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Haha, I'm pretty sure this is it

Yea I’m pretty sure people who were holistic before had a check mark not have it disappear. So there’s no way to know if we actually are under holistic

 

[sourpatch fetish]

Idbwidbqixgeietdyqogxqo I went into holisthicccc

 

[deleted996731]

Idbwidbqixgeietdyqogxqo I went into holisthicccc

Did the holistic check mark just disappear?

 

[jecki46]

I think they just updated their platform and took off the "holistic" option. The "complete and under review" option has always been there and has been checked since submitting. When I called and asked last week they said they get lots of calls and confusion about it so I bet they just took it off of portal.

 

[tessellations]

I think they just updated their platform and took off the "holistic" option. The "complete and under review" option has always been there and has been checked since submitting. When I called and asked last week they said they get lots of calls and confusion about it so I bet they just took it off of portal.

That's too bad. It's nice to at the very least feel like your application is moving along, even if it's more of an illusion than anything, lol.

 

[sourpatch fetish]

Did the holistic check mark just disappear?

Yeah it disappeared

I think they just updated their platform and took off the "holistic" option. The "complete and under review" option has always been there and has been checked since submitting. When I called and asked last week they said they get lots of calls and confusion about it so I bet they just took it off of portal.

if that's the case then I can just hope my application is moving along...

 

[aayz345]

Finally "complete and under review". Secondary submitted 8/17, OOS

 

[the_expert]

I'm also on the "complete and under review" train. I was complete 8/24. So are we pretty confident that this is just a change made to the website platform? Anybody who was in holistic review prior to today still have the button, or did your guys' disappear as well?

was in holistic for a while; mine disappeared as well. now just says complete and under review.

 

[Engrailed]

was in holistic for a while; mine disappeared as well. now just says complete and under review.

+2

Also complete mid-August
Yesterday: (still not holistic)
Today: (box has vanished. Now under review)

 

[deleted994247]

+1 for button disappearing. was "complete and under review" but never had the box checked for "in holistic review"

 

[deleted958920]

II at around 3:30 PM Pacific time. Complete 7/18, Holisthicc 8/19. Super excited for this one!

Edit: For those that are curious interview dates available were Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid to late October.

 

[AnonymityIsCool]

+2 for button disappear

 

[knava1985]

II just now! Complete 8/19

 

[~Uncle Iroh~]

II just now! Complete 8/19

CONGRATS!
complete 8/15, waiting for a sign...

 

[_lubdub_]

complete 8/30, also waiting!

 

[Caterpillar34]

8/2 still waiting

 

[checkingmyemailevery5secs]

When everyone's holistic review checkmark disappeared, did your application status in the middle of the page also go from "Congratulations!" to "Complete and under review"?

 

[Heliobacter]

When everyone's holistic review checkmark disappeared, did your application status in the middle of the page also go from "Congratulations!" to "Complete and under review"?

Mine says that.

 

[brainreducio]

When everyone's holistic review checkmark disappeared, did your application status in the middle of the page also go from "Congratulations!" to "Complete and under review"?

Yes mine did

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

7/8 still waiting lol

 

[checkingmyemailevery5secs]

Yes mine did

Fabulous, now we'll have no. idea. when we're in HOLISTIC REVIEW

 

[u_raptor]

When everyone's holistic review checkmark disappeared, did your application status in the middle of the page also go from "Congratulations!" to "Complete and under review"?

Mine has as well, and it was fairly recent. Last time I checked my portal was I believe Monday, and I had a "congratulations!" header. Now it is complete and under review. Here's hoping for that II for all of us 🙂

 

[Engrailed]

Hi everyone, so basically does the disapperance of the checkmark mean that the application is ACTUALLY under review? or did they just remove it for everyone , altogether

 

[tessellations]

Hi everyone, so basically does the disapperance of the checkmark mean that the application is ACTUALLY under review? or did they just remove it for everyone , altogether

I believe they removed it for everyone, sadly. Now there's no way to know if it's under review 🙁

 

[Engrailed]

I believe they removed it for everyone, sadly. Now there's no way to know if it's under review 🙁

The poor folks at the admin office were prob sick of ppl calling to ask about their "holistic-ness"

 

[deleted927529]

I believe they removed it for everyone, sadly. Now there's no way to know if it's under review 🙁

now I'll never be holisthicc

 

[Icebird]

OOS II Complete 9/5 windy city showin so much luvvvvv

 

[NomadMedic]

OOS II Complete 9/5 windy city showin so much luvvvvv

Squee! Yeeeeees, come to the windy cityyyyy!

 

[himalayansaltlamp]

Anyone know if Northwestern is receptive to ITA email if you've already gotten an interview? Will be in Chicago before the dates they've offered :/

 

[deleted972488]

Anyone know if Northwestern is receptive to ITA email if you've already gotten an interview? Will be in Chicago before the dates they've offered :/

I think in this case it’s worth a try to ask and see what they say.

 

[Engrailed]

Is Rochester Minnesota close enough to do an ITA to Northwestern ?

 

[deleted972488]

Is Rochester Minnesota close enough to do an ITA to Northwestern ?

No. Also Northwestern generally doesn't like ITAs.

 

[medstudentneedshelp]

How often(likely) does northwestern interview students below their mcat average (all other things ~equal~)? (Aka are they truly holistic)
& do they do silent rejections?

 

[deleted972488]

How often(likely) does northwestern interview students below their mcat average (all other things ~equal~)? (Aka are they truly holistic)
& do they do silent rejections?

50% of acceptees are below the MSAR-reported median.
Not sure about rejections. I'll check last year's thread.
Edit: Pre-II Rs go out in February (when they stop sending out IIs).

 

[Icebird]

How often(likely) does northwestern interview students below their mcat average (all other things ~equal~)? (Aka are they truly holistic)
& do they do silent rejections?

Very below their stats and I got II!

 

[medstudentneedshelp]

Very below their stats and I got II!

May I ask how (if you know)? I'm IS and thinking about sending them some sort of update to up my chances, any suggestions?

 

[medstudentneedshelp]

Very below their stats and I got II!

this makes me feel a bit better haha

 

[deleted972488]

May I ask how (if you know)?

There are ways to stand out aside from stats (ECs, life experiences, being a member of an underrepresented group, etc.).

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

May I ask how (if you know)? I'm IS and thinking about sending them some sort of update to up my chances, any suggestions?

And I doubt he/she knows why NW chose to interview him/her.

Just keep your fingers crossed until the R or II comes... there’s really nothing else you can do unless you have a significant update like a publication

 

[Marr97]

For those of you with IIs, do you remember how long it was after going into holistic review that you received your II? I was marked in review last Monday (before the checkbox disappeared RIP), and I'm wondering how long I should hold out hope... sorry to be neurotic, I just love this school so much!

 

[the_expert]

For those of you with IIs, do you remember how long it was after going into holistic review that you received your II? I was marked in review last Monday (before the checkbox disappeared RIP), and I'm wondering how long I should hold out hope... sorry to be neurotic, I just love this school so much!

days to months. no set amount of time. just have to twiddle your thumbs and wait!

 

[Marr97]

days to months. no set amount of time. just have to twiddle your thumbs and wait!

Gotcha, thanks! I'll just be patient!

 

[himalayansaltlamp]

For those of you with IIs, do you remember how long it was after going into holistic review that you received your II? I was marked in review last Monday (before the checkbox disappeared RIP), and I'm wondering how long I should hold out hope... sorry to be neurotic, I just love this school so much!

I think I was on review in early August lol and just got II this morning

 

[Icebird]

For those of you with IIs, do you remember how long it was after going into holistic review that you received your II? I was marked in review last Monday (before the checkbox disappeared RIP), and I'm wondering how long I should hold out hope... sorry to be neurotic, I just love this school so much!

n=1 but I never recieved a holistic review email so don’t worry too much!

 

[Icebird]

May I ask how (if you know)? I'm IS and thinking about sending them some sort of update to up my chances, any suggestions?

I wish I knew exactly!

I will say that my ECs and LORs at each interview I've been to have been brought up and regarded as very strong which may have played a factor. I've done years of volunteer service contracts from certain national organizations and my research has stemmed from those experiences; all my LORs have been involved with these projects. The only URM I'm considered is LGBT+.

I think there is a huge emphasis on stats online, particularly in SDN and Reddit threads, but my experience with my current cycle has been that strong essay writing, genuine longitudinal relationships with LOR writers, and high impact ECs can really help you even the playing field with 4.0 528 applicants.

 

[the_expert]

anybody have any luck with an ITA here?

 

[deleted972488]

anybody have any luck with an ITA here?

Word is they don’t like them.

 

[Icebird]

anybody have any luck with an ITA here?

I sent an ITA but was given the week after instead of week of so mileage may vary

 

[Droseraceae]

anyone who already interviewed here have any thoughts about what impressed you about the school?

 

[deleted972488]

anyone who already interviewed here have any thoughts about what impressed you about the school?

It was a very well-run interview day and a beautiful school/hospital system.