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[wysdoc]

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[peanutbutterprincess]

I just submitted my secondary, RD. How long after submission of the secondary application do they offer II/R?

 

[beeee**h45]

I just submitted my secondary, RD. How long after submission of the secondary application do they offer II/R?

I spoke w/ admissions and they said RD II are after ED's, so likely after November, but more likely in December/January

 

[peanutbutterprincess]

will we know that we got the R in real-time or will they wait until the end of the cycle?

 

[averybug]

anyone got an II here yet?

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

anyone got an II here yet?

Not yet!

 

[sahmtomedschool]

anyone got an II here yet?

Recieved an RD II on 9/12!

 

[averybug]

Recieved an RD II on 9/12!

stats + is/oos?

 

[sahmtomedschool]

stats + is/oos?

IS, on the Gulf Coast - Nontrad, LM67, complete 8/20

 

[peanutbutterprincess]

IS, on the Gulf Coast - Nontrad, LM67, complete 8/20

did u get an email or did u see it on portal?

 

[sahmtomedschool]

did u get an email or did u see it on portal?

Email!

 

[peanutbutterprincess]

has anyone who submitted secondary in august get an II for RD?

 

[H.S.M.]

Any OOS II yet?

 

[peanutbutterprincess]

are the first 2 years P/F or graded? is lecture mandatory?

 

[sahmtomedschool]

are the first 2 years P/F or graded? is lecture mandatory?

My understanding is that it’s P/F but they still rank. Most lectures are not mandatory, all of them are recorded. I was told that changes by system or block. They said some have more lectures that aren’t mandatory attendance, and some are because they have more group activities or labs, etc.

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

Has anyone gotten any good news today?

 

[sahmtomedschool]

Has anyone gotten any good news today?

I interviewed on 10/4 and was told we won’t hear anything until early/mid November. I think MSAR says they send out the first acceptance like November 15. On SDN last year, people heard back on November 3rd or 4th.

 

[sonder88]

Has anyone gotten any good news today?

I interviewed relatively early and they said that the time when I would find out would be not until Nov

 

[sonder88]

Any updates from anyone?

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

Any updates from anyone?

Nothing yet. Not even an II

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

IS II today!

 

[averybug]

IS II today!

lucky 🙃

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

lucky

Your time is coming, I’m sure of it! The one day I’m distracted from these forums helping set up a wedding is the day I finally hear more news

 

[sonder88]

Does anyone know when they said they would start reviewing candidates?

 

[Pons Intended]

Does anyone know when they said they would start reviewing candidates?

Probably never

 

[sahmtomedschool]

Does anyone know when they said they would start reviewing candidates?

Not sure when they’re reviewing exactly, but based on what I was told - we should be hearing next week for those that interviewed early October.

 

[gibbsfreeenergybrah]

Does anyone know when they said they would start reviewing candidates?

The admissions folk said that we could expect an answer in the middle of November. Really hoping that they keep their word because I'm driving myself nuts during the wait

 

[phillipmccrack]

The admissions folk said that we could expect an answer in the middle of November. Really hoping that they keep their word because I'm driving myself nuts during the wait

Looking at past threads, they usually notify on Fridays, and I doubt they'd do it the Friday after Thanksgiving, so that leaves this week

 

[sahmtomedschool]

Anyone heard anything yet?

 

[phillipmccrack]

Anyone heard anything yet?

Nope. Interviewed 10/18. Is today definitely the day we hear something?

 

[sahmtomedschool]

Nope. Interviewed 10/18. Is today definitely the day we hear something?

I was told 6 weeks from the day I interviewed. And this week was the 6th week so I was hoping so

 

[gibbsfreeenergybrah]

Crickets. Haven’t heard anything

 

[phillipmccrack]

Anybody gonna call?

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

I interviewed Wednesday and they told us we’d hear back next week so I’m wondering if they may be lumping them all then?

 

[OreoLover365]

I interviewed Wednesday and they told us we’d hear back next week so I’m wondering if they may be lumping them all then?

You’re a GOATed AL applicant! Already have the UAB A and interviewed with South

 

[gibbsfreeenergybrah]

I interviewed Wednesday and they told us we’d hear back next week so I’m wondering if they may be lumping them all then?

they told my interview batch that we'd hear in the middle of November. I guess we can now make an amendment to that statement and assume *END* of November.

 

[sahmtomedschool]

Just got A about an hour ago!!!! PTL

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

You’re a GOATed AL applicant! Already have the UAB A and interviewed with South

Awww thank you! ^_^ To be honest I never thought I'd get this far LMAO wishing the best for you and your cycle!

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

Just got A about an hour ago!!!! PTL

OMG congrats!

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

OOP! Placed on hold just now XD

 

[gibbsfreeenergybrah]

OOP! Placed on hold just now XD

Same. On hold ://

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

Same. On hold ://

It's no R so I still have hope!

 

[sonder88]

OOP! Placed on hold just now XD

What does “on hold” mean? Soft R?

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

What does “on hold” mean? Soft R?

I am not entirely sure. I have a friend who is an M1 at South; I'm asking her about it now.

 

[sonder88]

I am not entirely sure. I have a friend who is an M1 at South; I'm asking her about it now.

Pls let me know!

 

[howsitgoing44]

Pls let me know!

In my interview they told us it wasn't a soft R, but they were pushing your application to the next consideration/meeting date.

 

[howsitgoing44]

Got an A on Friday (2 days ago) Interviewed the Wednesday before that. So about 9 days bw interview and A!!! So excited

 

[Chocolate_Bunny_XO]

Got an A on Friday (2 days ago) Interviewed the Wednesday before that. So about 9 days bw interview and A!!! So excited

Congratulations!!

 

[mellow_rose]

IS II 🥲

Congrats, and good luck with both interviews, Pons! For everyone else: I interviewed on Nov 1st and received my hold on Nov 17th. IS Non-trad ORM. I really liked my interview day! Unsure when holds will hear back- but I just wanted to add another data point. Good luck with your cycles, everyone!