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[aristrutz523]

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Just received my complete email. Submitted on 9/3!

 

[Chromatica]

II this morning!!! I could cry.

 

[Chromatica]

Sorry to double message, do we know how long this interview is? Mine just says 8AM.

 

[brokebiologist]

Sorry to double message, do we know how long this interview is? Mine just says 8AM.

Mine was around an hour and very casual!

 

[aristrutz523]

II this morning!!! I could cry.

Stats/complete date?!

 

[Chromatica]

@aristrutz523 LizzyM 71. Complete 7/29.

 

[nettiktac]

II today! 519 MCAT, 3.98 sGPA/cGPA

 

[annaleise9210]

II today! 519 MCAT, 3.98 sGPA/cGPA

Congrats! What day were you complete?

 

[nettiktac]

Congrats! What day were you complete?

7/30!

 

[NordicTrekker]

Just received an update that my app is on hold until CASPer results are received. Does this mean they decided not to R me based on a preliminary review? Or is that wishful thinking?

 

[EpilepticRat]

Just received an update that my app is on hold until CASPer results are received. Does this mean they decided not to R me based on a preliminary review? Or is that wishful thinking?

I believe they say on their website that they don't fully review apps/consider them complete until everything including CASPER is in. When was your complete date? Side note, I just got a complete email and I had all my stuff in including secondary on 9/6.

 

[deleted1054719]

Just received an update that my app is on hold until CASPer results are received. Does this mean they decided not to R me based on a preliminary review? Or is that wishful thinking?

Far more likely they simply didnt review you and will wait until everything is in at once before doing so

 

[roasted_oolong]

did anyone else just receive the "we are behind" email?

 

[charlie10]

did anyone else just receive the "we are behind" email?

Yes, I received that email three days ago and I submitted 7/21. A few other people on the thread said they had received it as well

 

[NordicTrekker]

I believe they say on their website that they don't fully review apps/consider them complete until everything including CASPER is in. When was your complete date? Side note, I just got a complete email and I had all my stuff in including secondary on 9/6.

Not complete since I dont have my CASPer score yet... should be out soon though. Submitted secondary 9/4

 

[babygreenbeans]

any august peeps with II yet or nah

 

[wfire]

Mine was around an hour and very casual!

When did you get the link to the interview? I have an interview scheduled for this upcoming Monday, but haven't gotten a zoom link yet.

 

[brokebiologist]

When did you get the link to the interview? I have an interview scheduled for this upcoming Monday, but haven't gotten a zoom link yet.

I only got the zoom link and my interviewer's details a day before my interview.

 

[future_doctor_2019]

Submitted my app to AMCAS 9/8/2020 and waiting to be verified. still have MD/DO letter pending. Mcat taken 9/12/2020. Casper scheduled for next week. Received BUSM supplemental app 9/8/2020 and just started completing today! I'm also ORM.

How long did it take you guys for your BUSM app to move forward and receive an interview?

also for the supplemental what did you write for the "please provide a narrative or timeline to describe any features of your educational history that you think may be of particular interest to us?" My gpa is below a 3.5 so i'm not sure if i should specify my low grades in the beginning and how i worked through it maybe. i did a couple sentences in my personal statement and my app itself includes this theme

 

[AspiringDoc911]

Did anyone write anything for the optional essay "Use the space below to provide additional information you feel will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your strengths as a candidate for a career in medicine."

 

[MediocreClimber]

Did anyone write anything for the optional essay "Use the space below to provide additional information you feel will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your strengths as a candidate for a career in medicine."

I did not and have an II. It’s definitely optional so only put something if it really adds something.

 

[TabbyTuxy]

Anyone else got an email from BUSM regarding their apology for not reviewing apps fast enough?

I didn't get the initial slow review email, nor this (?) additional email. What was it?

 

[MRyan589]

Did anyone write anything for the optional essay "Use the space below to provide additional information you feel will provide us with a comprehensive understanding of your strengths as a candidate for a career in medicine."

Nope! I just completed my zoom interview earlier today, and I left that blank. Definitely not necessary unless there’s something super pertinent you gotta add.

 

[bonantony]

Nope! I just completed my zoom interview earlier today, and I left that blank. Definitely not necessary unless there’s something super pertinent you gotta add.

Do you mind sharing the format? Was it just one-on-one with a faculty member?

 

[Chromatica]

^ Seconded!

 

[Chromatica]

Yes! Open file

Any tips on how to prep? Were the questions on the interview feedback page for BU similar to what you were asked?

 

[MRyan589]

Do you mind sharing the format? Was it just one-on-one with a faculty member?

Hey! Sorry, didn't see this. Like homie pennylane8991 said, a very casual conversation. Know your application well, and consider why it is you're interested in BU specifically.

 

[kittensneezes]

MD/PhD II an hour ago! OOS, 3.99/526, neuroscience, complete 07/25. My first MD/PhD interview!!

 

[spottedcory]

Anyone else got an email from BUSM regarding their apology for not reviewing apps fast enough?

Some people got this in the past, but I still haven't gotten it lol. Maybe it's when they're reviewing your app...

 

[MedG0rl999]

II! First one! OOS 519 3.93

Complete 7/20

We literally have the EXACT same stats and are from the same state. Are you my long lost twin?

 

[TabbyTuxy]

Pre-II R! Complete 7/15, LM 70. Honestly kind of excited, because it means schools are looking at my app and making decisions instead of leaving me wondering. Best of luck everyone!

 

[Havelock Vetinari]

Pre-II RR. Complete 7/20, LM 81.6. Very kind letter, all things considered. Best of luck to all of you.

 

[mvsrocks]

Pre-II R. Complete 7/14, LM 79. MAN DOWN!

 

[deleted1038508]

Just got rejected :/ LM 80.7 WARS 90+ East-coast. Very surprised/confused. Any insights?

 

[mr-dookie]

caught the R! best of luck everyone

 

[yellowranger]

holy **** nakamas BU is coming for the throats

 

[4573890]

R just now, good luck everyone its been real

 

[premedguy12]

BU yield protecting?

 

[deleted1054719]

BU yield protecting?

Sure looks like it. Those are some insane LM scores being rejected

 

[Light-Gas]

Pre-II R, LM 74, complete July 17.

 

[astrocyte1999]

R as well. LM 75, Good luck everyone

 

[katty213]

Rejected this morning. Too bad, Boston would have been cool. Good luck y'all 🙂

 

[millipede]

R 🙁 LM 78.5 submitted 7/22

 

[premedguy12]

Sitting at a LM of 81 waiting for the R to come in

 

[deleted1038508]

Sitting at a LM of 81 waiting for the R to come in

I think the R wave might have already come through. Everyone posting is just looking at previous emails?

 

[messy-morning]

Pre-II R today, LM 77, Complete 7/17 - best of luck to those still in the game!

 

[HumanAfterAll]

Pre-II R, OOS, ORM, Complete 7/21 🙁

good luck to everyone else!

 

[HopeP]

Sure looks like it. Those are some insane LM scores being rejected

of course as they have BS/MD superstars... 😉

 

[spottedcory]

BU yield protecting?

But BUs median LM is like 74 which is also quite high

 

[deleted1071563]

yield protect is a myth created by high stat applicants to make themselves feel better change my mind