***ed.

 

[LLMean]

After not getting that email, I am now certain that I'm f***ed.

This is not so chill! Something not so chill is happening!

 

[premedicalstudent]

.

 

[TobogganMantis]

Complete 7/26 and no email....

 

[Veggie_Girl]

I got the email, nearly had a heart attack at work when I saw an email not starting with congratulations...complete 7/22. Since the email is saying they have a ton of applicants this year that were complete early I bet they haven't even gotten around to emailing everyone.

 

[TheBiologist]

what does BU think of CC transfers?

 

[deleted702279]

what does BU think of CC transfers?

https://www.bumc.bu.edu/busm/admissions/application-process/requirements/

 

[goriku671]

Can someone shed some light on how to prepare for the interview at BUSM? I have interview this Wednesday (10/12). I know that there's only one 45min interview and the rest of the time touring/learning about the school. Besides the standard why medicine/or BUSM, tell me about yourself, strengths/weakness questions, are there other common questions asked at BU?

 

[Axe1636]

Is there a place to store luggage at the interview?

 

[blacklabcoats]

Complete 08/26 and got "the email" about 15 minutes ago