fears of being rejected everywhere

[colden]

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i feel so convinced that i'm going to get rejected from everywhere. i almost didn't apply at all but did, thinking, "what the hell. i already saved the money for the app process" because i've been saving for a long time for this.

i work with four other people who are also applying for med school now. they are all so confident that they will get in somewhere. i asked them, "what are you going to do if you don't get in anywhere?" and they all looked at me like i had two heads (and i wasn't saying it in a snotty way to imply that they wouldn't get in, and they didn't get that vibe from me) and said they hadn't even thought of that.

meanwhile, i look at job postings every day for my next job because i think i will be rejected everywhere after hearing nothing until next april.

not sure what the point of this post is...except that i couldn't find a thread where people had a fear of getting rejected everywhere and i just wanted to see if anyone else felt the same way.

 

[Perrotfish]

I applied twice, it happens. If it happens to you just try to evaluate what went wrong so that it doesn't go wrong again the next time.

Of course, it hasn't actually happened yet.

 

[indianjatt]

May I ask first what your stats are?

 

[Birdsbeak]

I think it's a normal fear. You could be the "perfect" applicant and get rejected everywhere. There is definitely an element of luck.

 

[BlueElmo]

Yeah, the only thing to do now is to just hang tight and hope for the best.

 

[Trexate]

I think everyone experiences a bit of that fear from time to time. It's good to have a back up plan. Not having one just means that if you were to get rejected everywhere it's going to be even more difficult to cope with.

Since we don't know your stats, or where you applied, it will be difficult to give you an unbiased view of your chances. However, like some have said, there is an element to it that is a crap-shoot.

 

[KMFDM]

Yeah man, I am also nervous.

Some days I convince myself I'm going to get into an awesome school, other days, I'm certain I'm not getting in anywhere.

 

[brooklynblunder]

i feel so convinced that i'm going to get rejected from everywhere. i almost didn't apply at all but did, thinking, "what the hell. i already saved the money for the app process" because i've been saving for a long time for this.

i work with four other people who are also applying for med school now. they are all so confident that they will get in somewhere. i asked them, "what are you going to do if you don't get in anywhere?" and they all looked at me like i had two heads (and i wasn't saying it in a snotty way to imply that they wouldn't get in, and they didn't get that vibe from me) and said they hadn't even thought of that.

meanwhile, i look at job postings every day for my next job because i think i will be rejected everywhere after hearing nothing until next april.

not sure what the point of this post is...except that i couldn't find a thread where people had a fear of getting rejected everywhere and i just wanted to see if anyone else felt the same way.

i think ill be rejected everywhere too, including the DO schools i applied to. dont let it affect you too much.

however, everyone should be searching for jobs and trying to save up money - whether or not you have confidence in being accepted or not. it is the right thing to do for yourself. doing job applications and job interviews will only help you improve yourself in different aspects, which are possibly applicable to the process of med school application (if you want it to be). good luck though

 

[colden]

Trexate and indianjatt, i didn't post my stats because this is not a "what's my chances?" thread thinly disguised, and i'm not trying to fish for compliments here.

[i'm not going to post my stats because they're really obviously from me if i post anything beyond numbers, and i found out about this board from the people i work with, who tell me they are on it 24-7, and i would like to stay anonymous.]

thanks for all the replies, everyone! i feel slightly better.

 

[277768]

For you OP:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj_B4QfuIN0[/YOUTUBE]

Enjoy that and a warm bubble bath.

 

[colden]

For you OP:...

Enjoy that and a warm bubble bath.

aw, thank you, allenthecowboy! such thoughtfulness is a prime example of why you would make a great doctor (feel free to bring this up in interviews 😉).

i think i read somewhere in another thread that you are applying to an ungodly insane number of schools. maybe if i had done that, i could sleep easy at night.

 

[chman]

Trexate and indianjatt, i didn't post my stats because this is not a "what's my chances?" thread thinly disguised, and i'm not trying to fish for compliments here.

[i'm not going to post my stats because they're really obviously from me if i post anything beyond numbers, and i found out about this board from the people i work with, who tell me they are on it 24-7, and i would like to stay anonymous.]

thanks for all the replies, everyone! i feel slightly better.

You don't think they could figure it out from you saying "two people you work with," and the specific question that you asked them?

Anyways. As Tom Petty says, "The waiting is the hardest part." It sound like your stats are good. I think you are doing the right thing by preparing yourself for if it does not happen and having a back-up plan. I think that if you try to stay occupied and try to keep a positive attitude it will all work out. Also, if you don't get in prepare for next year. Just have it in your mind that you will get in eventually and nothing will stop you.

 

[Food]

It's a good fear to have. Last time, I had the opposite fear. I thought I'd be interviewing at all these ridiculous places. Then I didn't even get lots of interviews, let alone an acceptance. This year I fear not getting anywhere at all. In fact, I'm already planning reapplication strategies for the next 2-3 years. Hopefully I won't have to use them.

 

[chman]

It's a good fear to have. Last time, I had the opposite fear. I thought I'd be interviewing at all these ridiculous places. Then I didn't even get lots of interviews, let alone an acceptance. This year I fear not getting anywhere at all. In fact, I'm already planning reapplication strategies for the next 2-3 years. Hopefully I won't have to use them.

All I gotta say is that all must listen to a man with such a great avatar. RIP Dime Bag D.

 

[BlueElmo]

It's a good fear to have. Last time, I had the opposite fear. I thought I'd be interviewing at all these ridiculous places. Then I didn't even get lots of interviews, let alone an acceptance. This year I fear not getting anywhere at all. In fact, I'm already planning reapplication strategies for the next 2-3 years. Hopefully I won't have to use them.

Good luck man. I'm rooting for you.

 

[Food]

Good luck man. I'm rooting for you.

Thanks dude. Hope everything works out for all of us!

 

[azrael87]

Everyone has the same fear as you until they see they're actually accepted somewhere. I'm gonna be thoroughly pissed if I don't get in this year, but since I've applied at the midway point in the cycle and have an overall average-level app, I realize I may have to suck it up and reapply next year. Don't stress over it too much. My philosophy is to hope for the best and be prepared for the worst.

Keep yourself occupied while you're waiting for results. Continue extracurricular work, volunteering, a job, etc. Also, if you're still taking classes, make sure you kick ass.

Reasons: A) You won't have as much time to sit and worry.
B) If you do end up having to reapply next year you will already have an improved application and more money saved up.
C) Even if things look good and you start getting interview invites and such, you can send the schools positive updates on your productive activities to show how silly they would be not to accept you.

As for your friends, I don't care how good their applications are. Tell them the same thing I said here: Keep busy during the application cycle, and make back up plans for next year just in case. If you all really want to study medicine, you gotta be willing to stick it out another year if need be.

Things always look brighter when you have a plan. Chin up, relax, and all that jazz. 😉

 

[dingyibvs]

Good luck to us all....

 

[BlueElmo]

Everyone has the same fear as you until they see they're actually accepted somewhere. I'm gonna be thoroughly pissed if I don't get in this year, but since I've applied at the midway point in the cycle and have an overall average-level app, I realize I may have to suck it up and reapply next year. Don't stress over it too much. My philosophy is to hope for the best and be prepared for the worst.

Keep yourself occupied while you're waiting for results. Continue extracurricular work, volunteering, a job, etc. Also, if you're still taking classes, make sure you kick ass.

Reasons: A) You won't have as much time to sit and worry.
B) If you do end up having to reapply next year you will already have an improved application and more money saved up.
C) Even if things look good and you start getting interview invites and such, you can send the schools positive updates on your productive activities to show how silly they would be not to accept you.

As for your friends, I don't care how good their applications are. Tell them the same thing I said here: Keep busy during the application cycle, and make back up plans for next year just in case. If you all really want to study medicine, you gotta be willing to stick it out another year if need be.

Things always look brighter when you have a plan. Chin up, relax, and all that jazz. 😉

Thanks man! This is a great post.👍

 

[dingyibvs]

aw, thank you, allenthecowboy! such thoughtfulness is a prime example of why you would make a great doctor (feel free to bring this up in interviews 😉).

i think i read somewhere in another thread that you are applying to an ungodly insane number of schools. maybe if i had done that, i could sleep easy at night.

Yeah, 69 schools is a lot lol. Almost approaching the record number of ~80 that betman had last year.

 

[chman]

Yeah, 69 schools is a lot lol. Almost approaching the record number of ~80 that betman had last year.

Dear God. What happened? Did he have to pick which interviews he took or did he just have a lot of frequent flier miles?

 

[dingyibvs]

Dear God. What happened? Did he have to pick which interviews he took or did he just have a lot of frequent flier miles?

He was a 3rd time applicant, I think, and I can't seem to remember his exact screen name. Was it betman or batman something? This guy funkydrmonkey applied to a boatload of schools too, I think 69 as well, check out his profile:

http://www.mdapplicants.com/profile.php?id=9932

 

[277768]

I'm still adding schools....slow but steady. Taking a breather.

If my #s were a little better, maybe I'd feel more confident.

Best of luck to everyone!!

 

[daisy44]

I'm still adding schools....slow but steady. Taking a breather.

If my #s were a little better, maybe I'd feel more confident.

Best of luck to everyone!!

Is that a joke?

With all due respect, I think you're wasting money if you add even more schools.

 

[BlueElmo]

I'm still adding schools....slow but steady. Taking a breather.

If my #s were a little better, maybe I'd feel more confident.

Best of luck to everyone!!

yeah, dude, you're overdoing this.

 

[ruiner]

i feel so convinced that i'm going to get rejected from everywhere. i almost didn't apply at all but did, thinking, "what the hell. i already saved the money for the app process" because i've been saving for a long time for this.

i work with four other people who are also applying for med school now. they are all so confident that they will get in somewhere. i asked them, "what are you going to do if you don't get in anywhere?" and they all looked at me like i had two heads (and i wasn't saying it in a snotty way to imply that they wouldn't get in, and they didn't get that vibe from me) and said they hadn't even thought of that.

meanwhile, i look at job postings every day for my next job because i think i will be rejected everywhere after hearing nothing until next april.

not sure what the point of this post is...except that i couldn't find a thread where people had a fear of getting rejected everywhere and i just wanted to see if anyone else felt the same way.

its a possiblity, that's why there are reapplicants. Keep working at it, if you have the numbers then it's probably something like volunteering. if you want it bad enough and have shown you can do the coursework, you will get in

 

[vpersan]

I feel the same way ALL the time. Yesterday I made the mistake (maybe it wasn't a mistake) of calculating my GPA if I got straight As for the rest of school... My "freshman" year started in 2006 and will be finishing up in November. Needless to say, I was a complete slacker! I have a 3.0 right now, and will only be able to bring it up to a 3.6 (unless I take more courses, probably will take some in the summer) overall but a 3.89 sGPA... Not fantastic by any means. 🙁
That same night I had a dream that I was going to nursing school... I call it a dream and not a nightmare because I seemed to be happy to be going to nursing school. I have nothing against nurses, but I want to be a doctor! Nursing is my back up plan heh...

 

[Andy71600]

Well just got another rejection today... So far 2 rejections, 2 holds, and 2 interviews

 

[DirtyJustice]

I am still terrified everyday that I wont get in. I feel that they should give you some of your money back if a computer screened you out.

 

[Homoochan]

I'm really down today..

Just got another rejection.. 5 in total so far..

Gosh..😡

 

[zayka]

Yeah, but it's out of my hands. I missed the deadline for Canadian schools so I can't apply there as back-up. Worst case scenario, if I don't get in, I'm coming back next year with a vengeance 😉 (with a few pubs and a kick-***** MCAT). I guess the worst thing is I can't really "enjoy" senior year, just try to get that GPA as high as possible.

 

[ziggydoc]

I'm still adding schools....slow but steady. Taking a breather.

If my #s were a little better, maybe I'd feel more confident.

Best of luck to everyone!!

Ya man, wayyyy too many schools, considering you already have over 10 interviews. If you don't get in with 10 interviews, I doubt 20 interviews will be any better. Since in that case, it's going to be your interview skills and not your numbers that keep you out. Take a deep breather, you will get into a whole bunch.

 

[GTV]

I'm still adding schools....slow but steady. Taking a breather.

If my #s were a little better, maybe I'd feel more confident.

Best of luck to everyone!!

Is it even still reasonable to add more schools this late in the cycle? I'm starting to really want to, since I just now received another rejection, and realize that compared to others I really didn't apply to that many schools.

 

[AGLAIA]

Do I fear unanimous rejection? Every day. Only 1 interview so far. Home state school hasn't started to invite yet, though, so there's hope for more.

GL to all of us.

 

[Food]

I'm really down today..

Just got another rejection.. 5 in total so far..

Gosh..😡

Join the club - only 1 interview so far and we're basically in October now. I'm so frustrated.

 

[teenmachinery1]

Yeah, but it's out of my hands. I missed the deadline for Canadian schools so I can't apply there as back-up. Worst case scenario, if I don't get in, I'm coming back next year with a vengeance 😉 (with a few pubs and a kick-***** MCAT). I guess the worst thing is I can't really "enjoy" senior year, just try to get that GPA as high as possible.

your mcats aren't that bad though.