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I got hit with all loans lmao.... the thought of taking out $90k/year in loans is making me nauseous

SAME

 

[RMagnet]

All loans in my aid letter as well

 

[PoorProspects]

Just withdrew after getting financial aid offer. Hope someone can get the spot!

 

[parscompacta56]

Got the A today! Interviewed 1/27

 

[greenbananas359]

Deferred. Interviewed 1/27. Is this a soft R?

 

[orangezz98]

Deferred to next committee meeting 🙁 interviewed 1/27

 

[goterps1997]

Deferred today, interviewed 2/5.

 

[Julatteluver]

Interviewed 1/27, got deferred 🙁 oh man

 

[iraqiboi]

Does anyone know when deferred movement occurs?

 

[HopefulMed123]

Does anyone know when deferred movement occurs?

Yeah, I'm curious whether any deferred people have been accepted yet. I know some deferred people got rejected but haven't heard of any that got accepted.

 

[LA_CPA]

Deferred... :/

 

[jboi_2025]

Interviewed early November, deferred late January, and just now received an acceptance email. I am extremely lucky since I am an OOS applicant but I also completed my MBS through their program, so I'd imagine in a way they kinda cancel each other out. Always remember that it isn't over till it's over and that one day WE ALL will be amazing physicians!!

 

[bigdawg45]

A! Interviewed 1/27

 

[HopefulMed123]

Interviewed early November, deferred late January, and just now received an acceptance email. I am extremely lucky since I am an OOS applicant but I also completed my MBS through their program, so I'd imagine in a way they kinda cancel each other out. Always remember that it isn't over till it's over and that one day WE ALL will be amazing physicians!!

Congratulations!!

 

[j62729]

Deferred also 🙁 interviewed 2/1. there’s some many deferred is this basically a soft R?

 

[atdr2020]

Looks like mostly deferrals today?

 

[Carpenter30]

Looks like they're starting to respond to Feb interviews.. Anyone got a response for late feb?

 

[premed2292]

anyone from 1/29 hear back?

 

[j62729]

On one hand I should be happy I got deferred over rejected but like I’m not very hopeful to get in after all of the deferrals especially bc it’s not even a waitlist

 

[harrypotter711]

do they accept updates after deferrals

 

[Carpenter30]

For those who got deferred, did any of you send a LOI prior to the decision? and if anyone can share their stats that would be much appreciated!!

 

[greenbananas359]

For those who got deferred, did any of you send a LOI prior to the decision? and if anyone can share their stats that would be much appreciated!!

I sent an update prior to the decision. 520 MCAT, 3.96 GPA. PA resident.

 

[Carpenter30]

Damn those are good stats and IS... anyone from OOS with low mcat get an A? 🤔

 

[atdr2020]

Just curious, why do schools do a deferral instead of just making a decison? If they are not ready, they could just not release a decision, right? Is it just to get off the hook because they know they are behind on decisions and applicants are waiting?

 

[DoctorDoggo]

For those of you deferred: Mind sharing how you felt your interview went? 😅

 

[Colibri]

Just curious, why do schools do a deferral instead of just making a decison? If they are not ready, they could just not release a decision, right? Is it just to get off the hook because they know they are behind on decisions and applicants are waiting?

I've heard it's because they want to wait until they interview (or review other applicants if they're done interviewing), to see if they prefer those applicants instead, but who knows.

 

[babydoctora]

anyone from 1/29 hear back?

I got deferred today... meep

 

[babydoctora]

For those of you deferred: Mind sharing how you felt your interview went? 😅

I thought my student interview was phenomenal. Had a tougher faculty interview... he kinda cut me off a lot, but overall he seemed to enjoy the convo

 

[medi2020]

Interviewed 1/29 and got deferred :/

 

[deme3]

For those of you deferred: Mind sharing how you felt your interview went? 😅

I thought the student interview was pretty good and relaxed - nothing crazy. On the other hand, the faculty interview was probably the best that I've had regarding enthusiasm and overall conversation. At this point I feel like its all so random since a lot of us have had positive experiences with the interviews, but hey, the one thing that's certain is that a deferral is not an R.

 

[j62729]

For those of you deferred: Mind sharing how you felt your interview went? 😅

I got deferred. I thought the interview went well, but you never know. My MCAT was pretty low, but I have a lot of experience and a high GPA. IS.

 

[vera2398]

Did anyone try to contact the school to find out when deferrals will get a final decision? I heard they already ended their interview season so I'm not quite sure... maybe they're waiting for people to turn down acceptances?

 

[parscompacta56]

Biggest of oofs at that 90k in loans financial "aid" package. Was really hoping for some scholarship luck here 😒

 

[chippers17]

2/26 interviewee here. Might go crazy by the time my interview date group hears back 🙂) 😊

 

[jboi_2025]

Congratulations!!

Thank you I definitely appreciate it!! Praying for your success and everyone else as we continue in this crazy application cycle!

 

[Julatteluver]

Although geisinger has been dropping decisions every month, I’m thinking late April is going to be too late for them to release the results for last batch of interviews and deferred apps...right? Will they finalize everything ~2 weeks then 😳

 

[kmdv]

Interviewed 2/5, deferred today.

 

[j62729]

seems like many of us got deferred. how should we interpret this? Do you think theres going to much much movement to the A?

 

[Jello Mello]

Same, opened it and wanted to puke

Did they send you the financial aid package/scholarship through email? I'm still waiting on scholarships.

 

[Jello Mello]

Biggest of oofs at that 90k in loans financial "aid" package. Was really hoping for some scholarship luck here 😒

When did they send you the aid package? And was it through email or the portal?

 

[ymondnahc]

I just withdrew my A good luck everyone!

 

[getsuga_girl]

Did they send you the financial aid package/scholarship through email? I'm still waiting on scholarships.

They sent an email saying my financial "
aid" was ready.

 

[orangezz98]

I sent an update prior to the decision. 520 MCAT, 3.96 GPA. PA resident.

who did you address your update to? Thinking of also sending one in.

 

[codingdoc]

Biggest of oofs at that 90k in loans financial "aid" package. Was really hoping for some scholarship luck here 😒

Yes SAME

 

[Aspiring_MD05]

Hi everyone!

I was accepted here 2 days ago! Here are my stats and other info if anyone is interested:

OOS
MCAT: 515
GPA: 3.67
LizzyM: 70

Submitted Secondary: Mid-August
II: 10/19
Interview: 1/22
Deferred: 3/3
Acceptance: 3/25

First time applying, no gap year but graduated early from undergrad
Had a lot of research, clinical experience, volunteering, and shadowing

Hope this is helpful, and good luck to everybody applying! Feel free to PM me with any questions 🙂 Don't lose hope!

 

[LUVMATCHA]

Hi everyone!

I was accepted here 2 days ago! Here are my stats and other info if anyone is interested:

OOS
MCAT: 515
GPA: 3.67
LizzyM: 70

Submitted Secondary: Mid-August
II: 10/19
Interview: 1/22
Deferred: 3/3
Acceptance: 3/25

First time applying, no gap year but graduated early from undergrad
Had a lot of research, clinical experience, volunteering, and shadowing

Hope this is helpful, and good luck to everybody applying! Feel free to PM me with any questions 🙂 Don't lose hope!

Hi everyone!

I was accepted here 2 days ago! Here are my stats and other info if anyone is interested:

OOS
MCAT: 515
GPA: 3.67
LizzyM: 70

Submitted Secondary: Mid-August
II: 10/19
Interview: 1/22
Deferred: 3/3
Acceptance: 3/25

First time applying, no gap year but graduated early from undergrad
Had a lot of research, clinical experience, volunteering, and shadowing

Hope this is helpful, and good luck to everybody applying! Feel free to PM me with any questions 🙂 Don't lose hope!

Congrats!!!! Did you send a LOI after being deferred?

 

[orangezz98]

I have just a general question lol, when do most decisions have to come back by? I know its usually April? Like will most applicants know by end of April other than those who are waitlisted?

 

[Aspiring_MD05]

Congrats!!!! Did you send a LOI after being deferred?

Thank you!!! So I didn't send an LOI post-interview (even though I wanted to), because I had already sent in my two updates for the cycle: one was a grades update and one was a work update.

 

[moonrocket23]

interviewed 1/6 and deferred 3/3... the suspense is painful this is my only MD school and I just want to know if there’s even a chance still 😭

 

[Alive_Orange_8169]

Has anyone from 2/24 heard back yet?