It's nice to just be nominated!?!?

[2tall]

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For me, this is the second time-around. When I applied for the entering class of 2003, I received no interview invites (none, nada, zilch, zip). Yes...I was naive about the process and also completed most of my apps pretty close to the deadlines. I didn't think the fact that I had not received an invite by March/April 2003 was a bad thing. You live...you learn.

So the older/wiser me was extremely delighted when I received my first interview invite. It was a feeling of relief...of validation...of inspiration. I would never have used delighted to describe any happy emotion, but that's what I was (It captures the emotion well). Going from an applicant with zero interviews...to one with more than one is a good feeling.

The award season is just starting up. The actors and musicians we know and love will be acknowledged for their innovative and stellar work in their fields. And each year we hear that famous phrase..."It's nice to just be nominated." Before I thought they were full of crap...but maybe they're right.

In the plight of the med school applicant...Is it nice to just be interviewed???

 

[DrIsh]

It is very nice to just be interviewed.

Think of it this way, they've already reviewed your stats, your shown interest, and the way you look on paper. Now, they want to see what type of person you are, you were hand picked from the zillions that applied. They already think you can succeed in medical school, they also know that you're probably being interviewed by other schools. It's kind of neat at this point, at some level its almost a competition for you rather than you competing for them.

In any case, kill the interview and get in.

Good luck

-Ish-

 

[stretch210]

does anyone really know what it means to get an interview? Have you passed the first test as far as grades, MCAT, experience goes, or does all this come into play after the interview again? I'm asking because I really don't know, the previous reply made me believe that interviews are the toughest to attain and then after that the chances are better. Would love to know the facts on this, and maybe hear from someone who has spoken to admission people about it.

 

[Bigtime]

Well, I got one interview so far this year, and probably that will be it.

I didn't get accepted by that school because of my low MCAT. That is what they told me. And it is a very low MCAT. I am just wondering how I got the interview though... luck? hmm.. Anyway, I do feel blessed having had that experience. It makes me all that much more excited to apply again next year after I Nail the MCAT.

good luck to those that have interviews, and those that didn't, Don't give up. Just do them next year with me.

-bigtime

 

[Ypo.]

does anyone really know what it means to get an interview? Have you passed the first test as far as grades, MCAT, experience goes, or does all this come into play after the interview again? I'm asking because I really don't know, the previous reply made me believe that interviews are the toughest to attain and then after that the chances are better. Would love to know the facts on this, and maybe hear from someone who has spoken to admission people about it.

Your overall application, including grades and MCAT (grades and MCAT most especially), LORs, ECs, and interview are reviewed before they make a final decision. So essentially, your stats have to run the gauntlet two or three times (depending on if they screen for secondaries).

 

[Manifesting]

Your overall application, including grades and MCAT (grades and MCAT most especially), LORs, ECs, and interview are reviewed before they make a final decision. So essentially, your stats have to run the gauntlet two or three times (depending on if they screen for secondaries).

yposhelley: So glad to read your posting and I hope you are right. I am feeling really low right now and for me, your comments were encouraging. I had my first interview last week. 2tall, I was also "delighted" and you should enjoy that feeling; I'm happy for you 🙂 The school was high on my list and seemed a great match for me and my family.

According to stats i've read, my chances of acceptance if granted interview were high, so I was thrilled to receive the invite. I think I started to believe that the stars had aligned for me and that this school would be my one best chance for admission. My goal was in the palm of my hand; all I had to do was "not blow" the interview. Being a non-trad, I thought it would be easy to convey my maturity and experience. Unfortunately, the i/v did not proceed as I envisioned.

In short, the principal interviewer was not prepared, had not read my file and became stupidly fixated on irrelevant pieces of info which detracted from what I came to talk about. I feel so passionate about studying and practicing medicine and like all of us, I have worked so hard to get to this point. I felt like my chance of acceptance was slipping through my fingers due to this lazy, arrogant man. When the interviewer asked why I was not a pre-med undergrad, I got choked up because I had to explain about my mom's death, family financial issues and other elements of life which got in the way of my dream. I did recover from that "episode" and finished the interview with composure and strong responses, but my gut feeling is that I blew it and that I will be written off as a nut case.

For some, the interview is their chance to clinch an acceptance. I thought it would be my chance as well. I look OK on paper (high gpa, decent mcat, good ec's including clinical, volunteer, community & leadership, unusual/strong life and work experiences), but I thought the interview would be my big opportunity. Now I am hoping that the adcom remembers why they invited me in the first place and disregards the interview as a fluke. I actually WANT them to look again at my file, since the interviewer did not.

I have applied to 10 schools (6 DO and 4 MD) and this is just the first i/v, so I am trying to be rational and reassure myself that I will have other chances. However, I just cannot seem to shake the feeling that this one interview was my chance and that I screwed up.

Thinking of changing my user name to "own worst enemy". Any constructive comments, encouragement, etc are welcome and appreciated. Please?!? 😍

 

[FoughtFyr]

Now I am hoping that the adcom remembers why they invited me in the first place and disregards the interview as a fluke. I actually WANT them to look again at my file, since the interviewer did not.

I have applied to 10 schools (6 DO and 4 MD) and this is just the first i/v, so I am trying to be rational and reassure myself that I will have other chances. However, I just cannot seem to shake the feeling that this one interview was my chance and that I screwed up.

Thinking of changing my user name to "own worst enemy". Any constructive comments, encouragement, etc are welcome and appreciated. Please?!? 😍

First of all, as a previous interviewer, it is unlikely you did as poorly as you think. Everyone has a different interviewing style, some purposely try and "throw you off your game", and most have been at it long enough to get a genuine feel for an applicant even through what seems to be a poor interview at face value. Given the fact that this interviewer "challenged" aspects of your record, I would guess his aloofness to be intentional. And you would hardly be the first interviewee who "broke down" to get accepted. As long as you "recovered" (BTW - we once had an applicant who didn't, he ran out of the building yelling at us to "tear up his application") you did fine.

Hang in there!

- H

 

[Buckeye(OH)]

First of all, as a previous interviewer, it is unlikely you did as poorly as you think. Everyone has a different interviewing style, some purposely try and "throw you off your game", and most have been at it long enough to get a genuine feel for an applicant even through what seems to be a poor interview at face value. Given the fact that this interviewer "challenged" aspects of your record, I would guess his aloofness to be intentional. And you would hardly be the first interviewee who "broke down" to get accepted. As long as you "recovered" (BTW - we once had an applicant who didn't, he ran out of the building yelling at us to "tear up his application") you did fine.

Hang in there!

- H

Wow, you really are still alive.



Adrian

 

[fotolilith]

First of all, as a previous interviewer, it is unlikely you did as poorly as you think.
As long as you "recovered" (BTW - we once had an applicant who didn't, he ran out of the building yelling at us to "tear up his application") you did fine.
Hang in there!
- H

Wow, that's very constructive - thanks for the info on differing interview styles.

 

[Ypo.]

Wow, that's very constructive - thanks for the info on differing interview styles.

fotolilith-I really know how you feel. The first interview is always the hardest. I left my first interview in tears. I have had 4 more since then, and they get easier (and more boring). Its so hard to see all your dreams and years of hard work in the hands of a subjective stranger...but don't worry, just don't let this interview phase you-there will be more to come.

It sounds like you ended strong, and that you have a strong application. Were there two interviews at this school, or only one? As long as you didn't offend the interviewer, I can't see why he/she wouldn't recommend you to the school. 👍

 

[Manifesting]

Thank you, FoughtFyr, for your helpful comments. I feel as though I am gaining some perspective on this unfortunate experience and will be stronger for it. It always helps to vent and to hear how others interpret our situations. Few mistakes are as horrible as we make them out to be in our mental replays. Thanks again. 🙂

 

[Manifesting]

yposhelley, Thanks for your comments as well. I think we were posting at the same time & I didn't see your note before I replied to FoughtFyr.

I really am starting to feel better--not just because you guys are being nice to me, but because your honest comments are helping me to judge myself more objectively, perhaps as the adcom will.....

 

[Ypo.]

yposhelley, Thanks for your comments as well. I think we were posting at the same time & I didn't see your note before I replied to FoughtFyr.

I really am starting to feel better--not just because you guys are being nice to me, but because your honest comments are helping me to judge myself more objectively, perhaps as the adcom will.....

Thats good to hear. Good luck-and let us know what happens!