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paisan81 said:
I’m curious your info source. SDN and Reddit would have us believe that if you don’t have at least 1 II by Thanksgiving you’re not doing well at all. As an applicant with 0 II at this point I would love to hear a different (supported) perspective.




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@mmaslyanko might be including DO applicants. The DO cycle is longer, and you can even submit in October and be fine.
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Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
Still nothing from anyone. Apparently I should hear from one of my schools in the next week or two. Praying next week.
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I know , right ? I have two more interviews coming up , but most importantly I am waiting for admissions decision from one of my favorite schools ... they said next week . It’s a torture
 
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I know , right ? I have two more interviews coming up , but most importantly I am waiting for admissions decision from one of my favorite schools ... they said next week . It’s a torture
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Same. My number 1 said next week. Praying hard for both of us!
 
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Hi fellow non-trads! I just came across this thread and thought I'd introduce myself. I finished undergraduate degree about ten years ago, spent some time working in education and did a few other things. I'm also a single mother and about 3 years ago made the crazy decision to pursue becoming a doctor. I completed all my prereqs this year and am currently applying. It's been quite the journey, but I feel so fortunate that I've made it to this point. Hoping for the best for all of us!
 
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LadyGlen said:
Hi fellow non-trads! I just came across this thread and thought I'd introduce myself. I finished undergraduate degree about ten years ago, spent some time working in education and did a few other things. I'm also a single mother and about 3 years ago made the crazy decision to pursue becoming a doctor. I completed all my prereqs this year and am currently applying. It's been quite the journey, but I feel so fortunate that I've made it to this point. Hoping for the best for all of us!
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Welcome to the old folks club!
 
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EasyEveryoneWouldDoIt said:
haha i feel you. i didn't get my LOA approved until end of sept
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Fortunately, our LOAs came from USUHS, and they did all of us in one. We had it in like July or August, thank God. Honestly, I wish I had taken the MCAT earlier. I try not to regret anything, particularly since the MCAT I got was perfect for me, and I don't know if I would have gotten as baller of a score if I had taken it on a different day. But even if I had scored 9 points lower, I'd still be at their median and probably would have my unconditional acceptance at this point.

But everything happens for a reason, and I have faith it's all going the way it's supposed to.
 
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Hello Everyone!

I just found this thread and figured I would post and not lurk the entire time. It is always beneficial to have positive energy swirling around!

After two bachelors degrees, one doctorate, career as a clinician, two kiddos ... it is time for medical school! My spouse is thrilled. Ha! He thought I was done o_O ...

So here I am! I submitted one of my secondaries 2.5 weeks ago and received an interview invite last week. This feels so weird. Imposter Syndrome is hitting hard and this is the first time I have felt this way. :nailbiting:

I am looking forward to seeing all of your success. :joyful:
 
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Talkbirthytome said:
Hello Everyone!

I just found this thread and figured I would post and not lurk the entire time. It is always beneficial to have positive energy swirling around!

After two bachelors degrees, one doctorate, career as a clinician, two kiddos ... it is time for medical school! My spouse is thrilled. Ha! He thought I was done o_O ...

So here I am! I submitted one of my secondaries 2.5 weeks ago and received an interview invite last week. This feels so weird. Imposter Syndrome is hitting hard and this is the first time I have felt this way. :nailbiting:

I am looking forward to seeing all of your success. :joyful:
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Congrats and welcome to our little nontrad group!! I wish you the best this cycle!
 
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Got two more II's last week!
 
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Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
Got the official WL notice from one of my schools (not USUHS). They historically have a lot of movement, so that’s promising. Expecting to hear from usuhs tomorrow. Pray for me lol.
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Good luck. Hard work pays off in the end.
 
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Imposter syn
Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
Got the official WL notice from one of my schools (not USUHS). They historically have a lot of movement, so that’s promising. Expecting to hear from usuhs tomorrow. Pray for me lol.
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good luck man. praying for the best for you and you get a call from Col Saguil
 
Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
Got the official WL notice from one of my schools (not USUHS). They historically have a lot of movement, so that’s promising. Expecting to hear from usuhs tomorrow. Pray for me lol.
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I will walk over there and cause a damn scene... its about time!
 
Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
Got the official WL notice from one of my schools (not USUHS). They historically have a lot of movement, so that’s promising. Expecting to hear from usuhs tomorrow. Pray for me lol.
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OMG dude I'm dying to know! I hope you get the call ASAP today. USUHS is your #1, right?
 
Also, hello other nontrads.

Nice to not feel like the only dinosaur at the prom.
 
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Gator2010 said:
Congrats! Do you still have any other hoops to jump through??? Super happy for ya! See you in Bethesda this summer!
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I'm already DoDMerb qualified and have a clearance, but you know how it goes. Just a waiting game for the real acceptance now. Yeah. I think you said something about not needing to go to ODS, right?
 
Matthew9Thirtyfive said:
I'm already DoDMerb qualified and have a clearance, but you know how it goes. Just a waiting game for the real acceptance now. Yeah. I think you said something about not needing to go to ODS, right?
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Correct, I am commissioned already so no ODS for me. Congrats again! I have no idea when the official acceptance stuff will come, but I am cleared in DODMERB as well and no issues with clearance so should be early next year I would assume!
 
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Another acceptance! Us nontrads are getting love :biglove:
 
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