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From what I was told, last year everyone got put on hold - there were no rejections until later in the cycle and they came from holds.
I guess we'll find out eventually. I will check back in if I ever make it off complete, but it's not looking like it!
After reading everyone else's comments though it seems that we may also just remain here until a rejection comes which is sad.
That’s just how the application cycle works. You’re either going to get an II or you’re not. If they were going to reject everyone with that status why would they wait?
I'm just bothered cause if they're not actually going to re-review just reject instead of wait til March. Which is what most schools are doing now; and they only claim to review your application more than once.
They do review multiple times. Look back at previous year threads and you will see plenty receiving interviews after being placed on-hold.
The only thing I would worry about with leaving tuesday is getting to the airport on time in case the day runs over, otherwise just go for the cheapest airport. If you have any points with airlines try and use those. I was able to do a direct round trip from the midwest to dc and only had to pay $11 in tax.
I've already booked a round trip flight that leaves at 6:00pm the day of my interview. Since I'm flying into/out of Reagan National (10-15 minutes away from campus), I figure I'll be fine, especially since I've done the TSA pre-check already. Hopefully the day doesn't run too long.
It won’t.
yep, hasn't moved. Complete 7/17 I am hoping they just aren't being reviewed in order.
Do you mind if I ask when your status changed from complete to under review? I am guessing that they probably use some sort of algorithm to first review people but my status hasn't budged so I am curious.
7/7 complete. Still hasn’t budged. I still get the suspicion that I will remain complete until a rejection.
Ahhh gives me hope then, thank you so much!
sent in within 2 weeks of receiving 2ndary, so like mid July
Congratulations. Now i can see How long the road is ahead of us. What were your stats for the past cycle vs the current cycle.
I’ve had that status for the past 2 weeks. I haven’t transitioned to the re-review pile. Does that mean they haven’t got to my app yet?
nope
When were you complete?
As if this hasn’t been said 2727192 times already, but that status means nothing. Take a deep breath and don’t read into it. If they were going to auto reject you they would just do it. That would save them a lot of time and energy.
Sure, if it is really your most meaningful to you. Just understand that literally every applicant shadows and probably had that same experience. Plus, shadowing is a passive activity. I would try to use something that involved active participation.
