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The cycle is almost over. For some, it's already over and, for others, it's still a waiting game. Throughout the year, we've had tons of arguments, debates, extreme joy, and crushing disappointment.
During my time in this cycle, here are the things I've learned about the cycle and SDN:
1. Generally, applying early is KEY. This is what everyone says and I believe it to be true. HOWEVER, even if you didn't apply that early (say, the opening day), it's not the end of the world and you CAN have a successful cycle (take it from someone who applied in December).
2. MD/DO debates are like Internet WWIII.
3. This cycle can be absolutely SOUL CRUSHING. I've never had such emotional highs and lows in one year!
4. Yet, looking back, I don't remember much except for the WAITING.
5. There are a lot of so-called "experts" on SDN that act like the all-knowing mesiah, but are just in the same boat as the rest of us.
6. DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS.
7. If you apply broadly, you have a great chance of getting in SOMEWHERE, unless your personality is that of a wet napkin.
8. There are a lot of threads asking about the ability of DOs to specialize. And a lot of 'what are my chances' threads, and a lot of ambiguity/hate/skepticism about LUCOM.
9. The general concensus is 'YAY' for the merger.
10. We've had a hell of a year! To those that were successful, I wish you all the best of luck. To those that weren't, please keep at it! And I'm wishing you the very, very best.
What have you learned this cycle?
During my time in this cycle, here are the things I've learned about the cycle and SDN:
1. Generally, applying early is KEY. This is what everyone says and I believe it to be true. HOWEVER, even if you didn't apply that early (say, the opening day), it's not the end of the world and you CAN have a successful cycle (take it from someone who applied in December).
2. MD/DO debates are like Internet WWIII.
3. This cycle can be absolutely SOUL CRUSHING. I've never had such emotional highs and lows in one year!
4. Yet, looking back, I don't remember much except for the WAITING.
5. There are a lot of so-called "experts" on SDN that act like the all-knowing mesiah, but are just in the same boat as the rest of us.
6. DO NOT FEED THE TROLLS.
7. If you apply broadly, you have a great chance of getting in SOMEWHERE, unless your personality is that of a wet napkin.
8. There are a lot of threads asking about the ability of DOs to specialize. And a lot of 'what are my chances' threads, and a lot of ambiguity/hate/skepticism about LUCOM.
9. The general concensus is 'YAY' for the merger.
10. We've had a hell of a year! To those that were successful, I wish you all the best of luck. To those that weren't, please keep at it! And I'm wishing you the very, very best.
What have you learned this cycle?
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