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So I forgot to have coffee this morning... And while I am tired, I am kinda surprised that I'm not having withdrawals.

How's everyone doing today?

good🙂. Just got back from volunteering. And i bought a new car yesterday! its the 1st time ive ever had a car not like 10+ years old lol.

bob did you hear from ucla yet by chance? Iforgot when you interviewed.

 

[oaklandguy]

So I forgot to have coffee this morning... And while I am tired, I am kinda surprised that I'm not having withdrawals.

How's everyone doing today?

Slept in. Missed 2 classes. Contemplating whether I should go to my third class. Won't have time to run any western blots. Ugh.

I need coffee as well, I am tired even though I slept in.

 

[guyski79]

So I forgot to have coffee this morning... And while I am tired, I am kinda surprised that I'm not having withdrawals.

How's everyone doing today?

I'm dying while I wait to hear from Columbia this week.

But on the plus side, my best friend from high school is flying out to visit me tomorrow night.

Hiking in Yosemite next week 👍

 

[metallica81788]

Or, next year, you could just make sporcle quizzes to study anatomy next year


👍 good question!

That's a really good idea.

 

[DrYoda]

I have a GREAT mnemonic for this!! (I am sure you already have one, though). Mine is kinda dirty, so I can't post it here...but PM me if interested!! I haven't forgotten them since I learned this phrase 😛

I think I know the one you're talking about.

im working on a new theory

med schools = the communist party

for example, while many go to med school for ulterior motives, and the schools know that too, everyone nevertheless have to prove his passion for and loyalty to the profession. many, of course, end up sticking to their noble beliefs for their lives, but they are really just pawns of the upper echelon, which is dominated by power hungry rich people.

still working on other similarities, but this application process sure reminds me a lot of my mom's application to join the chinese communist party back in the days.

Not a bad theory. Med school is a strange place, really hierarchical too.

 

[bobsmith]

x

 

[DrYoda]

good🙂. Just got back from volunteering. And i bought a new car yesterday! its the 1st time ive ever had a car not like 10+ years old lol.

bob did you hear from ucla yet by chance? Iforgot when you interviewed.

Cool. What kind of car?

 

[metallica81788]

I'm dying while I wait to hear from Columbia this week.

But on the plus side, my best friend from high school is flying out to visit me tomorrow night.

Hiking in Yosemite next week 👍

Join the club. At least you know it might be this week.

Try dying since mid September and you might not ever hear back regardless of the decision. 🙁 👎

 

[bobsmith]

I'm dying while I wait to hear from Columbia this week.

lol, I saw that there were over 90 people looking at that thread

 

[Jolt21]

What about staying in Dmouth?

i just want to leave here so bad. it's just i'd rather try the ong distance thing fom somewhere i like, rather than stay at Dmouth, the relationship end up not working, and i'm stuck here for four more years. (not that this place isn't great, but 6 years...i'm ready to bounce

That seems to happen to people all the time. It's happened to a couple of my senior friends here as well, and I've seen both decisions made. Love conquers all vs. I'm off to med school, forget this.

def. leaning towards the former.

 

[DrYoda]

Energy commodity prices plummeting . Muahahaha.

 

[metallica81788]

i just want to leave here so bad. it's just i'd rather try the ong distance thing fom somewhere i like, rather than stay at Dmouth, the relationship end up not working, and i'm stuck here for four more years. (not that this place isn't great, but 6 years...i'm ready to bounce

I understand. No matter how great you like a place, you need to leave sometimes. I love New Orleans, but I'll be able to appreciate it more if I go somewhere else for a while.

 

[bobsmith]

I understand. No matter how great you like a place, you need to leave sometimes. I love New Orleans, but I'll be able to appreciate it more if I go somewhere else for a while.

That's sort of how I feel

...but the California sunshine is just so appealing...

 

[brooklynblunder]

Energy commodity prices plummeting . Muahahaha.

👍

dude, i was about to pull the trigger on this stock 2 days ago, but i just totally forgot to move my money around and was all lazy and stuff. it has gained 30+% since 👎

 

[lstone13]

good🙂. Just got back from volunteering. And i bought a new car yesterday! its the 1st time ive ever had a car not like 10+ years old lol.

bob did you hear from ucla yet by chance? Iforgot when you interviewed.

That's cool! I wish I had money right now because it's the perfect time to buy cars/houses if you have the funds for it.

Where did you volunteer today?

Slept in. Missed 2 classes. Contemplating whether I should go to my third class. Won't have time to run any western blots. Ugh.

I need coffee as well, I am tired even though I slept in.

Did you mean to sleep so late??

I'm dying while I wait to hear from Columbia this week.

But on the plus side, my best friend from high school is flying out to visit me tomorrow night.

Hiking in Yosemite next week 👍

on Columbia! 🙂

I want to go to Yosemite!! Have you ever been before?

 

[DrYoda]

👍

dude, i was about to pull the trigger on this stock 2 days ago, but i just totally forgot to move my money around and was all lazy and stuff. it has gained 30+% since 👎

I hate when that happens.

 

[bobsmith]

good🙂. Just got back from volunteering. And i bought a new car yesterday! its the 1st time ive ever had a car not like 10+ years old lol.

bob did you hear from ucla yet by chance? Iforgot when you interviewed.

Nah, I didn't. My interview there sucked though so I'm not expecting good things.

Oh yeah, maybe I missed it but how was that midnight meeting for your work? Did you actually get hazed? haha

 

[BBender716]

hey guys!

 

[guyski79]

I want to go to Yosemite!! Have you ever been before?

Yeah I've been a few times. It's a really awesome place.

 

[BBender716]

Man I just read Metallica's comin' to Chicago! You should definitely swing by and we'll get some Portillos. It's VINTAGE Chicago goodness.

 

[lstone13]

hey guys!

Hey Bender!

 

[jackson1]

So I forgot to have coffee this morning... And while I am tired, I am kinda surprised that I'm not having withdrawals.

How's everyone doing today?

i'm having a pretty good day so far! it's beautiful out, i ate a pistachio muffin for breakfast, went to yoga class, made a delicious tuna melt for lunch, and now i have my adorable little girl fast asleep on my lap. it's all about the small pleasures🙂

how are you doing? glad you're not having caffeine withdrawls!

 

[lstone13]

So everyone, I have a question, would it be bad to send a letter of intent to 2 places? I have a feeling I'm not going to get into one regardless, which is why I'm considering sending another school a letter.

 

[lstone13]

i'm having a pretty good day so far! it's beautiful out, i ate a pistachio muffin for breakfast, went to yoga class, made a delicious tuna melt for lunch, and now i have my adorable little girl fast asleep on my lap. it's all about the small pleasures🙂

how are you doing? glad you're not having caffeine withdrawls!

That sounds like you had a great morning! I've never had a pistachio muffin before, but it sounds delicious!

I'm doing okay. Still super bummed out after the past two days, but I'm slowly getting over it. I mean, should the worst case scenario occur, I have a plan for this summer and re-applying.

 

[BBender716]

So everyone, I have a question, would it be bad to send a letter of intent to 2 places? I have a feeling I'm not going to get into one regardless, which is why I'm considering sending another school a letter.

I would, it's ok if you don't send them at the same time. For instance, I sent a very strong letter of interest (on the verge of intent) to Pitt. But I'm guessing since you've been hanging around, you've noticed how much they've pissed off their entire waitlist and it was before I was invited to a late interview at Pritzker.

I sent a legitimate letter of intent, full on, to U of C because my sentiments have changed with good reason and they are now my #1 hands down.

 

[jackson1]

So everyone, I have a question, would it be bad to send a letter of intent to 2 places? I have a feeling I'm not going to get into one regardless, which is why I'm considering sending another school a letter.

considering how little vandy's wl moves (i'm assuming that's one of your two), i don't think it's a big deal. i might just do one definite letter of intent, then for my #2 and 3 schools just do really strong letters of interest to be safe and make sure i'm not gonna make anyone mad on the off chance i get into more than one. like say it's my top choice without saying i'll definitely go there if accepted.

 

[lstone13]

I would, it's ok if you don't send them at the same time. For instance, I sent a very strong letter of interest (on the verge of intent) to Pitt. But I'm guessing since you've been hanging around, you've noticed how much they've pissed off their entire waitlist and it was before I was invited to a late interview at Pritzker.

I sent a legitimate letter of intent, full on, to U of C because my sentiments have changed with good reason and they are now my #1 hands down.

Thanks! Yeah, I think I will send it. I just needed some reassurance. 🙂

 

[BBender716]

Ok. I'm really trying to help some SDNers out here. Just withdrew from two schools I really liked but knew I probably wasn't going to wind up attending 🙁 Even though I know that... I still just feel sad.

 

[Pedie Packs]

so i'm dating this girl, and i'm falling for her pretty fast, and i think she's amazing. but we're hesitant to take it anywhere because i'm leaving for med school.

sometimes i think god likes playing cruel jokes on me every once in a while.

Sorry bro. I'm in the dumps right now too. My ex-gf who I haven't spoken a word to in 8 months dropped the "I still l-bomb you" bomb on me the other day. **** is going crazy on my front. Really complicated situation, we broke up after 2 years bc of cultural differences. We were falling out of the relationship slowly. I still have feelings, but I think mainly because I haven't had anything come close to matching what we had. But the cultural barriers are still there....all this w/out mentioning the leaving for school factor.

 

[BBender716]

Sorry bro. I'm in the dumps right now too. My ex-gf who I haven't spoken a word to in 8 months dropped the "I still l-bomb you" bomb on me the other day. **** is going crazy on my front. Really complicated situation, we broke up after 2 years bc of cultural differences. We were falling out of the relationship slowly. I still have feelings, but I think mainly because I haven't had anything come close to matching what we had. But the cultural barriers are still there....all this w/out mentioning the leaving for school factor.

Hold out until you leave for school! Be strong Pedie!

 

[Jolt21]

Sorry bro. I'm in the dumps right now too. My ex-gf who I haven't spoken a word to in 8 months dropped the "I still l-bomb you" bomb on me the other day. **** is going crazy on my front. Really complicated situation, we broke up after 2 years bc of cultural differences. We were falling out of the relationship slowly. I still have feelings, but I think mainly because I haven't had anything come close to matching what we had. But the cultural barriers are still there....all this w/out mentioning the leaving for school factor.

culture is a whole 'nother ball game. i don't know if i could be with a girl if the family didn't approve for whatever reason. family is just too important to me. good luck, dude.

 

[Ok2Panic]

Ok. I'm really trying to help some SDNers out here. Just withdrew from two schools I really liked but knew I probably wasn't going to wind up attending 🙁 Even though I know that... I still just feel sad.

That was sweet of you Bender!

 

[BBender716]

Make that 4 schools. Now I'm just depressed. 🙁

OSU better go to someone on this thread, or I'm going to write an angry letter.

 

[JJMrK]

So everyone, I have a question, would it be bad to send a letter of intent to 2 places? I have a feeling I'm not going to get into one regardless, which is why I'm considering sending another school a letter.

I wouldn't say both are your top choice, but that's just me. No harm sending a strong letter of interest to both.

Sorry bro. I'm in the dumps right now too. My ex-gf who I haven't spoken a word to in 8 months dropped the "I still l-bomb you" bomb on me the other day. **** is going crazy on my front. Really complicated situation, we broke up after 2 years bc of cultural differences. We were falling out of the relationship slowly. I still have feelings, but I think mainly because I haven't had anything come close to matching what we had. But the cultural barriers are still there....all this w/out mentioning the leaving for school factor.

Dang dude, that's lame. Is it basically parental stuff?

Make that 4 schools. Now I'm just depressed. 🙁

OSU better go to someone on this thread, or I'm going to write an angry letter.

Wowsers. Which ones?

 

[JJMrK]

Group projects are so lame.

 

[BBender716]

I wouldn't say both are your top choice, but that's just me. No harm sending a strong letter of interest to both.



Dang dude, that's lame. Is it basically parental stuff?



Wowsers. Which ones?

OSU - withdrew acceptance
Iowa - withdrew acceptance
UPitt - got off that god forsaken waitlist
Case - withdrew waitlist

So now I'm still active at Loyola, UIC, UChicago (continued). Waiting to see what shakes out.

 

[Jolt21]

OSU - withdrew acceptance
Iowa - withdrew acceptance
UPitt - got off that god forsaken waitlist
Case - withdrew waitlist

So now I'm still active at Loyola, UIC, UChicago (continued). Waiting to see what shakes out.

someone has an obvious bias towards the city of Chicago/state of Illinois. lol

 

[BBender716]

someone has an obvious bias towards the city of Chicago/state of Illinois. lol

yeah... with the new fiancée and really looking to stay close to home, just seemed right.

Speaking of which, you've got some killer options! What are you leaning towards, pre-total fin. aid package?

 

[Appless]

yeah... with the new fiancée and really looking to stay close to home, just seemed right.

Speaking of which, you've got some killer options! What are you leaning towards, pre-total fin. aid package?

staying close to home > most other factors for me too 🙂. But wow you really had some amazing acceptances there. I guess UChicago would be your top. I hear they give a ton of fin aid i wish i did apply there lol.

 

[rockaction]

OSU - withdrew acceptance
Iowa - withdrew acceptance
UPitt - got off that god forsaken waitlist
Case - withdrew waitlist

So now I'm still active at Loyola, UIC, UChicago (continued). Waiting to see what shakes out.

you're an honorable man!

Here's how I'm looking:

Wake Forest - withdrew waitlist
Cincinnati - will withdraw waitlist
Kentucky - will withdraw acceptance
Ohio State - most likely will withdraw acceptance

I will be keeping my Case acceptance, and my Pitt and Vandy WLs

hopefully the OSU spots we will be giving up will help people here...

 

[BBender716]

staying close to home > most other factors for me too 🙂. But wow you really had some amazing acceptances there. I guess UChicago would be your top. I hear they give a ton of fin aid i wish i did apply there lol.

UChicago would definitely be my top. Never would I have dreamed to have had a shot there. Now I'm just trying to claw my way in. Also hoping for that financial aid. I'm still trying to be really honest with myself and when I am, I realize that I'd still be really happy at Loyola.

I had a really big chip on my shoulder since starting undergrad. because it's the only place I got in because of random things wrong with my college app (my school screwed up my grades and I was overly ambitious in applying) so I constantly had this inferiority complex. I'm finally past it and now I just hate when people who don't get it think "that's a lower stat school, what else was wrong with your app that you wound up there? [at Loyola]" because believe it or not I get that vibe from people I tell that I'm really thinking Loyola. I've realized it totally doesn't matter to me anymore. I loved the fit, loved the school, and loved the facilities.

Long story short, whatever happens, I'm excited.

 

[Pedie Packs]

woohooo everyone withdraw from osu for me stoney and blue 😀

lol... or keep em so we can be potential classmates 😀

 

[BBender716]

you're an honorable man!

Here's how I'm looking:

Wake Forest - withdrew waitlist
Cincinnati - will withdraw waitlist
Kentucky - will withdraw acceptance
Ohio State - most likely will withdraw acceptance

I will be keeping my Case acceptance, and my Pitt and Vandy WLs

hopefully the OSU spots we will be giving up will help people here...

OSU was the toughest. If they didn't want me to take Orgo II and I had no state ties, I'd say 75% chance I'd be there. Dean Capers is the absolute BEST. He personally impressed the hell out of me. That is the way to get your program into the Top 15.

 

[BBender716]

woohooo everyone withdraw from osu for me stoney and blue 😀

lol... or keep em so we can be potential classmates 😀

Why don't you send some PMs telling people to do that? 😉

 

[rockaction]

OSU was the toughest. If they didn't want me to take Orgo II and I had no state ties, I'd say 75% chance I'd be there. Dean Capers is the absolute BEST. He personally impressed the hell out of me. That is the way to get your program into the Top 15.

yeah if I withdraw from OSU and end up elseware it will feel like a piece of my heart was left in Columbus. I loved that school. but, I also loved Case, and feel like it is a better fit for me. who knows...my mind could change. but I signed up to go to the Case 2nd look over the OSU one...so I doubt I will change my mind now.

 

[SteinUmStein]

UChicago would definitely be my top. Never would I have dreamed to have had a shot there. Now I'm just trying to claw my way in. Also hoping for that financial aid. I'm still trying to be really honest with myself and when I am, I realize that I'd still be really happy at Loyola.

I had a really big chip on my shoulder since starting undergrad. because it's the only place I got in because of random things wrong with my college app (my school screwed up my grades and I was overly ambitious in applying) so I constantly had this inferiority complex. I'm finally past it and now I just hate when people who don't get it think "that's a lower stat school, what else was wrong with your app that you wound up there? [at Loyola]" because believe it or not I get that vibe from people I tell that I'm really thinking Loyola. I've realized it totally doesn't matter to me anymore. I loved the fit, loved the school, and loved the facilities.

Long story short, whatever happens, I'm excited.

I think in the end, you have to be happy with what you are doing. That goes for everything, not just med school. I have really intelligent friends who could be doing about anything, and they're going to teach high school math or middle school english or elementary ed. They get crap about it all the time because they could be doing something "better" with their life... 😕 How can anyone but you decide what's best for your life?

 

[Pedie Packs]

Why don't you send some PMs telling people to do that? 😉

yeah, that thread was ridiculous. how low of people to actually do that?

btw, rejected from loyola over the phone just now 👎

 

[SteinUmStein]

yeah if I withdraw from OSU and end up elseware it will feel like a piece of my heart was left in Columbus. I loved that school. but, I also loved Case, and feel like it is a better fit for me. who knows...my mind could change. but I signed up to go to the Case 2nd look over the OSU one...so I doubt I will change my mind now.

I feel the same about Michigan... I know it might be more expensive than my state school and a little farther away from home, but I think I'd always wonder what life would have been like in Ann Arbor... love that town. 😍

 

[BBender716]

I think in the end, you have to be happy with what you are doing. That goes for everything, not just med school. I have really intelligent friends who could be doing about anything, and they're going to teach high school math or middle school english or elementary ed. They get crap about it all the time because they could be doing something "better" with their life... 😕 How can anyone but you decide what's best for your life?

Agreed. I plan on going to medical school, period. Then I'll never look back 🙂

 

[Tatastrophy]

yeah, that thread was ridiculous. how low of people to actually do that?

btw, rejected from loyola over the phone just now 👎

over teh phone?! thats cold hearted!