This is good news. I'm dreading secondaries, and I have no doubt they'll be the worst part of the processYeah I'd say about halfway through....every essay became recycled material and was done within 20 minsAnd because I put so much effort into the initial material, it was all still quality stuff.
You are either
1) Stating that there will be zero turnaround time between someone finishing their primary interview in October and being interviewed, or
2) In need of reading comprehension practice before for your verbal reasoning section
Most applicants fill out what's called a secondary application after their primary application is complete. Then, they have to wait
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Thanks for the lesson on how applications work, but you still have no basis for your information other than the fact that it sounds reasonable to you. Also, how full a class is would not necessarily determine how selective a school would be. It's not like they just accept whoever the hell applies at the beginning of the cycle because they have open seats, then suddenly start being picky around the end. You might be in need of some logic practice before your verbal reasoning section
Youneverknow22, I don't know why you would think EDP is a bad thing, some schools take in a lot of EDP applicants. You were asking about sending a LOI to a school pre-interview, my point was that it would seem strange for an applicant to send a letter talking about how they want to go to a particular school over all the others when the applicant didn't apply early decision.
EDP rarely seems like a good idea. Your app should be above average to even attempt it, and even then....be willing to apply again next year.Thanks for the lesson on how applications work, but you still have no basis for your information other than the fact that it sounds reasonable to you. Also, how full a class is would not necessarily determine how selective a school would be. It's not like they just accept whoever the hell applies at the beginning of the cycle because they have open seats, then suddenly start being picky around the end. You might be in need of some logic practice before your verbal reasoning section
Youneverknow22, I don't know why you would think EDP is a bad thing, some schools take in a lot of EDP applicants. You were asking about sending a LOI to a school pre-interview, my point was that it would seem strange for an applicant to send a letter talking about how they want to go to a particular school over all the others when the applicant didn't apply early decision.
Thanks for the lesson on how applications work, but you still have no basis for your information other than the fact that it sounds reasonable to you. Also, how full a class is would not necessarily determine how selective a school would be. It's not like they just accept whoever the hell applies at the beginning of the cycle because they have open seats, then suddenly start being picky around the end. You might be in need of some logic practice before your verbal reasoning section
Youneverknow22, I don't know why you would think EDP is a bad thing, some schools take in a lot of EDP applicants. You were asking about sending a LOI to a school pre-interview, my point was that it would seem strange for an applicant to send a letter talking about how they want to go to a particular school over all the others when the applicant didn't apply early decision.
I'd love some more information about why it is your number one school before I decide....but I'm also not convinced my advice is worth much
still 237 days left until october 15th
But think about it this way, 237 days left to caring about school all that much if there is a nice acceptance call that day! That's not bad at all considering the 15 years in school we have already put in...
Oh mah gawd I hope the majority of schools I'm applying to don't have this because I would be hitting f5 like I'm arguing about how I'm right on an internet forum.
My MCAT is 5 weeks from today. I'm freaking out. Haven't even finished content review yet. AKjkljlakdjfkljald. Did horribly on a practice test today just because I'm stupid and mixed up concepts/didn't read closely.
This is good news. I'm dreading secondaries, and I have no doubt they'll be the worst part of the process
That's probably true! The MCAT feels very long ago for me, so the pain has dulled and I hardly remember how much it sucked. Good luck!I still think the MCAT is the worst part of this process. I've done enough scholarship/intern/job essays to write a novel so I'm not worried about those. However, if you were to ask me to calculate the force it takes to move a 50kg block up an incline of 35degress, I'd go
That's probably true! The MCAT feels very long ago for me, so the pain has dulled and I hardly remember how much it sucked. Good luck!
crap, I didn't look at the MCAT score until now. holy sh--dude your mcat score makes me depressed
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Guess that just means Spring Break '12 will be epic!Damn, wish I could say the same. I'll spend my break studying for the MCAT.
Haha I was going to do that but decided the 5 days off is just enough to recharge my batteries for the rest of the semester. You should at least take a few days off!Damn, wish I could say the same. I'll spend my break studying for the MCAT.
Damn, wish I could say the same. I'll spend my break studying for the MCAT.
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I'm going to Mardi Gras!!! So excited
(will start outline this week)
This. I am actually really anxious to see who got in since I have been following the threads all year lol. It's kind of sad that I am nervous for them!5th page!!
Anyways, how is everyone coming along so far?
-Classes are taking up too much of my time
-My interview with my pre-med advisors went really well (I was stressed about this for a while)
-Have some ideas for PS floating around, lol
-Studying Orgo for MCAT
-Started gathering my transcripts from the 4 corners of the Earth so I can have them for my records and when AMCAS time comes
P.S. Reading school-specific threads = added anxiety (and a little bit of excitement?)
My 2016 peoples, nice to meet you.
Can't wait to gun all of you out of the water -- all the way to my derm residency.
BTW, studying physics for the MCAT = slow death.
Frazier my good friend, you didn't hear they eliminated physics from the MCAT for the class entering in 2012?
My 2016 peoples, nice to meet you.
Can't wait to gun all of you out of the water -- all the way to my derm residency.
BTW, studying physics for the MCAT = slow death.
It's gonna be a good cycle! bring it on.
Morning! One more day of work and then it's a beach day tomorrow
Morning! One more day of work and then it's a beach day tomorrow
