How did you feel when you got in?

[EMTLizzy]

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How did you feel when you got your frist acceptance? Even if it wasn't your first choice, didn't it completely take the pressure off? What did you do to celebrate? Who did you tell first? How did you find out? 😀

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[EMTLizzy]

I should answer my own thread...

I found out on Saturday that I got into WVSOM. The letter came (registered) to my mom's house. I was at work. Mom saw the letter and just couldn't control herself. She just had to open it since it was a "thick envelope". Saw the good news and called my boyfriend. Told him to call me. I got the call in the car while I was driving home.

Immediately started crying because I realized how hard I've worked for this and how many times I thought I wouldn't make it. Then I called my best friend, Mike, and my sister.

I haven't felt this good since the time in 5th grade when I got an A on my science test and decided I was destined to become a doctor.

The pressure is completely off for any other interview I may do or any other schools I may/may not hear from.

Life is good. 😎 Despite the fact that I just started a new job, have a thesis due in less than a month, a term paper due the next day, and three more large papers due for school between now and December 1, I am feeling no pain.

 

[MsEvolution]

Relief.

I called the school and was told I had been accepted. I called my sister, my brother, my friend, and my boyfriend.

Then I sent out a mass email to everyone who wanted to be kept updated on my progress... this was this past Friday... and my phone's been ringing pretty persistently since then.

I'm still kind of in a fog. I guess I half expect something to happen or maybe I just don't believe it yet. My family and my boyfriend are already planning trips to visit the school, check out real estate with me, etc. My sister threw me a small dinner party tonight... and people are asking me for medical advice... get that!

 

[UNE2009LMD]

I should answer my own thread...

I found out on Saturday that I got into WVSOM. The letter came (registered) to my mom's house. I was at work. Mom saw the letter and just couldn't control herself. She just had to open it since it was a "thick envelope". Saw the good news and called my boyfriend. Told him to call me. I got the call in the car while I was driving home.

Immediately started crying because I realized how hard I've worked for this and how many times I thought I wouldn't make it. Then I called my best friend, Mike, and my sister.

I haven't felt this good since the time in 5th grade when I got an A on my science test and decided I was destined to become a doctor.

The pressure is completely off for any other interview I may do or any other schools I may/may not hear from.

Life is good. 😎 Despite the fact that I just started a new job, have a thesis due in less than a month, a term paper due the next day, and three more large papers due for school between now and December 1, I am feeling no pain.

EMTLizzy, I had the same reaction! My mom actually opened up my letter as well...since all my med-mail went home to my permanent address> I didn't bother changing it on the AACOMAS since that would be a hassle. Anyway, I was at a meeting when my mom called me on my cell and told me I was accepted. I was driving at the time and had to stop for fear I would get into a car accident! I too broke down into tears of joy. I have worked so much to get where I am today. I know how it feels. 🙂 Life is definitely great! I called my friends here in FL, mass emailed those from college (I'm a grad student), and could not contain myself. I remember saying to myself, "I AM going to be a physician" rather than "I hope to become a physician"..completely different!! lol Yes, we are the future physicians ready to help and heal! yay! Congratulations!!! Best of luck to you. 🙂

 

[Doc 2b]

I didn't say much, my bro. called and told me. I said "ok" and went back to work. It took about two weeks before it really sank in. Now i sleep better than I have in about 5 years.

 

[pjc199]

Talk about instant karma...two days after my girlfriend unjustly asked for a break in our relationship...my mom calls me while I'm at my two best girlfriends' house (yes, I am a guy). I sobbed like a little girl not because I was happy but because the girl who got me through this entire ordeal was not there for me. Still to this day, it has not sunk in. It probably won't until the first day of class.

 

[OnMyWayThere]

I got so many chills, told the lady that called me on the phone " NO WAY " like 15 times and she kept saying ' yes , yes '... called the family, told them, got a haircut, went to the bar and had many drinks 😀 Then I got accepted to my top choice, started jumping up and down in the libraray, called the family, got a haircut, and went drinking again The haircuts weren't part of celebration, they were just planned on those days

 

[momo7430]

Got home from work Wednesday, (had the interview that past Sat) and saw the SKINNY envelope 😱 Couldn't breath, thought what the hell, am I gonna stare at it for an hour? Then opened it, saw the words I've been dreaming of... Then faked my mom out for a minute (no expression, plus her glasses were off) and then let her read it 😀 She smacked me on the leg then jumped up and hugged me 😍 The best moment maybe of my life. I called my boyfirend, my best friend, my boss (physican/father-figure) Then me and my mom tag-teamed and called ALL of my relatives!!!
Bless you UNECOM! It was awesome!

 

[CHxyz]

My first acceptance experience was a roller coaster ride. I got a skinny letter from the school and while I was driving, I had my GF open it. She read the paragraph and told me I got it 😀 I was really excited and was in an extremely good mood when I was having lunch that day. After lunch I can't wait to call my family and tell them about it. Later that afternoon I decide to read the letter myself, since I was still in disbelief. But when I saw the name addressed on the letter, I realized.....its not my name . The adress on the letter was not mine too, but the letter was addressed to me. Also the date the letter sent says a decision was made 7 days after my interview and the letter was sent out one and a half week after my interview. But during my interview, they said I wont hear anything in 3 weeks. So I freaked out. Since I got the letter on a Saturday, I had to wait till monday to call the school about it . So, I had to call all my family again and tell them there's a mix up and I dont know for sure I got in yet. On Monday, I called the school and they told me I am supposet to get the same letter, just they were rushing to get the letter out so they mailed me the wrong letter 😱 . So that was a great relief, but I am not taking any chances though. So I finally got the right letter this Saturday, so every thing is good . I think I have enough drama for one school, can't wait to see what lies ahead from other schools. But after this episode, I'll say to them: "Bring it on!!!" 😎 .

 

[dr.z]

I felt great and relaxed. I knew then that I really had a place to go next year. Although my first acceptance wasn't my first choice, it was really good feeling.

 

[eadysx]

When you get into PCSOM you get a phone call from the Dean telling you the good news. When I got my call I was in the back of an ambulance giving a 15 year old girl with asthma an Albuterol treatment. I usually don?t answer my cell on calls, but I was expecting this one. I was very excited, I told my patient, but I must say she was less than thrilled.

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[crimicmar]

What a great idea. I called Azcom because I didn't want to drive to DMU. I just started crying and my husband started jumping down and woohooing! I was so relieved I didn't have to drive to DMU! (kidding) It still doesn't sink in in very well. I keep muttering to my self, "wow, I'm going to be a doctor!"
I am so ready to start this next stage of my life.

 

[UNOStudent01]

Drunk.

 

[kaikai128]

I was at work (at a country club golf course) and was working at the time I found out. I was on the phone and just as they told me the good news some of my regular golfers walked thru the door. Each and every one of them got a great big hug from me...to this day, they tease me every time they come in asking if they are going to get any hugs.

I was absolutly elated, it was one of the best feelings I have ever had. I think it is one of the only times I have actually cried tears of happiness...I still have to smile when I think about it. 😀

 

[Mr. E]

Yesterday I got into a school that I really cant see myself going to. It took all the joy out of a moment I have been waitng for for a very, very long time.
Then, adding insult to injury, I was also supposed to get notification from Nova yesterday but now have to wait another week. The dean left and didnt sign off on any of the candidates.
Hope I can post next tuesday saying how good it feels to be going to NSUCOM.

 

[Peace&Health]

I was up at 7:30 AM , which is actually unusual for me since my classes are later in the day. The phone rang. Most times the answering machine picks up calls that come in that early.

I was debating whether or not to answer it. Then I thought, it might be my mom. So I answered it, and recognized the name of the admissions person on the other line. Then I was told the good news, and asked if I had any questions? What questions, I was estatic! However, it didn't quite hit me until after I hung up. Then I jumped up and down and called my best friend to tell her the good news. My computer happened to be on, so I had to e-mail a couple of folks too. And I gave myself the rest of the day off!

Yay! I've got into one of my top choices!

 

[Aaron Earles]

I was at work. I too go to PCSOM with eadysx, so we found out pretty quickly after our interviews. I was totally shocked about my acceptance. I had a tough time believing that I actually was going to be a medical student. My coworkers and patients were very happy for me, because they knew I had been trying for several years to get in. My parents were more excited than I was; my mother actually cried for about an hour. It is truly a great feeling!

I was up at 7:30 AM , which is actually unusual for me since my classes are later in the day. The phone rang. Most times the answering machine picks up calls that come in that early.

I was debating whether or not to answer it. Then I thought, it might be my mom. So I answered it, and recognized the name of the admissions person on the other line. Then I was told the good news, and asked if I had any questions? What questions, I was estatic! However, it didn't quite hit me until after I hung up. Then I jumped up and down and called my best friend to tell her the good news. My computer happened to be on, so I had to e-mail a couple of folks too. And I gave myself the rest of the day off!

Yay! I've got into one of my top choices!

 

[Kevbot]

A friend of mine from college had an interview at umdnj on the same day as me, and so we were to find out whether we were accepted a month later on the same date. My friend was called by admissions and she was accepted. Then I called admissions and the admissions director was busy, so I waited. I called back and everyone had left for the day!!! I had to suffer 12 hours not knowing whether I got in. AFter a night of barely sleeping, I called at 9:00 (as soon as I woke up the next morning) and I was accepted... I told the admissions director that I had to call all my friends and relatives to let them know where I'd be spending the next 4 years. She was thrilled, but not as thrilled as my family.

I am relieved, but having the hardest semester of my life kinda takes that relief away. I think after finals week I can finally breathe. 😎

 

[DOitright]

it was great...a huge relief...told my girlfriend...and umm....celebrated the rest of the day! 😉

oh yeah...I had a few of my favorite brews that night as well! 😉

 

[docbill]

Great... I though it would hit me right away.. but it took a while.