I need to stop reading the acceptance thread! Non-acceptance party?

[Dulcina]

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Argh, I keep scanning the acceptance thread and getting SO jealous! Ppl in the same boat--- lets have a non-acceptance party!

 

[WinterLights]

Argh, I keep scanning the acceptance thread and getting SO jealous! Ppl in the same boat--- lets have a non-acceptance party!

I'll bring the drinks.

 

[Dulcina]

I'll bring the drinks.

sweet. i'll bring more drinks. god knows we need lots and lots of drinks.

 

[WinterLights]

sweet. i'll bring more drinks. god knows we need lots and lots of drinks.

Yes, pre-meds are notoriously known for their ability to hold down their alcohol .

 

[Dulcina]

Yes, pre-meds are notoriously known for their ability to hold down their alcohol .

lol. but seriously, i CAN drink. i coudl hold down my 8 beers in college! i guess my tolerance has probably plummeted since then.

 

[amph119]

lol. but seriously, i CAN drink. i coudl hold down my 8 beers in college! i guess my tolerance has probably plummeted since then.

8? hah, lightweight.

 

[WinterLights]

lol. but seriously, i CAN drink. i coudl hold down my 8 beers in college! i guess my tolerance has probably plummeted since then.

Thats pretty respectable for a female. I'm not much of a heavy drinker anymore since I used to drink far too much in high school; but I can still hold mine own when necessary.


"UMich has me on pre-interview hold?!?!" *gulps down a shot.
"WashU still hasn't decided on my application?!?!?" *chugs a beer(s)*
"UIC has my decision pending?!?!?!" *drunkenly cries in an alley*

I'm hoping for an acceptance by November.

 

[Lacheln]

I'm not much of a heavy drinker anymore since I used to drink far too much in high school; but I can still hold mine own when necessary.

Me too. I did my fair share of drinking in college I guess, but never to the point I did in high school. The very first time I got drunk was off a 40 of Old E through a curly straw when I was 13. I was 105lbs and instantly plastered. Seriously. And then I spent about an hour trying to balance my toothpaste on its cap because I was convinced my mother would know I was drunk if I didn't. Mmmm good times. 😛🙄

The earliest I'll hear is Thxgiving probably, but my bday is Dec 1st so as long as I get good news before then I'll be ecstatic!

I think as long as we're drinking in alleys we should be picking an appropriately ghetto drink-of-the-day: may I nominate Aristocrat vodka for today? The lovely gentlemen sleeping outside my office building seem to like it very much.

 

[Isis24]

It just sunk in. I wasn't accepted :-( Does anyone else feel like the world is going to end? I know I have to just pick up the pieces and keep moving, but it's really hard. I think the hold I got from Case is basically a "nice" rejection. I'm REALLY sad. Plus, it's not like I have another 5 interviews in line. I guess this means I need to start thinking about my plan B. 🙁

 

[Isis24]

Sorry guys....what a party pooper, huh?

 

[kevinmw5]

WOOHOO!!!!!!....I know there's a lot of people from the Republic of Texas thread that will probably be joining us soon.

 

[KEEK]

UVM waitlist. I know it's not the end of the world, but it still sucks. The waiting continues.....

 

[MilkmanAl]

I like to use my tolerance powers for evil. Every now and then, I'll coerce a friend into going shot-for-shot with me. The end result is always me=drunk, friend=passed the f out. For all of you waiting on med schools to stop dragging their asses, I suggest the friend method. 😛

 

[ImBrianFellows]

Isis24 I feel ya. I found out last night that someone that interviewed the same day as me at my number one choice got accepted yesterday. I haven't heard anything from the school. I feel like I can only expect to get a nice waitlist/rejection letter in the mail sometime soon. 🙁

(Doesn't mean that I wasn't up early this morning hoping for a phone call ... sigh. )

 

[aznb0y129]

Is this thread limited to post-interview acceptance-waiters, or can anyone crash this party? 😛 My first interview is in two weeks, so if I get an acceptance by Christmas I'll be ecstatic.

Looks like there are some bonafide drinkers in here. I start to hit my limit once I reach double digits, but I'm Asian so I'm at a disadvantage. I don't mind bringing the Scotch and cigars though 😎

 

[lilmuck03]

Don't give up! I am from TX (we do a match). I was not matched...boo. However, I was accepted at 2 schools I interviewed at from the waitlist (including my first choice) and am in my first year now. I'm doing great (so far I'm in the top half of my class) and I love it. Don't give up if this is what you really want to do, just get help from someone who has some insight to the schools you want to end up at. Good luck!

 

[droshan]

Isis I feel your pain, I really thought that I did well at Case and was ready to withdraw my other interviews and call it a year. To make it worse I did some research and it seems highly unlikely to be taken off the "hold" category.

 

[Isis24]

Isis I feel your pain, I really thought that I did well at Case and was ready to withdraw my other interviews and call it a year. To make it worse I did some research and it seems highly unlikely to be taken off the "hold" category.

Thanks 😳 We both applied to a lot of schools. I'm just tired. I was really really hoping that it would all be over. I was SO happy at Case. It was AMAZING there. Everything was amazing. Last night was a real disappointment. There are a lot of schools I applied to that I really don't want to go to (no interviews yet). I want to withdraw before I hear anything else. I'd rather try again next year than end up somewhere that makes me unhappy.

Today is going to be a slooow day. Good news is overdue. An interview invite today would be great... 😀

 

[armybound]

woohoo.

 

[Isis24]

Isis24 I feel ya. I found out last night that someone that interviewed the same day as me at my number one choice got accepted yesterday. I haven't heard anything from the school. I feel like I can only expect to get a nice waitlist/rejection letter in the mail sometime soon. 🙁

(Doesn't mean that I wasn't up early this morning hoping for a phone call ... sigh. )

I second the sigh. In a strange way, it's good to know that i'm not the only one.

 

[Lacheln]

I like to use my tolerance powers for evil. Every now and then, I'll coerce a friend into going shot-for-shot with me. The end result is always me=drunk, friend=passed the f out. For all of you waiting on med schools to stop dragging their asses, I suggest the friend method. 😛

Ha! My tolerance isn't high enough to pull that off, or maybe it's my nerve that's the problem because after few baaaaaad experiences I absolutely despise the dizzy+ stages of drunkeness.

But, at my next interview when they ask if I have any questions I think my response will be: "Think you can match me shot-for-shot big man?!" And if they refuse, I'll call them a chicken.

Azn: dude. In the double digits as an asian? You must have done some real damage at your student cultural group parties. 😉

For all the peeps waitlisted, don't give up! It's so early, you have plenty of time to send letters of interest, and you'll keep getting re-reviewed. Passed over once != passed over twice etc.

 

[droshan]

Thanks 😳 We both applied to a lot of schools. I'm just tired. I was really really hoping that it would all be over. I was SO happy at Case. It was AMAZING there. Everything was amazing. Last night was a real disappointment. There are a lot of schools I applied to that I really don't want to go to (no interviews yet). I want to withdraw before I hear anything else. I'd rather try again next year than end up somewhere that makes me unhappy.

Today is going to be a slooow day. Good news is overdue. An interview invite today would be great... 😀

Isis, you couldn't have said it more perfectly. I was ready to withdraw from most schools (except Cali schools). I really fell in love with the school, curriculum, and students there. I'm really really bummed right now...even if I get into the other school I'm waiting on I won't be as happy as if I got into Case. I feel that I should have written a letter of interest after my interview but I was arrogant and thought I would get in... I agree with you not going to a school you don't like, hopefully we will hear good news from Case in the spring.

It already appears as if those that got in are the types of candidates that get multiple acceptances from several top tier schools and will withdraw In the meantime if you need a shoulder to cry on, I'm your guy!

 

[iheartcats]

I am tired of the waiting! Offer me an acceptance, already! My first interview wasn't until late Sept., but I just want to know! Throw me a freakin' bone, admissions office people.

 

[aznb0y129]

Azn: dude. In the double digits as an asian? You must have done some real damage at your student cultural group parties. 😉

Haha, it took some time to build up to it, but yeah, all of my other Asian friends turn beet red after 2 beers. Yay for impending liver disease!

 

[JDOC13]

Isis24 I feel ya. I found out last night that someone that interviewed the same day as me at my number one choice got accepted yesterday. I haven't heard anything from the school. I feel like I can only expect to get a nice waitlist/rejection letter in the mail sometime soon. 🙁

(Doesn't mean that I wasn't up early this morning hoping for a phone call ... sigh. )

I'm not going to worry until someone who interviewed AFTER me gets accepted. At least, that's what I keep telling myself.

 

[Dulcina]

8? hah, lightweight.

Thats pretty respectable for a female. I'm not much of a heavy drinker anymore since I used to drink far too much in high school; but I can still hold mine own when necessary.


"UMich has me on pre-interview hold?!?!" *gulps down a shot.
"WashU still hasn't decided on my application?!?!?" *chugs a beer(s)*
"UIC has my decision pending?!?!?!" *drunkenly cries in an alley*

I'm hoping for an acceptance by November.

hey, i'm 102 lbs!! 😛

 

[Dulcina]

It just sunk in. I wasn't accepted :-( Does anyone else feel like the world is going to end? I know I have to just pick up the pieces and keep moving, but it's really hard. I think the hold I got from Case is basically a "nice" rejection. I'm REALLY sad. Plus, it's not like I have another 5 interviews in line. I guess this means I need to start thinking about my plan B. 🙁

yeah, it sorta feels liek the world is gonna end =(

i loved umich and ann arbor SO much, and I got waitlisted, which is pretty much a polite rejection (I know their waitlist doesnt move much). I keep remembering periodically throughout the day (like every 5 min) and being liek "crap..... yes, i remember, life sucks right now".

ok i'm done being emo, but seriously, im sad about it 🙁

 

[sirius08]

i'm with you. i got waitlisted yesterday at a state school that i had been very hopeful about. it feels pretty devastating, but as we all know, there's nothing to do but get over it and stay positive.

 

[Lacheln]

hey, i'm 102 lbs!! 😛

Damn girl, how can you even fit that much liquid in you? 2 beers and I feel like I'm gonna pop (which is why I stick to hard liquor 😉)

 

[RSAgator]

Here here...got put on hold at UF which, while not the end of the world since a ton of people get accepted from the hold list, still really sucks. Even though I expected it there was a part of me that thought I might get an acceptance on the 15th so I can't help but be a bit bummed out. Just gotta move on, hope to hear something soon, and do as well as you can on the next interviews =).

 

[Dulcina]

Damn girl, how can you even fit that much liquid in you? 2 beers and I feel like I'm gonna pop (which is why I stick to hard liquor 😉)

lol the trick is to pee a lot! 😛

i'm with you. i got waitlisted yesterday at a state school that i had been very hopeful about. it feels pretty devastating, but as we all know, there's nothing to do but get over it and stay positive.

yeah. I'm definitely trying to focus on doing what I can for my upcoming interviews rather than mourning the waitlist. maybe its for the best, i hear michigan is FREEZING.

 

[disorder]

you do not even need to worry, you'll get into a great school (looks at your interview list). 👍

and if you can hold down 8 beers, you can't be a dud. maybe you should bring that up during some of your interviews? 😛

anyhow, i'd love to have your interview opportunities.. and at least you aren't stuck with 0 interviews!

just fyi, i found this to be interesting.....
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/14/healthmag.alcohol.brain.shrinkage/

 

[rowerlauren]

I'm a heavyweight... If don't get in somewhere until after my interview on Monday... I'm going to be wastey face.

 

[futuredoctor36]

I have only gotten one interview and I've heard nothing from that school yet so I'm feeling pretty down.

 

[WinterLights]

lol the trick is to pee a lot! 😛



yeah. I'm definitely trying to focus on doing what I can for my upcoming interviews rather than mourning the waitlist. maybe its for the best, i hear michigan is FREEZING.

Hey, some of us like the cold.

 

[WinterLights]

Me too. I did my fair share of drinking in college I guess, but never to the point I did in high school. The very first time I got drunk was off a 40 of Old E through a curly straw when I was 13. I was 105lbs and instantly plastered. Seriously. And then I spent about an hour trying to balance my toothpaste on its cap because I was convinced my mother would know I was drunk if I didn't. Mmmm good times. 😛🙄

The earliest I'll hear is Thxgiving probably, but my bday is Dec 1st so as long as I get good news before then I'll be ecstatic!

I think as long as we're drinking in alleys we should be picking an appropriately ghetto drink-of-the-day: may I nominate Aristocrat vodka for today? The lovely gentlemen sleeping outside my office building seem to like it very much.

Haha sounds like we have something in common here. Ghetto drinks you say? How about E&J with diet coke as chaser. If I don't get in by the end of November I might just have to indulge myself with such a drink. And yes, I will drink it in a dark alley with all of the other medschool hopefuls that are in the same boat.

 

[WinterLights]

I should also mention that I skipped my Feinberg interview, which I am beginning to regret.

 

[MILK07]

I applied EDP to my state school and got rolled over into regular admissions/placed on hold for further review... le sigh.

Now I'm not quite sure what to do...another year in limbo.

Any suggestions? I've already tried the whole drinking thing.

 

[Lacheln]

How about E&J with diet coke as chaser.

Oh dear god. I threw up a little in my mouth just reading that. *shivers* Oh memories. 😛

I should also mention that I skipped my Feinberg interview, which I am beginning to regret.

Mmmm. Did you skip it because you were sure you wouldn't go if accepted?

I applied EDP to my state school and got rolled over into regular admissions/placed on hold for further review... le sigh.

Now I'm not quite sure what to do...another year in limbo.

Any suggestions? I've already tried the whole drinking thing.

Apply to other mid-low tier schools stat.

 

[WinterLights]

I applied EDP to my state school and got rolled over into regular admissions/placed on hold for further review... le sigh.

Now I'm not quite sure what to do...another year in limbo.

Any suggestions? I've already tried the whole drinking thing.

The usual. increase your GPA, retake the MCAT, volunteer more, get better LORs, apply to more schools next time around, etc etc etc.

 

[MilkmanAl]

lol the trick is to pee a lot!

"Hey, want another beer?" "Hold on a sec...yes."

wastey face

Excellent expression.

 

[ohmedschool]

Haha, it took some time to build up to it, but yeah, all of my other Asian friends turn beet red after 2 beers. Yay for impending liver disease!

nice, i feel the same way around my asian friends (im asian too). but then again im also 6'2 and 185, so i guess i better be able to handle the alcohol

 

[dtepper]

What does not hearing anything yet mean? Are they still reviewing our files? They definitely have reviewed my file as I interviewed on 9/12 and someone that interviewed after me by a month got an acceptance. I guess I better hope they are still reviewing my file.

 

[Dulcina]

you do not even need to worry, you'll get into a great school (looks at your interview list). 👍

and if you can hold down 8 beers, you can't be a dud. maybe you should bring that up during some of your interviews? 😛

anyhow, i'd love to have your interview opportunities.. and at least you aren't stuck with 0 interviews!

just fyi, i found this to be interesting.....
http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/14/healthmag.alcohol.brain.shrinkage/

yeah, I should definitely stop bi**ching and be thankful for my interviews, I guess im just wistful bc mich was SO high on my list.

re: the shrinking brain....... crap!!! that must be the rattling sound i've been hearing...

I should also mention that I skipped my Feinberg interview, which I am beginning to regret.

oy, yeah. I was on the border with NW, with their strong pbl emphasis and funky interview, but decided to go. Can you reschedule it, and say some emergency came up?

"Hey, want another beer?" "Hold on a sec...yes."

lol yeah pretty much. "uhhh hold on... be right back.......... ok, im ready"

 

[sirius08]

bump - to remind us to keep thinking positively

 

[tncekm]

Argh, I keep scanning the acceptance thread and getting SO jealous! Ppl in the same boat--- lets have a non-acceptance party!

With your list of interviews, you shouldn't worry... in fact, you make me sick! J/K, I'm jealous but I'm happy for you.

Anyway, as a person with zero acceptances who was also rejected from his (reasonable) #1 choice post secondary, I'm happy to join this party! 👍

<-- To us all.

 

[WannaBePreMed]

Dulcina maybe at this non-acceptance party you can sing for us 😉

 

[WinterLights]

Dulcina maybe at this non-acceptance party you can sing for us 😉

Looks like I'll bring the ear plugs as well.

 

[aznb0y129]

Looks like I'll bring the ear plugs as well.

Zing.

 

[hoya09]

Still no interviews here... I'm losing hope and starting to think Plan B. I'd love to have just one interview, to show them I'm a person with real ambitions and achievements but alas. I will, however, (virtually) drink to those of you post interview waiting... hopefully you'll hear something soon!