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[the_expert]

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maybe someone's already mentioned this on the thread, but are anyone else's eyebrows raising at the 75% post-II acceptance rate here? Is that cuz they have low yield so they have to keep pulling from their waitlist as people turn down the acceptance? seems weirdly high

i think its skewed bc of their HPME program

 

[deleted994247]

ah okay so its like brown. got it. thanks

 

[GA_arYonkees_82]

i think its skewed bc of their HPME program

hmm unsure about that. If I recall correctly with NUPSP and HPME it’s only like 10-15 students top entering in a new class? Someone correct me if I’m wrong

 

[deleted996731]

From last years thread: To correct my math for HPME (24 people) and NUPSP (11 people), 498/656 = 75.9%, so still near 77% lol

 

[asdfOu]

According to MSAR, Northwestern only has ~20 people in its BS/MD program compared to ~60 from Brown. Considering Northwestern also interviews almost twice as many applicants as Brown, I don't think it makes as big of a difference. If you take away the 16 OOS BS/MD from MSAR and subtract that from the total number of accepted, the post II acceptance rate drops down to about 65%, which is lower but still pretty high

 

[GA_arYonkees_82]

Wow crazy high glad to know I was wrong haha

 

[All_might75]

II this past Saturday. Completed in August!

 

[deleted994247]

Do they serve deep dish pizza on the interview day or should I make it a goal to get my pizza the night before

 

[the_expert]

when is the best time to send a letter of intent and does anybody know feinbergs stance on these?

 

[DeAaronFox]

Most schools suggest after your initial decision if you end up on the waitlist, although I know a few (both Mayo campuses) suggest you send them one whenever. I don't remember Feinberg's policy.

Similar question. What would be a good time to send a letter of interest? Just had my interview last Wednesday, and Dr. Kundu said they appreciate letters of continued interest.

 

[medstudentneedshelp]

Does FSM do silent rejections?

 

[mpa19]

Anyone know if northwestern is still giving out II?

 

[zeerabiscuit]

Anyone know if northwestern is still giving out II?

According to last years’ thread there were still IIs being sent around this time of year

 

[callmedr55]

I received an II last night (after business hours) 🙂 so don't give up!

Complete early August, high stats, emailed update 2 days prior.

 

[Travelood]

II declined. Hope it goes to one of you. Good luck.

 

[Nalam]

I received an II last night (after business hours) 🙂 so don't give up!

Complete early August, high stats, emailed update 2 days prior.

Congratulations! Can I ask how significant your update was? Like ballpark on a scale of nature publication to nobel prize.

 

[callmedr55]

Congratulations! Can I ask how significant your update was? Like ballpark on a scale of nature publication to nobel prize.

Unfortunately does not fit on a scale of nature publication to nobel prize. I included a few minor things- abstract accepted to conference, paper submitted to low-IF journal, new clinical experience/job over winter break.

 

[hopefulapplicant97]

Hopeful interviews are still going out today...
Complete application late August
Does anyone recommend submitting letter of intrest/update at this point?? No significant changes in application, minor volunteer commitments added for the new year
THANK YOU

 

[tessellations]

Hopeful interviews are still going out today...
Complete application late August
Does anyone recommend submitting letter of intrest/update at this point?? No significant changes in application, minor volunteer commitments added for the new year
THANK YOU

Probably not worth it if you don't have any substantial updates. I sent one and submitted early Sep, but I had a publication get accepted.

 

[hopefulapplicant97]

Probably not worth it if you don't have any substantial updates. I sent one and submitted early Sep, but I had a publication get accepted.

Much appreciate thank you and good luck to you!!

 

[medstudentneedshelp]

Does NW continue interviewing through March?

 

[tessellations]

Does NW continue interviewing through March?

I believe they end in February. This is from their website:

 

[BUSM24Student]

I believe they end in February. This is from their website:

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NW Pls HMU ty 😉

 

[perfectprism]

II today!! Complete mid September.
there’s still hope everyone!

 

[hopefulapplicant97]

II today!! Complete mid September.
there’s still hope everyone!

Are there still plenty of interview dates to choose from ??


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[GoBlue2019]

Does anyone know when in January the next round of decisions will be released?

 

[deleted668917]

Does anyone know when in January the next round of decisions will be released?

Last year it was during the second week of January.

 

[Ramo35]

Got an II earlier this morning!

 

[dreamitmakeithappen]

who else is eagerly awaiting Jan 15

 

[deleted668917]

who else is eagerly awaiting Jan 15

Why Jan 15?

 

[musician8591]

Yeah, why Jan. 15? They told me I won't hear back until February 😳

 

[deleted668917]

Yeah, why Jan. 15? They told me I won't hear back until February 😳

When did you interview?

 

[XKEJUN246]

At my interview in December they said a select few would hear back in mid-January and everyone else (or the majority) would hear at the end of Feb

 

[strappysandals]

At my interview in December they said a select few would hear back in mid-January and everyone else (or the majority) would hear at the end of Feb

Seems odd

 

[XKEJUN246]

Seems odd

how so??

 

[strappysandals]

how so??

oops thought this was the columbia thread.

 

[XKEJUN246]

oops thought this was the columbia thread.

lol no worries

 

[dreamitmakeithappen]

there is a wave of As going out mid January

 

[premed8080]

II invite yesterday afternoon! Complete in August.

 

[hippo97]

would it be annoying to call and ask exactly when decisions will go out? just want to prepare myself lol

 

[hopefulapplicant97]

II invite yesterday afternoon! Complete in August.

Begging or end of august???


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[deleted668917]

would it be annoying to call and ask exactly when decisions will go out? just want to prepare myself lol

That would be clutch. Do it!!

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

are they done with IIs here? I sent in update in november but didn't seem to do much. I thought about another letter of interest in january but seems pretty futile.

 

[BUSM24Student]

are they done with IIs here? I sent in update in november but didn't seem to do much. I thought about another letter of interest in january but seems pretty futile.

Was also thinking about sending a letter of interest. Would love to be in Chicago.

 

[jecki46]

would it be annoying to call and ask exactly when decisions will go out? just want to prepare myself lol

Not at all. I had called about the November release date and they were very nice and were happy to answer.

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

 

[deleted972488]

inb4 “We expect kindness from all members, especially in the school specific threads.”

 

[deleted668917]

So is someone going to call and ask? Lmfao

 

[scvu]

lmao we don’t have the tabs conspiracy anymore and now we’re turning on each other, eh?

FWIW: the kind of behavior described actually does happen every so often on SDN. We’re all a little bit neurotic and I think this is all just a misunderstanding. Let’s all hope we’re classmates this year :^)

 

[gyngyn]

As previously noted, there will be no personal vendettas in the school-specific threads.
...the ignore function is there for a reason.