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[u_raptor]

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Dana says otherwise.

Then I shall shriek in sorrow

Group withdraw - if @u_raptor can’t be a day one vandy then none of us can. Like the status. Join the pact.

One of us secretly doesn't withdraw and reaps the benefits of less competition

 

[u_raptor]

I went to youtube to find a video of "Dinosaur Shriek" but accidentally typed "Dinosaur Shrek" and I was not disappointed:

Ah yes. The mighty Shrek.
Reminds me of high school days when he was a popular topic

 

[u_raptor]

So do we know if they even went out today?

 

[peanuttbuttah]

So do we know if they even went out today?

I got an email from Vandy and got really excited, and then I remembered, "oh yea I submitted the secondary today"

 

[907914]

So do we know if they even went out today?

Do we all withdraw since we signed the pact

 

[u_raptor]

Do we all withdraw since we signed the pact

Does it count if none went out to begin with?

 

[907914]

Does it count if none went out to begin with?

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

 

[deleted996731]

II!!!!! WTF!



/s i just wanted raptor to know how it feels to be a pleb lol

 

[u_raptor]

II!!!!! WTF!



/s i just wanted raptor to know how it feels to be a pleb lol

You cruel cruel man (or woman)

You actually got me though hahaha

 

[907914]

You cruel cruel man

You actually got me though hahaha

Is this how the first Michigan Monday felt when I was being a dingus?

 

[Cardioparty-o]

what are their pre-screening requirements?

 

[BlueRocket]

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

 

[mjgon55]

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...

 

[deleted1001426]

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...

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.

 

[mjgon55]

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!

 

[383517]

They have some sort of screen because only 2/3 of applicants get a secondary

 

[babypotato]

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.

 

[Heliobacter]

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.

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

 

[deleted972488]

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

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]

Primary submitted 3 weeks ago and no 2ndary yet... safe to say I was screened lol

 

[deleted996731]

Primary submitted 3 weeks ago and no 2ndary yet... safe to say I was screened lol

Yea most likely. I got mine the day after

 

[pagingdocopp]

Primary submitted 3 weeks ago and no 2ndary yet... safe to say I was screened lol

lol same - A for effort for that one I suppose

 

[u_raptor]

I swear seeing a notification in this thread raises my blood pressure or pulse a little each time

 

[907914]

I swear seeing a notification in this thread raises my blood pressure or pulse a little each time

Ian Vandy your number one?

 

[u_raptor]

Ian Vandy your number one?

It is definitely up there lol. It was my number one for UG outside of $$

 

[u_raptor]

Ian Vandy your number one?

Plus, you know, there's our withdrawal bet 😉

 

[u_raptor]

I GOT THE II I *****GOT IT OH MY GOD

 

[deleted987519]

I GOT THE II I FCKN GOT IT OH MY GOD

*pretends to be shocked*

 

[u_raptor]

*pretends to be shocked*

Hey now a lot was riding on this II @MemeLord

 

[907914]

Hey now a lot was riding on this II @MemeLord

Now I don’t have to withdraw! All is well!

 

[FatherTime-PhD]

I GOT THE II I *****GOT IT OH MY GOD

You will probably end up with more interviews than the the # of schools most people apply to. Unreal.

 

[u_raptor]

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...

 

[peanuttbuttah]

@u_raptor's dry cleaning gonna cost more than my primaries...

 

[907914]

@u_raptor's dry cleaning gonna cost more than my primaries...

@u_raptor’s secondaries will cost more than my entire application (flights and hotels included). He has success, be he pays the price lol

 

[deleted972488]

Lol who said the shotgun method doesn't work. Just costly...

It doesn’t necessarily work out that way for everyone, but I’m glad it worked for you. Lol.

 

[u_raptor]

@u_raptor’s secondaries will cost more than my entire application (flights and hotels included). He has success, be he pays the price 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.

 

[907914]

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.

I feel yuh. I budgeted for three interviews. Already surpassed that...

 

[u_raptor]

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.

 

[peanuttbuttah]

I feel yuh. I budgeted for three interviews. Already surpassed that...

+1 lol

 

[deleted972488]

II!!!

 

[u_raptor]

II!!!

CONGRATS!!!

 

[deleted972488]

CONGRATS!!!

Thanks! Looks like UCSD and Vanderbilt both liked my autobiography.

 

[u_raptor]

+1 lol

II!!!

See I ain't the only II hog hahaha. You guys are rockin it so far with 9 and 10 😍

 

[907914]

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.

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.

 

[u_raptor]

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

 

[deleted965528]

I'm wondering how optional is the pre-interview social.

I'd love to attend but the plane ticket would cost $100 more.

 

[jecki46]

I'm wondering how optional is the pre-interview social.

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.

 

[CountDown2020]

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]

II last Friday!

 

[BernieBabylon]

II the 16th!