2016 Nontrad Applicants' Progress Thread

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My rescheduled interview is on Wednesday, so I'm heading up to the airport again in a couple minutes (scheduled to get to the school well in advance this time). It's funny that two weeks ago I was stressing about whether they'd reschedule my interview, because shortly after that snafu my SO and I broke up and man, that has been infinitely more stressful. But I stuck out the stiff upper lip and powered through an interview last week, and I'll do it again this week. And maybe I'll get in. I could use a win right now!
 
hueso said:
My rescheduled interview is on Wednesday, so I'm heading up to the airport again in a couple minutes (scheduled to get to the school well in advance this time). It's funny that two weeks ago I was stressing about whether they'd reschedule my interview, because shortly after that snafu my SO and I broke up and man, that has been infinitely more stressful. But I stuck out the stiff upper lip and powered through an interview last week, and I'll do it again this week. And maybe I'll get in. I could use a win right now!
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Have a safe trip!
 
hueso said:
My rescheduled interview is on Wednesday, so I'm heading up to the airport again in a couple minutes (scheduled to get to the school well in advance this time). It's funny that two weeks ago I was stressing about whether they'd reschedule my interview, because shortly after that snafu my SO and I broke up and man, that has been infinitely more stressful. But I stuck out the stiff upper lip and powered through an interview last week, and I'll do it again this week. And maybe I'll get in. I could use a win right now!
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Oh man, I feel for you. That sucks so bad in its own, let alone try to be at full capacity for interviews. I'll be cheering for you, hoping you get the win!!!
 
So I had a fever all during interview day. . .

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It's not going to make your fears go away, actually the opposite, but provides some great food for thought....Read "House of God" and "mount misery" by Samuel Shem. Amazing fiction and I promise you'll enjoy them
 
Sorry about your break-up...@hueso. I hope it will work out in the end...with your interviews and medical school and stuff.
 
mavric1298 said:
It's not going to make your fears go away, actually the opposite, but provides some great food for thought....Read "House of God" and "mount misery" by Samuel Shem. Amazing fiction and I promise you'll enjoy them
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I loved House of God when I read it before starting postbacc and think that's great advice. Something about it for me felt reassuring. Like, it's possible to see all the nonsense AND be a caring competent doctor. I never read the sequel tho. I should.

@Cawolf and @hueso, you two are heroic. Thanks for letting the rest of us know it can be done. Sorry for your situation, @hueso. Ruff times.
 
B-wildered said:
My two cents in this topic- did not want to offend anyone:
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Yeah I often think how the happiest doctor I know was from Calcutta and had worked for twenty years in a low-income HIV clinic in Harlem (and twenty years of HIV is badass, straight up.)

I think she knew what she had, and her patients appreciated her, because she was their only option and she could have acted any way she wanted and still got paid. But she chose to care.

Okay I'm getting sentimental. *orders the Samuel Shem sequel*
 
B-wildered said:
Hawaii
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I lived in Hawaii and Guam for 3 years each. Couldn't get Hawaii to count as in state though even with my wife from there. Their criteria are super strict. It's understandable because everyone wants to go there but it seemed a little ridiculous to me.


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hueso said:
My rescheduled interview is on Wednesday, so I'm heading up to the airport again in a couple minutes (scheduled to get to the school well in advance this time). It's funny that two weeks ago I was stressing about whether they'd reschedule my interview, because shortly after that snafu my SO and I broke up and man, that has been infinitely more stressful. But I stuck out the stiff upper lip and powered through an interview last week, and I'll do it again this week. And maybe I'll get in. I could use a win right now!
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Hey, I personally think that overcoming "emotional" challenges one of the hardest things to overcome, only second to physical ones. I did have a gnarly brake up about 5 years ago when I graduated from a technical degree, because my significant other thought that I was "too old" to keep going to school, since she was ready to settle down and start a family, while I wanted to further my education. Timing was bad, nevertheless I was devastated-for real, not sleeping- crying and etc..... I am a "tough-rough" dude, at least most people tell me that I am. However, that pushed me to keep going and here I am today. I believe that in our darkest moments is when we grow the most. Push it through, the win will come for sure. Life is a trip, and generally things work out for the best.
 
Glycereine said:
I lived in Hawaii and Guam for 3 years each. Couldn't get Hawaii to count as in state though even with my wife from there. Their criteria are super strict. It's understandable because everyone wants to go there but it seemed a little ridiculous to me.


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I have been living here over 15 years and I do not make their criteria for in state........ IT SUCKS
 
B-wildered said:
Hey, I personally think that overcoming "emotional" challenges one of the hardest things to overcome, only second to physical ones. I did have a gnarly brake up about 5 years ago when I graduated from a technical degree, because my significant other thought that I was "too old" to keep going to school, since she was ready to settle down and start a family, while I wanted to further my education. Timing was bad, nevertheless I was devastated-for real, not sleeping- crying and etc..... I am a "tough-rough" dude, at least most people tell me that I am. However, that pushed me to keep going and here I am today. I believe that in our darkest moments is when we grow the most. Push it through, the win will come for sure. Life is a trip, and generally things work out for the best.
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My wife routinely gives me crap for wanting to keep going to school... Overall she's supportive but I completely understand this. Every few weeks or so she asks if I'm going to actually go to med school if I get in...
 
B-wildered said:
I have been living here over 15 years and I do not make their criteria for in state........ IT SUCKS
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Yeah I remember there are like 6 criteria and you have to meet 4 or something. Well I met 1 less than needed and then "Almost" met 2 of the others. I called to specifically ask and to see if they do anything for military. Nada.
 
B-wildered said:
Hey, I personally think that overcoming "emotional" challenges one of the hardest things to overcome, only second to physical ones. I did have a gnarly brake up about 5 years ago when I graduated from a technical degree, because my significant other thought that I was "too old" to keep going to school, since she was ready to settle down and start a family, while I wanted to further my education. Timing was bad, nevertheless I was devastated-for real, not sleeping- crying and etc..... I am a "tough-rough" dude, at least most people tell me that I am. However, that pushed me to keep going and here I am today. I believe that in our darkest moments is when we grow the most. Push it through, the win will come for sure. Life is a trip, and generally things work out for the best.
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Oh man, been exactly there. He wanted a settled life. I wanted to join Doctors Without Borders. That...didn't work out.

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Not ragging on anyone who likes the settled life. But there's a point where trajectories have to line up or it's just miserable.
 
My wife and I both come from working class families with only my mother obtaining a bachelors degree (in her later thirties). No one has gone on for professional or doctoral degrees and I was discouraged by some for trying. My wife, though, she's a beast. She's got that burning determination in her eyes that keeps me going even when I'm ready to collapse. I'm lucky to have her support and she'd follow me to China for med school if I asked. She stomps out any second guessing and reminds me why I'm doing this.

Eccesignum said:
Not ragging on anyone who likes the settled life. But there's a point where trajectories have to line up or it's just miserable.
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No joke. Minor things can be "agree to disagree" but the big things are essential.
 
B-wildered said:
I did have a gnarly brake up about 5 years ago when I graduated from a technical degree, because my significant other thought that I was "too old" to keep going to school, since she was ready to settle down and start a family, while I wanted to further my education.
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My parents and siblings definitely seem exasperated that I am 40 and (back) in school. My husband's been ok with it, mainly because he also went back to grad school to start a second career. I am not a settler, and kids aren't going to happen, but I do worry that I am missing out on my best years for traveling as a healthy, active adult. The hubs has also expressed those concerns. I guess I might have to turn that MS1-MS2 summer break into a whirlwind trip for two to somewhere exciting, even if I have to eat ramen all year to afford it!
 
My wife and I have been doing a fair amount of US traveling lately.

We are taking a spring trip to Europe before moving for medical school as one last big vacation! Never been outside NA, so pretty excited for that.
 
pageantry said:
I stopped dating this year, figuring any relationship pre-medical school (still hoping) would be doomed. Fell in love anyway. Worth it.

We're planning to spend the next ten months writing/working/traveling in central/South America. Gotta liiiiiive!
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I met the most awesome person after my last relationship. SHE IS JUST AWESOME. Now I understand why my previous relationships did not work out, because I had something better waiting for me 😀. She supports me and embrace me furthering my studies, she is also in school and in the field as we are already planning in doing volunteer work together. However, I was upfront with her and told that my medschool will be my most important thing and if she wanted out of relationship I would understand, since is my burden not hers. Honesty and communication is key for a healthy relationship in IMO. I am very upfront about everything.
 
B-wildered said:
I am in a coffee shop in Indiana psyching for my first interview tomorrow........... :nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting::nailbiting: my MOT, gotta break the seal.

Edit: I had four AWESOME expresso shots....lol :zip:
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No shots for you tomorrow!! Just relax, it will be fine 🙂
(I know it's easier said than done)
 
Eccesignum said:
Moving around? I'm all about that. Last fifteen years I've lived in six states and two foreign countries, visited about 8 more along the way. I love adventure, bring it on 😀
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Doze are good feelings to haz!
 
B-wildered said:
I met the most awesome person after my last relationship. SHE IS JUST AWESOME. Now I understand why my previous relationships did not work out, because I had something better waiting for me 😀. She supports me and embrace me furthering my studies, she is also in school and in the field as we are already planning in doing volunteer work together. However, I was upfront with her and told that my medschool will be my most important thing and if she wanted out of relationship I would understand, since is my burden not hers. Honesty and communication is key for a healthy relationship in IMO. I am very upfront about everything.
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Haha you are so Andrew WK rn. 🙂 super happy for you.


In my case, it's probably going to be a really long vacation romance. But I think there's a lot to be gained anyway.
 
idontknowwhatnametopick said:
My husband supports my interest in medicine because one day he'll get to be a stay-at-home dad xD
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DaenerysTargaryen said:
Mine too! 🙂
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This is my husband too haha...
He is in the same field and it really helps because he 1) understands the time commitment thing and 2) has helped me prep for these interviews!

I am at the airport right now, my first interview is tomorrow (it is an MMI). I thought I would be nervous but I am way too excited. Good luck to all the non-trads with interviews this week :highfive:
 
Eccesignum said:
Childless in a sea of people telling me how abnormal it is for a female not to want children. 🙁
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I think it's an admirable and responsible decision to know that you don't. Too many people have kids and later realize they didn't do it for the right reasons, hopefully not to their children's detriment.


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I've got a question: I got placed on active hold post interview today (interview was on the 8th and the adcom met today), but could it possibly be due to it being before October 15th? I am a regular decision applicant and was originally under the impression that a hold was similar to a waitlist. However at this specific school, it appears an applicant is either rejected or placed on active hold until 15 October.
 
calisurfer19 said:
I've got a question: I got placed on active hold post interview today (interview was on the 8th and the adcom met today), but could it possibly be due to it being before October 15th? I am a regular decision applicant and was originally under the impression that a hold was similar to a waitlist. However at this specific school, it appears an applicant is either rejected or placed on active hold until 15 October.
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I'd suggest calling the school and asking about it. They should be able to tell you whether it's just because it's before October 15th or not.
 
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