I thought so as well but I haven't heard anything since September. Also I have had no II yet anywhere. I guess DO it is.
The cycle isn't over until it's over. The doctor I'm currently shadowing only got 1 II in April back when she was applying to MD school, and she got in. Here's to hoping that we get some luck in the next few months of this cycle.
Amen to that
Congratulations. When were you complete? And LizzyM/stats if you feel comfortable sharing.
Go for it. I think FSU interviews until mid-April. I'm also working on a LOI for FSU. In any case, it can't hurt you.
I have the around the exact stats as you but complete back on 7/22 :/ any advice?
When did you fill out your secondary?
I don't think they will care much but it won't hurt to ask how the process will go. You should also discuss the options with your program in finishing.
I interviewed here and loved the program, unfortunately I was put on holdDo you know if it is common for applicants to be put on hold after an interview and if I have a high chance of getting accepted?
Also, how did you feel about starting classes during the summer and how intense are those weeks?
Thanks!
FSU COM loves re-applicants; it really reaffirms your commitment to the school. I know quite a few people in the class of 2021 who didn't get in the first time and got in rather quickly post-interview pt. II. They do; however, want to see that you've done something constructive on your year off. Good luck!
I'm a re applicant and FSU alum. GPA is competitive but MCAT not so much. I do have all the extra curriculars FSU is looking for but I've been complete since July and haven't heard back yet.. I've sent a few update letters but nothing has worked.. any advice?
I'm on the same boat as you except I haven't sent any update letters.
That's why I'm still hopeful. Since last cycle, I have finished the research project I was working on, currently working as a substitute teacher and at a nursing home and volunteering in m community. I have done almost everything required to assemble a strong app. There are few things I wish I could have done that I did not do (such as a mission trip or something like that, but how do you do that when you are broke and need to work full time to pay your bills). I've gotten couple of interviews at other Florida schools (about to hear back from them), but man, the day of my interview at FSU I realized why this is such a great school. The air felt as thin as what it might feel like when you are flying 36,000 feet above sea level. Everyone seemed so peaceful and in complete harmony. You could have dropped a needle and heard it all the way across the hallway.
Do you know if medicine 1 over the summer will still have this same composition under the new curriculum? I wasn't able to find any detailed information about what we study so I'm just curious. Can't wait to get started in May!
Feel free to ask any other questions you may have!That's great to hear and I'm sure your app was strong. And yeah, you're 100% right about FSU COM. The school has a reputation for producing "happy" medical students and (most of us) are incredibly happy here. Stay optimistic!
The only thing I can say is stay positive! You might consider calling about your status but I'm not 100% about that. Did you interview last year? What has changed for you from last year to this year?
No I did not. My MCAT improved by 9 points (still average percentile though), and I've been scribing so I've gained so much more shadowing hours than what I applied with last year
I don't know the email address off the top of my head but you can email to the admissions email address. It may be listed on the website
What do you recommend including in the update letter? Something along the lines of grades from last semester and what I've done since I completed my app in September?
Good luck!
