Is it possible that schools haven't gotten to my app yet?

[TheRealBatmanMD]

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I submitted all of my apps approximately before Labor Day, between August 28 and September 2. Unfortunately, I haven't heard back from anywhere. I objectively believe that I have a solid app, 4.0, 515, 7 publications, great rec letters, great research, great leaderships, great ECs, etc. I also applied broadly to about 45 schools, and I don't believe it was top heavy. Overall, is it possible that most schools haven't read my app yet since I submitted close to the Labor Day surge or am I just being neurotic?

 

[deleted972488]

I submitted all of my apps approximately before Labor Day, between August 28 and September 2. Unfortunately, I haven't heard back from anywhere. I objectively believe that I have a solid app, 4.0, 515, 7 publications, great rec letters, great research, great leaderships, great ECs, etc. I also applied broadly to about 45 schools, and I don't believe it was top heavy. Overall, is it possible that most schools haven't read my app yet since I submitted close to the Labor Day surge or am I just being neurotic?

Very possible. It’s been less than a month.

 

[TheRealBatmanMD]

Very possible. It’s been less than a month.

Gotcha. I think I need to stay off these forums for the next few weeks. The neuroticism is contagious.

 

[LizzyM]

I submitted all of my apps approximately before Labor Day, between August 28 and September 2. Unfortunately, I haven't heard back from anywhere. I objectively believe that I have a solid app, 4.0, 515, 7 publications, great rec letters, great research, great leaderships, great ECs, etc. I also applied broadly to about 45 schools, and I don't believe it was top heavy. Overall, is it possible that most schools haven't read my app yet since I submitted close to the Labor Day surge or am I just being neurotic?

I hate to be the one to tell you but in all likelihood, your applications might be queued for review in November. Schools are just that backed up at this point. You are likely to get interviews but not until Dec-Feb.

 

[TheRealBatmanMD]

I hate to be the one to tell you but in all likelihood, your applications might be queued for review in November. Schools are just that backed up at this point. You are likely to get interviews but not until Dec-Feb.

Eh, fine by me. 'tis the way of the world.

Also, I gained 15 pounds while studying for the MCAT, so I guess this gives me time to return back to shape. Haha

Thanks for the insight though. Glad I know this, so that I'm not checking my email constantly for the next few weeks.

 

[Goro]

I submitted all of my apps approximately before Labor Day, between August 28 and September 2. Unfortunately, I haven't heard back from anywhere. I objectively believe that I have a solid app, 4.0, 515, 7 publications, great rec letters, great research, great leaderships, great ECs, etc. I also applied broadly to about 45 schools, and I don't believe it was top heavy. Overall, is it possible that most schools haven't read my app yet since I submitted close to the Labor Day surge or am I just being neurotic?

What do I say about patience?????

 

[drgoldenboy]

What do I say about patience?????

I submitted all of my apps approximately before Labor Day, between August 28 and September 2. Unfortunately, I haven't heard back from anywhere. I objectively believe that I have a solid app, 4.0, 515, 7 publications, great rec letters, great research, great leaderships, great ECs, etc. I also applied broadly to about 45 schools, and I don't believe it was top heavy. Overall, is it possible that most schools haven't read my app yet since I submitted close to the Labor Day surge or am I just being neurotic?

wow this post makes me feel so much better. OP, you will definitely hear back and get in somewhere with all that glitter. Don't fret

 

[Engrailed]

What do I say about patience?????

@Goro And your personal fav

 

[deleted804295]

Eh, fine by me. 'tis the way of the world.

Also, I gained 15 pounds while studying for the MCAT, so I guess this gives me time to return back to shape. Haha

Thanks for the insight though. Glad I know this, so that I'm not checking my email constantly for the next few weeks.

Omg same! Except it was 10 lbs. I lost it all already doing intermittent fasting (IF) so I highly recommend IF

 

[diasterdream]

I submitted all of my apps approximately before Labor Day, between August 28 and September 2. Unfortunately, I haven't heard back from anywhere. I objectively believe that I have a solid app, 4.0, 515, 7 publications, great rec letters, great research, great leaderships, great ECs, etc. I also applied broadly to about 45 schools, and I don't believe it was top heavy. Overall, is it possible that most schools haven't read my app yet since I submitted close to the Labor Day surge or am I just being neurotic?

Yeah I would just be patient and wait. Worry about it if you haven't gotten anything by Thanksgiving.

 

[Goro]

Yeah I would just be patient and wait. Worry about it if you haven't gotten anything by Thanksgiving.

Be patient and work on Plan B

 

[Detective SnowBucket]

Omg same! Except it was 10 lbs. I lost it all already doing intermittent fasting (IF) so I highly recommend IF

Damn y'all, I lost ~20 lbs studying for MCAT



but I've put on ~30 since August 😉

 

[deleted804295]

Damn y'all, I lost ~20 lbs studying for MCAT



but I've put on ~30 since August 😉

Ah yes... The infamous stress starvers rather than the stress-eaters. Can't say I can relate. 😛

 

[gonnif]

1) no its not possible; it is EXACTLY what has happened
2) no you are not being neurotic; you are being frankly an idiot for not logically realizing this

 

[Detective SnowBucket]

Ah yes... The infamous stress starvers rather than the stress-eaters. Can't say I can relate. 😛

lol never thought about it like that but I guess that is me.