Halp:Question about calling schools

[Silence in ER]

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So I had been waiting for a II for a while.
A couple of days ago. after my mom bugged me, I called one of my schools, asked them about my app, and let them know they were one of my top choices. I got a II from that school.
So now my parents are pressuring me to call all the other schools I have sent apps too. I am kind of scared to do this, as I fell that the # of times you call a school has nothing to do with the likelihood of getting in. Even more, I feel that it is risky to call schools because you might be seen as a nuisance. However, if other apps are calling schools maybe I should to? I don't know. Can anyone, esp adcoms weigh on how they take calls. I know I should be incredibly polite, but are there other guidelines for calling a school? Would you be less likely to accept an applicant because he or she called you?

Any advice would be welcome.

 

[jqueb29]

Not an adcom, but i've been on here long enough seeing similar questions that i imagine this will be the advice they give you: do not call them. They do not care.

 

[Silence in ER]

That is what I thought, but could it hurt your app as long as you were polite and so on? I am considering calling just to get my parents off my back

 

[Fedekz]

That is what I thought, but could it hurt your app as long as you were polite and so on? I am considering calling just to get my parents off my back

Tell your parents to chill the **** out. You need to be an adult and learn how to not allow them to run your life.

It's been said by adcoms here before that this will either not have any impact, or it will be looked upon negatively.

Only contact a school to provide a update if you have something substantial, like a cure for cancer or diabetes. And if this is the case, go through the proper channels, aka secondary portals.

Some schools receive over 14,000 applications. Can you imagine how annoying it would be if 20% or 30% called to ask about their app just because they're curious? Don't be a part of that crowd. It would get annoying really fast, and I imagine the shredder bin would get filled up equally as fast if you get what im saying.

Like Goro would say, patience is a virtue, the need for instant gratification is not! @Goro

 

[Lost in Translation]

You're lucky it actually worked once. Don't push your luck.

If your parents won't **** off, just call one of your friends and pretend like you're talking to the adcom.

 

[Silence in ER]

Thanks.

I'm secretly hoping Goro will weigh on then I can show my mom this thread. With one II in hand, I feel a little less panicky, so I feel like I can wait at least until the end of October and I sincerely do not believe calling led to any II invites either.

 

[Lost in Translation]

I made a thread earlier actually with a similar issue but I never showed my mom the replies. It's not like she can get me to do anything anyway.

Show her this: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...ter-a-thank-you-letter-has-been-sent.1160483/

Basically, unless your reason for communicating with them is to update your app with a publication, a job, or withdrawal, don't speak unless spoken to.

 

[rilte4]

I wish SDN adcoms did parent-teacher conferences. "Sit down. Be quiet. Rinse and repeat until August 2016." Meeting adjourned.

 

[Revolution9]

I'm learning that the "interview" actually starts with the first second you interact with a school. Coming off impatient or pushy or annoying could only hurt in the end. As much anxiety we have about the whole process of applying, it would seem ill-advised to call.

 

[Fedekz]

Thanks.

I'm secretly hoping Goro will weigh on then I can show my mom this thread. With one II in hand, I feel a little less panicky, so I feel like I can wait at least until the end of October and I sincerely do not believe calling led to any II invites either.

What do you mean by "I feel like I can wait at least until the end of October"... It's October 17th today, the end of October is very close. Are you saying you can hold off calling schools only for another 14 days? It sounds like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree then.

Or better yet, actually go ahead and call every school you applied to, deep down you know you want to. Go ahead and do it.

It'll piss off a few schools I'm sure, and get your app a streamlined trip to the shredder. Less competition for everyone else on here, me included.

 

[Silence in ER]

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Or better yet, actually go ahead and call every school you applied to, deep down you know you want to. Go ahead and do it.

It'll piss off a few schools I'm sure, and get your app a streamlined trip to the shredder. Less competition for everyone else on here, me included.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Fedekz]

Thanks for the help.

No problem. Post ridiculous questions expect ridiculous answers.

 

[moisne]

If you reallllllly want to call. You could give the innocent "I just want to make sure you have received my application."

But really, it's more of a nuisance than anything.

 

[Silence in ER]

No problem. Post ridiculous questions expect ridiculous answers.

Fedekz, maybe you should bring your sage advice elsewhere?

 

[Silence in ER]

If you reallllllly want to call. You could give the innocent "I just want to make sure you have received my application."

But really, it's more of a nuisance than anything.

Yeah, I agree. I'm trying to be patient and hold everyone off.

 

[WedgeDawg]

I think what you should do is stage a phone conversation with a friend and be in the room with your mom when it happens. Ask about your application and then have them cut you off and start yelling at you (or just make your responses sound like they're being rude to you) and then your mom will be less inclined to have you call them (set up like 3 different scenarios with said friend that all end poorly just in case your mom isn't convinced the first time). If you don't have a willing friend, just fake the phone call entirely (or call your local Target and they'll really hang up on you when you start asking about your application).

 

[Goro]

You got extremely lucky and the best way to ruin the rest of your apps is to call the schools, especially with this entitled attitude of "where's my II"?"

You're an adult now; you can vote, drive, drink, smoke, work, pay taxes, run for public office, and fight and die for your country. You're old enough to grow a spine and tell your parents to cool it and let you work on your own timeline, lest they destroy your chances at being a doctor. The II you got might have even been a courtesy interview.

So I had been waiting for a II for a while.
A couple of days ago. after my mom bugged me, I called one of my schools, asked them about my app, and let them know they were one of my top choices. I got a II from that school.
So now my parents are pressuring me to call all the other schools I have sent apps too. I am kind of scared to do this, as I fell that the # of times you call a school has nothing to do with the likelihood of getting in. Even more, I feel that it is risky to call schools because you might be seen as a nuisance. However, if other apps are calling schools maybe I should to? I don't know. Can anyone, esp adcoms weigh on how they take calls. I know I should be incredibly polite, but are there other guidelines for calling a school? Would you be less likely to accept an applicant because he or she called you?

Any advice would be welcome.

 

[Silence in ER]

The II you got might have even been a courtesy interview.

That's one of the things that worries me. Because the II I got is from a school very close to me, where I am in-state and have close connections to the school. But then I also applied later and they indicated that they were still looking through apps. I'm going to pray and hold my breath.

Thanks for taking the time to reply to me Goro, appreciate your advice.

 

[Fedekz]

Fedekz, maybe you should bring your sage advice elsewhere?

Would you rather I sugar coated it for you? I gave you real unfiltered advice, the takeaway was important and has been echoed by nearly everyone in here, including an adcom and someone just as noteworthy (the wedge). Don't call the schools, what you're doing or considering is ridiculous, and grow a spine for dealing with your parents.

 

[Silence in ER]

Would you rather I sugar coated it for you? I gave you real unfiltered advice, the takeaway was important and has been echoed by nearly everyone in here, including an adcom and someone just as noteworthy (the wedge). Don't call the schools, what you're doing or considering is ridiculous, and grow a spine for dealing with your parents.

Your first post was great and useful and your second post was unnecessary.

with your first post, I heard you , upvoted you, got the message and appreciated what you had to say.

Your second post:

It'll piss off a few schools I'm sure, and get your app a streamlined trip to the shredder. Less competition for everyone else on here, me included

That's not tough love, that's passive aggressive. and honestly, we've all had a tough admission season, we all want to do well and we're all worried, but you didn't need to treat me like that.

I'm probably just as anxious as you and I'm a human being too.

Tone it down.