Anyone else nervous about their acceptances?

[DrWookie]

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This is going to sound silly maybe but still...

Anyone else nervous AFTER signing the forms and sending in the deposit and still even confirming the deposit?

I have 3 acceptances and I'm pretty much sure where I want to go of this three (waitlists aside). However I am really nervous to withdraw my other two because I keep thinking "What if something goes wrong?" "What if they lose my acceptance?" "What if I didn't actually get in?" "What if I missed some crucial document and I can't go?"

These sorts of things keep my from just getting rid of my other two acceptances....(and I know that isn't very nice for people who are still waiting)

Anyone else feel that way? If not, how do you assure yourself that if you are in you really are IN?

 

[amph119]

Dude I've cruised through high school and undergrad all in the same state. I'm a very independent person, but at the same time I have never lived any more than 2 hours away from my home city. That will change next year, and while I'm very excited to get a new start, at the same time it is kinda scaring the crap out of me.

 

[DrWookie]

Dude I've cruised through high school and undergrad all in the same state. I'm a very independent person, but at the same time I have never lived any more than 2 hours away from my home city. That will change next year, and while I'm very excited to get a new start, at the same time it is kinda scaring the crap out of me.

I'm actually the same way (Went to college in my home town). Though leaving isn't really scaring me much.

I'm just scared about the time between now and August...and whether or not something horrible could happen and I could actually not be accepted.

 

[AdmiralChz]

Brace yourself, what I'm going to say is groundbreaking. If you're that concerned about them losing your stuff, CALL them 😱. I know actual human interaction through voice isn't that common for some SDNers, but using your phone (I know you have one!) is the best way to get a quick and easy answer to your question.

 

[skijumpbump]

However I am really nervous to withdraw my other two because I keep thinking "What if something goes wrong?" "What if they lose my acceptance?" "What if I didn't actually get in?" "What if I missed some crucial document and I can't go?"

I have actually had a few dreams (nightmares almost) where I show up for my first day of orientation and I can't find a nametag for myself. I am then told that there must have been some computer error and that my name was accidentally added to the list of accepted students even though I was not actually accepted.

I am in the same boat as you, I know which school I want to go to but I am reluctant to withdraw my other acceptances in case something crazy happens, so I will have a backup plan.

 

[ButImLETired]

I have actually had a few dreams (nightmares almost) where I show up for my first day of orientation and I can't find a nametag for myself. I am then told that there must have been some computer error and that my name was accidentally added to the list of accepted students even though I was not actually accepted.

I am in the same boat as you, I know which school I want to go to but I am reluctant to withdraw my other acceptances in case something crazy happens, so I will have a backup plan.

Hahaha I've had those nightmares too. I feel better after second look since my name tag was definitely there and they seemed to think I belonged there, but who knows. Maybe the day before orientation I'll get a phone call being like "oh yeah, you can't come here, you're missing this and this class. Sorry."

And I'll cry.

 

[DrWookie]

Brace yourself, what I'm going to say is groundbreaking. If you're that concerned about them losing your stuff, CALL them 😱. I know actual human interaction through voice isn't that common for some SDNers, but using your phone (I know you have one!) is the best way to get a quick and easy answer to your question.

When I was accepted I had to sign something and get it back to them in 10 days. I called to confirm the received it after like 7 days because I was worried. They got it and confirmed that everything was good to go.

I really don't know what else they would say if I called again. I got emails about second look (which I can't attend) and financial aid (which I'm not applying for).

Will they ask for an official transcript when this semester is over or do they just expect me to mail it to them?

When do schools usually mention actually paying them?


It is sort of funny because on the one hand I sometimes feel nervous that the emails I do get seem to suggest I am definitely going to the school, when I am actually waiting on a waitlist first. However at the same time I would be happy at the school if the waitlist doesn't go through and then I get nervous that maybe something is wrong....

I think i'm really just crazy.

 

[DrWookie]

Oh and are we going to get some email before May stating we can't hold acceptances past the date (what is it...May 15th? or something). Or should we have already known that from somewhere...

I think the first time I heard about that was on this forum.

 

[qmcat]

I have actually had a few dreams (nightmares almost) where I show up for my first day of orientation and I can't find a nametag for myself. I am then told that there must have been some computer error and that my name was accidentally added to the list of accepted students even though I was not actually accepted.

I am in the same boat as you, I know which school I want to go to but I am reluctant to withdraw my other acceptances in case something crazy happens, so I will have a backup plan.

I'm tempted to show up to HMS orientation and pretend that I got in but they didn't print a nametag for me, just to see if they will go and add me to their system 😀.

Oh and are we going to get some email before May stating we can't hold acceptances past the date (what is it...May 15th? or something). Or should we have already known that from somewhere...

I think the first time I heard about that was on this forum.

I'm not completely sure, but it does say on the aamc site here under #9.

http://www.aamc.org/students/applying/policies/applicants.htm

 

[chemolupusMD]

the worst part is to sent the resignation email. I already know where i am going and why. so i sent all my resignation to all other schools i got accepted to, but it was crushing my heart to sent it. and then to hear from them when they say we are sorry to hear this, good luck in ur future endevors. ahhh, i never expected to do the way i did for applications and it suxs to resign. oh, well at least someone else is getting those spots.

 

[Brent8927]

Dude I've cruised through high school and undergrad all in the same state. I'm a very independent person, but at the same time I have never lived any more than 2 hours away from my home city. That will change next year, and while I'm very excited to get a new start, at the same time it is kinda scaring the crap out of me.

Same here--I've lived in the SF Bay Area my whole life, but come July, I'll be living in Chicago. I'm sad about leaving my family and Yosemite (and mountains/the Pacific!), but I'm also very excited to move as well--especially since I'll be going to my first choice med-school.

 

[olemissbabydoc]

the worst part is to sent the resignation email. I already know where i am going and why. so i sent all my resignation to all other schools i got accepted to, but it was crushing my heart to sent it. and then to hear from them when they say we are sorry to hear this, good luck in ur future endevors. ahhh, i never expected to do the way i did for applications and it suxs to resign. oh, well at least someone else is getting those spots.

I second this statement. It was tough.

 

[scarletgirl777]

This is going to sound silly maybe but still...

Anyone else nervous AFTER signing the forms and sending in the deposit and still even confirming the deposit?

I have 3 acceptances and I'm pretty much sure where I want to go of this three (waitlists aside). However I am really nervous to withdraw my other two because I keep thinking "What if something goes wrong?" "What if they lose my acceptance?" "What if I didn't actually get in?" "What if I missed some crucial document and I can't go?"

These sorts of things keep my from just getting rid of my other two acceptances....(and I know that isn't very nice for people who are still waiting)

Anyone else feel that way? If not, how do you assure yourself that if you are in you really are IN?

I get it I really do, but just bite the bullet lol. If it makes you feel better I guess you could doublecheck to make sure you did all the prereqs, but short of that or failing a drug test there's really nothing else that could throw a wrench in your plans at this point.

 

[PremedIowa]

the worst part is to sent the resignation email. I already know where i am going and why. so i sent all my resignation to all other schools i got accepted to, but it was crushing my heart to sent it. and then to hear from them when they say we are sorry to hear this, good luck in ur future endevors. ahhh, i never expected to do the way i did for applications and it suxs to resign. oh, well at least someone else is getting those spots.

I had the same problem when I declined some spots, especially at schools with kind admissions people. It felt like I was giving the "It's not you, it's me" speech over and over.

 

[DrWookie]

I get it I really do, but just bite the bullet lol. If it makes you feel better I guess you could doublecheck to make sure you did all the prereqs, but short of that or failing a drug test there's really nothing else that could throw a wrench in your plans at this point.

I know I know...

This week I swear. This week I am withdrawing! 😱

By this point in time what is typically required of us? A deposit (if that) and financial aid forms (Which isn't really required). I'm pretty sure the school I want to go to doesn't do a criminal check (not that it would matter, I don't even have a speeding ticket) and a drug check would be funny (I have never even smoked a cigarette in my life...and rarely drink alcohol).

 

[Classic]

I have 3 acceptances and I'm pretty much sure where I want to go of this three (waitlists aside). However I am really nervous to withdraw my other two because I keep thinking "What if something goes wrong?" "What if they lose my acceptance?" "What if I didn't actually get in?" "What if I missed some crucial document and I can't go?"

I'm COMPLETELY with you on this. All the sweat and tears (and $$$) for secondaries, the stress/excitement of interviews, and the thrill of an acceptance .... it just feels really strange to say 'thanks but no thanks'

 

[scarletgirl777]

I know I know...

This week I swear. This week I am withdrawing! 😱

By this point in time what is typically required of us? A deposit (if that) and financial aid forms (Which isn't really required). I'm pretty sure the school I want to go to doesn't do a criminal check (not that it would matter, I don't even have a speeding ticket) and a drug check would be funny (I have never even smoked a cigarette in my life...and rarely drink alcohol).

Also, recognize that schools are expecting this. They overaccept for a reason, and if that fails they have dozens of eager people ready to replace you on the waitlist. It's not a big deal and it's better to just keep it really short and to the point. It will take them seconds, MAYBE minutes to get over it.

 

[efitzpat]

This week I swear. This week I am withdrawing! 😱

I'm starting to get hesitant about withdrawing as well. I'm stoked about my top choice, but also nervous and feel bad about withdrawing.

 

[pride4jc727]

I have one osteo acceptance but I am patiently waiting to see if I will be receiving an allo acceptance. However, I won't know until 5-7 weeks later.