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langwang3 said:
I am looking at the MSTP student list here: MSTP Students

Anyone know why they decided to decrease the number of matriculants in recent years? Up till 2016 it was like ~15 per year but since then it has been 8-10 per year. Surely it's not a funding issue. Maybe they want to boast a lower acceptance rate than Harvard?
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They only accept 8-10 yr through the regular cycle but several may internally transfer into the program each year, thus joining their classmates on the list about 2-3 years later. There are many in my class preparing to do just that when the time comes.

Number of slots also depends on number of deferrals from prior years. It’s not uncommon for 1-2 ppl each yr to have deferred matriculation so it may even be more like 6-7 slots actually open that year.

Stanford MSTP is similar to HMS/MIT in that the majority of the slots are institutionally funded, not funded by the NIH. I suspect if the leadership ever wanted the program to get bigger and applied for more NIH slots they could fill 25%-33% of the entire med school class with MSTPs lol but they appear to want to stay fairly lean and students in the program have historically supported this decision to the best of my knowledge.
 
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Congrats to all those with II! On the portal what are the earliest interview dates available? Trying to see if it’s worth it to send an ITA email this short notice...
 
iliasis said:
Congrats to all those with II! On the portal what are the earliest interview dates available? Trying to see if it’s worth it to send an ITA email this short notice...
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I dont think an ITA is a good idea in general
 
YEah I also dont understand the point of ITAs. The school already knows you’re interested bc you submitted an app. For schools that get 7000-10000 applications, imagine even a third of them were sending ITA emails :laugh: :laugh:
 
Engrailed said:
YEah I also dont understand the point of ITAs. The school already knows you’re interested bc you submitted an app. For schools that get 7000-10000 applications, imagine even a third of them were sending ITA emails :laugh: :laugh:
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Some schools are very accepting of them and may even push you up in the review process to try and see if they can accommodate. Stanford isn't one of those schools, though.
 
mrwup said:
ITA emails definitely are not recommended. I have an II and they only give you two potential days to interview. Under unusual circumstances they will offer you a third date and thats it. I rescheduled other interviews for my spot. Just FYI
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Kinda hope I get a somewhat later II, then, if I'm lucky enough to get an II here. Not too keen on rescheduling any interviews I already bought plane tickets for...
 
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Medical AI said:
I thought KH people are looked at first. No?
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KH isn’t due until oct 9 and is not done with initial review until late November I believe I just figured Stanford would wait until KH decision and either interview invite in November if you are a KH no go or interview in February right before KH gathering if you are a go.

I could be wrong. Just my guess.
 
MemeLord said:
KH isn’t due until oct 9 and is not done with initial review until late November I believe I just figured Stanford would wait until KH decision and either interview invite in November if you are a KH no go or interview in February right before KH gathering if you are a go.

I could be wrong. Just my guess.
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This does make sense though. Good luck to you friend!
 
MemeLord said:
Either way, I am anticipating a wait for Stanford.

Good luck to you as well! Are you wrapped up with KH? I have the video and then am done.
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What’s the video about? It sounds fun / like a pain.
 
premed20172017 said:
What’s the video about? It sounds fun / like a pain.
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Although we cannot meet in-person with each applicant to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, we invite you to submit a video that gives us a chance to "meet" you. There is no attention — zero emphasis! — on the "production value" of your video.

Here’s how the video submission process works:
  1. Record a test video: You will have 10 seconds to prepare and 10 seconds to complete a test recording to ensure your audio and video are working as expected. You may try as many test recordings as you like by using the “start over” link.
  2. Acknowledge completion of testing: Check the appropriate box and click “Ready” to proceed to the real recording.
  3. Record your video on the below prompt: You will have 10 seconds to prepare and up to two minutes to record your video on the below prompt, which will also be shown on the screen. You may use the “Stop Recording” button to end your video at any point — there is no expectation or obligation for you to speak for the maximum time.
  4. If you would like to start over: You may delete and re-record your video up to nine times after the initial recording. Starting over will repeat the test recording as well.
Prompt: Teach something to your cohort of fellow Knight-Hennessy Scholars.
 
MemeLord said:
Although we cannot meet in-person with each applicant to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program, we invite you to submit a video that gives us a chance to "meet" you. There is no attention — zero emphasis! — on the "production value" of your video.

Here’s how the video submission process works:
  1. Record a test video: You will have 10 seconds to prepare and 10 seconds to complete a test recording to ensure your audio and video are working as expected. You may try as many test recordings as you like by using the “start over” link.
  2. Acknowledge completion of testing: Check the appropriate box and click “Ready” to proceed to the real recording.
  3. Record your video on the below prompt: You will have 10 seconds to prepare and up to two minutes to record your video on the below prompt, which will also be shown on the screen. You may use the “Stop Recording” button to end your video at any point — there is no expectation or obligation for you to speak for the maximum time.
  4. If you would like to start over: You may delete and re-record your video up to nine times after the initial recording. Starting over will repeat the test recording as well.
Prompt: Teach something to your cohort of fellow Knight-Hennessy Scholars.
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Sounds like a blast! The prompt isn’t bad, though!
 
premed20172017 said:
Sounds like a blast! The prompt isn’t bad, though!
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It is just super open. "Teach something to your fellow scholars in under 2 minutes." I am debating between a special way to fold laundry, how to clear a one room building with a 4 man team, the process of macrophage differentiation to osteoclasts, or the entire history of the First Age of Tolkien......So many options.
 
MemeLord said:
It is just super open. "Teach something to your fellow scholars in under 2 minutes." I am debating between a special way to fold laundry, how to clear a one room building with a 4 man team, the process of macrophage differentiation to osteoclasts, or the entire history of the First Age of Tolkien......So many options.
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Omg you have to do the First Age!!!! Please!!!!! You’ll stand out!!!
 
MemeLord said:
Either way, I am anticipating a wait for Stanford.

Good luck to you as well! Are you wrapped up with KH? I have the video and then am done.
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Yes, I am almost done with it. I expect to submit it in the next week or two. The video is a fun idea.
 
Did anyone write a 'why stanford' essay in their secondary, and if so in which question / section? Having a hard time seeing how to fit that in with the prompts - thanks!
 
footballman said:
Did anyone write a 'why stanford' essay in their secondary, and if so in which question / section? Having a hard time seeing how to fit that in with the prompts - thanks!
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This is basically asking for a “why us” essay:

How will you take advantage of the Stanford Medicine Discovery Curriculum and scholarly concentration requirement to achieve your personal career goals? Please limit your answer to 1,000 characters including spaces.

There’s also an “anything else” question...
 
EmbryonalCarcinoma said:
I picked the second (of two) available dates. You?
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I'm planning on taking the second, but I already have interviews at good schools scheduled both dates... I'm gonna call WUSTL tomorrow to see if I can reschedule.

Has anybody tried reaching out to Stanford for more dates, even though it says only those two are available?
 
mrwup said:
Also I realized the photo I uploaded was not 2 inch x 2 inch. Post-II R incoming...
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For the main supplementary, there was no photo upload, right? *checks portal*
 
Does anyone know (maybe from past cycle experiences and discussion) know if my KH theory is correct? Like, does Stanford even look at KH applicants before October/November?

@Lucca any idea? I don’t seem to see as much discussion in the 18-19 forums
 
MemeLord said:
Does anyone know (maybe from past cycle experiences and discussion) know if my KH theory is correct? Like, does Stanford even look at KH applicants before October/November?

@Lucca any idea? I don’t seem to see as much discussion in the 18-19 forums
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I was also just perusing the 18-19 forum...

Not answering your question but I just learned that last year, rejections came in waves starting in October, and there was very little activity in November. Good thing though is that the IIs that were sent out later (Dec) were mostly sent to the people who were complete late Aug-Sept. I guess I can expect my II or R by October based on last year :nailbiting: :nailbiting:
 
They process these apps mainly in chronological order huh? Any chance you think someone who submitted 7/11 still has a chance? I also applied KH if that makes a diff.
 
walrus99 said:
They process these apps mainly in chronological order huh? Any chance you think someone who submitted 7/11 still has a chance? I also applied KH if that makes a diff.
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I hope so, I was also complete around that time and I haven't heard anything yet...
 
walrus99 said:
They process these apps mainly in chronological order huh? Any chance you think someone who submitted 7/11 still has a chance? I also applied KH if that makes a diff.
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After looking more thoroughly it looks like KH applicants can either get rejected by KH in mid to late November and then enter the general applicant pool for II or not, OR get a KH rejection/finalist followed by either general applicant pool or II the same weekend as KH finalists meeting.
 
walrus99 said:
They process these apps mainly in chronological order huh? Any chance you think someone who submitted 7/11 still has a chance? I also applied KH if that makes a diff.
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Are you guessing or did you get that information from somewhere?
 
MemeLord said:
Does anyone know (maybe from past cycle experiences and discussion) know if my KH theory is correct? Like, does Stanford even look at KH applicants before October/November?

@Lucca any idea? I don’t seem to see as much discussion in the 18-19 forums
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My advice is to submit everything absolutely as early as possible. But idk specifically
 
I'm stuck, no interview dates left. Does this mean I'm done for? I emailed the office this morning but no response yet...
 
I just spent way to much time on last year's thread...in case anybody was wondering, they continued sending out IIs until at least February and acceptances didn't start coming out until then as well. It's gonna be a long, agonizing cycle (if I don't get rejected early...)

BUT I CAN STAY HOPEFUL
 
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