Cocktail Party with DEAN

[jsr52]

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My grandfather just invited me to an alumni cocktail party for the medical school he attended. I will most likely be introduced to the dean. If you guys were in the situation how would you act. (Obviously be yourself). But would you say "nice to meet you, keep your eyes out for my application..." I need to leave some sort of impression on this guy.

 

[Scean]

break out into song with the whole party dancing and singing along with you


http://www.collegehumor.com/video:248334

 

[Doctor4Life1769]

Have your father introduce you to him.

Talk about how you like the school and your interest in medicine. State that you have applied to the program and is waiting to hear from there for interview (if you have interviewed, then a decision). Get to know him on a personal level (i.e. interests) and show that you can relate to some of his interests and hold a conversation. Don't be a prick or tool. Don't go out bragging about stats. If he asks about grades, tell him. Don't overdo it. Be cool, don't get drunk.

 

[Charles English]

tough one. maybe a 'less is more' approach. odds are, you won't be able to stun the dean into an automatic acceptance, so just introduce yourself, say "nice to meet you" and all that... maybe throw in a "look forward to attending your great/wonderful/blah blah blah institution while such a kicka$* dean such as yourself is running the show!" then slap him on the back and down the drink in your hand in one gulp and keep walking.


seriously though. less is more. 👍

 

[jsr52]

hilarious video. what school was that?

 

[flip26]

...be sure to ask what ECs he finds most impressive...and ask if a high MCAT can offset a low GPA?...you know, ask all the burning questions found on SDN...do this and I am sure the dean will be impressed with you!

 

[searun]

Invite the Dean to play golf with you at your country club. Then buy a few rounds of drinks in the club bar after you play 18 holes. Just remember that quite a few deals are sealed on the golf course.

 

[MilkmanAl]

Honestly, I'd keep the med school talk to a minimum unless he or somebody else brings it up. Just have a conversation with him.

 

[BTC]

Ideally, get your grandfather to say the embarrassing stuff about how you are currently applying and would hope to go to that school. Then you can be yourself and change the subject so he can get to know you.

 

[Depakote]

If your Grandfather's taking you to the party, let him do the work. He can drop the line that you're going to be applying and then if it gets over the top it's easy to write-off as the proud-grandparent as opposed to the obnoxious pre-med.

At the party, all you should do is be pleasant and meet people. Don't be the applicant, be the nice guy that people had a good time talking to. If they bring up what you're doing, mention that you're applying to med school and then let them talk about it... play it cool. 😎

If the dean is there, there will probably be more people on the admissions committee at the party. Have a good time and make a good impression. By not trying to make an opportunity out of the situation, it will be a better opportunity.

 

[LikeClockWork]

Have your father introduce you to him.

Talk about how you like the school and your interest in medicine. State that you have applied to the program and is waiting to hear from there for interview (if you have interviewed, then a decision). Get to know him on a personal level (i.e. interests) and show that you can relate to some of his interests and hold a conversation. Don't be a prick or tool. Don't go out bragging about stats. If he asks about grades, tell him. Don't overdo it. Be cool, don't get drunk.

Seconded.

Also, I'm sure the dean isn't there to do work, so don't try to make it an interview. He's there for a party, so don't try to make it anything else.

 

[Doctor4Life1769]

Seconded.

Also, I'm sure the dean isn't there to do work, so don't try to make it an interview. He's there for a party, so don't try to make it anything else.

I forgot to note how everything in between the 1st and last line was pure sarcasm. Well, OP now you know. 👍

 

[Depakote]

Ah yes.

Depending on how uninhibited you become when you've had alcohol, you should probably limit your intake that night. You do not want to say something stupid.

 

[Bradstein]

By not trying to make an opportunity out of the situation, it will be a better opportunity.

This post is where it's at. This is your chance at an interview before they even see your primary, so just be yourself and have a good time. If you're actually a good person and not some kind of super-douche you should make great impressions all around.

Depending on how uninhibited you become when you've had alcohol, you should probably limit your intake that night. You do not want to say something stupid.

Ten beers or less.

 

[teachmed27]

tough one. maybe a 'less is more' approach. odds are, you won't be able to stun the dean into an automatic acceptance, so just introduce yourself, say "nice to meet you" and all that... maybe throw in a "look forward to attending your great/wonderful/blah blah blah institution while such a kicka$* dean such as yourself is running the show!" then slap him on the back and down the drink in your hand in one gulp and keep walking.


seriously though. less is more. 👍

 

[jsr52]

Of course the dean is there to do work. You might think he is making conversation to have a good time. But hes really just trying to get donations for the school. I cause ill have to adopt the same idea. Look good by trying not to look good.

 

[Kaustikos]

Take a friend with you, but have him come in later. Have it so that right when you go and introduce yourself to the Dean your friend "chokes" on some food. Take the initiative and go save his life. After saving said friends life, have your friend say "This man is a SAVIOR. What a great man!" over and over and over and start applauding you. The Dean will take notice, take you back for a smoke and drink and it's win win win. Bonus points if the friend isn't your age. Double bonus points if the man choking is the Dean. Killer Combo if it's the Dean's wife. Ultimate combo if you can go through the night without doing that and having a great time and getting to know some people.

 

[91Bravo]

With the thousands of applications that particular school receives a year, the significant number of chance encounters with prospective med students he must have in a year, and the number of drinks he might have that night, it's doubtful he'll remember your name the next day.

Don't put too much emphasis on this cocktail party. If anything, you risk annoying him by bringing up your professional aspirations when he's at a social function trying to relax.

Having a mojito with some dean isn't going to increase your odds. Good luck with your upcoming application cycle.

 

[enjoydrywax]

At least he will recognize your name if you choose to send in some letter of intent - that can only help.

 

[honker]

I'm not sure why you think it is going to matter if you meet the dean of the school of medicine. They are usually not involved with admissions committee work, unless there is serious influence peddling going on. If there are members of the admissions committee, then be aware of who they are, but don't bring up the fact that you are an applicant to the school. You are better off just interacting with them like a normal person, not a neurotic premed.

 

[Bacchus]

Take a friend with you, but have him come in later. Have it so that right when you go and introduce yourself to the Dean your friend "chokes" on some food. Take the initiative and go save his life. After saving said friends life, have your friend say "This man is a SAVIOR. What a great man!" over and over and over and start applauding you. The Dean will take notice, take you back for a smoke and drink and it's win win win. Bonus points if the friend isn't your age. Double bonus points if the man choking is the Dean. Killer Combo if it's the Dean's wife. Ultimate combo if you can go through the night without doing that and having a great time and getting to know some people.

Great video game. I may have to go play the SNES version when I go home this w/end.

 

[jult24er]

tough one. maybe a 'less is more' approach. odds are, you won't be able to stun the dean into an automatic acceptance, so just introduce yourself, say "nice to meet you" and all that... maybe throw in a "look forward to attending your great/wonderful/blah blah blah institution while such a kicka$* dean such as yourself is running the show!" then slap him on the back and down the drink in your hand in one gulp and keep walking.


seriously though. less is more. 👍

 

[jult24er]

Take a friend with you, but have him come in later. Have it so that right when you go and introduce yourself to the Dean your friend "chokes" on some food. Take the initiative and go save his life. After saving said friends life, have your friend say "This man is a SAVIOR. What a great man!" over and over and over and start applauding you. The Dean will take notice, take you back for a smoke and drink and it's win win win. Bonus points if the friend isn't your age. Double bonus points if the man choking is the Dean. Killer Combo if it's the Dean's wife. Ultimate combo if you can go through the night without doing that and having a great time and getting to know some people.