2020-2021 Drexel

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Hold. Complete July. Can’t they just reject us? It would be more merciful...

 

[millipede]

Hold 🙁 IS complete July

 

[anonymoususer343434]

Pre-II Hold, complete Mid-July, prob will just withdraw my app as I don't see myself coming here after a lot that's been on this channel, price, and other offers. Best of luck to those still in the running!

 

[MrBeans44]

For those of you who were placed on hold, can I ask if you received an email with that information? Or do you have to go to the portal? TIA!

 

[AnythingButCARS]

Good luck tomorrow kings and queens! Let's hope they release more than a week or two of decisions this time around.

 

[kpeezy24]

Decisions tmrw guys, so good luck to everyone waiting to hear back including myself 🙂

I actually have another interview in the morning so I won't be checking my email until after just in case its a R lol

 

[MongutheDoggy]

is this school true pass/fail or are there internal rankings?

 

[ciestar]

is this school true pass/fail or are there internal rankings?

Internal rankings

 

[med112]

literally only the BEST vibes for everyone tomorrow! good luck and keep your head up everyone 🙂

 

[lala0997]

My interview did not go well, so expecting an R, MAYBE a WL, tomorrow. Good luck yall 🙂

 

[AegonTargaryenVI]

Hopefully some December interviewees find out tomorrow too.....hopefully

 

[kpeezy24]

My interview did not go well, so expecting an R, MAYBE a WL, tomorrow. Good luck yall 🙂

So so sorry to hear that 🙁 did you have the interviewer who’s name sounds like a vineyard?

 

[Just_Daikon]

Hopefully some December interviewees find out tomorrow too.....hopefully

It likely wont happen(last year they heard in Feb), but +1 for this hope and +1 for the anxiety of waiting tmr.

 

[lala0997]

So so sorry to hear that 🙁 did you have the interviewer who’s name sounds like a vineyard?

Yes, the surgeon discussed previously in this thread :/

 

[littlepersonbigworld]

Yes, the surgeon discussed previously in this thread :/

I felt the same way, said person was a tough interviewer for sure

 

[babadonka]

I felt the same way, said person was a tough interviewer for sure

yeah I'm not holding my breath for an A after interviewing with him lmao. hasn't stopped me from refreshing my email every 10 seconds though lol.

 

[Game Machine Joe]

Soooo, I am terrified that I am going to end up with the Surgeon-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Does anyone have any thoughts on the best way to deal with that if it does happen? Are they trying to stress test you? Are they wanting to see you show some spine and bite back? Or are they just wanting to grind you into submission?

 

[epidermis78]

Soooo, I am terrified that I am going to end up with the Surgeon-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Does anyone have any thoughts on the best way to deal with that if it does happen? Are they trying to stress test you? Are they wanting to see you show some spine and bite back? Or are they just wanting to grind you into submission?

Yes all of that and a little bit a pure fun! I think the best thing you can do is to just be confident. Project humble vibes lol. Answer your questions in a relaxed calm manner and remember to always ask them questions too (so many people forget to do this)

 

[premedgirl98]

Do we know when A's started last month? First week of November over here anxiously waiting!

 

[epidermis78]

Do we know when A's started last month? First week of November over here anxiously waiting!

I think it was around 2pm and lasted about an hour. Also waiting to hear back today!

 

[LilSatxrn]

Soooo, I am terrified that I am going to end up with the Surgeon-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Does anyone have any thoughts on the best way to deal with that if it does happen? Are they trying to stress test you? Are they wanting to see you show some spine and bite back? Or are they just wanting to grind you into submission?

Weird, I had that surgeon as my interviewer and he was chill and nice to talk to. Maybe I caught him on a good day. Either way, focus on what you can control, just prepare.

 

[MollyWeasley]

Accepted just now, unexpected since I also had a terrible interview

 

[premedgirl98]

Accepted just now, unexpected since I also had a terrible interview

What day did you interview if you don't mind me asking!

 

[MollyWeasley]

What day did you interview if you don't mind me asking!

Late October

 

[babadonka]

Accepted just now, unexpected since I also had a terrible interview

Did you get an email? Congrats btw!!

 

[MollyWeasley]

Did you get an email? Congrats btw!!

Yes! Thanks!!!! 🙂

 

[BusyStudent39]

A just now! Notified by email and interviewed 11/9. Good luck everyone!

 

[epidermis78]

I’m really on edge here did anyone here back after 11/9????

 

[smiley754]

Do they usually send out acceptances in waves? Interviewed early November and am feeling nervous.

 

[4ever12]

Do they usually send out acceptances in waves? Interviewed early November and am feeling nervous.

I think I remember seeing earlier on this thread that they come in waves.

 

[BusyStudent39]

Do they usually send out acceptances in waves? Interviewed early November and am feeling nervous.

They release acceptance decisions once a month. These are the dates they have released so far on the portal.

2021 Decision Release Dates for interviewed applicants:

October 30, 2020

November 20, 2020

December 18, 2020

January 22, 2021

February 19, 2021

 

[premedgirl98]

Do we think these are released in alphabetic order today? I'm sounding neurotic but I'm at the beginning of the alphabet so I'm getting nervous!

 

[BusyStudent39]

Do we think these are released in alphabetic order today? I'm sounding neurotic but I'm at the beginning of the alphabet so I'm getting nervous!

I doubt it because my last name starts with a Z

 

[Just_Daikon]

I doubt it because my last name starts with a Z

reverse alphabet? 😉

 

[babadonka]

I imagine they're going in order of oldest interviews to most recent?

 

[BothSides]

Does the student interview actually factor into admissions decisions? Mine was very much not an interview so idk what to think

do you mean this in a good way or bad way? what was the overall vibe of the student interview?

 

[4ever12]

They release acceptance decisions once a month. These are the dates they have released so far on the portal.

2021 Decision Release Dates for interviewed applicants:

October 30, 2020

November 20, 2020

December 18, 2020

January 22, 2021

February 19, 2021

They release acceptance decisions once a month. These are the dates they have released so far on the portal.

2021 Decision Release Dates for interviewed applicants:

October 30, 2020

November 20, 2020

December 18, 2020

January 22, 2021

February 19,

They release acceptance decisions once a month. These are the dates they have released so far on the portal.

2021 Decision Release Dates for interviewed applicants:

October 30, 2020

November 20, 2020

December 18, 2020

January 22, 2021

February 19, 2021

I think smiley754 meant waves throughout the day.

 

[eartharte]

Complete mid-July and still no update 👀

 

[zeddd78893]

do you mean this in a good way or bad way? what was the overall vibe of the student interview?

Not in a bad way... don't want to break that contract we signed but just take my (highlighted) words literally

 

[veggiepremed]

Does anybody know an online resource where I can find specific emails for contacts from the admissions office?

 

[neuroticAndAntsy]

11/2 and thought the interview went well?? But silence 🙃

 

[onlyslightlysalty]

Got the A just now, OOS ORM.

edit: interviewed 11/10, lm 69.7

 

[kpeezy24]

Yes, the surgeon discussed previously in this thread :/

Smh I had him too. It was definitely tough. Didn’t go badly for me but didn’t go great either. So I have no idea what to expect.

 

[kpeezy24]

I felt the same way, said person was a tough interviewer for sure

I have not seen a single person speak of a positive interview experience with him smh

 

[kpeezy24]

Yes all of that and a little bit a pure fun! I think the best thing you can do is to just be confident. Project humble vibes lol. Answer your questions in a relaxed calm manner and remember to always ask them questions too (so many people forget to do this)

Yes +1 on this. This was my approach exactly and it went ok, not great but not terrible either. Although he was very condescending when answering my questions lol so I guess you just gotta deal with that. So I asked a few questions and the interview was over after only 15 min. Don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing 🤷🏽‍♀️

 

[kpeezy24]

Weird, I had that surgeon as my interviewer and he was chill and nice to talk to. Maybe I caught him on a good day. Either way, focus on what you can control, just prepare.

Wow you are the first I’ve heard with a positive experience. So good for you!

 

[babadonka]

Yes +1 on this. This was my approach exactly and it went ok, not great but not terrible either. Although he was very condescending when answering my questions lol so I guess you just gotta deal with that. So I asked a few questions and the interview was over after only 15 min. Don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing 🤷🏽‍♀️

Soooo, I am terrified that I am going to end up with the Surgeon-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Does anyone have any thoughts on the best way to deal with that if it does happen? Are they trying to stress test you? Are they wanting to see you show some spine and bite back? Or are they just wanting to grind you into submission?

Yeah I think you just need to remain calm and collected. I think he's just a cranky, older, stereotypical male surgeon. I wouldn't worry about trying to please or kiss up to him. Just stay calm, try not to be too naïve sounding, and be honest and straightforward. The interview won't be casual and conversational, so don't get worried or upset about that. Like another poster said, be confident and mature but also humble lol.

 

[drgoldenboy]

I also thought he was chill. Just a snarky old surgeon. Don't sound like a kid and be honest.

 

[epidermis78]

If you get accepted does it show up on the applicant portal immediately?

 

[Melchizedek]

Soooo, I am terrified that I am going to end up with the Surgeon-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. Does anyone have any thoughts on the best way to deal with that if it does happen? Are they trying to stress test you? Are they wanting to see you show some spine and bite back? Or are they just wanting to grind you into submission?

Yes all of that and a little bit a pure fun! I think the best thing you can do is to just be confident. Project humble vibes lol. Answer your questions in a relaxed calm manner and remember to always ask them questions too (so many people forget to do this)

Weird, I had that surgeon as my interviewer and he was chill and nice to talk to. Maybe I caught him on a good day. Either way, focus on what you can control, just prepare.

I have not seen a single person speak of a positive interview experience with him smh

Yeah I think you just need to remain calm and collected. I think he's just a cranky, older, stereotypical male surgeon. I wouldn't worry about trying to please or kiss up to him. Just stay calm, try not to be too naïve sounding, and be honest and straightforward. The interview won't be casual and conversational, so don't get worried or upset about that. Like another poster said, be confident and mature but also humble lol.

I also thought he was chill. Just a snarky old surgeon. Don't sound like a kid and be honest.

On topic: I only have been witness to Drexel adcom sessions so I can only speak to their process. It’s pretty faithful to the idea of a holistic review; the committee literally pours over every detail. It’s so weird to see professors’ personalities change. Some of the ones that critique students the hardest in class/lab are also the ones that fight tooth and nail for students who have red flags but other parts of their application indicate they’ll be great physicians.

😉