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Yes. From what I've been told and from what I've observed, it seems like 95%+ of the time you'll be getting an interview from your #1 track, and none of the others.
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prayingfora
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+1 OOS II recieved 8/15, complete 7/23. LM 79. (Minnesota track)
@jakewagmin I have additional information! You can email to request your interview be for a different campus once you have received your II.
samplam
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Mr. Macrophage, I was wondering if the small class sizes are as impactful as advertised? Do you really feel like every professor knows you personally?
I've been at two pretty big undergrad schools (I transferred from 30k undergrad pop'n to 10k), so being in a class size of ~100 would be a big change for me.
The small class size is absolutely one of my favorite things! I’m on a first name basis with all of my classmates already. I have the phone number of every professor and dean. I’ve actually texted a few of them with quick questions and received a reply within 15 minutes. All of the professors are super accessible.
I’m constantly receiving emails every single day advertising XYZ research opportunity or ABC mentoring opportunity because there are far more opportunities than students. I’m already on three research projects and a committee and we’re literally just a month into school! That’s not to mention the crazy cool Selectives that I’ve signed up for. Just earlier today I was matched with not one but two internal medicine residents through a mentorship program because there are literally over 150 IM residents here compared to less than 60 M1 students.
I honestly feel like it’s never been easier to engage in everything I want, and the class size is a huge factor. Mayo Clinic has the highest patient-to-student ratio of any medical school in the world, and the opportunities here make that clear!
morak
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Idk how the Monday pre-interview presentations are going to sell Mayo any better than this lol. I'm super excited for my interview now! Thanks for the info 🙂
Of course! Happy to answer any other questions or talk more about my experience whenever the need arises. Good luck in the interview 🙂!
axpathetic
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wait, my interview dates say MD Arizona...
i guess this should go in the other thread, please disregard this
i guess this should go in the other thread, please disregard this
I ranked all of them
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+1 Hold... is this a soft R?
What was the language of the email?
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We have reviewed your application. Due to the high volume of submissions, we are putting your application on hold for a final interview decision. Your application is still under consideration, and no further information is needed from you at this time. We will notify you once a final decision is made.
Same, was also wondering if it’s a soft R
zestyzesty
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+1 OOS Pre-II R
Even though Mayo was a longshot, first rejection hurts!
Even though Mayo was a longshot, first rejection hurts!
dustycrusader
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+1 OSS Pre-II R
aprilandaflower
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+1 OOS Pre-II R
+1 OOS pre-II R around 2 hours ago 🙁. Verified 06/06, complete 07/07, LM 82.90. First rejection of the cycle as well.
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For those on holds, was anyone complete in August?
Content_Power_5151
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I submitted in July and have yet to receive a decision. Does anyone have any idea of what this means?
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Submitted 2nd week of July and no decision yet. Fingers crossed.
In the past, there have been a few holds that turn into interviews!
patrickthestar
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I received a hold last year and didn't get an interview, but did receive an early II this year if that is worth anything!
quirkybric2040
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if i submited very end of july... would it be worth sending them a letter of interest (before they reject me lol)?
Have you been placed on a pre II hold? I haven't heard anything, but planning on sending something if I'm placed on a hold, since @Mr. Macrophage mentioned they do take off a few people, but not sure if that's the correct protocol.
quirkybric2040
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No I haven't heard back at all. but im just preparing for the worst...
pinkfluffyunicorn
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Hello, I am wondering how other folks are planning on sending post-II thank you notes? I didn't get my interviewers' emails, so thinking of sending to the admissions email and asking them to forward it. Does that seem reasonable? Thanks in advance for any advice 🙂
patrickthestar
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You can also upload them to the portal by going to document upload and then selecting "Thank You" as the document type!
This is Mayo’s preference!
The welcome session itself is mostly just a long information session. Take some notes, pay attention, and try not to look distracted. Otherwise, no preparation needed!
Did you have to introduce yourself or anything?? How many people in the session?
samplam
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I can jump in, I went yesterday. You get placed into a breakout room based on what campus you chose as your first choice, and you introduce yourself there. There were around 50 prospective students there.
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samplam
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I did!
Awesome! I thought it was so nice of them to reach out with specific interest groups. I sure hope more of these interest groups get in touch 🙂
Congrats! How was it?
