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Then I shall shriek in sorrow
One of us secretly doesn't withdraw and reaps the benefits of less competition
2019-2020 Vanderbilt
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I got an email from Vandy and got really excited, and then I remembered, "oh yea I submitted the secondary today"
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Do we all withdraw since we signed the pact
Does it count if none went out to begin with?
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Nah, we will just go by when the first SDNer posts. If it is not the same day that you get one, then we do it lol
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deleted996731
II!!!!! WTF!
/s i just wanted raptor to know how it feels to be a pleb lol
/s i just wanted raptor to know how it feels to be a pleb lol
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Is this how the first Michigan Monday felt when I was being a dingus?You cruel cruel man
You actually got me though hahaha
what are their pre-screening requirements?
I cant imagine their review of the primary is too in depth since I added this school yesterday and got the secondary today
I submitted primary June 6th and was verified June 25th. Just got my secondary from Vandy today (Jul 7th). Do they prescreen? My stats are below their average and it is a reach school for me so I am unsure if I should spend the time and money if I will just get automatically rejected...
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deleted1001426
Apparently they do prescreen but from what I’ve heard it’s a loose stat screen. If you have money to spare applying can’t hurt.
Thanks!
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All Access: Med School Admissions Episodes | School of Medicine | School of Medicine | Case Western Reserve University
Anyone interested in the Vanderbilt admissions process should listen to episode 4 of Case Western's All Access: Med School Admissions. It's a very recent interview (May 31, 2019) with the Director of Admissions at the Vanderbilt SOM. I think I remember her talking about the screening process. The podcast hosts interviews with other school directors as well - super helpful.
Anyone interested in the Vanderbilt admissions process should listen to episode 4 of Case Western's All Access: Med School Admissions. It's a very recent interview (May 31, 2019) with the Director of Admissions at the Vanderbilt SOM. I think I remember her talking about the screening process. The podcast hosts interviews with other school directors as well - super helpful.
Cool podcast!
My summary notes from listening:
- 6000~ applications received
- 3500~ secondaries sent
- Pre-secondary screening: no cutoff MCAT or GPA, extracurriculars are looked at
- Screening committee is separate from interview invitation committee which is also separate from the acceptance committee
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deleted972488
I listened a while ago, but this is the only other thing I remember to add: when interviewing, they are trying to eliminate people who have negative attitudes or the “yeah, but...” type of people who are always contrarian.
SinglePayerNow
Full Member
Primary submitted 3 weeks ago and no 2ndary yet... safe to say I was screened lol
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deleted996731
Yea most likely. I got mine the day after
pagingdocopp
Full Member
lol same - A for effort for that one I suppose
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Ian Vandy your number one?I swear seeing a notification in this thread raises my blood pressure or pulse a little each time
It is definitely up there lol. It was my number one for UG outside of $$
Plus, you know, there's our withdrawal bet 😉
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deleted987519
*pretends to be shocked*
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Now I don’t have to withdraw! All is well!
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You will probably end up with more interviews than the the # of schools most people apply to. Unreal.
Lol who said the shotgun method doesn't work. Just costly...
@u_raptor's dry cleaning gonna cost more than my primaries...
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@u_raptor’s secondaries will cost more than my entire application (flights and hotels included). He has success, be he pays the price lol
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deleted972488
It doesn’t necessarily work out that way for everyone, but I’m glad it worked for you. Lol.
Unfortunately, but it is something that is worth it in my eyes. Been lucky and blessed enough to be able to afford it so far, although I am starting to hit my own limit on it.
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I feel yuh. I budgeted for three interviews. Already surpassed that...
School provided hosts along with family in the big cities have been extremely helpful for me. Although I know some people prefer hotels as opposed to hosts.
+1 lol
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deleted972488
II!!!
CONGRATS!!!
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deleted972488
Thanks! Looks like UCSD and Vanderbilt both liked my autobiography.
See I ain't the only II hog hahaha. You guys are rockin it so far with 9 and 10 😍
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I am doing hotels because ever since having a daughter I haven’t been able to be naked in my own damn house and that is a privilege you don’t know you have until it is gone. I have that opportunity on the interview trail.
Very reasonable mindset lol
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I'm wondering how optional is the pre-interview social.
I'd love to attend but the plane ticket would cost $100 more.
I'd love to attend but the plane ticket would cost $100 more.
So far I’ve been to one and missed one... didn’t feel it made a difference either way. Nice if u can make it but in no way did it diminish my experience at the other site to not go.
It's definitely optional. It will be led by two M1 students at a local pizza parlor. It's a good time to ask the M1s some questions, but it has no impact on a potential offer.
the_expert
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II last Friday!
II the 16th!
