how do i withdraw respectfully?

[zempa]

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I want to withdraw for interviews scheduled in less then a week

 

[WoWdoc]

As soon as possible, and over the phone.

 

[OpalOnyx]

let's say someone withdraws from an interview the day before or two days before. Is there any communication between schools that could potentially hurt the applicant?

 

[PinkIvy08]

I sent emails stating that I am withdrawing my application from further consideration and thanking them for their time. About one sentence long, short and sweet. Oh, and of course, don't forget to include your AAMC number

 

[genswim24]

I want to withdraw for interviews scheduled in less then a week

Just let them know you respectfully decline the interview. They will not care and will want to know as soon as possible so they can schedule someone else. Honestly, you can do it by phone or e-mail, it's not a huge deal either way. Obviously the phone is better form, but your not going there anyways so do whatever you feel more comfortable with.

 

[genswim24]

let's say someone withdraws from an interview the day before or two days before. Is there any communication between schools that could potentially hurt the applicant?

No, the administration has better things to do then try and seek revenge for someone withdrawing from an interview. Though please do let them know, don't just fail to show up. That is unfair to other applicants who may have taken that spot.

 

[JasonE]

id have to say there isnt really a respectful way to do this. by canceling an interview that late, the spot most likely got burned. practically no way they can they find a replacement that fast

 

[redsquareblack]

Dear (School),

Thank you for your interest in me as a candidate for matriculation at your medical school. I have submitted secondary applications to several schools, and endeavored to evaluate each with the utmost care and consideration. It is with great disappointment that I inform you that I will not be selecting you as the medical school I will attend.

Please understand that this is not a reflection of you as a school, but rather the quality and competitiveness of the group of schools to which I have applied. I wish you every success in your future efforts.

Sincerely,
You.

EDIT: Oh, shiznit. Less than a week? Call tomorrow morning, be honest, but more importantly, be apologetic.

 

[Medgirl55]

Dear (School),

Thank you for your interest in me as a candidate for matriculation at your medical school. I have submitted secondary applications to several schools, and endeavored to evaluate each with the utmost care and consideration. It is with great disappointment that I inform you that I will not be selecting you as the medical school I will attend.

Please understand that this is not a reflection of you as a school, but rather the quality and competitiveness of the group of schools to which I have applied. I wish you every success in your future efforts.

Sincerely,
You.

EDIT: Oh, shiznit. Less than a week? Call tomorrow morning, be honest, but more importantly, be apologetic.

Love it!! I think I got that exact rejection letter from like 10 schools.

 

[PinkIvy08]

wow, did you edit your original post or did I just not really read what you wrote? either way, as everyone said, call and apologetically withdraw.

 

[red10]

Dear (School),

Thank you for your interest in me as a candidate for matriculation at your medical school. I have submitted secondary applications to several schools, and endeavored to evaluate each with the utmost care and consideration. It is with great disappointment that I inform you that I will not be selecting you as the medical school I will attend.

Please understand that this is not a reflection of you as a school, but rather the quality and competitiveness of the group of schools to which I have applied. I wish you every success in your future efforts.

Sincerely,
You.

EDIT: Oh, shiznit. Less than a week? Call tomorrow morning, be honest, but more importantly, be apologetic.

Someone PLEASE PLEASE do this. This is like every lame rejection letter I've seen or heard of. Love it.

 

[zempa]

wow, did you edit your original post or did I just not really read what you wrote? either way, as everyone said, call and apologetically withdraw.

I'm not entirely sure what you mean..but I didn't edit anything

 

[PinkIvy08]

haha. i was basically saying i completely misread your original post or just didn't read it at all and answered based on the thread title

 

[BBender716]

haha. i was basically saying i completely misread your original post or just didn't read it at all and answered based on the thread title

OP, you don't happen to be (or was) applying to UMich are you? For those of you who don't know, an interviewee canceled the Monday after and sent Michigan's adcom through the roof with anger. Dude has been singled out in their Twitter multiple times lol

 

[michiganpsych08]

lol just read thru umich old post that is hilar! he was truly angry about that interviewee lol

 

[zempa]

OP, you don't happen to be (or was) applying to UMich are you? For those of you who don't know, an interviewee canceled the Monday after and sent Michigan's adcom through the roof with anger. Dude has been singled out in their Twitter multiple times lol

lol no i called today..great decision vs e-mailing

they said they were thankful that I called and were very understanding

but can somebody link me to this michigan thing sounds hilarious

 

[red10]

lol no i called today..great decision vs e-mailing

they said they were thankful that I called and were very understanding

but can somebody link me to this michigan thing sounds hilarious

http://twitter.com/UmichMedAdmiss

The most recent mention of it is about halfway down the page and says "I'll deal with the no show later"

 

[FIREitUP]

http://twitter.com/UmichMedAdmiss

The most recent mention of it is about halfway down the page and says "I'll deal with the no show later"

lmfao that's awesome, that no show put that admissions person in his/her place.

 

[zayka]

Dear (School),

Thank you for your interest in me as a candidate for matriculation at your medical school. I have submitted secondary applications to several schools, and endeavored to evaluate each with the utmost care and consideration. It is with great disappointment that I inform you that I will not be selecting you as the medical school I will attend.

Please understand that this is not a reflection of you as a school, but rather the quality and competitiveness of the group of schools to which I have applied. I wish you every success in your future efforts.

Sincerely,
You.

EDIT: Oh, shiznit. Less than a week? Call tomorrow morning, be honest, but more importantly, be apologetic.

Yeah, give them a call. You probably don't want to show up because it's expensive and you're no longer interested. Maybe someone can fill the spot or the interviewer will have some time off.