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Am i the only one who hasn't received a secondary??
 
BrandonP said:
Am i the only one who hasn't received a secondary??
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Do you have a MCAT retake scheduled? I emailed them and they told me that's basically why I haven't received my secondary yet... It just sucks because now it's like rescheduling puts me at a time disadvantage... Now, I'll be a late applicant.
 
Do you think it is worth finishing my secondary? I am an out of state student, with no ties to minnesota (got nervous when they specifically put the ties question), 509 mcat, 2 years research, and diverse ECs.
 
nightsky12345 said:
Do you think it is worth finishing my secondary? I am an out of state student, with no ties to minnesota (got nervous when they specifically put the ties question), 509 mcat, 2 years research, and diverse ECs.
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Debateable.. they really want a diverse class but are also quite picky.
 
How intense is the secondary screening process here? I'm OOS and decided to apply last minute (8/15) and still haven't received one.
 
Welshman said:
How intense is the secondary screening process here? I'm OOS and decided to apply last minute (8/15) and still haven't received one.
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I don't think it's too intense. I have a LizzyM in the mid-60s, was verified in early/mid July, and didn't get the secondary until early August. I'm also really non-traditional and OOS.
 
II yesterday to Twin Cities. My #1 choice! Could not be more excited. OOS technically but extremely close ties to the state.

Does anyone know if I still have a chance of hearing back from Duluth? My email for the II was only from TC, so is that it? I don't know if it means TC is interested but Duluth isn't. My values and career goals strongly align with Duluth's mission, so I'm still really hoping I can get an interview there, too.
 
Received the secondary for Minneapolis and submitted it about a week ago, Good luck everyone
 
IS, 502 MCAT, 3.9 GPA, 3.8s GPA, 100s volunteer hours in hospitals and clinics, and multiple medical research projects.

UMN declined to offer Interview Invitation yesterday.

I know the MCAT isn't optimal, but this is a bit of a heart-breaker as UMN was first choice. Now time to attack in another direction.
 
Bill1988 said:
IS, 502 MCAT, 3.9 GPA, 3.8s GPA, 100s volunteer hours in hospitals and clinics, and multiple medical research projects.

UMN declined to offer Interview Invitation yesterday.

I know the MCAT isn't optimal, but this is a bit of a heart-breaker as UMN was first choice. Now time to attack in another direction.
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I think you should consider pretty seriously retaking the MCAT, everything else is golden.
 
Oh, sorry... forgot to say... I still have an application pending with UMD as well as other schools.
 
Bill1988 said:
Oh, sorry... forgot to say... I still have an application pending with UMD as well as other schools.
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Minnesota had accepted people with your score but keep pushing. You still have a chance at more realistic schools. If you don't have msar, get it
 
SSDGM said:
II yesterday to Twin Cities. My #1 choice! Could not be more excited. OOS technically but extremely close ties to the state.

Does anyone know if I still have a chance of hearing back from Duluth? My email for the II was only from TC, so is that it? I don't know if it means TC is interested but Duluth isn't. My values and career goals strongly align with Duluth's mission, so I'm still really hoping I can get an interview there, too.
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First of all CONGRATULATIONS! TC and Duluth have different programs. They are independent for all intents and purposes. They screen, interview, and offer acceptances separately. So you may get one from Duluth as well. Best of luck.
 
Edit/Update: Dates were offered in December.
 
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would it be appropriate to send an update letter basically saying that my wife just received a position in a graduate lab there and now I pretty much have to go there? I'm an OOS applicant LM=70ish lots of good research and EC's
 
SCN1a said:
would it be appropriate to send an update letter basically saying that my wife just received a position in a graduate lab there and now I pretty much have to go there? I'm an OOS applicant LM=70ish lots of good research and EC's
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If there's no limit, why not
 
EAGLESK93 said:
Do you know if we just send an email to admissions for updates? I don't recall a place to do it on the secondary
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I would send them an email inquiring about submitting an update and just lace your reasoning into it.


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they have an email address and contacts on their websites
 
Interview coming up soon here and I can't help but thinking ahead. Anyone know how long it takes Twin cities to get back to you after your interview? Weeks? Months?
 
For those who received an interview so far from TC, how long did it take to receive a confirmation of your date?
 
fluffispearlo said:
Do you have a MCAT retake scheduled? I emailed them and they told me that's basically why I haven't received my secondary yet... It just sucks because now it's like rescheduling puts me at a time disadvantage... Now, I'll be a late applicant.
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OMG i never saw my email. I got it on June 30th :boom:is it even worth applying now? I am so sad :smack:
 
Anna3 said:
II yesterday to Twin Cities. My number 1 and top choice. OOS but extremely close ties to the state. Submitted Secondary on 08/28.
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First of all, congrats!!!!! Im in almost exactly the same boat, OOS, extremely close state ties, but I got my secondary 8/29 and submitted two days later.

Would you mind sharing your stats and if your app fee took a while to process?
 
SSDGM said:
II yesterday to Twin Cities. My #1 choice! Could not be more excited. OOS technically but extremely close ties to the state.

Does anyone know if I still have a chance of hearing back from Duluth? My email for the II was only from TC, so is that it? I don't know if it means TC is interested but Duluth isn't. My values and career goals strongly align with Duluth's mission, so I'm still really hoping I can get an interview there, too.
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II to Duluth today. They called instead of sending an email. I'm Native and they said the night before the interview I'll get the chance to have dinner with some Native medical students. Super super excited for that!


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