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Salt and Lime said:
Hey y'all,
I post on this thread like never, but I'm stressing about a situation and my friends are sick of hearing about it b/c none of them are pre-meds and can't relate. I just got a surprise acceptance off the waitlist to a school that represents a fantastic opportunity for me and would be good for my husband and family. But... I had kinda written it off b/c I didn't expect to get in and had already decided to go to this other school that I love and feel is a great fit. Now I'm frustrated b/c I was happy and confident in my decision and ready to move forward, but this acceptance really threw me off.

It's like when you've just started seeing this great new guy, and the ex you still have feelings for shows up and cries about what a mistake he made.

It's probably going to come down to financial aid, which neither school has provided yet. In the meantime, I have a fantastic housing opportunity at the school I decided on before this new acceptance, but I have to act on it soon or lose it. And that will probably happen before I get fin aid info from either school.
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Um, that is tough. Unfortunately, we can't make your decision for you, especially because your husband needs to play a role in the decision. However, you can look at it two ways. 1. You would be happy at school 1 because you were already ready to move out there and everything. You still seem like you'd love it. 2. You might regret passing on the chance to go to school 2. If you think it'd kinda haunt you, then I'd wait. More housing opportunities will pop up.
 
Mornin' :yawn:

Today HAS to be the big day!!! I am so excited!!! 🙂
Happy Friday everyone!
 
lstone13 said:
This is a tough situation. Have you talked to your husband about it?
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Yes, I've tried, but he doesn't WANT to talk about it. He's really frustrated with me because he was ready to proceed with the plan to move to city 1 and me go to school 1 and just wants me to make up my mind. His job is not affected b/c he works from home. BUT... school 2 in city 2 is only an hour away from his company's HQ, and he has to travel there several times a year. City 1 is a long plane ride away from HQ. He also has family near City 2, and he likes City 2 better. I like City 1 better and School 1 better, but I really like City 2 as well and feel i could suck it up if the fin aid was right.
 
ksmi117 said:
Um, that is tough. Unfortunately, we can't make your decision for you, especially because your husband needs to play a role in the decision. However, you can look at it two ways. 1. You would be happy at school 1 because you were already ready to move out there and everything. You still seem like you'd love it. 2. You might regret passing on the chance to go to school 2. If you think it'd kinda haunt you, then I'd wait. More housing opportunities will pop up.
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Yeah, I know... I'm just bitching. 🙂 If the school had just accepted me MONTHS ago, I would likely have already made this decision. Or at least I would have decided to wait for fin aid and wouldn't have gotten all pumped about one school.
 
Salt and Lime said:
Hey y'all,
I post on this thread like never, but I'm stressing about a situation and my friends are sick of hearing about it b/c none of them are pre-meds and can't relate. I just got a surprise acceptance off the waitlist to a school that represents a fantastic opportunity for me and would be good for my husband and family. But... I had kinda written it off b/c I didn't expect to get in and had already decided to go to this other school that I love and feel is a great fit. Now I'm frustrated b/c I was happy and confident in my decision and ready to move forward, but this acceptance really threw me off.

It's like when you've just started seeing this great new guy, and the ex you still have feelings for shows up and cries about what a mistake he made.

It's probably going to come down to financial aid, which neither school has provided yet. In the meantime, I have a fantastic housing opportunity at the school I decided on before this new acceptance, but I have to act on it soon or lose it. And that will probably happen before I get fin aid info from either school.
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I think it's important to put these situations in perspective sometimes- it's a GREAT problem to have!!! Many people with excellent CVs haven't been accepted at even one school yet. You should feel very fortunate and excited to have options, not frustrated.

There is no wrong decision- you can achieve any goal you desire at nearly any med school. I personally believe that quality of life, student culture, a diverse patient population, and (for me) strong collaborative research are the right reasons to pick one school over another- I realize these are not the same for everyone. I guess the money situation would be a little different if I had a husband/family to support, but my personal opinion is that the money will come one way or the other. I don't want to look back on this part of my life and say "I took option x because it was cheaper, but I really wanted to pursue option y, what if?"...the money we will be spending on med school seems extreme because we have lived such frugal lives as kids/undergrads, but the reality is that we will easily be able to pay those loans back with nearly any field of medicine that we choose if we are responsible with our money as adults. Again, only my 2 cents, but I think you should follow your heart. You only live once 🙂

Good luck in your decision!!
 
I like your perspective, violincuty. You definitely seem like the kind of positive person who will be successful no matter what. 🙂
 
5 of my fantasy basketball players are hurt right now. This is lame.

Also, it's payday, so that's happy! Then my birthday party! Then my birthday!! Then lunch with met! Then back to boring life as usual...
 
DrYoda said:
Sorry, no idea about funding stuff or ambulances.

In other news I'll be on campus today so I shall be largely MIA.
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Whoa, Yoda on campus - what a shocker.

lstone13 said:
Good morning people!

Atlanta traffic is so unpredictable, and it drives me nuts!! Today, it took me an hour and 40 minutes to drive what normally takes 50 minutes. Crazy!
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That's nuts - I always get intimidated when entering Atlanta and its 8 interstate lanes.

lstone13 said:
Well, I have officially signed up to retake the MCAT! I'm preparing for the worst case scenario that I don't get into medical school this year, and I am going to improve my application as much as possible for resubmission this June! In a weird way, it's almost empowering to start getting my application together again because it gives me a plan of action. 🙂
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I hope you don't have to retake it - that would suck.

ksmi117 said:
Financial aid office people are so unhelpful! Why can't med schools just give people straight answers? 🙁
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Med schools never give straight answers regarding anything. There are very few that make themselves transparent, which is nice, but still not enough.

:hello: I love sleeping late.
 
ksmi117 said:
5 of my fantasy basketball players are hurt right now. This is lame.

Also, it's payday, so that's happy! Then my birthday party! Then my birthday!! Then lunch with met! Then back to boring life as usual...
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I love payday! My bank account went from $30 to $200 (I didn't get paid last check)! I'm not quite as poor anymore.

The bolded is definitely the best part of your upcoming days. Even cooler than your birthday. 😎
 
metallica81788 said:
That's nuts - I always get intimidated when entering Atlanta and its 8 interstate lanes.
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It was really scary driving in Atlanta for the first time!! :scared: Now, I'm used to it though.

So did you just wake up metallica? This morning I woke up an hour later than I usually do... I guess that's kind of sleeping late...
 
lstone13 said:
It was really scary driving in Atlanta for the first time!! :scared: Now, I'm used to it though.

So did you just wake up metallica? This morning I woke up an hour later than I usually do... I guess that's kind of sleeping late...
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Yes, I just woke up. 👍

I'm actually fairly used to driving in Atlanta now, but it still gets me nervous when I first enter around downtown and there are 8 interstate lanes. Any other place, I'm pretty good.

Speaking of Atlanta, I will be driving through on my way to Richmond.
 
Salt and Lime said:
I like your perspective, violincuty. You definitely seem like the kind of positive person who will be successful no matter what. 🙂
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Awww, I try 😳
Life is too short to focus on the negative. Though, this attitude of mine came from years and years of negativity....I have been where you are regarding other types of decisions, and having friends help me put things in perspective is what got me through the tough times. Sometimes a little moral support is all you need <3
 
Random thought: I find it absolutely ridiculous that you can lose your license for driving without insurance once, when there are people with 3+ DUI's that somehow still have their license.

Resume.
 
violincuty said:
I think it's important to put these situations in perspective sometimes- it's a GREAT problem to have!!! Many people with excellent CVs haven't been accepted at even one school yet. You should feel very fortunate and excited to have options, not frustrated.

There is no wrong decision- you can achieve any goal you desire at nearly any med school. I personally believe that quality of life, student culture, a diverse patient population, and (for me) strong collaborative research are the right reasons to pick one school over another- I realize these are not the same for everyone. I guess the money situation would be a little different if I had a husband/family to support, but my personal opinion is that the money will come one way or the other. I don't want to look back on this part of my life and say "I took option x because it was cheaper, but I really wanted to pursue option y, what if?"...the money we will be spending on med school seems extreme because we have lived such frugal lives as kids/undergrads, but the reality is that we will easily be able to pay those loans back with nearly any field of medicine that we choose if we are responsible with our money as adults. Again, only my 2 cents, but I think you should follow your heart. You only live once 🙂

Good luck in your decision!!
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Well said, violincuty!
 
metallica81788 said:
Yes, I just woke up. 👍

I'm actually fairly used to driving in Atlanta now, but it still gets me nervous when I first enter around downtown and there are 8 interstate lanes. Any other place, I'm pretty good.

Speaking of Atlanta, I will be driving through on my way to Richmond.
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Yay! You'll be coming through my home state 🙂! When are you going to Richmond?

metallica81788 said:
Random thought: I find it absolutely ridiculous that you can lose your license for driving without insurance once, when there are people with 3+ DUI's that somehow still have their license.

Resume.
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Hmmm I'm pretty sure that's not true in Georgia...
 
lstone13 said:
Yay! You'll be coming through my home state 🙂! When are you going to Richmond?

Hmmm I'm pretty sure that's not true in Georgia...
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Leaving on the 7th and coming back on the 10th.

Well, I just hear tons of stories of people with multiple DWI's getting off easy and never losing their license probably because of some corrupt LA stuff (as usual).
 
Salt and Lime said:
Hey y'all,
I post on this thread like never, but I'm stressing about a situation and my friends are sick of hearing about it b/c none of them are pre-meds and can't relate. I just got a surprise acceptance off the waitlist to a school that represents a fantastic opportunity for me and would be good for my husband and family. But... I had kinda written it off b/c I didn't expect to get in and had already decided to go to this other school that I love and feel is a great fit. Now I'm frustrated b/c I was happy and confident in my decision and ready to move forward, but this acceptance really threw me off.

It's like when you've just started seeing this great new guy, and the ex you still have feelings for shows up and cries about what a mistake he made.

It's probably going to come down to financial aid, which neither school has provided yet. In the meantime, I have a fantastic housing opportunity at the school I decided on before this new acceptance, but I have to act on it soon or lose it. And that will probably happen before I get fin aid info from either school.
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Yikes, don't you wish med schools wouldn't drag us along for so long? I suppose in the end, you'll have to talk it out with your husband regardless of his willingness to talk about it, but hey, having choices is better than having none! While you're at it, might as well consider the possibility of getting admitted to some of the other schools you're still under consideration for, you never know what's gonna happen in the next few months.

metallica81788 said:
Random thought: I find it absolutely ridiculous that you can lose your license for driving without insurance once, when there are people with 3+ DUI's that somehow still have their license.

Resume.
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Or pro athletes get off with a slap on the write for killing someone while driving under the influence....
 
I had no idea you were a chick I mean woman Dingy..

You roll wt the guys well. lol
 
****

haha, Sorry. I read Salt and Limes post and somehow thought that was you. My coffee hasnt kicked in yet. My bad man! :meanie:
 
this is very strange...someone from yale just called me and said that one of the deans wants to talk to me, and basically she called to schedule a time for me to talk to him. what is going onnn?? usually those congratulatory phone calls can go to voicemail...
 
I want a teen crib.


and brooklyn, wtf about your sperm? :uhno:
 
jla314 said:
this is very strange...someone from yale just called me and said that one of the deans wants to talk to me, and basically she called to schedule a time for me to talk to him. what is going onnn?? usually those congratulatory phone calls can go to voicemail...
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Probably something good👍
 
jla314 said:
this is very strange...someone from yale just called me and said that one of the deans wants to talk to me, and basically she called to schedule a time for me to talk to him. what is going onnn?? usually those congratulatory phone calls can go to voicemail...
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they can see you've been accepted to harvard, they're probably trying to give you a hard sell.. since apparently you're god's gift to medicine =)
 
Well, that's that. I am pretty sure I didn't get in (someone from my interview group, same interviewer even, got called last night). *sigh*...I knew it was a long shot going into this and I am still excited to have even had an opportunity to interview. There's still a chance at the WL, so it's not over quite yet.

It's actually somewhat liberating to know that I can sever the umbilical cord with my cell phone, well...at least until a week from Tuesday when I am waiting to hear from UCSD 😛

(UCSD seems to be the least transparent of all in their admissions process, though. They tell you the exact day and time of day to expect phone calls/emails. You can even call in on the friday before the meeting to see if you're being reviewed. I REALLY appreciate that about them!)
 
violincuty said:
Well, that's that. I am pretty sure I didn't get in (someone from my interview group, same interviewer even, got called last night). *sigh*...I knew it was a long shot going into this and I am still excited to have even had an opportunity to interview. There's still a chance at the WL, so it's not over quite yet.

It's actually somewhat liberating to know that I can sever the umbilical cord with my cell phone, well...at least until a week from Tuesday when I am waiting to hear from UCSD 😛

(UCSD seems to be the least transparent of all in their admissions process, though. They tell you the exact day and time of day to expect phone calls/emails. You can even call in on the friday before the meeting to see if you're being reviewed. I REALLY appreciate that about them!)
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sorry to hear about that🙁. Youre due for some good news after ucla and jhu so ucsd will probably take you 😉. Anyone else sick of the WL game (I know you are met :laugh: )? in a lot of ways i want june to come here now...
 
bleargh said:
they can see you've been accepted to harvard, they're probably trying to give you a hard sell.. since apparently you're god's gift to medicine =)
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:laugh: no way, i got suuuuper lucky methinks.

the dean's will be the fourth call from yale in >1 week. perhaps they are hard core at recruiting like WashU
 
oaklandguy said:
Question: I know the way Oakland does funding is that a researcher applies for a grant. The grant is received and then 1/3 of the grant is essentially given straight to the University itself. There are other fees and what-not, i.e. a percentage is given to the animal facility and the different research relevant departments who chart MSDS's and other things, and then the rest is put on an account in the name of the professor on a school finances card (I'm guessing it's either a credit or debit card). This card can only be used to purchase research relevant things, i.e. my PI got yelled at when he got an oil change with this card. Now when the department a researcher is a part of purchases something large like a microscope or a fume hood etc, the school pulls a percentage from every researcher in that department in order to pay for it.

Is this similar at other institutions, or do they just keep all their grant money and pay small fees to the school? I just remember a big part of the strike was wanting even dispersal of grants as well as the OU name on something research correlated. Another part was the fact that OU wanted to stop hiring PhD's and hire more Master's degree teachers and that would in a sense lower the quality of instruction, but I guess it's still better than t.a's teaching classes.
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I think the 1/3 number varies from place to place, but that is essentially how things work. The school often ends up paying for some equipment, and the grant money is used to buy the majority of the equipment/materials, plus pay the students working on the project (if there is enough money, obviously).
 
jla314 said:
:laugh: no way, i got suuuuper lucky methinks.

the dean's will be the fourth call from yale in >1 week. perhaps they are hard core at recruiting like WashU
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1 might be a coincidence, but 2 is a trend and 3 is a fact, as one might say.. no need to sell yourself short.
 
brook what you think about mcnabb to the black hole that is raider nation. your city hates the dude so much i bet they would rejoice ? 😛
 
jla314 said:
this is very strange...someone from yale just called me and said that one of the deans wants to talk to me, and basically she called to schedule a time for me to talk to him. what is going onnn?? usually those congratulatory phone calls can go to voicemail...
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Sounds like awesome news. When will we get to know what it's about????

I'm way too nosy for my own good. :laugh:
 
he just called me back - he's really nice! yeah it was basically a recruiting phone call 😀
 
jla314 said:
:laugh: no way, i got suuuuper lucky methinks.

the dean's will be the fourth call from yale in >1 week. perhaps they are hard core at recruiting like WashU
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they have called me 2+ times as well. I stopped picking up numbers I dont recognize. They just keep asking if I have any questions...I dont have any questions!
 
jla314 said:
he just called me back - he's really nice! yeah it was basically a recruiting phone call 😀
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cool🙂. You are like the mcdonalds all american of med school lol. jla aka john wall.
 
yeah i feel bad saying i don't have questions so i usually ask about research :laugh: so now the dean is going to call me back later today with information about genomic labs at yale.
 
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