I really dont get it!!! 6 interviews and rejected

[freakingoutabit]

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This thread, good God.

 

[hopeles]

I took the test felt good about it, wasnt sure about verbal but felt ok. I guess no way to gauge?

But voided just to be on safe side, as anyways even with a good mcat, im better off applying next year right?

I figured if im applying anyways next year might as well take next yr?

Anyone see my post?

 

[username456789]

Anyone see my post?

What are you looking for here? Do you want someone to tell you to buy a DeLorean and go back and unvoid the test?

 

[hopeles]

What are you looking for here? Do you want someone to tell you to buy a DeLorean and go back and unvoid the test?

No everyone was ranting how i shouldn't apply this cycle, so that was an update,

But hope it was a smart decision...

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[BlueLabel]

What are you looking for here? Do you want someone to tell you to buy a DeLorean and go back and unvoid the test?

+ Juan.

Nah man he might as well just not take it at all and hope they don't notice

 

[DokterMom]

I took the test felt good about it, wasnt sure about verbal but felt ok. I guess no way to gauge?

But voided just to be on safe side, as anyways even with a good mcat, im better off applying next year right?

I figured if im applying anyways next year might as well take next yr?

You took the test, felt good about it, then voided it?
Why on earth would you do such a thing?

Please go into some other profession. Your decision-making skills are not suitable for a career as a physician.

 

[hopeles]

You took the test, felt good about it, then voided it?
Why on earth would you do such a thing?

Please go into some other profession. Your decision-making skills are not suitable for a career as a physician.

Because i was registered before everyone told me not to apply this cycle!

It was too late for refund. And if im anyways holding off and NOT APPLYING this cycle i might as well use the extra 6 months to my advantage?

I dont get it everyone was saying how i shouldn't apply this cycle at any cost, being that it's late ??
My plan was originally to apply when everyone else saying im shooting myself in my foot..

And B) i told you i wasn't confident i did well on vr, i felt i understood the passages and answered questions to the best of my knowledge, but was no way to know forsure i did well. As last mcat felt same about vr and didn't do as well

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[Entadus]

Because i was registered before everyone told me not to apply this cycle!

It was too late for refund. And if im anyways holding off and NOT APPLYING this cycle i might as well use the extra 6 months to my advantage?

I dont get it everyone was saying how i shouldn't apply this cycle at any cost, being that it's late ??
My plan was originally to apply when everyone else saying im shooting myself in my foot..

And B) i told you i wasn't confident i did well on vr, i felt i understood the passages and answered questions to the best of my knowledge, but was no way to know forsure i did well. As last mcat felt same about vr and didn't do as well

Sent from my fone

What's done is done, no big deal. If you still want this, you will need to take the MCAT again (obviously)

I don't think it was necessarily a bad thing to void if you are not applying for another year. Good luck

 

[Entadus]

You took the test, felt good about it, then voided it?
Why on earth would you do such a thing?

Please go into some other profession. Your decision-making skills are not suitable for a career as a physician.

😕 It's always a shame to see members bash each other needlessly. Good thing you are NOT in charge of who gets into med school!

 

[BlueLabel]

Your decision-making skills are not suitable for a career as a physician.

Always comes down to this, doesn't it? /sarcasm

 

[DokterMom]

😕 It's always a shame to see members bash each other needlessly. Good thing you are NOT in charge of who gets into med school!

Have you read the whole thread?
OP seems to have trouble drawing conclusions from observed actions -> reactions, making decisions that reflect those conclusions, and then following through with appropriate actions. Sorry to seem 'mean' - but this is not a good sign.

Not everyone who wants to be a doctor is cut out to be a doctor.

 

[Laureatebarrel]

I have not officially signed up yet... so I haven;t indicated that I will. I wanted to make sure that I will score higher. I am really only starting to study again as of now. :-/ I need to improve otherwise I don't think I will retake it as I don't want to retake the MCAT too many times without serious improvement.

I am Puerto Rican. I was born in Connecticut though and English is my first language. Both my parents are Puerto Rican and moved to Connecticut after they got married. My passion for underserved is actually because I am Puerto Rican. Since high school I was volunteering in my mother's non-profit which helps socio-economically disadvantaged in Hartford, CT get job skills many of them were Puerto Rican, Hispanic, or African American. In college, I learned about the health care inequities and this inspired me to be involved in health care in any way that I could to in order to help these populations.

If you can score 30+ MD would be possible! Maybe you can add more schools to your list so you can have better chance?

 

[NontradCA]

My theory: troll thread.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

😕 It's always a shame to see members bash each other needlessly. Good thing you are NOT in charge of who gets into med school!

+1

You took the test, felt good about it, then voided it?
Why on earth would you do such a thing?

Please go into some other profession. Your decision-making skills are not suitable for a career as a physician.

Because no one has ever voided a test out of neuroticism or just to get a glimpse of the real MCAT before? 🙄

Have you read the whole thread?
OP seems to have trouble drawing conclusions from observed actions -> reactions, making decisions that reflect those conclusions, and then following through with appropriate actions. Sorry to seem 'mean' - but this is not a good sign.

Not everyone who wants to be a doctor is cut out to be a doctor.

That is a decision left best to admissions committee. You aren't qualified to make that call.

Even if it is a troll thread, posting ignorant advice telling others to not pursue medicine because one random anonymous pre-med SDN user thinks that the OP cant cut is is beyond ridiculous.

 

[hopeles]

Have you read the whole thread?
OP seems to have trouble drawing conclusions from observed actions -> reactions, making decisions that reflect those conclusions, and then following through with appropriate actions. Sorry to seem 'mean' - but this is not a good sign.

Not everyone who wants to be a doctor is cut out to be a doctor.

How didn't i follow through?
I did follow through, as originally i was planning applying this cycle.
My mcat was scheduled already beforei started this thread

 

[DokterMom]

Apologies for being mean OP --
And yes, it's just one person's opinion, which was based on the following analysis of the facts.

OP applied last year, got 6 IIs but no acceptances. An analysis of the situation revealed (to the SDN crew) two definite weaknesses and one probable weakness:
• Lowish MCAT - definite,
• Late application - definite
• Non-stellar interviewing skills (0 for 6, but waitlists)

Those conclusions seem pretty clear. So what is the logical course of action?
• Retake the MCAT
• Apply early
• Work on interviewing skills

So what did the OP do?
• Postpone retaking the MCAT until scores would not come out until way late in the following application season.
• Dither and debate about whether or not to apply late again this year or wait until next year, even knowing full well that his/her application would be later this cycle than last.
• Study for and actually take another MCAT, report that s/he "felt good about it", then void the score

Sorry, but I saw no evidence of good decision-making here.

 

[BlueLabel]

+1



Because no one has ever voided a test out of neuroticism or just to get a glimpse of the real MCAT before? 🙄

Seriously? That has to be one of the most fiendish things I've ever heard. Might as well flush your $250 or whatever it costs right down the toilet.

 

[hopeles]

Apologies for being mean OP --
And yes, it's just one person's opinion, which was based on the following analysis of the facts.

OP applied last year, got 6 IIs but no acceptances. An analysis of the situation revealed (to the SDN crew) two definite weaknesses and one probable weakness:
• Lowish MCAT - definite,
• Late application - definite
• Non-stellar interviewing skills (0 for 6, but waitlists)

Those conclusions seem pretty clear. So what is the logical course of action?
• Retake the MCAT
• Apply early
• Work on interviewing skills

So what did the OP do?
• Postpone retaking the MCAT until scores would not come out until way late in the following application season.
• Dither and debate about whether or not to apply late again this year or wait until next year, even knowing full well that his/her application would be later this cycle than last.
• Study for and actually take another MCAT, report that s/he "felt good about it", then void the score

Sorry, but I saw no evidence of good decision-making here.

Its not as simple as you make it sound. I was still waiting to hear back during spring time from schools and after getting waitlists, having multiple jobs i was studying with the little time i had but i still wasn't ready, i knew it was getting late but was not much of a choice as it was only evident later that I'm not getting off waitlist.

Second i was already registered for the test and the game plan was according to some sdners to void if in doubt. Knowing that im anyways applying next year i voided. Had i planned on definitely applying this cycle i wouldve scored.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

Seriously? That has to be one of the most fiendish things I've ever heard. Might as well flush your $250 or whatever it costs right down the toilet.

You'd be surprised how many people do it...

And then there are those people who decide within 2 weeks from the MCAT that they should postpone it, but if they are not getting back any refund, then is there any harm in taking in?

 

[midnight0il]

Seriously? That has to be one of the most fiendish things I've ever heard. Might as well flush your $250 or whatever it costs right down the toilet.

There's nothing wrong with doing this. What's $200 something dollars compared to being confident about your performance?

 

[BlueLabel]

There's nothing wrong with doing this. What's $200 something dollars compared to being confident about your performance?

I guess it depends on your resources/seriousness with money. I think that's a total waste

 

[Status Sciaticus]

I guess it depends on your resources/seriousness with money. I think that's a total waste

I agree. I'd use that $200 to buy a bottle of....

...Blue Label

 

[BlueLabel]

I agree. I'd use that $200 to buy a bottle of....

...Blue Label

Nectar of the gods.

In other news, Tom's midline defect is particularly obvious in that gif. Usually he stands so it's harder to notice. It's speculated he has an extremely mild case of holoprosencephaly.

 

[487806]

Its not as simple as you make it sound. I was still waiting to hear back during spring time from schools and after getting waitlists, having multiple jobs i was studying with the little time i had but i still wasn't ready, i knew it was getting late but was not much of a choice as it was only evident later that I'm not getting off waitlist.

Second i was already registered for the test and the game plan was according to some sdners to void if in doubt. Knowing that im anyways applying next year i voided. Had i planned on definitely applying this cycle i wouldve scored.

I'm going to ignore all that useless infighting between other members. You said you're applying next cycle. That's a wise move. What's not so wise is voiding the MCAT because you're applying next cycle, but that's your problem. Good luck in your future endeavors.

 

[Back 5]

My theory: troll thread.

I concur.

 

[487806]

My theory: troll thread.

Correct, but i'm just riding along the premed train by assuming OP is not a troll.

 

[IonClaws]

So my two cents on interviews...

If the social/emotional nuances during the interview gave an impression that led to a rejection, such an impression would be well-remembered by the interviewer and helpful to the interviewee, but being waitlisted (regardless of position) and then rejected is not quite the same as being outright rejected. The nuances in this case would be either very subtle and thus would be difficult to recall and convey to the interviewee, or did not really give a bad impression, in which case the interviewer would be of no help to the interviewee.

Do some searching around on this forum and you'll see (according to the legendary LizzyM) that most (I think she said around 80%) of interviewees are "average." There isn't really anything wrong with "average," but there isn't anything hugely outstanding either. Due to the surplus of interviewees compared to seats in the class, even accounting for overbooking, something that is neutral could very well have landed OP on the waitlist. IMO, there is not much OP can do about interviewing except keeping her fingers crossed that she comes across someone who likes her.

My advice is purely mechanistic - raise your MCAT score and apply earlier.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

Nectar of the gods.

In other news, Tom's midline defect is particularly obvious in that gif. Usually he stands so it's harder to notice. It's speculated he has an extremely mild case of holoprosencephaly.

If you and I get into the same school, we will celebrate with a bottle of Blue. I already have a bottle of 98 Dom ready to go..

 

[BlueLabel]

If you and I get into the same school, we will celebrate with a bottle of Blue. I already have a bottle of 98 Dom ready to go..

This is an idea I can get on board with

 

[Status Sciaticus]

This is an idea I can get on board with

👍

Now all we need is a good custom made BP table.

 

[IonClaws]

This thread makes me nervous for my interviews.

Honestly, I think you (and anyone else) should just relax...if there is a poor match, there is nothing you can do about it. Be yourself, and if you don't click with the interviewer, move on and don't bemoan it because it is really outside of your control.

 

[yehhhboiii]

If there is a poor match, why get our hopes up and invite us to interview? Sounds cruel.

maybe you didn't find out about the poor match until the interview

 

[Scottpilot]

How you feel about an interview means nothing. I give tours so ive seen people walk saying "I rocked that interview" and when I talk to the student interviewer later, they tell me they completely bombed the interview. I felt horrible after my interview t my dream school and they thought i did very well. So you need to take the time and figure out what you are doing wrong. If you don't fix anything, this cycle will end the same as last cycle.

Not saying this applies to OP. Merely replying to this quote.

I'm 31 applying this year. Though I haven't had the opportunity to see how a medical school interviews yet, having over 15 years of work experience, I have had the opportunity to interview people in managerial positions I've held. I was also a flight instructor for 4 years, and have seen numerous people test for their pilots licenses.

One thing that always gets me (and I also had this problem when I was younger) is the brash arrogance of younger people. What I've found is that unless you are really (and I mean REALLY) experienced, most people have absolutely no realistic clue how they performed on x,y, or z. Take for example multiple posts from people after MCAT, "I thought I did so well, but I got a low score!!" Obviously something is lacking.

Now here is what I learned in my experience: I've seen many competent students fail their flight tests. Telling someone what you know is important, but there is such a thing as TALKING TOO MUCH! And that is the number one reason why people failed. Most check pilots (insert also.... interviewers) will let you talk until you are blue in the face; in-fact some interviewers will do this intentionally....but guess what, during that time you most likely shot yourself in the foot, or built a trap for yourself.