2020-2021 Mayo Clinic (Alix), Arizona

Discover Your Odds of Getting into Medical School
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
HappyPooh12 said:
It looks good, but not as good as MN's :/
Click to expand...
idk to me they seem pretty comparable just given the really small class size. That is, since the number of students is so small, small differences between a couple of residency spots may appear more magnified than they are, when really these differences are just due to the individual students rather than the Az vs Mn campus.

I do agree that its interesting that there were only 38 matches. My gut tells me that this is due to ppl taking years off, but Its def a good thing to ask about.
 
First class had it rough. Even if Mayo tried to connect them with the MN campus, there were still a lot of logistical kinks to work out, which translated into times wasted. Also, it’s just hard to get any small advice from upperclassmen at the MN campus. Lastly, advising happened virtually this year so I wonder if they played a role too, especially because this is AZ’s first match.

I think it might be better to treat this first match list as a lower bound for Mayo AZ, which certainly isn’t bad (assuming not as many 12 failed to match).
 
HappyPooh12 said:
It looks good, but not as good as MN's :/
Click to expand...
I think interpreting this match list has a lot to do with your career goals in terms of geography. Mayo AZ seems to be a great choice for anyone seeking to match into an excellent residency on the west coast or specifically into a Mayo residency. If your goal is to go to an elite east coast institution like an ivy for residency, it's likely better to go to a great medical school in the east. Obviously there are exceptions to this, even on this match list, but I think that is probably a good rule of thumb. It really follows the conventional wisdom that we already knew.
 
Last edited:
I'm on the waitlist for Mayo. Does anyone when orientation starts for M1 students? My current choice starts in August, and I want to plan a trip in July, but I'm unsure if I could potentially get off the waitlist for Mayo.
 
MDapplicant said:
I'm on the waitlist for Mayo. Does anyone when orientation starts for M1 students? My current choice starts in August, and I want to plan a trip in July, but I'm unsure if I could potentially get off the waitlist for Mayo.
Click to expand...
I’m also on the WL, but it still gives us dates on the WL part of the portal. It says the orientation/first day of class is July 6. Sorry, that may not be the best news for your trip.
 
Does anyone know how the odds are looking this year for off the WL?
 
squids82 said:
Does anyone know how the odds are looking this year for off the WL?
Click to expand...
I really don’t think there’s anyway of knowing. We only have historical data and don’t really know what effect COVID-19 will have. Based on the “help me decide X vs. Y” forum, it seems like there are a decent amount of Mayo AZ acceptees that also have offers to other fantastic institutions though. So I think it is realistic to be optimistic about WL movement.
 
Last edited:
Hey everyone, I need your advice! I was thinking about applying to NJMS (state school) through the Early Decision process but wasn't sure if I should. With my stats, do you think it would be better for me to apply broadly and hope to get into a "Top 20"? Or do you think a Top 20 isn't a legit possibility and should just apply ED? I love NJMS but I wouldn't mind attending a more prestigious school like Mayo Clinic. Please help me out! Do you think a top 20 shouldn't be a realistic goal with my stats? I'm ORM.

GPA: 3.82 cGPA, 3.71 sGPA
MCAT: 518 (128,129,130,131)

Freshman: 3.57/3.4
Sophomore: 3.93/3.94
Senior: 3.89/3.89

Clinical Volunteering: 1,200 Hours


Non-Clinical Volunteering: 2,300 Hours


Shadowing: 240 Hours


Research: 6,300 Hours


3 Posters


*21 Publications (10 First Authors)*


Music Teacher (700+ Hours)
 
Sampats said:
Hey everyone, I need your advice! I was thinking about applying to NJMS (state school) through the Early Decision process but wasn't sure if I should. With my stats, do you think it would be better for me to apply broadly and hope to get into a "Top 20"? Or do you think a Top 20 isn't a legit possibility and should just apply ED? I love NJMS but I wouldn't mind attending a more prestigious school like Mayo Clinic. Please help me out! Do you think a top 20 shouldn't be a realistic goal with my stats? I'm ORM.

GPA: 3.82 cGPA, 3.71 sGPA
MCAT: 518 (128,129,130,131)

Freshman: 3.57/3.4
Sophomore: 3.93/3.94
Senior: 3.89/3.89

Clinical Volunteering: 1,200 Hours


Non-Clinical Volunteering: 2,300 Hours


Shadowing: 240 Hours


Research: 6,300 Hours


3 Posters


*21 Publications (10 First Authors)*


Music Teacher (700+ Hours)
Click to expand...
This isn't the type of thread for these sorts of posts. You would get better responses and insight if you post over in the What Are My Chances (WAMC) forum.
 
Sampats said:
Hey everyone, I need your advice! I was thinking about applying to NJMS (state school) through the Early Decision process but wasn't sure if I should. With my stats, do you think it would be better for me to apply broadly and hope to get into a "Top 20"? Or do you think a Top 20 isn't a legit possibility and should just apply ED? I love NJMS but I wouldn't mind attending a more prestigious school like Mayo Clinic. Please help me out! Do you think a top 20 shouldn't be a realistic goal with my stats? I'm ORM.

GPA: 3.82 cGPA, 3.71 sGPA
MCAT: 518 (128,129,130,131)

Freshman: 3.57/3.4
Sophomore: 3.93/3.94
Senior: 3.89/3.89

Clinical Volunteering: 1,200 Hours


Non-Clinical Volunteering: 2,300 Hours


Shadowing: 240 Hours


Research: 6,300 Hours


3 Posters


*21 Publications (10 First Authors)*


Music Teacher (700+ Hours)
Click to expand...
For what it’s worth, with those stats and your research experience I think you have a good shot at a lot of Top 20’s!
 
Did you email admissions when uploading a LOI, or did you just upload it to the portal?
 
loopdeloop said:
I uploaded to the portal - I believe they say somewhere (I can't remember where) that is their preference.
Click to expand...
Yeah, I agree. They said just uploading to the portal was their preference. And they also said in the WL email that "We look for your updates."
 
Correct_Pack727 said:
Did anyone on the waitlist get an email today inquiring about continued interest in Mayo AZ? Not sure if it means anything
Click to expand...
Did you get one? Historical precedent shows that that is a really good sign!

Also, did the email say you were highly ranked on the waitlist or anything? And had you already sent a LOI before getting this email?
 
Last edited:
I also received one! but I was curious to why mayo sends these emails out! I'm probably overthinking it but I was wondering why mayo does this and other schools don't?
 
accio_knowledge said:
I also received one! but I was curious to why mayo sends these emails out! I'm probably overthinking it but I was wondering why mayo does this and other schools don't?
Click to expand...
I think it’s really just to maximize their admission yield. Same reason why they so strongly solicit letters of intent. They want the closest thing to a guarantee that if they give out an acceptance, the student will absolutely enroll.
 
accio_knowledge said:
I also received one! but I was curious to why mayo sends these emails out! I'm probably overthinking it but I was wondering why mayo does this and other schools don't?
Click to expand...
congrats!! can I ask if you sent a LOI in before getting this email?
 
Correct_Pack727 said:
Did anyone on the waitlist get an email today inquiring about continued interest in Mayo AZ? Not sure if it means anything
Click to expand...
Would you mind elaborating on if the email came from admissions or your interviewers? Did you provide any update after receiving your WL decision? 🙂
 
I also received a "still interested?" email this morning. I sent a LOI + update after being placed on the waitlist.
 
HeftyGo37 said:
Did you get one? Historical precedent shows that that is a really good sign!

Also, did the email say you were highly ranked on the waitlist or anything? And had you already sent a LOI before getting this email?
Click to expand...
Yep I got one! I sent in a LOI and the email didn't mention anything about highly ranked just gauging interest
 
Anyone who did not send a letter of intent receive this email?
 
A little late but also +1 on the interest email (specific to AZ)! Sent a LOI a while ago. Did everyone on the WL receive this email?
 
  • Like
Reactions: csg
+1 on interest email. Didn't think they were still coming out. Sent an update to them earlier in the year before the waitlist
 
Last edited:
Crestacean said:
+1 on interest email. Didn't think they were still coming out. Sent an update to them earlier in the year.
Click to expand...
Did you get it today?

And also was it soliciting your interest or did it say they were interested/you were highly ranked?
 
Last edited:
squids82 said:
Did you get it today?

And also was it soliciting your interest or did it say they were interested/you were highly ranked?
Click to expand...
Yeah it came today, they seem to be gauging my interest. No mention of my ranking
KayBee01 said:
Was it specifically for AZ or was it for both campuses?
Click to expand...
I'm not sure if it was for both, but I think it's for AZ where I interviewed
 
Crestacean said:
Yeah it came today, they seem to be gauging my interest. No mention of my ranking

I'm not sure if it was for both, but I think it's for AZ where I interviewed
Click to expand...
Thanks so much for your answers!

Had you communicated with them frequently/recently before receiving it?
 
magnoliamariposa said:
got an email yesterday as well gaging my interest, no mention of my ranking, can't tell if the person is associated with AZ or MN.

note that the email said that the decisions will be coming out over the next couple of months
Click to expand...
+1 Interviewed for Arizona, but nothing specific in the email. Sent a letter of continued interest with updates a few days earlier
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

wysdoc
2024-2025 Mayo Clinic - Arizona
2 3 4 5
Replies
246
Views
72K
BigDawg101
BigDawg101
chilly_md
2023-2024 Mayo Clinic - Minnesota (Alix)
16 17 18 19 20
Replies
964
Views
232K
Holland
Holland
chilly_md
2023-2024 Mayo Clinic - Arizona
2 3
Replies
126
Views
45K
cs4567
C
wysdoc
2024-2025 Mayo Clinic - Minnesota
9 10 11 12 13
Replies
618
Views
154K
bobolee
B
wysdoc
2022-2023 Mayo Clinic - Minnesota (Alix)
8 9 10 11 12
Replies
588
Views
152K
Macrobe
M
Top