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im still waiting. not holding my breath
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mindyproject98
Full Member
II today! Complete on 7/17 🙂
Hey all! Got an II for not too far out (maybe filling a cancellation?) either way super pumped but nervous about this group interview!
I was wondering if anyone who already did it could comment on the average length of responses and if there was any back-and-forth between applicants? I heard a horror story from someone where they went 1st at a similar thing and spoke for ~10s and everyone else gave super long answers and I'm tryna not have that happen to me (or worse- the reverse!)
I was wondering if anyone who already did it could comment on the average length of responses and if there was any back-and-forth between applicants? I heard a horror story from someone where they went 1st at a similar thing and spoke for ~10s and everyone else gave super long answers and I'm tryna not have that happen to me (or worse- the reverse!)
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I haven't gotten an II, but do you mind sharing when you were complete?
Like a day or two after receiving it in mid-july
any one willing to weigh in? Not looking for any NDA secrets but just really nervous about flow!!
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deleted1042080
Just got an interview invite for Emory! Any tips from someone who has interviewed there?
congrats! when were you complete?
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deleted1042080
Thank you! Complete early July!
IS or any connection to Atlanta?
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deleted1042080
Nope, OOS!
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deleted1029690
Do you mind me asking what your mcat was?
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deleted1042080
519!
DorianDinosaur
Full Member
Does anyone (especially current students) know what the adcoms are looking for from the group interview? Interviewed last week and felt like I didn't do so hot during that part, so I'm a little concerned about how it'll be evaluated. Thanks!
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Hey! can't help here, sorry! but I'm hoping you can answer my question - what was the average timing like per answer on this part and was there any opportunity for back and forth or is it just like an interview but taking turns lol?
From my memory of this - there wasn't any back and forth though I did reference someone else's answer at one point. Like they went before me and then I said "I really relate to X's answer on this because I also..." (side note both X and I were accepted). In terms of timing - I would say maybe we answered for a minute each? I wouldn't worry too much about your length compared to someone else's. Make sure you're concise without being abrupt so the minute mark should be decent. Also for one of my questions the interviewer asked me a follow up to my answer and I think that was the only situation where that happened. Seriously, don't compare yourself too much to the other students. It's a little nerve wracking and I understand comparing yourself to others but I heard form students who had their entire interview group accepted so it's actually not a competition.
You are not alone. Complete July, LM 77. Silence.
loosecriminal
Full Member
Same here! LM 75, great research and EC complete mid august
+1, LizzyM 74, 4.0 MPH with strong ECs, former teacher, complete end of September.
Silence here too, but complete mid-November so pretty late. Do we know if they're done offering interviews?
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Porencephaly
Full Member
Well I guess I'm screwed then..? completed mid-November and LizzyM = 76. A ton of research and average EC's..
Congrats on your invite!! Do you mind sharing the available dates?
Do they accept pre-II updates?
yeah dawg they do, and if they don't, what's the worst that could happen? My cycle is already slow as hell so I'm not waiting on the small chance for after I get a II. Regardless of if they accept one or not, I'm sending it because they have a page for it in their application portal
Can anyone comment on the schedule of the interview day? I at least want to know how long I can expect to be on zoom for work purposes!
From what I read on the portal (or email), it's a long day. On Monday's, it's from 11AM-5(or 6)PM. Friday interview dates are the same length but different times.
It’s very long and you won’t know your schedule until one of the introduction sessions of the interview day. But they coordinated it very well so you won’t get lost.
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I went digging on last year's thread and saw IIs on 1/7, 1/22, 1/28, 2/4, 2/7, and 2/13. Their last interview date was 2/28. Still plenty of time for those of us still waiting!
damn we really gotta continue living with this stress of the unknown until feb . but at least there is hope I guess
Yeah they're really about to do that to us lmao. Definitely makes me feel a little better about where I'm sitting in this cycle right now though
Thank you for your service. I'm seeing your post on multiple schools I'm hoping on and it made my morning
icedmocha223
Full Member
Does anyone know if Emory is almost through with IIs? 🙁
absolutewasteman
Full Member
According to their website, they send interview invites through February, so most likely not
Hey Everyone, If I have a second update to add in the portal, will it remove my first update or will both be visible ?
Pretty sure I read in this thread that since it's only one text box, they want us to add it below the previous update(s) and date each update. Check behind me though, I think it was a page or two back.
mindyproject98
Full Member
For those who did the virtual overnight stay with a host, when did you find out who your host was?
The week before my interview
I live in rural America, and the info packet isn't going to get to me before my interview (tomorrow). Would anyone be able to let me know what is included via PM or this thread? I would really appreciate it!
DorianDinosaur
Full Member
December decisions coming out today! Has anyone seen changes in their portal yet?
espressolover
New Member
I think letters "mailed" out today, but portal changes might not come until Wednesday.
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tallgirl97
Full Member
Nobody on my interview day even got one! (I suspect they forgot to send them out for our date as its been quite a while and still nobody has received them.) It's general information about the school, the financial aid, and life on campus. Admissions has pdf copies of each of these things and are very kind, and would likely email them to you if you asked 🙂
DorianDinosaur
Full Member
Ah okay thank you! Was very confused for a sec and thought that portal updates before letters
mindyproject98
Full Member
Did anyone send thank you emails to the interviewers? They kinda told us not to but I want to send one to my one-on-one interviewer, he was really friendly and welcoming
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deleted1065184
Bruh they very specifically emphasized not to send them. Please don't lol
Edit: It won't help but might actually hurt. I didn't send any and got an acceptance back in October.
Thanks so much for offering!! They ended up them emailing them out today to us as well 🙂
