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Soooo I'm trying to stay positive and keep an open mind this cycle. One thing that I saw in the pre-allopathic section of SDN a couple months back was a thread where applicants with acceptances reacted when they found out they got in.
Anyone care to chime in with their reaction!?!
I hope to post my reaction someday lol.
 
I didn't get a call. My first acceptance came in the mail. It was a very thin envelope and I was certain it was a rejection since I had heard an acceptance would mean a thick packet. I decided to open it anyways. I just remember seeing the word congratulations. I had never cried in my adult life before that moment.
 
It will be something along the lines of this

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and if i get a rejection then:

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I actually missed my call! I had just landed on my flight to interview at another school. When I took my phone off of airplane mode I saw I had a missed call and message asking me to call back. I checked my email and saw that I got into my top choice! I freaked out on the plane with excitement, contemplated trying to turn around and fly back home right away and then just exited the plane and called everyone I knew to spread the news! My parents both cried and my girlfriend was speechless. It truly was a moment I will never forget. One of the happiest moments of my life for sure. Not only was I accepted into medical school but I was accepted to my first choice right away.....that's the stuff dreams are made of. It has been over a month since that day but I still find myself checking that email to make sure that it is all real and I'm not imagining things.

Hang in there OP it truly is one of the greatest and most memorable days of your life!
 
Someone on SDN had called my school's admissions office and found out what day admissions decisions from my interview date had been mailed out. Considering that I live very close to campus, I assumed that the letter would arrive the next day, and I spent all morning sitting around the house, looking out the window, and waiting for the mail carrier. I walked to my mailbox immediately after the mail carrier walked away, found the envelope, ripped it open, read "Congratulations!" and didn't worry about the rest.

Next 3 steps:
1) Tell parents
2) Tell girlfriend
3) Go to Chipotle for a well-deserved burrito.
 
DrPatriot said:
I actually missed my call! I had just landed on my flight to interview at another school. When I took my phone off of airplane mode I saw I had a missed call and message asking me to call back. I checked my email and saw that I got into my top choice! I freaked out on the plane with excitement, contemplated trying to turn around and fly back home right away and then just exited the plane and called everyone I knew to spread the news! My parents both cried and my girlfriend was speechless. It truly was a moment I will never forget. One of the happiest moments of my life for sure. Not only was I accepted into medical school but I was accepted to my first choice right away.....that's the stuff dreams are made of. It has been over a month since that day but I still find myself checking that email to make sure that it is all real and I'm not imagining things.

Hang in there OP it truly is one of the greatest and most memorable days of your life!
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Just to add: I left the airport and treated my self to a burger and a nice large beer and watched football coverage....one of the most stress free times I've ever had. Not an outside thought or care in the world. Loved it!
 
well, for me, I interviewed on a Monday, they said that they'd make decisions Wednesday and start letting us know afterwards. So obviously, my anxiety was a fever pitch on Wednesday.

Wednesday came and went- nothing
Thursday came and went at 4pm- nothing. At this point, I thought I got rejected so I took a nap. I turned my phone on silent because I didn't wanna be disturbed. Low and behold, when I woke up at 4:30pm, I had a missed call with a voicemail that told me to check my email and it was an acceptance!es As a guy (not to be stereotypical/sexist), I screamed and bawled my eyes out (so loud infact that the neighbor's dog began barking). All the hard work and sacrifices I made the past 5 years finally came to fruition. My parents were not home at the time but they walked in about 5 mins after I found out and they broke down. It was an amazing moment, one that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
 
DrPatriot said:
Just to add: I left the airport and treated my self to a burger and a nice large beer and watched football coverage....one of the most stress free times I've ever had. Not an outside thought or care in the world. Loved it!
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Feels like nothing can affect you now right?! Since I got my acceptance, it's been care free sleeping in, quit my terrible job in management (I kept it around because I was a home office so I used it to shadow and do med interviews, etc during the day), and have been living the good life haha
 
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I received the email while my wife and I were in the hospital and she was in early labor. Baby was born the following day. There was quite a bit of celebration and the nurses and doctor chimed in with congratulations. Couldn't imagine a better way to find out.
 
I got the phone call at work, and I immediately screamed. It was instant relief! After being stressed about it for the last four days (no sleep, nervous, etc.), the world was lifted off my shoulders. I agree with what others have said - I was just carefree for the rest of the day, nothing could put me down! After working so hard to get to this point, it was so exciting to see that all the effort I had put into trying to get to med school was finally paying off! Keep your chin up, a positive attitude will go a long way 🙂
 
I hugged my husband and called people. I didn't actually feel the effects until 3 days later when I realized that I don't need to worry about my LoRs being out of date, that one C+ from 8 years ago, the fact I took some online pre-reqs, that my MCAT score isn't 30, or that I don't have to be employed in a $10 hour job with no prospects in my late 20s next year.
 
I had just filled my tank with gas in preparation for a camping trip. It was a funny moment because I was already so giddy due to the fact that I was finally going to get a mini-vacation from summer classes and secondaries. I was singing along to some random song (I never sing) and then I heard my phone ring. I saw the area code and I immediately knew. I tried to keep my composure on the phone, but after I hung up, I just let out a huge "YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!" I called my parents and my girlfriend to tell them the good news, had a nice joyous tearfest by myself, and went on vacation. Truly the best weekend I've ever had in my life so far.

Edit: OP, I hope you get to experience something like what we've all experienced! Thank for starting this thread.
 
Got the acceptance call while I was busy putting my kids to bed. Got up at 3:00 AM and realized that some people got the call through sdn. I checked my voicemail and realized I was accepted. I was excited and didn't go back to bed. I proceeded to go and run 5 miles.
 
hexane19 said:
Soooo I'm trying to stay positive and keep an open mind this cycle. One thing that I saw in the pre-allopathic section of SDN a couple months back was a thread where applicants with acceptances reacted when they found out they got in.
Anyone care to chime in with their reaction!?!
I hope to post my reaction someday lol.
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You do not get a call, you get a letter, sometimes an email.
 
I was in the process of finding a spider that had crawled onto my bed. It was horrifying. I finally trapped it underneath something while my phone was ringing. Super relieved about finding that damn spider. I was equally as relieved when I was told about my acceptance.

It was a very successful morning.
 
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I was confused. They told us at the interview decisions would be sent out in 3 weeks. So today (4 days later) when I got the email, I rushed to check the portal, finally guessed the right password and saw the good news. I'm relieved and thrilled
 
I was at work when I got the call. I thought it was a telemarketer at first I had only interviewed a week before and they said I would be getting an answer in a month, but I didn't want to take any chances. When I found out it was the dean, and broke down and went ballistic. I honestly don't remember that much after. I know I was on the phone half thanking the dean and half crying haha. I know I called like EVERYONE, my parents, my girlfriend, my siblings. I had a plan to surprise all of them, but I couldn't keep it secret I was so excited. I could hear their happiness over the phone too Honestly the one thing I remember wast that I was so overcome with emotion and happiness that all my hard work and sacrifice paid off for me. Like no matter what I was accepted into an American Medical school and that NOBODY could ever take that away from me. It was an amazing moment I will remember for the rest of my life.

I really hope that you guys feel that way too one day.
 
I was just driving back from another interview and I was telling my wife about how it went, the school etc... I hung up, and looked and saw that I had a voicemail. I immediately started feeling out because of the area code. Once I heard the words accepted, I loudly screamed and swerved and honked!!!! I can finish my last semester of my undergraduate with no stress of straight A's anymore. Something I have never had in all my years of school. A seriously strange and wonderful feeling.
 
I had just finished an interview at another school and was sitting at my gate at the airport, checking sdn for updates lol. I saw that many people received the acceptance call that morning, but I didn't get anything. So, I became discouraged and starting wondering if I would be rejected or waitlisted. I called my mom and told her how others had gotten accepted, but I hadn't heard anything. She told me to remain patient and not to lose hope. When we started boarding the plane (about 15 mins later), I was walking down the aisle looking for my seat, and I received a phone call. I recognized the area code and my heart dropped. I answered the phone, and ACCEPTED. I called my parents again and gave them the good news. Very memorable moment.
 
Not my story but happened to my friend this year. My friend applied all MD this past cycle with above average MD stats (high GPA/MCAT). Got off the waitlist on the Friday the week before he was about to fill out AMCAS again the following Monday. My friend got the news sometime in the morning by I believe email and a call later that day. I believed he skipped his morning lecture to call his love ones and the professor completely understood the reason and let him off the hook for not attending. He couldn't wipe the smile off his face for days especially since the school he got accepted into was his top choice (and a top 30 MD school I believe). He ended up going out for drinks with friends that night, I was invited but I was too busy.
 
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For me, I just finished up an interview for the day and went back to my hotel room for the night after eating at a restaurant. I looked on SDN and saw that everyone was stating how if there portal changed to the accepted student checklist, they were accepted. I checked it at about 10 pm that night and found that I had the accepted student checklist. I wanted to yell at the top of my lungs but knew I had neighbors that could hear everything in the hotel so I continued to do 10 silent fist pumps in the air before calling my Wife and Mom. My wife and I had the chills. I was insanely pumped. I wish I found out earlier as I would have drank myself stupid and got a cab back to the room. As far as when I got the "actual" call, it was really hard to sound excited like I just found out because I already had it out of my system the next day. I was really excited to thank everyone who helped out on the way now that I knew I actually got in as it's been such a journey going back to school again and trying to relearn so much for the MCAT and beyond. Glad I can now take it somewhat easy,not worry and add to this thread.
 
I was at work, and went for a 10 minutes break. I wasn't waiting for it yet, as they told us they'll let us know after 3-4 weeks, it was 2 weeks after the interview. then I checked my email, it was a second email information about the deposit, Without even getting to the email of acceptance, I was just so happy,, screaming, excited, there aren't enough words to describe the feeling, all the hard work I had put on in the last few years was paid off. Many people discouraged me and didn't believe that I could do it, so I didn't have much hopes
I called my mom, grandma, and the rest of the family I could feel everyone's happiness over the phone. Than I called to my one friend who always discouraged me making thing sound harder, and trying to convince me to do pharmacy instead. I just wanted to see her reaction. The rest of the day was just amazing, got drinks with friends to celebrate. It took a few days to believe in it, and I read the email over 100 times lol.
 
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I cried.

But not for the reason you would think.

See, when I was younger, I heard my grandfather always tell me "stay away from medicine." In fact, most doctors I met told me never to go into it. Why? It was always a variation of that it would ruin your personal relationships and that you would make a lot of sacrifices. My life was destined to be one of hardship if I decided on medicine, and although it may not necessarily be a financial hardship, it would likely be an emotional one.

Sacrifice.

It's hard to type that word... I didn't know what sacrifice was in a real tangible way until recently. I now know what it means. I had to sacrifice a lot to get here. I had to sacrifice my first relationship of three years to stay where I was to finish my degree instead of going with her. I was going to marry her. I had to sacrifice my most recent relationship because she wasn't willing to move with me to the town my school is located in and that our relationship was over. Hell, I can't blame her, I wouldn't want to move with me. I had to sacrifice years of my life to bolster my GPA for my applications. I had to sacrifice my friends and my family, people I may never see again. I had to sacrifice myself.

You know what though? When I got that letter, I thought about what I had to give up to be here. I thought about the sacrifices. I decided that those sacrifices were all worth it. This, I think, is what separates us from the people who don't go into medicine. I am a firm believer that anyone who wants to go into medicine can become a doctor. Seriously. What distinguishes us is the resolve, that unwavering devotion to our careers. Is it right? Maybe, maybe not.

When I got that letter, it was the first time I was told by someone else that yes, Raptor, you were doing the right thing. It was one of the only times in my life I was validated for everything I was leaving behind . So I cried. I cried because finally, maybe, I didn't have to sacrifice anything else any longer.

I'm sure there are more sacrifices to come. And I am ready. I cannot see myself doing anything else with my life.

If you're some premed years later going through this process... Think carefully about your sacrifices. Make sure they are truly worth it.
 
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I got an email of my acceptance.

As most people are saying I saw the first word congratulations and the rest of my world went fuzzy lol. I didn't even read the rest of the letter until days later! I was more internally ecstatic then anything. I texted my parents, silently cursed out all my terrible friends in the past, childhood bullies who called me fat, people who said my life was going downhill. Yes y'all it was that serious. I just felt so validated.

I also felt an indescribable release. Not worrying about taking the GRE, or where I would live next year. Not worrying about emails schools would send with updates but not offering an interview. Not wondering "ugh is it too late to apply to this school?" Not getting worried about my future.

Right now I'm enjoying my co-workers, friends, and family relishing in my future! They are so excited for me. The post-acceptance life feels like a honeymoon.
 
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I was on the elliptical when I got the call from an OMS-4 on the AdCom. I knew when to expect it (thanks SDN) so when one came in around that time I screamed before I even answered it and the guy next to me was like, "what the hell is wrong with you". The call lasted like 7 minutes and the only 2 things I heard were 1.) they loved your application, and 2.) accepted students day is Mar 12...the rest of the conversation I was still processing #1. After that, mass txted everybody, friends, doctor, even an OB/GYN I got very friendly with on vacation lol. Stayed on the elliptical and called mom, dad, sister. After that, facial muscles started to hurt as I finished at the gym then got home and gave my parents a really sweaty hug. I was pacing around the house in excitement after I got home then went out later that night to Tilted Kilt to celebrate. Part of me still doesn't believe it.
 
I was teaching a high school class when I got the call from the RVU Dean, so I had to let it go to voice mail.

After I got done teaching, I let the kids start working, and I heard the voice mail saying I was accepted. I smiled and one of the kids said, "Mr Brancer, whats up?"

Me: "Well I was just accepted to Medical School."
Kid: "Like, for a doctor?"
Me: "Yes, like a doctor."
Kid: -Shrugs- "Cool I guess."

Screaming and yelling probably would have resulted in the kids calling the police and arresting me, so I had a more tempered response.
 
yeasureyoubetcha said:
I was on the elliptical when I got the call from an OMS-4 on the AdCom. I knew when to expect it (thanks SDN) so when one came in around that time I screamed before I even answered it and the guy next to me was like, "what the hell is wrong with you". The call lasted like 7 minutes and the only 2 things I heard were 1.) they loved your application, and 2.) accepted students day is Mar 12...the rest of the conversation I was still processing #1. After that, mass txted everybody, friends, doctor, even an OB/GYN I got very friendly with on vacation lol. Stayed on the elliptical and called mom, dad, sister. After that, facial muscles started to hurt as I finished at the gym then got home and gave my parents a really sweaty hug. I was pacing around the house in excitement after I got home then went out later that night to Tilted Kilt to celebrate. Part of me still doesn't believe it.
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"an obgyn I got really frinedly with ob vacation" LOL
 
hopefulERdoc251 said:
"an obgyn I got really frinedly with ob vacation" LOL
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Well she was smokin' hot so we stayed in touch. She actually stopped practicing and is a sex therapist now. OB/GYN tail end malpractice insurance coverage blows apparently
 
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Least shocking aspect of this post: seeing you're from Jersey...
Most shocking aspect of this post: seeing you didn't marry her...
 
austintr said:
Least shocking aspect of this post: seeing you're from Jersey...
Most shocking aspect of this post: seeing you didn't marry her...
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1.) I don't associate with those Jersey Shore toolbags or anyone of the sort
2.) Found out after the fact that she was married
 
I hung up the phone. Walked back into the lab. Finished my pchem experiment. This was for VCOM so when I told my parents they said, "What about PCOM?" Oh. You. Guys.

When I found out I got into PCOM I was leaving for class and took a letter with me from the Office of Admissions. Very thin envelope. Opened it on the way to class. Saw congrats! Almost went to the bar instead. Called my parents who were much more ecstatic now that I was in my #1 and staying close to home.
 
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Someone on SDN had called my school's admissions office and found out what day admissions decisions from my interview date had been mailed out. Considering that I live very close to campus, I assumed that the letter would arrive the next day, and I spent all morning sitting around the house, looking out the window, and waiting for the mail carrier. I walked to my mailbox immediately after the mail carrier walked away, found the envelope, ripped it open, read "Congratulations!" and didn't worry about the rest.

Next 3 steps:
1) Tell parents
2) Tell girlfriend
3) Go to Chipotle for a well-deserved burrito.
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Nothing salutes your future of preserving health for 'Merica like stuffing Chiptole into your face! 🙂
 
When I got the call, I thought the admissions person told me that I was not accepted. I guess my mind couldn't comprehend getting accepted into medical school. I asked her to repeat it and she told me that I was accepted. I don't remember if I cried or not...but it was definitely one of the best moments of my life.
 
I was in my least favorite class (cell bio) and saw that people on SDN were getting calls. I started to freak out and then I got a call from a Denver number (RVU) and just walked out of class. Needless to say, I didn't go back to class that day.
 
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I knew what the area code was before hand, so when I got it I knew what was going to happen. After I hung up, my GF hugged me and told me she knew I could do it 😀
 
My reaction was so timid in comparison to these responses, I guess I must be a Cylon.
 
I got two in the mail, one i called myself, two called me and I missed both of them, lol
 
Missed the call and was left a voicemail. While listening I felt like a million bricks were just lifted off of me (first acceptance). Definitely one of the most relieving and happy times of my life although I still didn't comprehend that I was actually going to be a doctor until about 2 weeks later.
 
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I got an email, not a call. Opened it. Read it. Re-read it. My face was going numb and my heart was pounding. After reading it three times and making sure I didn't misread it, I called my grandma. Everything felt so surreal. It wasn't until they sent my acceptance packet with the next steps that I realized it was real and that they didn't accidentally sent me an acceptance letter. XD
 
I laughed. I know it sounds weird, but I couldn't stop laughing. I was in complete disbelief.
 
I actually had a deposit due at another school and I called the school a week after my interview that I had recently interviewed at and was basically (not literally, lol) like "hey bitches, yall want me or nah?" and the nice lady on the phone said "yes. we want you" so I just silently laughed. I wasn't surprised though. I really nailed the interview.
 
The interview went terribly and I did not expect to get the acceptance at essentially my #1 school.

I was on the phone with my girlfriend at the time while in the kitchen cooking up some dinner. It was a regular ol' day and I knew the school would be calling within a couple of weeks, but I never would have expected it so soon. I recognized the area code right away and was so incredibly happy I quickly answered it and could not even let the person explain to me that I was accepted. I figured if they are calling me that must mean an acceptance. I said thank you a thousand times and then went back to telling my girlfriend, who was on the other line, the wonderful news. There was a lot riding on this acceptance since its in the same city where I live and it meant I wouldn't be moving away from her. After hanging up with my girlfriend I finished cooking and ate. I waited a few hours before telling my friends and family because I wanted to enjoy the moment by myself for a bit.

Oh, and LOTS of fist pumps.
 
Giovanotto said:
The interview went terribly and I did not expect to get the acceptance at essentially my #1 school.

I was on the phone with my girlfriend at the time while in the kitchen cooking up some dinner. It was a regular ol' day and I knew the school would be calling within a couple of weeks, but I never would have expected it so soon. I recognized the area code right away and was so incredibly happy I quickly answered it and could not even let the person explain to me that I was accepted. I figured if they are calling me that must mean an acceptance. I said thank you a thousand times and then went back to telling my girlfriend, who was on the other line, the wonderful news. There was a lot riding on this acceptance since its in the same city where I live and it meant I wouldn't be moving away from her. After hanging up with my girlfriend I finished cooking and ate. I waited a few hours before telling my friends and family because I wanted to enjoy the moment by myself for a bit.

Oh, and LOTS of fist pumps.
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For the longest time, I thought you were a girl. I didn't know that you're a dude.
 
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