As far as I have heard (which could be wrong)... most schools don't want you to include a copy of a manuscript or links at all (just titles/journal and about your contribution). If it has been accepted for future publication I have to imagine it is okay (just my guess on this part)?
I would agree with that! I have another question (kind of random) but if an applicant publishes a mobile app, would links be appropriate? Or would I just say the name of the app and hope for the best?
Is the app relevant to science and medicine?
One of them is, the other is an educational app for people with disabilities.
Then send an update with the app description and where can be found!
But don't send hyperlinks? I feel like that is counterintuitive.
Because you're assuming their systems allow them to click on external links, and that they have the time or interest to actually download and play with the app. The point is to let them know what you are up to, and to express continuing interest in their program. Not to give them a demo of your app. Your app is the equivalent of someone else's manuscript, which they also don't have the time to sift through.
Email them again. I didn't get a response the first time for like 5 days... turns out they missed my email.
I got a response within a few hours after emailing. Definitely send a follow-up
Same here
Yikes, seems like they missed mine too then :/ I'll follow up
This was prob my most chill interview of all and I loved it!! It's two one-on-one interviews, but you don't know who they are beforehand. I had an MS4 and a faculty and they were incredibly nice and warm and both were extremely conversational, almost to the point where I forgot I was interviewing and just thought it was a fun convo with a friend lol
n=1 but my interview was pretty relaxed. It really felt like a conversation. I didn't know who I was interviewing with beforehand but I didn't feel like that put me at a disadvantage! My interviewers were really nice and welcoming. The interviews are on the shorter side so definitely make sure you hit all the topics you want to and be concise
Are you MSTP?
I am not!
I'll second almost this entire message. MS4 was super incredible and personable. And not to harsh the positive vibe, but the faculty interview was easily the most stressful one I've had, with them spending about 90% of the session with doubting/tough questions. Towards the end they were much nicer, but I definitely came out of it a bit more stressed than other ones. Otherwise, the interview day was great and I don't think you should worry too much! I really wouldn't stress about it since negative experiences seem to come around less often!
When people talk about "stress tests", is that usually really personal questions, or is it controversial ethical questions?
Mine was very personal (background, hypothetical family scenarios, etc.), none about ethics
not a current student there but I worked within the Tri-I. HSS is a few minute walk from WCM. You'll have absolutely no problem finding a mentor. All of the institutions in the area are heavy on teaching and love students.
How did you format your pre-II update/LOI? Update paragraphs and then a paragraph at the end about why you're specifically interested in the school?
NYU grossman or lisom
Grossman
Yes exactly but probably more specific then why I’m interested in the school, more like I’m interested in this specific program/experience.
Thought I’d answer this now that I have been through it. Definitely we’re conversational interviews. I agree with the statement that one is meant to be more friendly, while one is more pointed. But the latter didn’t feel as bad as a stress test, it just felt more probing, like they were really verifying a lot of my interests, research, activities, and were more straight faced while the other interviewer was very smiley and building me up. I didn’t have any ethical questions and almost every question felt like a progression of something in my app (so no curve balls even if it was a harder question). And they’re only 30min, so it’s over fast!
People in last year's thread were interviewing as far as Feb. It's not over yet!! Hang tight 🙂
Like interviewing in February or getting IIs in February?
I have a friend last cycle who got an II here in Feb and was accepted so there's still plenty of time!
What 12/15 decision? I thought they weren't giving decisions until March.
mstp
Where did you hear that the decisions come out on the 15th for MSTP?
website
someone else already said it but II's in Feb!
Dartmouth and Brown have definitely sent pre-II Rs
MSTP or Regular MD?
def regular MD, MSTP cycle was finished weeks ago
