Hi Fwfw!! I am Chinese with an US bachelor degree and also hoping to submit the application for early acceptance!Hi, Been watching out for a thread to be created. But none so far.
I am Singaporean, hoping to submit before september for early acceptance
Anyone else giving it a shot?
I'd suggest you trim it down. I think you need some space to talk about your commitment to Singapore & support system too! Hope it helps.
Hi Hi... I would think trimming it down to 500 words is better. Since there is a second essay that can be about adversity/dilemma, maybe you can use that other essay to talk about your strengths as well?
Thank you guys for the response! I trimmed it down to one page and hopefully that works
Really glad to see this thread.
They mentioned in a webinar last year: "We receive a few hundred applications and admit 60-70 each year."
Hi, Been watching out for a thread to be created. But none so far.
I am Singaporean, hoping to submit before september for early acceptance
Anyone else giving it a shot?
Same here, re-applicant, just took MCAT two days ago, good luck man
All the best to both of you!!
Congratulations mate! Do you happen to know what are the available Applicant Day dates for the Duke location?Got the invitation for Applicant Day on Sept 16th in Singapore!!!
Had to reschedule tho since I’m 20+h away by flight right now and would be much easier to attend the one in Duke. They did let me switch to that one
Yes, I would be attending.
Are you attending 16 sept applicant day as well?
Hey doc, good luck for your MCAT results too! If everything goes well, we might even see each other during the October/November applicant day man
Thanks a lot man, and congrats on getting that invitation to applicant day - your stats must have been really impressive! All the best for applicant day
Hey doc, good luck for your MCAT results too! If everything goes well, we might even see each other during the October/November applicant day man
Thanks a lot man, and congrats on getting that invitation to applicant day - your stats must have been really impressive! All the best for applicant day
I wrote the MCAT on 09/06! I'm so glad that it's over, and send me lots of luck because I believe I will need it haha
Not me, unfortunatelyhi! did anyone else get the Sep invite?
YeappAre you attending 16 sept applicant day as well?
Most likely they have to wait until your MCAT results is out. So don't fret. Sending love n luck n everything to u. MCAT is so badass difficult that I feel anyone that has been through it, is already a winner!I wrote the MCAT on 09/06! I'm so glad that it's over, and send me lots of luck because I believe I will need it haha
I think the recent intake has quite a few non-trads too, and that's really inspiring! Kudos to you!
Not me, unfortunately
Yay. See u!Yeapp
Hang in there! Your invite will come soon & hopefully for all of us - the offer too
Hi, it's my first time applying so I don't know for sure but I think it's definitely coming! Duke replied in their FAQ that applicants not called in Sep will be put in the regular admissions, so it's exactly the 'rolling admissions' they've mentioned. It will come, don't worry!!
I applied for the MD only, and yeah I really should adopt that optimistic mindset of yours haha. Good luck on your apps tooHang in there! Your invite will come soon & hopefully for all of us - the offer too
Hey embryo, I believe we do stand a chance since they probably have limited slots available for each applicant day, and hence that many held over the span of months. Sending you luck too!
Right?! My exact sentiments. I've been happier ever since the end of that exam lol. Alright, time to wait anxiously for the results. Thanks a lot man!Most likely they have to wait until your MCAT results is out. So don't fret. Sending love n luck n everything to u. MCAT is so badass difficult that I feel anyone that has been through it, is already a winner!
I think many of us here will be waiting for the post-interview reaction from y'all who've been through the first applicant day hahahaNot sure whether is it necessary. But I mentioned in the personal statement about a significant case that left a deep impression on me, during my shadowing.
I applied for the MD only, and yeah I really should adopt that optimistic mindset of yours haha. Good luck on your apps too
Hey embryo, I believe we do stand a chance since they probably have limited slots available for each applicant day, and hence that many held over the span of months. Sending you luck too!
Right?! My exact sentiments. I've been happier ever since the end of that exam lol. Alright, time to wait anxiously for the results. Thanks a lot man!
I would say definitely include shadowing if you have some! I am applying to US med schools as well and I know they LOVE shadowing...
Hey, my previous MCAT score was 504 with CARS putting my score off pretty badly. I am a local applicant and didn't realize that I used MM/DD lol (I followed the format of the date on my desktop).
I’m in interview group 1. Yes, need to bring original and a set of photocopies.Hi! those going for applicant day, which group are y’all? And for the original docs we just bring the stuff we submitted to Duke for the app right?
It really depends on what time I get my grab ride. Probably around 8:15?Omg i’m group 1 too!
As an MS1 at the Uni, I have had the chance to meet students from a variety of backgrounds and I can confidently say, shadowing is not the most important thing on your application. There are people in my class who were banking executives, architects and engineers who have had very little exposure to the medical setting. The school takes pride in their diversity and I have found working with students from these backgrounds has definitely helped get a different perspective when studying.
My batch is quite talkative haha!
Although this is somewhat true, I have found that a lot of schools are transitioning to the holistic model where they take into consideration that not everyone would have had an equal opportunity to shadow a physician, i.e., living far from the city as an example maybe. As long as you're able to express your desire to be a physician in your application regardless of the hurdles, I believe you have just as good a chance at it as the next guy/gal applying with you. Good luck with your applications.
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Not silly at all! You still have a chance to make an impression at the interview. Please do not fret over what you have already put on your application as at this point, you cannot change it.I shadowed a doc but didn’t write, which is just really silly.
