I like how they say 'priority' and 'high priority'! That sounds real hopeful even though I don't know anything about it
Thanks! I have 3 more as I only applied DO but the DO cycle goes later.
Good luck! Never give upJoining this thread with 1 WL, 1 defer and still waiting on 1 post II decision. Pretty sad since I'm already a reapplicant and may need to apply another time for the upcoming cycle.
Group interview should be interesting - I wonder what sorts of questions they will ask. My advice would be to be curious. All too often in groups it feels like people aren't listening - instead they are waiting for their chance to speak and thinking about what they will say.
Thanks. Im still happy about the acceptance but WL at the 2 IS schools that interviewed me which were appealing because of their cost. The 1 school has decent movement but the other says 35 of the 200 get off. Im trying to weigh my options and decide if I should send a letter of intent to any of the WL schools but idk which one yet.
Yeah my acceptance is a low tier private school and when compared to the IS schools where im on the WL, idk if the price difference is worth it (tho its in a much more fun city with better research opportunities). The bf and I have been talking more lately about us having to do long distance which sucks but its too early to see how things pan out.
That sounds a lot like my situation... don’t forget - it is still early . Don’t give up . Waitlist movement should start in 4-6 weeks
Oh no I def wont let it go if its my only one lol. Im on the WL of a school thats even more expensive and pending decision from another thats even MORE expensive (OOS public school surcharge). Just saying if I get into an IS school, the cost difference may be a consideration but if I get into the 2 I just mentioned then its not a huge factor since they are all similar price.
Are you kiwi from redditKeep up hope guys!! I was put on the WL for the only school I interviewed at, but come May hopefully things will work out for all of us!
hahah noo i'm not , i realized that I had the same username after it was too late
What school was the R?
UtahWhat school was the R?
what is your WL? and what are you still waiting for?
so i just asked one of the academic advisors i really look up to, what school I should choose if i get off the waitlists.... I was asking him, HOW do i even decide that, And he just said that maybe i am not ready to go to medical school, maybe i am not mature enough "if i am inclined to worry about what others advise". honestly, this really upset me. Sorry if this is off topic a bit... I just thought that me asking for advice from people who are more experienced IS a sign of maturity... This is potentially one of the most important decisions of my life....
So, now, i addition to being upset about the schools, i am also upset about "not being mature".... FML
so i just asked one of the academic advisors i really look up to, what school I should choose if i get off the waitlists.... I was asking him, HOW do i even decide that, And he just said that maybe i am not ready to go to medical school, maybe i am not mature enough "if i am inclined to worry about what others advise". honestly, this really upset me. Sorry if this is off topic a bit... I just thought that me asking for advice from people who are more experienced IS a sign of maturity... This is potentially one of the most important decisions of my life....
So, now, i addition to being upset about the schools, i am also upset about "not being mature".... FML
so i just asked one of the academic advisors i really look up to, what school I should choose if i get off the waitlists.... I was asking him, HOW do i even decide that, And he just said that maybe i am not ready to go to medical school, maybe i am not mature enough "if i am inclined to worry about what others advise". honestly, this really upset me. Sorry if this is off topic a bit... I just thought that me asking for advice from people who are more experienced IS a sign of maturity... This is potentially one of the most important decisions of my life....
So, now, i addition to being upset about the schools, i am also upset about "not being mature".... FML
And those are the reasons why I am not looking forward to working with doctors and having them as my peers. The doctors I work with aren't friendly, they are demeaning, and really turn me off from the profession. But I am passionate about the patient and I want to change the stigma that doctors are jerks, and they can actually treat coworkers and patients with respect (mind you, I'm not saying they are all like that).
Lol vs my PI who said “let me know what I can do to help” and it got nowhere (which he was mad about) and then vents about the US medical school system cuz he’s from Germany and just had a daughter go through the match last year and he thinks everything is crazy over here. And thinks our school doesn’t have its priorities straight when it comes to admissions (a T30 school). He also told me “use this anger and have it carry you through medical school, do well, have a solid app, make them want you, and then rank them last”. Petty level strong
Oh , no ... that HAS to suck ...
The background check doesn’t take long . Neither does immunization records (if you have actually immunizations done ). Both of those things can be done pretty quickly . Fingerprinting is what takes a long time .
)). I know that i must sound like a real jerk to someone who doesnt have any acceptances right now, - i am sorry. I really dont mean to. I know how tough it is to just wait... But still, i think we are all in a stressful spot right now, - people who are in "limbo" one way or another. John 11:35i realized today that i am REALLY stressed out. The stress of admission cycle is getting to me.... It will sound really weird... The thing is that this is my THIRD YEAR of applying. And i guess i sort of got into that set of mind as "perpetual pre-med", and now, this year, i suddenly get accepted... I mean, i worked very hard for it, and my ECs and stats are solid, but still. When you apply for 3 years in a row, you start thinking about "Plan B... and plan C". You start thinking that you are not good enough... especially if you are an immigrant it REALLY gets into your head. And then suddenly i get accepted. Into several schools. And one part of me is SO EXCITED, and so proud, but the other part of me is now terrified of making the wrong decision, because i have been waiting for it for so long.
I am stressed out about school, taking advanced anatomy and physiology and biochemistry II with lab, graduating in May. I am stressed out about needing to move in just a few month, and not knowing WHERE... (i have no idea what school i will end up going to at this point)... I am stressed out about my job (i work in addiction treatment facility), and not making enough money for the move. I am stressed out about my current relationship, - he is not moving with me, and he is very heartbroken... And i hate to be feeling like i am "the evil one" for moving to go to medical school. I am stressed out about being in bad shape (stress-eating got me to gain a lot of weight, and i am struggling with confidence issues now and my sister IS A MODEL - no pressure). I am stressed out about something bad happening to me, and me not having anyone to rely on. This is crazy.
but MOST OF ALL i am stressed out about the TWO DAMN WAITLISTS... that just happen to be in my top two choices
I am not writing this to complain. I am writing this for two reasons: first of all, for that poor sole out there who feels the same way, but thinks that everyone is feeling great, and you are the only one who doesnt. TRUST ME, i think majority of people here are experiencing some sort of negative feelings/anxiety/fears about all of this. You are not alone!
Secondly, - i want to let you guys know that I realized that i cannot really live like this anymore. This constant psychological pressure is not normal. And i am GRATEFUL that i feel this now, before medical school starts, so that i can change my stress-coping mechanisms.
so this is what i am planning to do starting tomorrow (maybe it will help someone, too):
1) till May 10th i prohibit myself from thinking about the waitlists. PROHIBIT.
2) I will make a decision based on current acceptances, and process into the school (paperwork and stuff), and whatever happens happens
3) i am going to commit to sleeping at least 7 hours a day
4) i am changing my eating habits
5) i am changing my exercising habits.
6) i am going to do some exercising every day, - starting small, just 15 min a day, and building on that.
7) every night and every morning i will list all the things that i am grateful for, so that in the midst of all this craziness i do not forget how lucky i am and how hard i worked for this.
Done.
“Jesus wept”...???? Why ???
Hahaha . Hope - good tears
Oops I didn't understand - no the WL with the strong financial aid is in NY and the state school is MD
I’m also on two top choice waitlists and have 1 acceptance. I completely empathize with tha. WL movement will occur in April before May 10th thoughi realized today that i am REALLY stressed out. The stress of admission cycle is getting to me.... It will sound really weird... The thing is that this is my THIRD YEAR of applying. And i guess i sort of got into that set of mind as "perpetual pre-med", and now, this year, i suddenly get accepted... I mean, i worked very hard for it, and my ECs and stats are solid, but still. When you apply for 3 years in a row, you start thinking about "Plan B... and plan C". You start thinking that you are not good enough... especially if you are an immigrant it REALLY gets into your head. And then suddenly i get accepted. Into several schools. And one part of me is SO EXCITED, and so proud, but the other part of me is now terrified of making the wrong decision, because i have been waiting for it for so long.
I am stressed out about school, taking advanced anatomy and physiology and biochemistry II with lab, graduating in May. I am stressed out about needing to move in just a few month, and not knowing WHERE... (i have no idea what school i will end up going to at this point)... I am stressed out about my job (i work in addiction treatment facility), and not making enough money for the move. I am stressed out about my current relationship, - he is not moving with me, and he is very heartbroken... And i hate to be feeling like i am "the evil one" for moving to go to medical school. I am stressed out about being in bad shape (stress-eating got me to gain a lot of weight, and i am struggling with confidence issues now and my sister IS A MODEL - no pressure). I am stressed out about something bad happening to me, and me not having anyone to rely on. This is crazy.
but MOST OF ALL i am stressed out about the TWO DAMN WAITLISTS... that just happen to be in my top two choices
I am not writing this to complain. I am writing this for two reasons: first of all, for that poor sole out there who feels the same way, but thinks that everyone is feeling great, and you are the only one who doesnt. TRUST ME, i think majority of people here are experiencing some sort of negative feelings/anxiety/fears about all of this. You are not alone!
Secondly, - i want to let you guys know that I realized that i cannot really live like this anymore. This constant psychological pressure is not normal. And i am GRATEFUL that i feel this now, before medical school starts, so that i can change my stress-coping mechanisms.
so this is what i am planning to do starting tomorrow (maybe it will help someone, too):
1) till May 10th i prohibit myself from thinking about the waitlists. PROHIBIT.
2) I will make a decision based on current acceptances, and process into the school (paperwork and stuff), and whatever happens happens
3) i am going to commit to sleeping at least 7 hours a day
4) i am changing my eating habits
5) i am changing my exercising habits.
6) i am going to do some exercising every day, - starting small, just 15 min a day, and building on that.
7) every night and every morning i will list all the things that i am grateful for, so that in the midst of all this craziness i do not forget how lucky i am and how hard i worked for this.
Done.
