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emf96 said:
Got an II today, complete 7/8. Debating on whether or not to go to this one...
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Lol, when you know someone must have multiple top 20 interviews.

If you don't think you'll go to Emory then please don't take the interview so someone who is interested can have it! (Not trying to sound aggressive, just think it makes sense! Congrats on all your IIs!)
 
Kirby Smart said:
Lol, when you know someone must have multiple top 20 interviews.

If you don't think you'll go to Emory then please don't take the interview so someone who is interested can have it! (Not trying to sound aggressive, just think it makes sense! Congrats on all your IIs!)
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Thank you, I appreciate it!

honestly my hesitation in going comes from the place of not having enough $$$ to go to another interview rather than having acceptances at a t20 if that’s helps soothe your anxieties!
 
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emf96 said:
Thank you, I appreciate it!

honestly my hesitation in going comes from the place of not having enough $$$ to go to another interview rather than having acceptances at a t20 if that’s helps soothe your anxieties!
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Out of curiosity, if you got accepted to Emory, would you go there over each of the 4 schools you have As from?
 
Kirby Smart said:
Out of curiosity, if you got accepted to Emory, would you go there over each of the 4 schools you have As from?
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um...full disclosure, I have an A at a school where I am likely to graduate from debt-free, so likely not. I do not have any t20 acceptances no matter what this thread would like to believe lmao
 
emf96 said:
um...full disclosure, I have an A at a school where I am likely to graduate from debt-free, so likely not. I do not have any t20 acceptances no matter what this thread would like to believe lmao
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Lol, so then the choice seems pretty simple to me. If you're not going to go to Emory even if you got accepted then it doesn't seem theres any reason you should attend the Interview.

Btw, sorry if I came off snarky at all, it was just interesting to see someone consider not attending an interview at a school that I covet as my "dream school" lol. I assumed if you were passing it up it was for a T20 school, but I didn't consider how a non-T20 could be more appealing also for financial reasons.
 
This is a stressful time for all of us, but I want to point out what someone decides to do with an II is completely their choice. It is true that if they decline then a spot opens up for somebody else, but ultimately they were the ones that were deemed a good candidate by the school and they get to make the decision whether to attend the interview or not. But don't forget, interview season does not end for a couple more months so there is still some time though!

P.S., I do not have an II from Emory, but I am glad to support those who do!
 
Y'all like to state the obvious. Of course it is their decision. Are we to reach through the electrons and forcibly withdraw their application?

Full disclosure, I am already accepted to Emory. But I intend to follow AAMC's "play nice and be considerate of your peers" rules ASAP depending on pending decisions in Feb/March.

Play nice rules from AAMC:
  1. In fairness to other applicants, if you have decided before April 30 not to attend a medical school or program that has offered you an acceptance, promptly withdraw your application from that school(s) or program(s).
  2. Out of respect for other applicants, if you receive an offer of acceptance from more than one school or program*

Please pay particular attention to the words "respect", "fairness" and "to other applicants." I bring this up because this topic is in the same vein in my not so humble opinion. Crazy idea, but isn't this the field where we do things to help others?

They should make a courtesy rule for interviews as well. I cancelled a couple myself. While I don't agree with the way Miseur Smart went about it, I believe their point is valid. Just my unsolicited 4 cents.
 
Dream of the Endless said:
Y'all like to state the obvious. Of course it is their decision. Are we to reach through the electrons and forcibly withdraw their application?

Full disclosure, I am already accepted to Emory. But I intend to follow AAMC's "play nice and be considerate of your peers" rules ASAP depending on pending decisions in Feb/March.

Play nice rules from AAMC:
  1. In fairness to other applicants, if you have decided before April 30 not to attend a medical school or program that has offered you an acceptance, promptly withdraw your application from that school(s) or program(s).
  2. Out of respect for other applicants, if you receive an offer of acceptance from more than one school or program*

Please pay particular attention to the words "respect", "fairness" and "to other applicants." I bring this up because this topic is in the same vein in my not so humble opinion. Crazy idea, but isn't this the field where we do things to help others?

They should make a courtesy rule for interviews as well. I cancelled a couple myself. While I don't agree with the way Miseur Smart went about it, I believe their point is valid. Just my unsolicited 4 cents.
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I get what you’re saying and agree with you completely. I recognize that I could have worded better and I might have come off pretty poorly by being noncholant about going to an interview, so I do apologize to anyone where that rubbed the wrong way.

I know I’ve been super fortunate to have my IIs and As but they absolutely are not from T20s as the assumption was made above—this II shocked me. Like I mentioned, the main reason I see myself going to one of the other schools is from a financial perspective, and it’s difficult to feel pigeon holed in to making that decision this early on and solely because of $$$. And that school is FAR from a T20. Or T40.

That being said, this is one of my favorite programs and I am absolutely between a rock and a hard place about forfeiting an interview here. I’ve cancelled other interviews and have withdrawn from two schools that gave me an A, so just for the record I am doing my best to Be fair to other applicants in the larger pool! It just so happens that this is e a school I’m pretty hung up on. I’m not mad or offended by anything anyone has said, I think it’s just remiss to think that I have not also thought about these things, because I absolutely have, and I know how stressful this is for everyone. There’s a lot more going on than you can tell from a signature, ya know?
 
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emf96 said:
um...full disclosure, I have an A at a school where I am likely to graduate from debt-free, so likely not. I do not have any t20 acceptances no matter what this thread would like to believe lmao
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Do you not think you would get enough financial aid from Emory?
 
mvsrocks said:
Do you not think you would get enough financial aid from Emory?
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I dont think it would be comparable and that’s what makes this hard because I obviously don’t know. If cost wasn’t a factor, Emory could be my top choice, ya know?
 
nickbv123 said:
This is a stressful time for all of us, but I want to point out what someone decides to do with an II is completely their choice. It is true that if they decline then a spot opens up for somebody else, but ultimately they were the ones that were deemed a good candidate by the school and they get to make the decision whether to attend the interview or not. But don't forget, interview season does not end for a couple more months so there is still some time though!

P.S., I do not have an II from Emory, but I am glad to support those who do!
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@ me bro. Lol jk. Honestly I think I'm coming off more triggered in these responses than I'm meaning to lol, I of course know that no one should have to listen to an anonymous person on the internet to decide if they accept an II. I was just voicing my opinion on the logistics as to whether someone should go to an interview if they knew they would go if accepted, in which case it's a waste of time and money for the applicant themselves, and then also someone else who is interested in the school might have a shot.

I promise I'm not trying to throw shade lol.
 
emf96 said:
I get what you’re saying and agree with you completely. I recognize that I could have worded better and I might have come off pretty poorly by being noncholant about going to an interview, so I do apologize to anyone where that rubbed the wrong way.

I know I’ve been super fortunate to have my IIs and As but they absolutely are not from T20s as the assumption was made above—this II shocked me. Like I mentioned, the main reason I see myself going to one of the other schools is from a financial perspective, and it’s difficult to feel pigeon holed in to making that decision this early on and solely because of $$$. And that school is FAR from a T20. Or T40.

That being said, this is one of my favorite programs and I am absolutely between a rock and a hard place about forfeiting an interview here. I’ve cancelled other interviews and have withdrawn from two schools that gave me an A, so just for the record I am doing my best to Be fair to other applicants in the larger pool! It just so happens that this is e a school I’m pretty hung up on. I’m not mad or offended by anything anyone has said, I think it’s just remiss to think that I have not also thought about these things, because I absolutely have, and I know how stressful this is for everyone. There’s a lot more going on than you can tell from a signature, ya know?
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It seems from people's reactions that I came off pretty rude in my responses, so I want to apologize! I and everyone else on this thread of course have no right to shame you into any decision. My responses were more come from the stand point of "oh, it sounds like they aren't really interested anyways and have mostly made up their mind for another school so this sounds like the logical decision to me". I was just trying to voice an opinion and I think too much judgement came through so I'm so sorry!
 
Kirby Smart said:
It seems from people's reactions that I came off pretty rude in my responses, so I want to apologize! I and everyone else on this thread of course have no right to shame you into any decision. My responses were more come from the stand point of "oh, it sounds like they aren't really interested anyways and have mostly made up their mind for another school so this sounds like the logical decision to me". I was just trying to voice an opinion and I think too much judgement came through so I'm so sorry!
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bro u gucci, no hard feelings!! I appreciate the apology and the only reason I gave such a detailed response is to give it more context bc I totally get how it sounds!

Thanks for being so cordial--hope I get to work alongside you some day!
 
Dream of the Endless said:
Y'all like to state the obvious. Of course it is their decision. Are we to reach through the electrons and forcibly withdraw their application?

Full disclosure, I am already accepted to Emory. But I intend to follow AAMC's "play nice and be considerate of your peers" rules ASAP depending on pending decisions in Feb/March.

Play nice rules from AAMC:
  1. In fairness to other applicants, if you have decided before April 30 not to attend a medical school or program that has offered you an acceptance, promptly withdraw your application from that school(s) or program(s).
  2. Out of respect for other applicants, if you receive an offer of acceptance from more than one school or program*

Please pay particular attention to the words "respect", "fairness" and "to other applicants." I bring this up because this topic is in the same vein in my not so humble opinion. Crazy idea, but isn't this the field where we do things to help others?

They should make a courtesy rule for interviews as well. I cancelled a couple myself. While I don't agree with the way Miseur Smart went about it, I believe their point is valid. Just my unsolicited 4 cents.
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I agree to most part of the post, however dont necessarily agree to all of it. To be fair to others, of course we should withdraw our II and A, where we know we will not go. however it also becomes very important in decision making to keep attending interviews and holding on to acceptances till we know the whole picture. whole picture means, what are Financial implications. what type of Financial aid is each institute offering. it is not about T20 or T40. that will play a HUGE role, as final offer of aid package from all schools will come much later. till we dont know, it will be unfair for ourselves to withdraw from an acceptance or not attend an interview, if you have a means to attend them. some of us will make decisions based on not only prestige of institute but what deal the institute s ready to cut for us and what offer they can make. I also feel, holding multiple accpetances of T20 and T40 may come to our help in bargaining chip for financial aid as well. Sorry but a different opinion.
 
Don't think I mentioned prestige? You've got a few contradictions trying to make a point. T20/prestige doesn't matter vs. having multiple T20 As is good. I agree with most of this vs sorry different opinion? The post's purpose is singular so I'm not sure how you can disagree with the main point which is reinforced by details, but like most of it...?

Also you're missing what my comment was a result of. Homeslice said they're likely sitting on a full ride to a place they're likely to attend. So you can take financial aid out of the picture, which seems to be the essence of your stance.

At the end of the day, mask it any way you'd like. End result is the same. You accept 1 seat to 1 school. If you're like many of us in the "prestige" group (Assuming you're in the position to interview here and turn down IIs), you may be sitting on some unnecessarily large sum of IIs above the median matriculants 3 IIs, per AAMC. What that also likely means is you'll be in that small group of applicants monopolizing financial aid at multiple schools down the line until you feel like relinquishing your hold on your "bargaining chips."

Two different camps of thought. I'm just the type to share the wealth since I grew up as a "have not." I know everyone is out here "tryna get theirs" lol. So feel free disagree, just realize your decisions don't singularly affect you. Even if you choose not to see the consequences, they exist. These are people's dreams and hopes for the future we are talking about here, partner.


Sorry if this got too deep. I just passionately and whole-heartedly disagree.
 
I’ve withdrawn from several schools that I know I would not attend as well as from one interview. But I’m still going to attend my remaining interviews. But, i have no problem with people choosing to attend interviews even if they might not attend that school. To each his own. Everyone has there own reasons for doing things and it is not for me to tell them whether they’re right or wrong.
 
RJ McReady said:
I’ve withdrawn from several schools that I know I would not attend as well as from one interview. But I’m still going to attend my remaining interviews. But, i have no problem with people choosing to attend interviews even if they might not attend that school. To each his own. Everyone has there own reasons for doing things and it is not for me to tell them whether they’re right or wrong.
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Haha 100% agree it’s no ones job/right to tell others what to do. I think just the realist in me screams “why would you go to an interview if you’re not even considering attending the school?”
 
Dream of the Endless said:
Don't think I mentioned prestige? You've got a few contradictions trying to make a point. T20/prestige doesn't matter vs. having multiple T20 As is good. I agree with most of this vs sorry different opinion? The post's purpose is singular so I'm not sure how you can disagree with the main point which is reinforced by details, but like most of it...?

Also you're missing what my comment was a result of. Homeslice said they're likely sitting on a full ride to a place they're likely to attend. So you can take financial aid out of the picture, which seems to be the essence of your stance.

At the end of the day, mask it any way you'd like. End result is the same. You accept 1 seat to 1 school. If you're like many of us in the "prestige" group (Assuming you're in the position to interview here and turn down IIs), you may be sitting on some unnecessarily large sum of IIs above the median matriculants 3 IIs, per AAMC. What that also likely means is you'll be in that small group of applicants monopolizing financial aid at multiple schools down the line until you feel like relinquishing your hold on your "bargaining chips."

Two different camps of thought. I'm just the type to share the wealth since I grew up as a "have not." I know everyone is out here "tryna get theirs" lol. So feel free disagree, just realize your decisions don't singularly affect you. Even if you choose not to see the consequences, they exist. These are people's dreams and hopes for the future we are talking about here, partner.


Sorry if this got too deep. I just passionately and whole-heartedly disagree.
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OK Fair enough.

Lets looks at it this way.... My particular case, I dont even have my financials yet for my As. so I was assuming most of us DONT know, what we are going to get. So if poster is sitting on potential full ride (dont know how will poster know that this early in cycle), does it make sense to decline an interview? Not knowing, if school you are going to interview will offer you anything or not. especially poster agreeing that Emory is my dream school. I will say- Hey Buddy, use acceptance with full ride as bargaining chip and get acceptance in dream school. If I were that person, I will go for interview, if I have means (I understand poster's inability to attend due to funds, we feel for poster. I agree). will wait for my financial to fall in place and then decide.

We all are considerate. we are all aspiring to be doctors and first thing we are taught is service and empathy aspect. that is driving force for all of us. I grew up as "have not" as well. personally went to a low ranked state school and declined IVY or High raked undergrad school for full ride in state school. back then also financial was driving factor. I cant be unfair to myself while being fair for others. Will stand to the point to keep attending interviews and holding to As, if I am likely attend that school if financial fall in place.

Will agree, If I know for sure, I am unlikely to attend the school irrespective of Financials, I agree to decline. I have not appllied a single school that I am not considering to attend. I also only applied 14 schools. all 14 I am likely to attend, if offered full ride. I also didnt apply to 20 or 30 schools like many others, due to financial constraints. I am in similar boat like many of us to count our hard earned $$$ and wisely spend them. at the same time, we need to be wise for ourselves and our future. My suggestions to fellow SDN partners, attend interviews and hold to As till you know what each school is offering.

Thanks for reading pal. disagreement continues !!
 
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Don't think I mentioned prestige? You've got a few contradictions trying to make a point. T20/prestige doesn't matter vs. having multiple T20 As is good. I agree with most of this vs sorry different opinion? The post's purpose is singular so I'm not sure how you can disagree with the main point which is reinforced by details, but like most of it...?

Also you're missing what my comment was a result of. Homeslice said they're likely sitting on a full ride to a place they're likely to attend. So you can take financial aid out of the picture, which seems to be the essence of your stance.

At the end of the day, mask it any way you'd like. End result is the same. You accept 1 seat to 1 school. If you're like many of us in the "prestige" group (Assuming you're in the position to interview here and turn down IIs), you may be sitting on some unnecessarily large sum of IIs above the median matriculants 3 IIs, per AAMC. What that also likely means is you'll be in that small group of applicants monopolizing financial aid at multiple schools down the line until you feel like relinquishing your hold on your "bargaining chips."

Two different camps of thought. I'm just the type to share the wealth since I grew up as a "have not." I know everyone is out here "tryna get theirs" lol. So feel free disagree, just realize your decisions don't singularly affect you. Even if you choose not to see the consequences, they exist. These are people's dreams and hopes for the future we are talking about here, partner.


Sorry if this got too deep. I just passionately and whole-heartedly disagree.
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Too idealistic. I think you're asking for people to be too considerate of random people that they don't know. That goes against basic human psychology i.e tribalism. If I get in and you don't, what does that matter to me? I would love to go get into a medical school of my choice free of charge. If i need to attend an extra 10-15 interviews to do that, I will. Sorry, not sorry.
 
SleazySalesMed said:
Too idealistic. I think you're asking for people to be too considerate of random people that they don't know. That goes against basic human psychology i.e tribalism. If I get in and you don't, what does that matter to me? I would love to go get into a medical school of my choice free of charge. If i need to attend an extra 10-15 interviews to do that, I will. Sorry, not sorry.
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username checks out...
 
SleazySalesMed said:
Too idealistic. I think you're asking for people to be too considerate of random people that they don't know. That goes against basic human psychology i.e tribalism. If I get in and you don't, what does that matter to me? I would love to go get into a medical school of my choice free of charge. If i need to attend an extra 10-15 interviews to do that, I will. Sorry, not sorry.
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100% agree. That is the way to go. withdraw our As once we know what we get from them. I also fully understand none of them may give us much anyway. this is real possibility. But cant give up on As till we dont know what they will give us. keep interviewing and hold As till then.
 
medschoolaspirant said:
100% agree. That is the way to go. withdraw our As once we know what we get from them. I also fully understand none of them may give us much anyway. this is real possibility. But cant give up on As till we dont know what they will give us. keep interviewing and hold As till then.
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so you’re saying,
Spend a grand or more interviewIng at a school in the middle of nowhere that you would never attend?
 
RJ McReady said:
so you’re saying,
Spend a grand or more interviewIng at a school in the middle of nowhere that you would never attend?
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Nope. I didnt say attend II in school you will never attend. I said I have applied to 14 schools. I will accept best school at best financial deal for me. financial deal weighting higher then anything else for schools I may potentially get accepted. So in my case, it doesnt apply, that I will go to II to school I will never attend. as I will attend either of my 14 schools whichever offers me best deal. However for people who know fore sure, you will never attend that school, then definitely decline II. Yes, by attending all offered II, I may end up spending a grand or more right now attending any offered interviews. but that will go as investment in essence of making best decision. I will still encourage all people with Emory as dream school that go and attend interview. it will be worth the investment of II money. you never know how chips may fall in the end.
 
RJ McReady said:
username checks out...
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I'm just being honest nor did I say anything that you all don't subconsciously agree with. Otherwise, why would you attend 10+ interviews? A quick google search tells me 90% of what I need to know. I find that pre-meds like to hide behind this veil of compassion and caring when many that I've met are more cut throat than the law students I used to hang out with!

RJ McReady said:
so you’re saying,
Spend a grand or more interviewIng at a school in the middle of nowhere that you would never attend?
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I did this. I was accepted to a school in the middle of bum****nowhere that is known to give reasonable financial packages that I'm definitely not attending. When they give me a good package, I can leverage it to another acceptance I currently have. You are thinking too short term. 1k in the grand scheme of this process is negligible. Especially in the face of 200,000+ of debt. After seeing my acceptance, I do not regret my gamble in the slightest
 
While we all have differing opinions, it seems dumb to argue this point repeatedly (see the last page). People can and will do what they want with the IIs offered to them. That's the reality of it and it's unlikely that we will change someone's mind by arguing with them here. Live and let live - it will all play out how life intends. In the grand scheme of things, holding extra IIs to schools where you don't see yourself is likely not a big deal. Maybe you can leverage financial aid, maybe not. Maybe you find you actually really like the school even though you went in thinking you wouldn't. Regardless of all of that, we never know the outcome of things until we reach the end. To that point, again, let's stop arguing about this.
 
Attend as many interviews as you financially can so you can play the scholarship/financial aid game at the end of the cycle.

Each interview you recieved is one you rightfully earned, you haven’t “taken” anything away from someone as that person would have recieved an interview alongside you if they earned the right to interview.
 
ah well good for you brother.
I’m happy you got what you wanted.
Respect...
Its just not how I would choose to live my life, but as I said, to each his own.
 
limeyguydr said:
While we all have differing opinions, it seems dumb to argue this point repeatedly (see the last page). People can and will do what they want with the IIs offered to them. That's the reality of it and it's unlikely that we will change someone's mind by arguing with them here. Live and let live - it will all play out how life intends. In the grand scheme of things, holding extra IIs to schools where you don't see yourself is likely not a big deal. Maybe you can leverage financial aid, maybe not. Maybe you find you actually really like the school even though you went in thinking you wouldn't. Regardless of all of that, we never know the outcome of things until we reach the end. To that point, again, let's stop arguing about this.
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100% agree with this and I think this is a pointless argument. Schools already send out IIs to all students they really enjoy. A single student who chooses to go to interviews despite being accepted to a choice they find better will have 0 effect on the applicant pool.
 
limeyguydr said:
While we all have differing opinions, it seems dumb to argue this point repeatedly (see the last page). People can and will do what they want with the IIs offered to them. That's the reality of it and it's unlikely that we will change someone's mind by arguing with them here. Live and let live - it will all play out how life intends. In the grand scheme of things, holding extra IIs to schools where you don't see yourself is likely not a big deal. Maybe you can leverage financial aid, maybe not. Maybe you find you actually really like the school even though you went in thinking you wouldn't. Regardless of all of that, we never know the outcome of things until we reach the end. To that point, again, let's stop arguing about this.
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I think the point that he was making is if the whole applicant pool as a whole was more considerate of their fellow applicants, there would be more IIs spread around.
Icebird said:
Attend as many interviews as you financially can so you can play the scholarship/financial aid game at the end of the cycle.

Each interview you recieved is one you rightfully earned, you haven’t “taken” anything away from someone as that person would have recieved an interview alongside you if they earned the right to interview.
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Sunbodi said:
100% agree with this and I think this is a pointless argument. Schools already send out IIs to all students they really enjoy. A single student who chooses to go to interviews despite being accepted to a choice they find better will have 0 effect on the applicant pool.
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Look at me, I have nowhere near raptors like 30 IIs, but I'm arguably in the top 5%. If the 2.5k or w/e applicants didn't go to 10 interviews each... that is an extra 25k IIs for others. Or a more simplified example. Say 100 of us did not want to go to Emory whatsoever (Emory-senpai pls take me 🙁)and withdrew before our interviews. Do you think Emory would make 0 attempt to replace that chunk of people that no longer have to interview? So I am going to have to respectfully disagree.

Also, this whole notion of who did and didn't earn something is a bit funny to me. This process is a lot of luck besides our fellows sitting with 100th percentile MCATs and 4.0s that cured cancer. I've interviewed at a T10, and I definitely am not going to sit here and hufflepuff that I earned it over you or anyone else. Be humble.
 
Ogichi said:
I think the point that he was making is if the whole applicant pool as a whole was more considerate of their fellow applicants, there would be more IIs spread around.




Look at me, I have nowhere near raptors like 30 IIs, but I'm arguably in the top 5%. If the 2.5k or w/e applicants didn't go to 10 interviews each... that is an extra 25k IIs for others. Or a more simplified example. Say 100 of us did not want to go to Emory whatsoever (Emory-senpai pls take me 🙁)and withdrew before our interviews. Do you think Emory would make 0 attempt to replace that chunk of people that no longer have to interview? So I am going to have to respectfully disagree.

Also, this whole notion of who did and didn't earn something is a bit funny to me. This process is a lot of luck besides our fellows sitting with 100th percentile MCATs and 4.0s that cured cancer. I've interviewed at a T10, and I definitely am not going to sit here and hufflepuff that I earned it over you. Be humble.
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From what I read the individual is still going to the interview. That's not a waste of an interview spot.

Also the idea that there will be more interviews spread around kinda baffles me. Spread around to who? Joe who already has 6 IIs?
 
****, this really blew up.

So just for the record I’m not going to the interview and I am sorry?? for taking 24 hours to think about it??

Seriously though, I know how stressful this process is and I appreciate your understanding of me wanting to use my critical thinking skills before withdrawing from a stellar school that I am obviously interested in (as evidenced by my secondary application fee!) :’)

Godspeed to you all.
 
emf96 said:
****, this really blew up.

So just for the record I’m not going to the interview and I am sorry?? for taking 24 hours to think about it??

Seriously though, I know how stressful this process is and I appreciate your understanding of me wanting to use my critical thinking skills before withdrawing from a stellar school that I am obviously interested in (as evidenced by my secondary application fee!) :’)

Godspeed to you all.
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no, this is so dumb. No one should tell you what you should or shouldn't do. That's your call 100%. People are neurotic and anxious and it comes out in ways they likely don't intent but do not apologize because you owe no one an apology. Best of luck to you throughout the rest of this 🙂
 
emf96 said:
****, this really blew up.

So just for the record I’m not going to the interview and I am sorry?? for taking 24 hours to think about it??

Seriously though, I know how stressful this process is and I appreciate your understanding of me wanting to use my critical thinking skills before withdrawing from a stellar school that I am obviously interested in (as evidenced by my secondary application fee!) :’)

Godspeed to you all.
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Goodluck and so sorry you got all this backlash. It's perfectly sensible to not immediately withdraw from an interview without thinking of all the possible repercussions of it.
 
emf96 said:
Seriously though, I know how stressful this process is and I appreciate your understanding of me wanting to use my critical thinking skills before withdrawing from a stellar school that I am obviously interested in (as evidenced by my secondary application fee!) :’)
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Paying a fee does not indicate interest. I applied to several schools just cause my statistics matched up, not because of any profound interest in the school. Good luck to ya, mate. I wouldn't withdraw if I were you cause that was a possible full ride down the toilet. Prioritize yourself, amigo. Bump these other people.
 
Ogichi said:
I think the point that he was making is if the whole applicant pool as a whole was more considerate of their fellow applicants, there would be more IIs spread around.




Look at me, I have nowhere near raptors like 30 IIs, but I'm arguably in the top 5%. If the 2.5k or w/e applicants didn't go to 10 interviews each... that is an extra 25k IIs for others. Or a more simplified example. Say 100 of us did not want to go to Emory whatsoever (Emory-senpai pls take me 🙁)and withdrew before our interviews. Do you think Emory would make 0 attempt to replace that chunk of people that no longer have to interview? So I am going to have to respectfully disagree.

Also, this whole notion of who did and didn't earn something is a bit funny to me. This process is a lot of luck besides our fellows sitting with 100th percentile MCATs and 4.0s that cured cancer. I've interviewed at a T10, and I definitely am not going to sit here and hufflepuff that I earned it over you or anyone else. Be humble.
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“Be humble.”
“I’vE InTERvIEwEd aT A T10 :cow:“
“iM iN tHe Top 5%”

SDN high horse riding and reaching for the moon to find something to argue about once more.

Please re-read my post before creating faux outrage. Me stating for everyone who has earned an interview (yes EARNEd) to attend those they can is not a “hufflepuff” but rather concrete advice considering both the years of work, application building, and money spent on the cycle.

Luck alone won’t garner you any interviews. It is an equally funny notion to assume each candidate with multiple interviews “lucked out” at recieving each respective interview.

Applicants commonly overestimate the strength of their application due to high metrics and forget about other parts of their resume. If you truly have high metrics and “cured cancer” and are unable to garner a medical school interview you have much bigger problems to worry about
 
Icebird said:
“Be humble.”
“I’vE InTERvIEwEd aT A T10 :cow:“
“iM iN tHe Top 5%”

SDN high horse riding and reaching for the moon to find something to argue about once more.

Please re-read my post before creating faux outrage. Me stating for everyone who has earned an interview (yes EARNEd) to attend those they can is not a “hufflepuff” but rather concrete advice considering both the years of work, application building, and money spent on the cycle.

Luck alone won’t garner you any interviews. It is an equally funny notion to assume each candidate with multiple interviews “lucked out” at recieving each respective interview.

Applicants commonly overestimate the strength of their application due to high metrics and forget about other parts of their resume. If you truly have high metrics and “cured cancer” and are unable to garner a medical school interview you have much bigger problems to worry about
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Time for you to get off SDN, kid. Spending too much time here. The mere effort to edit that makes me cringe. Maybe go outside?
 
Dream of the Endless said:
Wow this really blew up. It's just ideological differences. No need for the flaming Icebird/Sleaze. We could all use a break.
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seriously, can we lay this to rest?

"Alright, Already
And we'll all float on alright
Already we'll all float on alright
Don't worry even if things end up a bit
Too heavy we'll all float on alright"
 
limeyguydr said:
You got into UCLA, you want to stay in Cali... honestly, bro, how does this serve you?
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not trying to be self serving
I just don’t believe in the “every man for himself” mentality.
 
RJ McReady said:
not trying to be self serving
I just don’t believe in the “every man for himself” mentality.
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Let me rephrase - what good comes of stirring the pot so to speak? Like, does it bring you joy? In other words, how is it helping you apart from unintentionally bringing others down?
 
How am I bringing anyone down exactly?
im just stating my opinion.
When someone says “prioritize yourself” and “bump other people”
I disagree with that ideology, not only as an aspiring physician but as a human being.
you have every right to disagree with me, I have no problem with that either
 
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