2021-2022 Einstein

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Out of curiosity, does anyone know if we can send additional LOR (making you over the 5 letter limit)? I found this on the website, but I am still unsure-

"ADDITIONAL LETTERS: Applicants are invited to include with their AMCAS letter packet one or two additional letters of recommendation from individuals with whom they have worked closely. These can be from faculty, employers, research mentors or volunteer directors. Applicants applying to the MSTP must submit two letters of reference from past research mentors. "
 
sorry if this has been asked but do they accept interest letters post-interview? would it be emailed or in a portal
 
PMWB2022 said:
Hey all! Looking for some advice, I interviewed pretty early on and am wanting to update them with my additional hours. When would be the best time to do this? I want to push it out as far as I can so I have significantly more to add, but also want to ensure they see it before finalizing a decision. Would early January be too late? I will have added 1000 clinical hours by then.
Click to expand...
endocringe said:
Has anyone sent an update letter? Where did you send it? There does not seem to be a spot for it in the portal.
Click to expand...
Unfortunately, I don't think Einstein accepts update letters.
 
PMWB2022 said:
Thank you! I am wanting to send one post interview as well. How soon after did you send? I am thinking I might send it end of Dec to make sure it’s in my file before review.
Click to expand...
I interviewed 10/1 and sent it in mid November because I had a substantial update. I think 1000 added clinical hours certainly warrants an update! I’d send in early/mid December or early January just so it doesn’t coincide with the holiday break but I feel that the earlier the better since you never know when they will review
 
SavingLives101 said:
Is Einstein still sending out lls? Or are people that are getting them just not posting about it on sdn? This forum has been pretty died lately.
Click to expand...
I knew someone who got an II from them in April of this past cycle.
 
jomiha said:
I knew someone who got an II from them in April of this past cycle.
Click to expand...
Did that person ever receive an A? A few schools last cycle extended IIs into March and April because they were slammed with the surge in applications and never quite caught up from the delays at the beginning of the cycle as they learned how to work around COVID.

A lot of people thought virtual interviews would cause people to hoard As, and that there would be a lot more WL movement than usual. That increased movement never manifested.

I always thought schools interviewing that late were just padding their WLs out of an abundance of caution. I never took the time to try to map people reporting late IIs to people later reporting As, so it would encouraging to hear that your friend's late II was more than just insurance for the school.
 
KnightDoc said:
Did that person ever receive an A? A few schools last cycle extended IIs into March and April because they were slammed with the surge in applications and never quite caught up from the delays at the beginning of the cycle as they learned how to work around COVID.

A lot of people thought virtual interviews would cause people to hoard As, and that there would be a lot more WL movement than usual. That increased movement never manifested.

I always thought schools interviewing that late were just padding their WLs out of an abundance of caution. I never took the time to try to map people reporting late IIs to people later reporting As, so it would encouraging to hear that your friend's late II was more than just insurance for the school.
Click to expand...
One of my friends sent an update here last February, received an interview + acceptance in March. I know it’s just one instance, but there is hope that these later interviews are not just insurance for the school, but are actually interested in us! 🙂
 
M_C said:
One of my friends sent an update here last February, received an interview + acceptance in March. I know it’s just one instance, but there is hope that these later interviews are not just insurance for the school, but are actually interested in us! 🙂
Click to expand...
Yup. Normally, IIs are not just insurance for most schools, no matter when they occur, because they plan well and build an adequate WL during the planned interview season. They also leave a few As for the end, because they know from past experience that they are going to love some of the people they see at the end.

Last year was a aberration due to the all consuming nature of the pandemic. It caused a terrible delay on the front end with respect to primary verifications, which was then compounded by the huge unplanned for surge in applications.

The result was that many schools interviewed more people than ever before, and extended their cycle later into the spring than ever before in an effort to get through their pile and prepare for a worst case scenario in which they had a lot more than usual dropping As at the 4/30 deadline. My point was that, in a normal cycle, people probably should not count on IIs still going out in April. Some schools actually have CTE deadlines on 4/30! I was just wondering if anyone who knows anyone who received one last year got an A as a result.
 
premed0325 said:
Not true, they do accept updates post interview! I sent one in and it was added to my file
Click to expand...
Apologies, I missed the crucial bit where the poster said they had already interviewed. I think they just don't accept pre-II updates.
 
Is the interview a full-day event or is it just the interview? Based off the registration it seems like we only really have to block off an hour and I'm too stupid to figure out if there's anything else on that day. Just want to know if I should be taking the day off work or not.
 
tossaway000999888 said:
Is the interview a full-day event or is it just the interview? Based off the registration it seems like we only really have to block off an hour and I'm too stupid to figure out if there's anything else on that day. Just want to know if I should be taking the day off work or not.
Click to expand...
It’s just the interview
 
Does einstein accept pre interview updates? And if they do where should I send them
 
Super random lol. For anyone rejected post-interview from MD or MSTP, did you receive a rejection letter in the mail?
 
Do people get acceptances/responses from Einstein before February?
 
kitkat01v said:
I have a coworker who applied this year telling everyone that she got into Einstein…
Click to expand...
Their website states that regular MD hears back earliest in February, maybe she is MD/PhD or things changes ?
 
So based on the posts above (and post-interview email) it seems they accept Update letters, but I don't think I have any updates since they already know what I'm doing during my gap year. Does anyone know if they accept post-II letters of interest?
 
hi all I apologize if this has already been asked, but how/can we send transcript updates?
 
elusive_pepperjack said:
Sorry, just catching up on this thread--does this also refer to people who haven't interviewed? Meaning, if we haven't heard anything by Feb 1, that's when we'll receive the formal rejection?
Click to expand...
I doubt it. Since they interview into March, it's highly unlikely, since they haven't been sending out Rs all along, that they will do so before they are done sending out IIs.
 
milo1130 said:
hi all I apologize if this has already been asked, but how/can we send transcript updates?
Click to expand...
How common is it for people to send transcript updates? This is my first time hearing of it.
 
cmahlen said:
How common is it for people to send transcript updates? This is my first time hearing of it.
Click to expand...
At Einstein, or in general? Not sure how common it is in general, but I imagine it depends on the school. For example, I just saw one school (Wake Forest, I believe) say they accept activity updates but NOT transcript updates. As for Einstein, they definitely do not want anything pre-II. If you've already interviewed, and you did well in your fall classes, then I assume it can't hurt. Though, like many people have said, I'm growing more and more skeptical that updates matter either way :/

For anyone wondering, from Einstein's website:

We ask that you not send any updates after your application is completed, unless requested by the Admissions Committee. Anything that you would like to send prior to the completion of your application should be sent as quickly as possible. Applicants who are interviewed may send updates after their interview, up until a final notice of disposition is sent from the Admissions Office.​
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

chilly_md
2024-2025 Einstein
18 19 20 21 22
Replies
1K
Views
412K
medicalthoughts33
M
PapaGuava
2022-2023 Einstein
11 12 13 14 15
Replies
717
Views
228K
Pons612
P
koffeekween
2021-2022 Ponce-STL
2 3 4
Replies
184
Views
33K
amazinmedicine
A
chilly_md
2023-2024 Einstein
20 21 22 23 24
Replies
1K
Views
351K
tryingmyverybest
T
wysdoc
2021-2022 Albany
23 24 25 26 27
Replies
1K
Views
304K
freshlyground99
freshlyground99
Top Bottom