Drexel decision time

[Haemulon]

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Did anyone send letters of interest/intent to Drexel post-interview (aside from sending thank you notes)? Do you think it helped? Just wondering as this topic was brought up in the "Letter of Intent Success Stories" thread.

No. I think sending such a letter is more appropriate in a waitlist situation. Just my opinion.

 

[Haemulon]

Reviving out of desparation for news. I am coming up on 6 weeks. Anyone else nervously waiting to hear? Just looking for some commiseration.

 

[cakebaker2]

Hi Haemulon. I called the admissions office last Wednesday and found out there's no decision on my file yet. It's been 9 weeks for me. Hang in there - hopefully we'll hear back soon 👍

P.S. If you call the admissions office, they ask for your AAMC ID so have that handy.

 

[JHU Texan]

Hi Haemulon. I called the admissions office last Wednesday and found out there's no decision on my file yet. It's been 9 weeks for me. Hang in there - hopefully we'll hear back soon 👍

P.S. If you call the admissions office, they ask for your AAMC ID so have that handy.

Better than calling the admissions office and them saying that some decisions take longer than others and you can check your decision status online (though I've read on here that it doesn't work). Its been over 8 weeks for me...

 

[Haemulon]

Hi Haemulon. I called the admissions office last Wednesday and found out there's no decision on my file yet. It's been 9 weeks for me. Hang in there - hopefully we'll hear back soon 👍

P.S. If you call the admissions office, they ask for your AAMC ID so have that handy.

Better than calling the admissions office and them saying that some decisions take longer than others and you can check your decision status online (though I've read on here that it doesn't work). Its been over 8 weeks for me...

Thanks for the updates. Looks like I could have a number of weeks left to wait. I have heard that the decision status page online really doesn't change, even after you get an official decision in the mail. I still check, but I doubt it will provide any timely information about decisions. Very helpfull for invites though. Good luck to both of you!

 

[Haemulon]

One more question for you two: did your "View Interview Appointment" link disappear already? Mine disappeared about a week and a couple days ago, so I was hoping that it meant there was some activity. But I suppose it may just be a coincidence.

 

[cakebaker2]

One more question for you two: did your "View Interview Appointment" link disappear already? Mine disappeared about a week and a couple days ago, so I was hoping that it meant there was some activity. But I suppose it may just be a coincidence.

I just checked my status page and it says Decision not available. The "View Interview Appointment" link has disappeared.

 

[JHU Texan]

I just checked my status page and it says Decision not available. The "View Interview Appointment" link has disappeared.

Same here...

 

[Dave_D]

Funny thing for me. The "View your interview" link is still there. Oh, no decision either and I've been waiting 8 weeks. Oh well, fingers still crossed.🙂

 

[Haemulon]

Funny thing for me. The "View your interview" link is still there. Oh, no decision either and I've been waiting 8 weeks. Oh well, fingers still crossed.🙂

I have a hypothesis, one shared with me by some other SDN friends, that the link gets removed the Friday after they review your file and make a decision (adcom meets on Thursdays). Then, your letter gets typed up to be mailed out at the beginning of the next week (lets say Tuesday perhaps). To be received by you approximately 7 days later, give or take. Given that scenario, we should expect something very soon (the end of this week or beginning of next?). This is all pure speculation of course, but whatever gets us through the next week right? One day at a time. Just trying to keep my hope alive.

 

[Haemulon]

Funny thing for me. The "View your interview" link is still there. Oh, no decision either and I've been waiting 8 weeks. Oh well, fingers still crossed.🙂

Hang in there Dave. It can't be but so much longer right?

 

[hbawa]

you guys have any idea on the waitlist movement at drexel?

 

[Haemulon]

you guys have any idea on the waitlist movement at drexel?

I have heard that it is considerable. Especially since the class size is so large. So there is definitely hope.

 

[whyadoctor]

6th week coming and the interview appointment link still there, and still no decision made 🙁

 

[Haemulon]

6th week coming and the interview appointment link still there, and still no decision made 🙁

You and I were there the same day, so I'm in the same boat. Although I can't see my link anymore. But like I said before, my speculations about it meaning anything were just that. (wishfull thinking on my part)

 

[dhinaabi]

Hi guys,
I interviewed a while ago, and they said that the letters have been mailed out recently, so I should be getting it in the mail soon. Whats weird is that the person who answered the phone said that without me providing my AAMC number. I said can I provide it so that you can make sure it was mailed out, and the person replied, it was mailed out.

 

[Haemulon]

Hi guys,
I interviewed a while ago, and they said that the letters have been mailed out recently, so I should be getting it in the mail soon. Whats weird is that the person who answered the phone said that without me providing my AAMC number. I said can I provide it so that you can make sure it was mailed out, and the person replied, it was mailed out.

I guess every single applicant that has interviewed this cycle will know this week! Yes!!!!!!!


Edit: You should call back and ask: exactly how recently? 😉

 

[Dave_D]

Hang in there Dave. It can't be but so much longer right?

Thanks, good luck to you.(But this application process is so nerve wracking. Just glad I'm working though, money makes things seem better😀

 

[Haemulon]

Thanks, good luck to you.(But this application process is so nerve wracking. Just glad I'm working though, money makes things seem better😀

Making a living alreadydefinitely helps, although daydreaming about becoming a doctor has now made my job seem all the more dull and unpalatable (which makes the days longer and longer). 🙁

 

[whyadoctor]

my interview link just disappeared....all fingers crossed 🙂

 

[Haemulon]

my interview link just disappeared....all fingers crossed 🙂

I really hope that it means something good! Good luck!

 

[Dave_D]

Making a living alreadydefinitely helps, although daydreaming about becoming a doctor has now made my job seem all the more dull and unpalatable (which makes the days longer and longer). 🙁

Definitely true. Oh well, now the link has disappeared for me as well. Hope that's a good thing.

 

[Trismegistus4]

I just got my letter today. I interviewed on 11/17, and the letter was dated 1/10. It was a notification of waitlist. 🙁

 

[whyadoctor]

hey trismegistus4, can you tell us what your stats were, if you don't mind....

 

[Trismegistus4]

hey trismegistus4, can you tell us what your stats were, if you don't mind....

Click on the link in my signature.

http://www.mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?myid=6480

 

[Haemulon]

I just got my letter today. I interviewed on 11/17, and the letter was dated 1/10. It was a notification of waitlist. 🙁

I am sorry about your waitlist. I certainly know how it feels. But there is still definitely a chance, so hang in there.

Was it a regular-sized envelope or a large envelope? I only ask because I people have said that acceptance letters from them come in a large envelope and I want to be prepare when I finally receive something from them (size may tell the news before even opening it).

 

[cakebaker2]

I just got my letter today. I interviewed on 11/17, and the letter was dated 1/10. It was a notification of waitlist. 🙁

Hi Trismegistus4. Well, at least it's not a rejection right? Maybe you'll get off the waitlist...and looks like you are waiting on 2 decisions and have another interview scheduled. Keep your hopes up 👍

(Still no news for me. The wait continues...)

 

[Trismegistus4]

I am sorry about your waitlist. I certainly know how it feels. But there is still definitely a chance, so hang in there.

Was it a regular-sized envelope or a large envelope? I only ask because I people have said that acceptance letters from them come in a large envelope and I want to be prepare when I finally receive something from them (size may tell the news before even opening it).

Regular-sized, I believe #10 is the official designation, the kind letters come in folded into thirds. And it was thin, because it contained only the single sheet. I was actually slightly relieved when I opened it, because upon seeing the envelope I assumed it was a rejection.

 

[Severus]

I am so sorry for that, Tris. 🙁 🙁

I was kind of waiting to see how you or Haemulon fared there to make up my mind. I've withdrawn. I hope it goes to you.

 

[Haemulon]

Regular-sized, I believe #10 is the official designation, the kind letters come in folded into thirds. And it was thin, because it contained only the single sheet. I was actually slightly relieved when I opened it, because upon seeing the envelope I assumed it was a rejection.

Well, I guess now I know that I won't get to slowly walk up the driveway with the envelope in my hand, heart racing, slowly opening it as a drum roll plays in my mind and I wait for the climactic moment in which I discover my long-awaited fate.

Sigh .... now one day I will just open the mailbox and WHAM! I will know.

Best of luck to you friend. I have a feeling I will be sharing your news fairly soon.

 

[Trismegistus4]

I am so sorry for that, Tris. 🙁 🙁

I was kind of waiting to see how you or Haemulon fared there to make up my mind. I've withdrawn. I hope it goes to you.

Wow! Way to take one for the team. How can I ever repay you?

(Psst... Haemmy, she likes me more than you.)

Well, I guess now I know that I won't get to slowly walk up the driveway with the envelope in my hand, heart racing, slowly opening it as a drum roll plays in my mind and I wait for the climactic moment in which I discover my long-awaited fate.

Yes, you will. You won't know whether it's a waitlist or rejection!

 

[Haemulon]

(Psst... Haemmy, she likes me more than you.)

Ouch! Your right. I must admit, I did not think that my old MCAT Countdown friend would give me the beat down. But I resign myself to my fate. What gives Sev? Is it the color of my operculum??? Are my feet too big? 🙁

Yes, you will. You won't know whether it's a waitlist or rejection!

Double ouch! You don't even give me the possibility of a big envelope! 😱 🙁 🙁

 

[Severus]

Ouch! Your right. I must admit, I did not think that my old MCAT Countdown friend would give me the beat down. But I resign myself to my fate. What gives Sev? Is it the color of my operculum??? Are my feet too big? 🙁

Nope. None of that. I'm like Mom... I love you both equally. It's just that you haven't (and aren't) going to get waitlisted!! Keep up the faith!!!

 

[Trismegistus4]

Double ouch! You don't even give me the possibility of a big envelope! 😱 🙁 🙁

Aww, I didn't mean it that way. I just thought it was a given that acceptances are big and fat, but if you do get a small envelope you still have to open it to determine its true significance.

(Though next time I get a small envelope, I'm going to hope it's a little letter that reads "Congratulations! X Medical School has decided to offer you a seat in our class starting in 2007. Go to the following URL to enroll and download all the materials you will need. 😉 )

 

[Haemulon]

You were right Severus! I just got my Acceptance letter from Drexel!!!!!!!!!! 😱 I can't believe that I am actually going to be starting med school this year!!!!!!! You guys are all awesome, thank you so much for all of your support!

Trismegistus4, Hang in there friend! I am hoping to see you there!

 

[kbear12]

omg! Congrats, Haemulon!! i have totally been rooting for you after reading many of your posts!

 

[Severus]

You were right Severus! I just got my Acceptance letter from Drexel!!!!!!!!!! 😱 I can't believe that I am actually going to be starting med school this year!!!!!!! You guys are all awesome, thank you so much for all of your support!

Trismegistus4, Hang in there friend! I am hoping to see you there!

YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAH!!!! I am so happy for you Haemulon!!! I think I'm grinning more over this news than I ever did for myself. You totally deserve it! Go out and celebrate!!!! You're going to love Philly, especially New Deck. 😀 😀 😀

 

[Haemulon]

YYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAH!!!! I am so happy for you Haemulon!!! I think I'm grinning more over this news than I ever did for myself. You totally deserve it! Go out and celebrate!!!! You're going to love Philly, especially New Deck. 😀 😀 😀

Thank you so much Severus! I am beside myself in disbelief. I just cracked open a Sam Adams but will definitely be sharing some Champaign with my wife when the kids go to sleep 🙂

 

[notdeadyet]

I am beside myself in disbelief. I just cracked open a Sam Adams but will definitely be sharing some Champaign with my wife when the kids go to sleep 🙂

Congratulations, buddy. There must be no better feeling. All the hard work finally paid off.

Well done...

 

[AnthonyNY]

interviewed december 12th, got my acceptance letter today!! big envelope!

good luck to everyone still waiting!!!

 

[Haemulon]

interviewed december 12th, got my acceptance letter today!! big envelope!

good luck to everyone still waiting!!!

Congrats Anthony!!!!!!! 👍 👍 See you in Philly!

 

[whyadoctor]

Congrats to everyone who got in!!!!! just wondering, so did you get a big envelope?...i'm hoping to hear something from drexel in the next week or so...we'll see what happens

 

[Haemulon]

Congrats to everyone who got in!!!!! just wondering, so did you get a big envelope?...i'm hoping to hear something from drexel in the next week or so...we'll see what happens

I have a good feeling that you will be hearing soon buddy. Big envelope = acceptance, small envelope = waitlist or rejection. Hope you get good news!

 

[Trismegistus4]

Thank you so much Severus! I am beside myself in disbelief. I just cracked open a Sam Adams but will definitely be sharing some Champaign with my wife when the kids go to sleep 🙂

Hey, you were supposed to be celebrating. What's with the lousy beer? When you get here you will be replacing that Sam Adams swill with Yuengling lager before long. 😉

 

[Haemulon]

Hey, you were supposed to be celebrating. What's with the lousy beer? When you get here you will be replacing that Sam Adams swill with Yuengling lager before long. 😉

Yuengling is one of my favorites, for sure. But to call Sam Adams lousy? 😱

 

[Robizzle]

Yuengling is one of my favorites, for sure. But to call Sam Adams lousy? 😱

I'm a fan of summer ale but I tried cherry wheat for the first time last night and it reminded me of medicine

 

[Haemulon]

I'm a fan of summer ale but I tried cherry wheat for the first time last night and it reminded me of medicine

Same here. My wife bought a Sam variety pack for me a few weeks back and the Cherry did not go over very well.

 

[LifetimeDoc]

Did the format of Drexel's Secondary/Status webpage just change? Or am I going crazy?

 

[ICCONFETTI]

Did the format of Drexel's Secondary/Status webpage just change? Or am I going crazy?

Hm. it didn't change for me. Still looks the same...
maybe you are going crazy?

 

[LifetimeDoc]

Hm. it didn't change for me. Still looks the same...
maybe you are going crazy?

I wouldn't doubt it! 😀 It's just that it went from a very plain style to a more styled look, with graphic icons and formatted text. Maybe something with my browser. Dang, thought it maybe meant something.