Interview Invites

[Just Because]

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Can anyone reviewing apps explain how students have impressed you on paper?

 

[ShepardBoy]

Just got an invite for interview with no choice of date and time... is this common?

 

[Just Because]

Just got an invite for interview with no choice of date and time... is this common?

You got it over the weekend? Congrats

 

[bacillus1]

Just got an invite for interview with no choice of date and time... is this common?

It happens sometimes. If you can't make it, let the program know quickly so they can fit someone else into that time slot.

 

[UES Girl]

I haven't heard anything back yet and still have 4 more programs to apply to. I am cheburasha btw if you guys can't tell with my new screen name. This is off top but I so wanted to share - I visited NYC and checked out a few residency hospitals, wow I was so impressed with all the programs and who would not die to live in the most amazing city in the world ! 😍

This is in the upper east, close to NY Presbyterian, a view from an apartment:

Central park in the winter, could it get any prettier ?

Times Square at night, touristy but oh so amazing !

 

[Transformer]

You're closer to NYP Cornell campus. Columbia is on the upper west side.

I love NYC too. It's a fun city for singles to live in and experience for a year or two max! IMO, not an ideal place to settle down though, because the rent and cost of living is soooo ridiculously high. On a couple's salary, it's do-able but I rather spend $1500+/month rent on my own mortgage.

Enjoy NYC 🙂

 

[IrishOats]

Here's to hoping this week brings good news for those of us who haven't heard anything yet. Best of luck to everyone!

 

[jmoini]

one invite and one rejection (that i found in my spam folder) so far.

remember to check those spam folders and good luck this week!

 

[GoldfishPharmD]

So far:

2 interviews
2 rejections
9 unknowns

 

[Just Because]

So far:

2 interviews
2 rejections
9 unknowns

Nice! Congrats!

 

[Just Because]

Hopefully this week will be good to us!!!!

 

[Pharmdapp87]

So far:

2 interviews
2 rejections
9 unknowns

Yaaay. Congrats! I'm happy to see the invites are rolling in for you, and I hope they continue to come. I really hope you get the best residency for you! You seem to have the qualities of a serious and qualified resident, and I know the programs will see that in you! Plus, you are an Ada Wong fan. Fans of Ada are always awesome 😎! 😛

Seriously though, I'm rooting for you here...

 

[GoldfishPharmD]

Yaaay. Congrats! I'm happy to see the invites are rolling in for you, and I hope they continue to come. I really hope you get the best residency for you! You seem to have the qualities of a serious and qualified resident, and I know the programs will see that in you! Plus, you are an Ada Wong fan. Fans of Ada are always awesome 😎! 😛

Seriously though, I'm rooting for you here...

Ada Wong is badass.

Thanks, I really appreciate it! This process has been pretty interesting so far. 😀

 

[sprwmn88]

Received 2 more interview invites today. They're at one of my top programs so I'm excited! Still looking to hear back from 6 more programs.

 

[orchidlove]

Do the residency programs take what pharmacy school you attended into account? 😕

 

[pharmgirl333]

Do the residency programs take what pharmacy school you attended into account? 😕

I have heard that some programs may be more cautious to take a student from a newer school that they have no experience with. I think it really depends on the program though but I do not know from the program perspective, just things that I have heard.

 

[Just Because]

Just received my first interview 🙂

 

[bacillus1]

Do the residency programs take what pharmacy school you attended into account? 😕

We don't care. However, pass-fail programs don't really fit into our scoring rubric.

 

[RxHopeful]

I got my first invite today 😀
Waiting for 7 more responses.

 

[joetrisman]

1 interview
1 "unable to offer you an interview at this time" (eg REJECTION! 🙁 )
10 crickets

Really stoked though as my 1 interview was my number one pick and it came through first. What are the odds?!?

Edit: both responses were via email

 

[KARM12]

1 interview
1 "unable to offer you an interview at this time" (eg REJECTION! 🙁 )
10 crickets

Really stoked though as my 1 interview was my number one pick and it came through first. What are the odds?!?

Edit: both responses were via email

CONGRATS! I am totally pulling for you.

 

[IrishOats]

First response today - unfortunately it was a rejection. 🙁 Oh well. Still waiting to hear from 7 others! Trying to stay positive.

Congrats to those getting invites!!!

 

[rxlea]

1 interview
1 "unable to offer you an interview at this time" (eg REJECTION! 🙁 )
10 crickets

Really stoked though as my 1 interview was my number one pick and it came through first. What are the odds?!?

Edit: both responses were via email

Congrats!!!

 

[bakedgoods]

did anyone apply to a children's hospital? got an invite to one and it's one of my top choices! super excited but also nervous...at the same time 😀😀

 

[MackerelRun]

1 interview, 1 rejection, 8 pending...kinda make me want to apply to more programs.

 

[orchidlove]

Thank you member 205891 and 514292 for the information!

I applied to 8 programs, and I haven't heard back from any yet...
I'm not sure if no news is good news at this point!

I'm getting nervous as I read that more people are getting interviews. But congratulations to everyone who got interviews!! 😀

Hopefully, I will get some invites soon 👍

 

[sunineyes]

Congrats to everyone...

My stats so far:
3 invites (all via email)
1 acknowledgement of materials received
6 still waiting

Keeping fingers crossed for everyone!

 

[GoldfishPharmD]

1 interview
1 "unable to offer you an interview at this time" (eg REJECTION! 🙁 )
10 crickets

Really stoked though as my 1 interview was my number one pick and it came through first. What are the odds?!?

Edit: both responses were via email

Congrats! 👍

 

[Pharmdapp87]

1 interview
1 "unable to offer you an interview at this time" (eg REJECTION! 🙁 )
10 crickets

Really stoked though as my 1 interview was my number one pick and it came through first. What are the odds?!?

Edit: both responses were via email

Congrats!!! Rooting for you too!

 

[Farcus]

4 invite
1 rejection
1 received all material email (quite sure I'll get an invite from here)
10 no response yet

Surprised with the rejection I received cause the 4 invites I received were of similar caliber as the rejection program. Its a total toss up...😕

good luck to everyone

 

[ShepardBoy]

You got it over the weekend? Congrats

Yeah received the email Sunday 5pm. Not sure if its of any significance...

Thanks!

 

[UES Girl]

I'm gonna apply for more programs. Still haven't heard a thing but one program requested additional documents.

 

[Rattlergirl53]

I just have one rejection, no interview invites. One told me they would be deciding tomorrow and another next week.

I'm getting worried. 🙁

 

[pharmacyresi]

So I applied to 15 programs and only 1 interview so far..
Yes I know its over the top with the numbers..I had to do that as a foreign graduate with good grades, lots of clinical experience, although no publications and few research experience

 

[GoldfishPharmD]

Heard from two programs today so far. One invite and one rejection. The rejection wasn't a surprise. Now I'm at 3 invites, 3 rejections, 7 unknowns.

 

[IrishOats]

Got another rejection today. 🙁 up to 2 rejections now. Still waiting to hear from 6 programs. Wondering if the programs I applied to are too prestigious for my stats. Have a 3.6 GPA.....wonder if they are just getting so many apps that my GPA is below their cutoff. I really really hope to get at least 1 interview! It's tough to stay positive when all the news thus far is bad. Sigh. To others who still haven't heard good news - you are not alone!

 

[UES Girl]

Anyone heard from NY programs ?

 

[lactonerx]

4 interviews, 1 acknowledgement of materials received, and 6 no correspondence yet

 

[Kenzi11611]

I applied to 4 in NYS. Upstate NY though not NYC and have gotten 3 emails confirming materials but no interview invites yet.

 

[pharmgirl333]

Congratulations to everyone getting interviews!
I heard back from 2 of my top choices today-interviews at both. Hopefully good news keeps coming for everyone!

 

[greentea0588]

I applied to 11 programs along the east coast and no news yet! i'm getting worried :/

 

[amb55]

I have applied to 2 in NY (1 in Bronx, 1 in Brooklyn)...nothing yet as well 🙁

 

[UES Girl]

I have applied to 2 in NY (1 in Bronx, 1 in Brooklyn)...nothing yet as well 🙁

Where did you apply ? James peters VA or Bronx Lebanon ? Bronx Lebanon I spoke with last night they said they'll wait till deadline to start reviewing apps which is today.

 

[amb55]

Where did you apply ? James peters VA or Bronx Lebanon ? Bronx Lebanon I spoke with last night they said they'll wait till deadline to start reviewing apps which is today.

James Peters and Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn. Have you heard from either of those?

 

[UES Girl]

James Peters and Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn. Have you heard from either of those?

James Peters I thought deadline was today - I didn't submitt, Brookdale I applied like 2 weeks ago and heard nothing.

 

[amb55]

James Peters I thought deadline was today - I didn't submitt, Brookdale I applied like 2 weeks ago and heard nothing.

James Peters was originally 1/2...so I had it submitted before then. I did not realize they changed their deadline to today...sweet! I was starting to get nervous, that is one of the programs I really like.

Hopefully we both hear from Brookdale soon!! The worst part is just waiting to hear anything

Good Luck 🙂

 

[thephoenician88]

congrats on all the interviews

i feel like if i don't hear anything by the end of next week, it's not good lol

 

[ufdlim]

Heard back from my number one choice today. Probably sounded incredibly confused and lost as I fumbled to get a pen, paper, and calendar open in my post-nap haze (the call literally woke me up).

That makes 2 interviews. 5 awaiting. Although I feel much better after tonight about it all.

Hang in there everybody!

 

[joetrisman]

CONGRATS! I am totally pulling for you.

Thanks! Your encouragement means a lot to me 👍 ICAAC 2014 or bust! 😛

Congrats!!!

Congrats! 👍

Thanks to you both!

Got another rejection today. Luckily, the two rejects haven't been in my top picks but still makes me fearful for how the other 9 are going to hash out. It definitely seems to be competitive this year. I guess there's always the scramble

 

[GoldfishPharmD]

Thanks! Your encouragement means a lot to me 👍 ICAAC 2014 or bust! 😛


Thanks to you both!

Got another rejection today. Luckily, the two rejects haven't been in my top picks but still makes me fearful for how the other 10 are going to hash out. It definitely seems to be competitive this year. I guess there's always the scramble

That's the same thing I said after my first two rejections. It's rough. I'm not expecting too many more invites since pretty much all my other programs are in the same league.