How do pre-meds network?

[avgn]

Whaaa? You don't like me? That's pretty rude.

You're right, though. I probably have seen plenty of Hermes ties and didn't know the brand, but that's because the person wearing the tie never said "this tie is Hermes and it cost me $130. My shoes are worth $400, by the way".

And I don't expect anything. I've worked my ass off to get here and I am grateful for the interviews I have, but they were by no means expected. I'm not entitled to a seat anywhere and neither are you. For a non-trad, you seem to have skipped acquiring the post-graduation humility that is so refreshing in us older applicants.

And you seem to have skipped the non-trad phase in learning that pointless anonymous online bickering sessions are pointless. You are quite determined. I admire that (totally not sarcastic, seriously)

I'll see myself out now after having made my contribution to this thread already (i.e., business cards can actually work for undergrads if you're not dumb with them), but I implore you to understand that if you've worked hard to enter the grueling med application cycle, you should expect to do well. Otherwise, why the hell you applying? No ifs ands or buts or worrying you'll be an dingus (which has always been a murkily defined term per the biases of the judgment maker). If you don't expect to do well, you're making life harder for yourself with the constant second-guessing and worrying. If you're not planning on reapplying, then you're expecting to do well. There is nothing wrong with that, just as there is nothing wrong with having high expectations. I'm sorry that you don't have high expectations of yourself, but you really should.

Last comment – the implication that expectation=entitlement is ludicrous. Entitled is sitting back and doing nothing and asking for acceptances, thinking they owe you. Expectations is working your ass off (as you and I have done), trying your best and following standard procedures (applying, waiting) and then expecting good results based on your efforts. You don't think that people should reward you, but you certainly hope that they do. I don't think anything is owed to me, but I expect to do well. Nothing wrong with that if you've put in the work.

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[Affiche]

And you seem to have skipped the non-trad phase in learning that pointless anonymous online bickering sessions are pointless. You are quite determined. I admire that (totally not sarcastic, seriously)

I'll see myself out now after having made my contribution to this thread already (i.e., business cards can actually work for undergrads if you're not an dingus with them), but I implore you to understand that if you've worked hard to enter the grueling med application cycle, you should expect to do well. Otherwise, why the hell you applying? No ifs ands or buts or worrying you'll be an dingus (which has always been a murkily defined term per the biases of the judgment maker). If you don't expect to do well, you're making life harder for yourself with the constant second-guessing and worrying. If you're not planning on reapplying, then you're expecting to do well. There is nothing wrong with that, just as there is nothing wrong with having high expectations. I'm sorry that you don't have high expectations of yourself, but you really should.

Last comment – the implication that expectation=entitlement is ludicrous. Entitled is sitting back and doing nothing and asking for acceptances. Expectations is working your ass off (and you and I have done), trying your best and following standard procedures (applying, waiting) and then expecting good results based on your efforts. You don't think that people should reward you, but you certainly hope that they do. Nothing wrong with that if you've put in the work. Absolutely ****ing nothing.

Leave it to an dingus to argue that being an dingus is open to interpretation lol.

I'm applying because I hope to be accepted, but I certainly don't believe an acceptance is owed to me. That's where you and I differ.

Entitlement is believing that you have the right to something. You believe that because you've worked hard, you are entitled to a seat at a top school. Guess what? There are more applicants who have worked hard than there are seats available. You aren't owed anything, as much as you refuse to believe that's the case. Whatever, dude. You're too much . Good luck!

 

[imtotallynotbradpitt]

I'm the OP and I have already checked out of this thead a long time ago.

 

[Bacchus]

Get back on track

 

[MissKitty2868]

You guys should all try Grindr. It's definitely great for networking. 😉

For those of you who have never heard of it, Google is a great option to learn about this remarkable networking application.

 

[cantankerous]

I'm heading to my 1st conference for some abstracts later this year.

that sounds MISERABLE haha

You guys should all try Grindr. It's definitely great for networking. 😉

For those of you who have never heard of it, Google is a great option to learn about this remarkable networking application.

unless you're fat, femme, and/or asian

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

Honestly, I ain't mad at @avgn for mentioning the Harvard and Yale interviews in their sig, nor do I think it's inappropriate that they expected to interview at Yale. If such actions were taboo, then there would be a crusade against strategic top heavy apps (aka stellar candidates expecting to interview at top schools) and even md apps, which basically functions as a sig anyway. If anything, I think it's useful when sdners mention that they've nabbed interviews at powerhouse programs. Clearly, avgn did something right considering they've achieved this level of success without a 4.0/40. And their achievements at this stage in the cycle demonstrate a level of awareness that is certainly beneficial to others. Hell, if I were gung-ho about Harvard or Yale, I'd look past the sass (and Hermes -c'mon people, that's freaking hilarious) and pm them for app advice.

The same applies to @rachiie01. She has also enjoyed early success this cycle and can undoubtedly provide insight to other pre-meds.

I mean, how could pre-meds effectively network if they're kept in the dark about success stories?! You see, this post is on topic 😉

Just my 2cents. Oh and I wasn't trying to rehash any arguments so please don't take it that way.

Best of luck to everyone applying this cycle!

 

[wasteofspace323]

Disagree/poke fun at my mannerisms, sure. Call me a douche my posts/tagline, sure. Imply that I'll be waitlisted, sure. That's what makes SDN fun!

But never say that someone is "used to having things handed to them." You never say that to anyone. You don't even know me. I'm needed FAP to ****ing apply, had to make my school choices smartly. Never had **** handed to me. So no, not funny.

This really confused me until I remembered fap also meant financial assistance program.