haha, that's the issue! I have a bunch of background in that kind of work and my application is focused on a physician-scientist career, I just don't want to do HST specifically
I have a similar narrative/focus and am applying pathways. HST seems better for people who want to be PIs for basic science labs. If you want to do clinical research as an MD (like me), then pathways makes way more sense and Harvard would def not see it as a red flag. Are you planning to be a PI and go full academic? If you are then HST probably would be very good for your goals.haha, that's the issue! I have a bunch of background in that kind of work and my application is focused on a physician-scientist career, I just don't want to do HST specifically
I have a similar narrative/focus and am applying pathways. HST seems better for people who want to be PIs for basic science labs. If you want to do clinical research as an MD (like me), then pathways makes way more sense and Harvard would def not see it as a red flag. Are you planning to be a PI and go full academic? If you are then HST probably would be very good for your goals.
Considering the pandemic forced everyone online, I don’t think it really matters what Harvard prefers (unless you chose to take the course online before/after the pandemic)@Frog333 what is the online question specially? Do they ask us to list all of them? I’m still waiting for the secondary but want to be prepared. Also, does Harvard prefer in person?
That’s what I assumed as well. However, some classes are still being offered online or hybrid ( including prerequisites) which is why I’m curious. Also, if the applicant has a full time work schedule, would they be more understanding?Considering the pandemic forced everyone online, I don’t think it really matters what Harvard prefers (unless you chose to take the course online before/after the pandemic)
No they are confidential and seen only by the school you write them for.Do medical schools ever share responses to secondary questions to other schools? I am considering taking a leap of faith and including a lot of unique life circumstances on that second question that I chose to leave out of my primary. I know that the answer is probably no and that I am being neurotic but I just don't want to jeopardize my chances if I need to reapply next cycle.
I did that also it felt like the question was asking for “is there anything you aren’t telling anyone else”, from what I understand it should be in strict confidenceDo medical schools ever share responses to secondary questions to other schools? I am considering taking a leap of faith and including a lot of unique life circumstances on that second question that I chose to leave out of my primary. I know that the answer is probably no and that I am being neurotic but I just don't want to jeopardize my chances if I need to reapply next cycle.
I think it should be more interpreted as, "Is there something else that will put context to your application, or that will be a reason for us to be interested in you, that you haven't said elsewhere in your application?"I did that also it felt like the question was asking for “is there anything you aren’t telling anyone else”, from what I understand it should be in strict confidence
Yeah that makes sense. And, I mean, why not just dump? It's Harvard and I am probably not getting in lolI did that also it felt like the question was asking for “is there anything you aren’t telling anyone else”, from what I understand it should be in strict confidence
That's a fair interpretation! I suppose my reasoning is that Harvard knows who they are, like they know they're Harvard, and that they have the cultural cachet to be a special case. They also know what the medical school admissions process looks like and they know that everyone has a prewritten diversity essay. For distance travelled they also have access to the self reported disadvantaged status essay from the primary or whatever they rebranded that one as.I think it should be more interpreted as, "Is there something else that will put context to your application, or that will be a reason for us to be interested in you, that you haven't said elsewhere in your application?"
Have heard of people getting interviews leaving it blank, but obviously YMMV
Same background as both of you as well lol - comp research background with no interest in basic science
I remember reading somewhere that Pathways and HST admissions are completely separate (don't quote me on this), which would make sense given that you can interview with one program and not the other
I'm applying to HST, but I personally wouldn't worry about the "lack of effort" tanking your chances with Pathways
1) "summarize your activities since graduation"
- Are they referring to college graduation? If I am in a graduate program would it be appropriate to expand on that here?
2) Would the HST program be appropriate for someone with a strong background in translational research, but limited interest in computational biology, engineering or bioinformatics? I want to work in clinical research in an academic setting, and I want to be heavily involved in research while in medical school.
Great! Are they looking for a short essay or merely a paragraph? They do emphasize that it should be brief in the question stem, but the character limit is 4000.
I am a fellow applicant, so I only know as much as y'all, but I kinda disagree with this one...say what you need to say, no need to go crazy. The question asks for a brief summary of your activities since graduation....for nontrads this may be a super long essay, but if you graduated a month ago, there's probably a lot less that you have to say? just my two centsanytime there's a large character limit I assume it's gotta be filled
I am a fellow applicant, so I only know as much as y'all, but I kinda disagree with this one...say what you need to say, no need to go crazy. The question asks for a brief summary of your activities since graduation....for nontrads this may be a super long essay, but if you graduated a month ago, there's probably a lot less that you have to say? just my two cents
Hell yeah!!! Congrats!!! Soak it upOOS II about 20 mins ago, LM ~71ish complete 8/15!!!!! Started crying. I feel like I’m in a dream.
That’s awesome. Congrats and good luckOOS II about 20 mins ago, LM ~71ish complete 8/15!!!!! Started crying. I feel like I’m in a dream.
wow complete 8/15 thye must've loved your app! CongratsOOS II about 20 mins ago, LM ~71ish complete 8/15!!!!! Started crying. I feel like I’m in a dream.
Thank you!!!! Haven't allowed myself to neurotically check my email because I was complete so recently, this came as a complete surprise especially given my stats!!! 🙂 FINGERS CROSSED FOR YOU!!wow complete 8/15 thye must've loved your app! Congrats
thank you! I'm not holding my breath for harvard II but you never know, go kill the interview!Thank you!!!! Haven't allowed myself to neurotically check my email because I was complete so recently, this came as a complete surprise especially given my stats!!! 🙂 FINGERS CROSSED FOR YOU!!
Allow me to be neurotic for a second (if Harvard is making me wait 6 months it feels mildly excusable):
Do we think earlier II = higher chance of an A despite non-rolling offers? I know the consensus is about 25% post-II A but I couldn't find anything on II timing and A chances.
Haha no, they release all decisions early March regardless of interview time. Mine's slated for late SeptemberI have no idea but just out of curiousity was there no interview slot you could sign up for until March? Is that what ur saying
Not that, but Harvard keeps its admissions decisions secret until MarchI have no idea but just out of curiousity was there no interview slot you could sign up for until March? Is that what ur saying
Obviously, IIs are rolling, but since decisions are not, I presume it may be less of a disadvantage relative to other schools.is it too late to apply here?
I just sent my primary in lol- I don’t think so.is it too late to apply here?
I personally don't think your interview date plays a causal role here. My understanding, if what I gleaned from my cycle is correct, is that for Pathways the subcommittee that your interviewers are a part of decides to either send you to the main committee or not, and then after the end of interview season the main committee looks at all of the finalized candidates very thoroughly and decides on outcomes. If you made it to that second round, it doesn't matter when you interviewed.Allow me to be neurotic for a second (if Harvard is making me wait 6 months it feels mildly excusable):
Do we think earlier II = higher chance of an A despite non-rolling offers? I know the consensus is about 25% post-II A but I couldn't find anything on II timing and A chances.
+1 OOS II I can’t believe it