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I submitted my secondary application for beginning of Oct and have not heard back. How long does the review process usually take? My MCAT is 513 and GPA is 3.90
 
jamchi16 said:
I submitted my secondary application for beginning of Oct and have not heard back. How long does the review process usually take? My MCAT is 513 and GPA is 3.90
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Depends on the school and your application. I was completed in July and still have not heard back. This could mean not-yet-reviewed, internal hold, or internal rejection. Schools don't necessarily review in chronological order. I have a big suspicion that schools use algorithms to sort applications into a certain number of batches organized by priority criteria set by each school (ex: groups 1-5, or whatever) and then review each individual batch in chronological order. Each school may have a different reviewing process.
 
They said during my interview day that the portal is not updated until well after we receive the snail-mail acceptance.
 
I feel like those of us who interviewed earlier like early/mid September are at a bit of a disadvantage since the committee met only once and that was mid/late October. I think the recency effect really helps those that interviewed within the last few weeks as opposed to the majority of us that were likely forgotten so early on (unless you really stood out). Just my 2 cents.
 
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All_might75 said:
Accepted today! Interviewed 10/18. If it helps, admissions told us during interview day that we were the last group to make the October 28th acceptance cutoff.
Best of luck everyone!
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oh thats so sad... so if you interviewed before this and didn't have a portal update its probably not a good sign? I know they said they continue to review us throughout but does anyone who has ventured into previous years forums know if you still have a shot at a later acceptance date?
 
anesdeezsia said:
I feel like those of us who interviewed earlier like early early September are at a bit of a disadvantage since the committee met only once and that was mid/late October. I think the recency effect really helps those that interviewed within the last few weeks as opposed to the majority of us that were likely forgotten so early on (unless you really stood out). Just my 2 cents.
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I was at the second interview date and I’m wondering the same thing (mostly cuz I’m a little salty about the silence right now lol)
 
BernieBabylon said:
Can someone remind me when the next decision dates are?
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Hey guys! I know it's upsetting to not have been selected this round, but we gotta stay positive, and look forward to the next batch of decisions! Speaking of which, does anyone remember when that is? 😛
 
BernieBabylon said:
Hey guys! I know it's upsetting to not have been selected this round, but we gotta stay positive, and look forward to the next batch of decisions! Speaking of which, does anyone remember when that is? 😛
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The positivity is much needed mate lol. The next dates based on the folder they gave us are:

11/25
12/23
02/03
02/17


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anesdeezsia said:
The positivity is much needed mate lol. The next dates based on the folder they gave us are:

11/25
12/23
02/03
02/17


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Thanks, I would have had to wait for a few days to get the folder back in my hand, I appreciate it!
 
All_might75 said:
Accepted today! Interviewed 10/18. If it helps, admissions told us during interview day that we were the last group to make the October 28th acceptance cutoff.
Best of luck everyone!
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OOOOOO we met then... I was your interview day 😉
 
premed athlete said:
oh thats so sad... so if you interviewed before this and didn't have a portal update its probably not a good sign? I know they said they continue to review us throughout but does anyone who has ventured into previous years forums know if you still have a shot at a later acceptance date?
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The admissions staff told us that they accept a minimal amount of applicants at the beginning of the cycle. I would definitely not worry at this point.
 
Unless they changed their strategy in accepting people, most people who aren’t accepted out right after each review will not be accepted. I suggest you look away from Emory, and place your best efforts in your other interviews. Good luck in the rest of the cycle.

And yes, while optimism is good, being realistic in this game is better for your mental health.
 
ChasingMD07 said:
Unless they changed their strategy in accepting people, most people who aren’t accepted out right after each review will not be accepted. I suggest you look away from Emory, and place your best efforts in your other interviews. Good luck in the rest of the cycle.

And yes, while optimism is good, being realistic in this game is better for your mental health.
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I find your post cynical with little value to add to this forum. As an Emory college alumn with multiple friends at Emory med, I know a fair number of students who got accepted in later meetings. You are in consideration until March and you should only lose hope once you get rejected.

There's a fine line between being realistic and cynical, and "looking away from Emory" is not being realistic if you attended an interview and haven't gotten a rejection yet
 
mdapplicant2024 said:
I find your post cynical with little value to add to this forum. As an Emory college alumn with multiple friends at Emory med, I know a fair number of students who got accepted in later meetings. You are in consideration until March and you should only lose hope once you get rejected.

There's a fine line between being realistic and cynical, and "looking away from Emory" is not being realistic if you attended an interview and haven't gotten a rejection yet
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You forgot to add *mic drop* to the end of that post :corny:
 
mdapplicant2024 said:
I find your post cynical with little value to add to this forum. As an Emory college alumn with multiple friends at Emory med, I know a fair number of students who got accepted in later meetings. You are in consideration until March and you should only lose hope once you get rejected.

There's a fine line between being realistic and cynical, and "looking away from Emory" is not being realistic if you attended an interview and haven't gotten a rejection yet
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Oh okay. Again, as statistics and common sense will have it, my comment has not been invalidated. It’s obvious that only a few students will be considered who have been bypassed.

In any case, those who can, will get the intent and understanding.

Good luck in the cycle guys and knock em dead in your interviews. Keep an open mind as you progress.
 
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