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I’m still on hold with them. How much longer until they have to make a decision on that?

 

[absurdlyabnormal]

I’m still on hold with them. How much longer until they have to make a decision on that?

+1

 

[aspiringdoctor9701]

I’m still on hold with them. How much longer until they have to make a decision on that?

To be honest, they’ve put so many people on hold it looks like... either they’re just waiting to reject all of us end of cycle or they’ve shortlisted some people from it, but historically pre-II holds aren’t great unfortunately.

 

[lumaley]

To be honest, they’ve put so many people on hold it looks like... either they’re just waiting to reject all of us end of cycle or they’ve shortlisted some people from it, but historically pre-II holds aren’t great unfortunately.

what about being flat out ghosted?? haven’t heard anything since I submitted my secondary :/

 

[cheers96]

This is probably somewhere in the thread, but how was your interview day?

 

[ButterFluffer]

This is probably somewhere in the thread, but how was your interview day?

I had a great interview experience. Both my interviewers were really kind and easy to talk to. The whole thing flowed just like a conversation. My one interviewer asked some "standard" interview questions, but the other was really just curious about me and my life. Felt really low pressure 🙂

 

[sany613]

I had a great interview experience. Both my interviewers were really kind and easy to talk to. The whole thing flowed just like a conversation. My one interviewer asked some "standard" interview questions, but the other was really just curious about me and my life. Felt really low pressure 🙂

same here. both were very conversational. both ended up asking me if I had any questions, which I took as a sign to be self-directing in the interview. i think basically they wanted to see you prompt and carry on the conversation.

 

[bestintentions]

Any waitlist movement?

 

[futuretrashwoman]

Are we assuming it is the end of the road for pre-II holds?

 

[seekingguidance24]

Are the only options post interview: Accept or Hold?

 

[paul30]

Are the only options post interview: Accept or Hold?

Do they not do rejects?? (hoping not for any of us ofc)

 

[deleted801891]

Anyone have an update if interviewed after 1/22?

 

[KiddCo]

This is probably somewhere in the thread, but how was your interview day?

Mine was pretty intense. Felt a bit like they were challenging me or trying to get me to feel uncomfortable. At the end of the interview one of them said "well that was an interesting interview." It did not feel like that was said in a good way.

Got the A though, so maybe I passed their test? Who knows.

 

[KiddCo]

For those who have been accepted:

Is anyone applying to the Neurosurgery pathway?

Just curious how competitive it is with only having a single seat.

 

[absurdlyabnormal]

Are we assuming it is the end of the road for pre-II holds?

Also wondering this....

 

[fruitlooppremed]

Really thought I would hear something back this past week but just silence :/ Do you guys think decisions will come out next week?

 

[howdidienduphere]

Really thought I would hear something back this past week but just silence :/ Do you guys think decisions will come out next week?

This week marks 10 weeks for me post-interview :/. They have been telling recent interviewees to expect 10-12 week turnaround, so hopefully we hear back within the next 2 weeks.

 

[deleted801891]

This week marks 10 weeks for me post-interview :/. They have been telling recent interviewees to expect 10-12 week turnaround, so hopefully we hear back within the next 2 weeks.

What date did you interview?

 

[med112]

Is a post interview hold a waitlist here? I'm guessing yes but wasn't sure if it was ever confirmed

 

[deleted801891]

Is a post interview hold a waitlist here? I'm guessing yes but wasn't sure if it was ever confirmed

When did you interview? And when did you receive post interview hold?

 

[med112]

When did you interview? And when did you receive post interview hold?

october, and hold in early january

 

[deleted801891]

october, and hold in early january

Ooo okay thank you! Hopefully you hear back soon with good news

 

[bestintentions]

Is a post interview hold a waitlist here? I'm guessing yes but wasn't sure if it was ever confirmed

Correct

 

[mindyproject98]

Does anyone know if March interviews here are primarily for waitlist positions? If so, I'll go ahead and decline my interview so someone else can have it

 

[Anon_medgirl]

Just got an II omg. Complete in Sept. The only date available was Saint Patrick's day.

 

[lumaley]

Just got an II omg. Complete in Sept. The only date available was Saint Patrick's day.

congrats!! also complete in Sep - do you mind sharing your stats lol/also did you ever get any communication from them after submitting your secondary?

 

[Anon_medgirl]

congrats!! also complete in Sep - do you mind sharing your stats lol/also did you ever get any communication from them after submitting your secondary?

3.98 cGPA/ 3.95 sGPA. 506 MCAT. I did not receive any communication since submitting my secondary.

 

[Anon_medgirl]

Are the 1 on 1 interviews open-file?

 

[paul30]

Are the 1 on 1 interviews open-file?

Yup

 

[medstressed]

Are the 1 on 1 interviews open-file?

yes! My interviewers quoted my personal statement and multiple aspects of the application. Rumor is they see everything but MCAT and GPA

 

[Anon_medgirl]

Yup

yes! My interviewers quoted my personal statement and multiple aspects of the application. Rumor is they see everything but MCAT and GPA

Thank you so much!

 

[eartharte]

Just got an II omg. Complete in Sept. The only date available was Saint Patrick's day.

Better wear something green for the good luck!

 

[moomoo02]

Pre-II hold today, complete in November LM 72

 

[theonezepphyr]

Pre-II hold, LM 70 OOS complete 8/13

 

[ahopefulmed]

Hi everyone, pre-II hold just now! I'm an older non-traditional student with a graduate degree with tons of research/publications, 3.8 gpa, low MCAT. Does anyone know the odds of getting off of hold at this late in the interview season? I was complete 7/29.

 

[futuretrashwoman]

Why would they send these holds if they don’t have spots? Maybe there is hope?

 

[justmedschooltingz]

Still have nothing after secondary submission :’(

 

[ahopefulmed]

Why would they send these holds if they don’t have spots? Maybe there is hope?

I hope so! 🤞

 

[aspiringdoctor9701]

I hope so! 🤞

I mean they sent so many pre-II holds it’s hard to believe that they’re seriously going to reconsider us all for a potential interview at this point.

 

[futuretrashwoman]

I mean they sent so many pre-II holds it’s hard to believe that they’re seriously going to reconsider us all for a potential interview at this point.

very good point lol. 😢

 

[medstressed]

I just got accepted so people maybe hearing today about acceptances 🙂) good luck everyone! I interviewed on December 23rd

 

[unsuremedstudent1234]

Also just got the A! Interviewed Jan 13 🙂

 

[fruitlooppremed]

Just got accepted!!!! So relieved and hoping you all get good news as well! For those that got accepted, the email says to accept the offer within 2 weeks. Do we do that just by emailing them back??

 

[howdidienduphere]

Post II hold, interviewed 12/18.

 

[Jolter]

A! It's been a while since I interviewed (early Dec), so I really was expecting an R or WL

 

[paul30]

For those accepted, did they call or email (or both)? Also congrats again :')!!

 

[medstressed]

Just got accepted!!!! So relieved and hoping you all get good news as well! For those that got accepted, the email says to accept the offer within 2 weeks. Do we do that just by emailing them back??

I believe it will be in the amp portal! I haven’t check yet cause I’m at work

 

[fridge_raider]

Post II hold, interviewed 11/23.

 

[Jolter]

For those accepted, did they call or email (or both)? Also congrats again :')!!

I received an email!

 

[unsuremedstudent1234]

Just got accepted!!!! So relieved and hoping you all get good news as well! For those that got accepted, the email says to accept the offer within 2 weeks. Do we do that just by emailing them back??

You can accept in the Amp portal under the tab "admission decision" and then "offer response"