How does one prepare for reapplication? and interview prep

[Firephoenix938]

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I want to preface this by saying I am deeply humbled and grateful to have received an interview from Neomed. But so far it is my only II. I know people say not to freak out till Thanksgiving, but Neomed has like a 40% post interview acceptance (48% in-state according to admit data; it seems like its 30% for all based on cycletrack tho). I am scared I won't be getting more IIs. I sent an update letter describing how I doubled my clinical hours and joined two community outreach groups (one educational, one food bank). But I doubt it'll help at this point, and going from 100clinical to 200 (2 years of college) isn't enough, I assume.

My question is, what does it mean to prep for reapplication? Just continuing activities and joining new things to address weaknesses (I joined outreach groups and more clinical hour shifts). Or is it starting to get writing feedback and other stuff?

Secondly, how do I guarantee/improve my chance of acceptance? I really want to treat it like my only II, but a 30-40% post-II acceptance is scary. Any advice on NEOMED or in general? Im pretty sure I posted my WAMC thats still on my file if that helps. thanks yall

Edit:my interview is nov.12–havent had it yet

 

[Butalbusaur]

I want to preface this by saying I am deeply humbled and grateful to have received an interview from Neomed. But so far it is my only II. I know people say not to freak out till Thanksgiving, but Neomed has like a 40% post interview acceptance (48% in-state according to admit data; it seems like its 30% for all based on cycletrack tho). I am scared I won't be getting more IIs. I sent an update letter describing how I doubled my clinical hours and joined two community outreach groups (one educational, one food bank). But I doubt it'll help at this point, and going from 100clinical to 200 (2 years of college) isn't enough, I assume.

My question is, what does it mean to prep for reapplication? Just continuing activities and joining new things to address weaknesses (I joined outreach groups and more clinical hour shifts). Or is it starting to get writing feedback and other stuff?

Secondly, how do I guarantee/improve my chance of acceptance? I really want to treat it like my only II, but a 30-40% post-II acceptance is scary. Any advice on NEOMED or in general? Im pretty sure I posted my WAMC thats still on my file if that helps. thanks yall

I understand how anxious you feel about hearing back in a few days. Shoot, I am too. But, you and I interviewed super early, so I honestly think your odds of an A are actually higher since there’s more spots available.

Also, remember that they interviewed you because they can see you attending their program. It means you ARE good enough—especially with an early interview date. Something must have stood out for them to want to interview you. Have some faith!!

 

[Firephoenix938]

I understand how anxious you feel about hearing back in a few days. Shoot, I am too. But, you and I interviewed super early, so I honestly think your odds of an A are actually higher since there’s more spots available.

Also, remember that they interviewed you because they can see you attending their program. It means you ARE good enough—especially with an early interview date. Something must have stood out for them to want to interview you. Have some faith!!

I havent interviewed yet its scheduled nov 12 boss. Thats why im scared

 

[Butalbusaur]

I havent interviewed yet its scheduled nov 12 boss. Thats why im scared

Shoot, I see. Hmm. I saw on your WAMC thread that you applied to a lot of public OOS programs that favor IS folks. Did you take admin’s advice and fix your school list?

Also, I notice some of your service hours are low. Some schools might screen you out based on not meeting that threshold.

Lastly, did you apply DO? It’s not too late to add some schools.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

One thing at a time. Yes, you prepare to reapply by continuing your activities, but it's too early to ask for feedback on your writing. Focus on why the school interviewing you will value you as a member of their class and future alumnus. It's like meeting the family of a committed partner; make it count.

 

[Goro]

Know what's in your file.

Answer from the heart.

Carefully listen to the question being asked of you and answer that.

Read my post on guide to interviews

 

[Firephoenix938]

Shoot, I see. Hmm. I saw on your WAMC thread that you applied to a lot of public OOS programs that favor IS folks. Did you take admin’s advice and fix your school list?

Also, I notice some of your service hours are low. Some schools might screen you out based on not meeting that threshold.

Lastly, did you apply DO? It’s not too late to add some schools.

I did change my school list a **** ton. And my service hours were 175, but SDN Adcoms said only 75 were underserved. But AdComs on Reddit say it's fine and counts. But also can I ask, how the fck do u have 14 IIs already and 7 As. are they all md or are most of them tmdsas/DO cuz gahhh damnnnnn

 

[Butalbusaur]

I did change my school list a **** ton. And my service hours were 175, but SDN Adcoms said only 75 were underserved. But AdComs on Reddit say it's fine and counts. But also can I ask, how the fck do u have 14 IIs already and 7 As. are they all md or are most of them tmdsas/DO cuz gahhh damnnn

My II are both MD/DO (mostly DO). All of my As are DOs, but I’ll hear back soon from my MDs soon! Hopefully good news for both of us. I think I just interviewed very well, but let’s wait till after the 15th to really say

 

[chilly_md]

You spent more time lifting weights then your research and volunteering combined. If Neomed offered an interview, hopefully you get another from Wright or Toledo. Prepare the best you can for the opportunities you do get.

 

[PickaGodnPray]

You spent more time lifting weights then your research and volunteering combined. If Neomed offered an interview, hopefully you get another from Wright or Toledo. Prepare the best you can for the opportunities you do get.

Ditto this. Also, traditional applicants don’t think hours apply to them as much because they didn’t have the years to build hours like non-trads, but it’s those hours that make a successful applicant. Everyone complains when low LM scores get A’s or II’s, but these are the applicants with thousands of hours already in patient care. They know what they are getting into and still choose to do it. People without those hours don’t and are more likely to leave medicine or be going into for the wrong reasons.
OP, you’ll be fine. Go in and kill your interview, but still be working towards improving your app. Build the hours and have the experiences that will make you a better physician when the time comes, whether this cycle or the next.