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>Happy New Year from Rochester! A quick update to let you know review of applications is still ongoing and we haven't forgotten about you. We hope to complete review of applications by the end of January and once a final decision has been made regarding your application, you will receive an email from us.

So that was a lie.
 
>Happy New Year from Rochester! A quick update to let you know review of applications is still ongoing and we haven't forgotten about you. We hope to complete review of applications by the end of January and once a final decision has been made regarding your application, you will receive an email from us.

So that was a lie.

Was prepping myself for an R today lmao
 
so since they're concluding review by end of Jan, should we just assume R at this point?
The email said they were *hoping* to be done reviewing by end of Jan. But considering a previous poster called to inquire about their post interview decision and were told Roch had fallen a little behind, I doubt they’re fully finished at this point. Regardless, I think they have been really great about communicating this cycle, so I’m sure they will let us know a decision...whatever it may be. I don’t think they’ll be silent.
 
curious if people who interviewed here found the SDN interview feedback page accurate/useful? seems like I should expect a lot of standalone pre-prepped questions like what are your attributes, name a weakness, problems in healthcare, time you saw something unethical, etc?
 
Are the decisions on the portal or by email? Interviewed December and still nothing yet...
 
Anyone interviewed early december still waiting to hear back? I’m losing hope that I’ll get a response today
 
Yikes didn't get the masters program email but they also didn't finish by January so idk what to expect lmao :')
 
Yikes didn't get the masters program email but they also didn't finish by January so idk what to expect lmao :')
For what it's worth, the fine print said "You are receiving this message as a MCAT test taker who has expressed an interest in a career in medicine" so maybe you just opted out of promotional emails at some point in time and it's totally separate from admissions? Just speculating tho
 
Accepted earlier today! Couldn't help getting watery-eyed in the middle of clinic.
Awaiting my post-ii decision, Rochester has been my only one thus far, and is my top choice. Although I can't relate to how you feel I imagine its pretty incredible and as much as I'd love to be in your shoes now I know how hard we've all worked to get here so a huge congratulations (!!!!) on the accomplishment. I hope nothing but the best for you and all of us that are going through this stressful journey
 
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For what it's worth, the fine print said "You are receiving this message as a MCAT test taker who has expressed an interest in a career in medicine" so maybe you just opted out of promotional emails at some point in time and it's totally separate from admissions? Just speculating tho

I appreciate the reassurance haha, definitely settled my anxiety
 
II this morning! Complete back in July! It's not over till it's over!

Scheduling question - Do I need to fill out the short essays before getting matched to interviewers for the 2 interviews? On my interview schedule after I confirmed a date, I only have the group activities of the day listed (the actual interviews aren't on my schedule).
 
II this morning! Complete back in July! It's not over till it's over!

Scheduling question - Do I need to fill out the short essays before getting matched to interviewers for the 2 interviews? On my interview schedule after I confirmed a date, I only have the group activities of the day listed (the actual interviews aren't on my schedule).
Totally normal, fill out those essays at least 3 days before your interview. Your 2 interviews will pop up closer to the date.
 
did you have to specify Rochester on Certiphi, or will it just automatically send to any school who has accepted you?
I didn't have to specify anywhere. I believe it gets automatically sent! someone correct me if I'm wrong
 
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