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[Green Grass]

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average applicant has a 28 and 3.4...so the top 60% might be lower than that.

Well hot damn, maybe I do have a chance.

 

[Lacheln]

I heard the initial screen was just numbers. I have to admit I was suspicious about a screen that happens before they make you pay a fee to look at the primary. Makes it look like a scam haha.
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It can't be just numbers since people with good stats have been rejected. I'm guessing they look for something that catches their eye in the secondary, either in activities or the PS. Right?

 

[Green Grass]

It can't be just numbers since people with good stats have been rejected. I'm guessing they look for something that catches their eye in the secondary, either in activities or the PS. Right?

I think so too. Let's form a committee to look into this, stat!

 

[enjoydrywax]

I have mayo all figured out: they are rejecting so many people ahead of the curve because they don't want any of you super early in the cycle gunners to be associated with their institution. They basically want to wait til the dust has settled and more normal people are verified by amcas. It makes perfect sense.

Bottomline: Dont be a gunner

 

[Green Grass]

that might hurt normal people's feelings, but it doesn't even effect us apparent "gunners". jerk.

 

[copingmethods]

I have mayo all figured out: they are rejecting so many people ahead of the curve because they don't want any of you super early in the cycle gunners to be associated with their institution. They basically want to wait til the dust has settled and more normal people are verified by amcas. It makes perfect sense.

Bottomline: Dont be a gunner

early = gunner?

 

[Green Grass]

early = gunner?

early = prepared 👍

 

[betheltim]

early = prepared 👍

early = not me 👎
early = prepared 👍
prepared = not me👎

 

[Bradstein]

I think they're just looking for some magical quality. Any of you rejected folks ever live in a rural area?

 

[MDBBLk]

So Mayo's weather is worse comparatively then NYC,

But love Mayo and their philosophy 😍

Did anyone here anything yet? Kind of exciting in a bizarre kind of way just like looking at the mcat score when it was released

Those who hear of Mayo's response, can you please post your GPA MCAT # so maybe we can better analyze the method to this madness

 

[tianac2]

That's interesting. Based on those numbers I shouldn't have been screened out. My LizzyM is 67 my MCAT wasn't stellar, but my GPA's way over that cutoff. And yes, I've lived in almost exclusively rural/underserved areas. Weird. Does anyone know of anybody who's actually gotten a rejection yet, though?

I had written down that Mayo's LizzyM is 66-67, is that right, or did I mess that up...?

 

[BluePhoenix]

So Mayo's weather is worse comparatively then NYC,

Well...sort of. Rochester definitely has much more of a winter than NYC, it's colder, more snow and all. HOWEVER...it being MN, we're exceptionally good at clearing off roads and dealing with snow. So, while 2" of snow shuts down NYC for like a week (I have no idea what the plows were doing), in MN, it'll probably be clear by morning rush hour...yes, there's a rush hour in Rochester...

 

[Lacheln]

Well...sort of. Rochester definitely has much more of a winter than NYC, it's colder, more snow and all. HOWEVER...it being MN, we're exceptionally good at clearing off roads and dealing with snow. So, while 2" of snow shuts down NYC for like a week (I have no idea what the plows were doing), in MN, it'll probably be clear by morning rush hour...yes, there's a rush hour in Rochester...

The reason places like NYC and Boston have huge problems with snow is that there's no where to put it.

That's interesting. Based on those numbers I shouldn't have been screened out. My LizzyM is 67 my MCAT wasn't stellar, but my GPA's way over that cutoff. And yes, I've lived in almost exclusively rural/underserved areas. Weird. Does anyone know of anybody who's actually gotten a rejection yet, though?

I had written down that Mayo's LizzyM is 66-67, is that right, or did I mess that up...?

It's not number based, there have been a few people rejected so far who had high numbers.

In answer to the rural question, yes, I was.

 

[flip26]

So Mayo's weather is worse comparatively then NYC,

Much colder in Rochester. MUCH colder.

 

[BluePhoenix]

The reason places like NYC and Boston have huge problems with snow is that there's no where to put it.

True. But that's true for any major city. Even in Minneapolis though, they're very quick to get the roads cleared off after it snows. My last year in NYC (2007), it snowed and we didn't even see a plow for three days. Usually they just dump in into the river, but you actually have to send the trucks out to do that.

Or maybe it's just because there's so many scandinavians here...we're very efficient 😳)

 

[Lacheln]

True. But that's true for any major city. Even in Minneapolis though, they're very quick to get the roads cleared off after it snows. My last year in NYC (2007), it snowed and we didn't even see a plow for three days. Usually they just dump in into the river, but you actually have to send the trucks out to do that.

Or maybe it's just because there's so many scandinavians here...we're very efficient 😳)

I dunno, I live in Boston and we get plows out pretty quickly, but in a big storm there really isn't anywhere to put it. They pile it up as best they can, but the space runs out. I'd heard the same about NYC but maybe they just don't have their stuff together. Clearly they need an advisory board from MN. 🙂

 

[copingmethods]

So Mayo's weather is worse comparatively then NYC,

But love Mayo and their philosophy 😍

Did anyone here anything yet? Kind of exciting in a bizarre kind of way just like looking at the mcat score when it was released

Those who hear of Mayo's response, can you please post your GPA MCAT # so maybe we can better analyze the method to this madness

From those who have been rejected so far who've posted, there is absolutely no apparent numerical reasoning behind the decisions as far as I can tell.

 

[MDBBLk]

Those of you that were rejected ( i thought we only have one ?) how long did it take for the response to come after you have paid?

 

[BluePhoenix]

Those of you that were rejected ( i thought we only have one ?) how long did it take for the response to come after you have paid?

I think there's been a few...maybe they're doing it in batches though? Because it seemed like they came on Tues/Wed...so maybe they meet on Tuesday and then they get sent out afterwards? Though they did seem to be spread out over that time, which you wouldn't expect if it were a computer program sending them out (highly doubt someone's personally emailing them out at 3 am...though at Mayo, I wouldn't be surprised).

It would be nice to know the dates people submitted their fee though to see how far they made it through the pile.

 

[copperfrog09]

It can't be just numbers since people with good stats have been rejected. I'm guessing they look for something that catches their eye in the secondary, either in activities or the PS. Right?

By that, I meant the people that got rejected before asking for the fee. The people on here who had been rejected had already paid their fee, unfortunately 🙁

 

[MDBBLk]

oh great not looking forward t o Tues/wed or any other day

I am in NYC, do you guys know where I can look for research position
need money!!!

Thanks I apprcted. Who knew looking for JOB is so frustrating!

 

[BluePhoenix]

oh great not looking forward t o Tues/wed or any other day

I am in NYC, do you guys know where I can look for research position
need money!!!

Thanks I apprcted. Who knew looking for JOB is so frustrating!

If you're in NYC...I'd suggest looking at either Columbia or Cornell for a tech jobs. If you have experience in a lab, that'll make it a little easier, though there are spots for new people. Rather than looking for job posting, you'd be better off checking out websites and talking to professors doing research you're interested in. If they don't need a worker, they can often tell you about positions in labs doing similar research. Also, often times when they post a job, they've already got it "filled" but are required to post it and interview so many people for the position...thus why it's better to talk to them directly. I know Columbia has a lot of pre-meds working there so you've got a good shot if you'll be there for a full year and all...though it may be as a stainer monkey.

 

[chad5871]

Just so everyone knows, I paid the fee the instant it hit my inbox on 7/12. I was notified of my rejection on Wednesday 7/23. Both emails came around 2:30 am - they probably have an automated email update system.

 

[Phoenix.]

Wow - this thread has really grown since I checked in. I've been crazy busy even though our first week at Mayo is a leadership block and there's no actual studying involved yet. Overall, it's been astounding, and I can't help but feel everyday that I must be dreaming and/or that they must have made a mistake. There is no way that I (or any of us, really) could possibly deserve to be at such an incredible institution for medical school.

In addition to being thoroughly Mayonized (i.e., indoctrinated in the incredible history and mission of Mayo) and dealing with the usual introductory issues of starting medical school (getting our laptops, tech session, benefits session, financial planning session, etc.), and getting to know each other (lots of free meals and activities), we've had intros (i.e. one to a few hours) on health care policy, global health (several speakers), how hospitals deal with quality control, what chaplains do, psychiatry (by observing a session with a patient coping with living with cerebral palsy), shadowing our mentor physicians (primary care, internal medicine (mine was GI), surgeons, etc., including a surgeon who specializes in separating conjoined twins), and all around been blown away by the whole Mayo experience.

For those looking for a school with a real interest and dedication to global health, Mayo is excellent. They have tons of opportunities and contacts here, not to mention a $5,000 travel stipend. But Mayo would also be a great fit for those interested in community health, health care policy, and research of course. I really feel like Mayo has opportunities in absolutely anything you could possibly be interested in here - AND they help you check everything out. I know I've mentioned it before, but having two weeks of selectives (you can do anything medically related that you're interested in - volunteering, research, shadowing, etc.) between each six week block class is priceless. And that's for the first two years! I have a funny feeling that it's going to be really hard to take vacation (we can schedule about six weeks of vacation during our selectives for each year) when there are so many amazing things I could be doing instead! Ok, now on to some observations/responses to some posts I just read through.

we have the same stats...I guess I'll be getting a rejection soon enough 🙁
sorry about that daybed!

watching the ppl that mayo rejected last year, I almost feel as if they pull names out of a hat...so dont give up yet, haha.

You REALLY can't make any rhyme or reason of this process by stats. And that's not just for Mayo. I remember last year people with 4.0 and 42 getting rejected right off the bat (July?) from Pritzker too. It's just a measure of the fact that the number of spots at each of these schools is so very small, and schools like Mayo and Pritzker are real "fit" schools. There is simply no stat that will get you an interview, so people with ALL types of stats will end up in the rejection pool. Conversely, people with a very broad range of stats will get in as well....

I know Mayo is looking for well-rounded applicants, and they have stressed several times this week that they look for leadership experience and potential in applicants. The three shields of the Mayo insignia are practice, education and research, and they really want to create physicians who can lead in all three areas. Also, they want students who really want to make a change and have an impact. I heard from a few first years this week who said that while some schools responded to their interest in global health at interviews with a bit of a pat on the head, that Mayo really took them seriously and valued their interest and optimism in being able to effect change on a broader level than just one on one. Ok, I'll stop trying to indoctrinate all of you now. 🙄

Just so everyone knows, I paid the fee the instant it hit my inbox on 7/12. I was notified of my rejection on Wednesday 7/23. Both emails came around 2:30 am - they probably have an automated email update system.

yup, sure enough, some jerk at mayo probably thought it would be kind of fun to send out a middle of the night surprise.

Not a jerk - it's definitely an automated email system for some parts of this process. But yeah, Mayo's late night emails really hindered some nights of sleep for me when I was anticipating/hoping for some word based on what others were receiving. Since some of you seem to be wondering if there's a pattern, here's my experience from last year (all times CST):

1:34am 9/27 Request for Fee
9:00pm 9/28 Fee Received Email
12:13pm 10/4 Secondary (which you guys won't have this year)
1:36am 10/5 LOR Request
1:38am 10/28 (SUNDAY) Interview Invite
1:40am 10/30 Interview confirmation
10:30pm 1/17 Admissions Committee Reviewed Notice
12:46pm 1/30 Hold Status Email
4:12pm 3/17 Alternate Status Email

I was definitely watching my email around 1:30am some nights....

Got the rejection (or, as Mayo nicely puts it, "not selected") email Wednesday at 2:35 am. It was actually a very nicely worded and positive rejection notice. I never expected to get in, but it was worth a shot. At least it wasn't my first rejection (that honor would go to Indiana University).

I'm really sorry to hear you got rejected, chad. But for chad and the rest of you, don't take this as a sign of ANYTHING negative. This is a very long process, and there is a HUGE amount of randomness at the initial stages of admissions for every school. You could very well get rejected by Mayo and get into Harvard and UCSF. You could even get rejected by your state school and get into one of your top choice schools. Anything is possible!

I have mayo all figured out: they are rejecting so many people ahead of the curve because they don't want any of you super early in the cycle gunners to be associated with their institution. They basically want to wait til the dust has settled and more normal people are verified by amcas. It makes perfect sense.

Bottomline: Dont be a gunner

Very funny. But obviously not true. Anyway, I think it's nice that Mayo is ahead of the ball on admissions. You'll find it irksome when spring comes and you've still never even heard from some schools. Quick closure may not seem like a good thing early on, but in the end, I think it's much more humane than stringing applicants along all year in silence.

Those who hear of Mayo's response, can you please post your GPA MCAT # so maybe we can better analyze the method to this madness

You can try, but I'm assuring your right now that it will be an effort in futility. And for anyone reading this who wants to apply to Mayo but feels like there'd be no point because people with stats higher than yours have already been rejected - you simply can't think that way. Some schools may be stats-obsessed, but Mayo most definitely is not. If Mayo is your dream school, and you think you'd be a perfect fit here, just apply. It's better to have tried and failed than always wonder what if. And for those who aren't sure if they'd be a great fit, check this link out:

http://www.mayo.edu/pmts/mc4200-mc4299/mc4270.pdf

Ok, now back to a weekend of bonding with my sadly neglected (but now with yard and dog-door) canine. Fetch, anyone? 😀

And of course, GOOD LUCK guys!

 

[ChubbyChaser]

Sounds like Mayo is eveything you wanted...put in a good word for me haha

 

[seven87]

Wow - this thread has really grown since I checked in. I've been crazy busy even though our first week at Mayo is a leadership block and there's no actual studying involved yet. Overall, it's been astounding, and I can't help but feel everyday that I must be dreaming and/or that they must have made a mistake. There is no way that I (or any of us, really) could possibly deserve to be at such an incredible institution for medical school.

In addition to being thoroughly Mayonized (i.e., indoctrinated in the incredible history and mission of Mayo) and dealing with the usual introductory issues of starting medical school (getting our laptops, tech session, benefits session, financial planning session, etc.), and getting to know each other (lots of free meals and activities), we've had intros (i.e. one to a few hours) on health care policy, global health (several speakers), how hospitals deal with quality control, what chaplains do, psychiatry (by observing a session with a patient coping with living with cerebral palsy), shadowing our mentor physicians (primary care, internal medicine (mine was GI), surgeons, etc., including a surgeon who specializes in separating conjoined twins), and all around been blown away by the whole Mayo experience.

For those looking for a school with a real interest and dedication to global health, Mayo is excellent. They have tons of opportunities and contacts here, not to mention a $5,000 travel stipend. But Mayo would also be a great fit for those interested in community health, health care policy, and research of course. I really feel like Mayo has opportunities in absolutely anything you could possibly be interested in here - AND they help you check everything out. I know I've mentioned it before, but having two weeks of selectives (you can do anything medically related that you're interested in - volunteering, research, shadowing, etc.) between each six week block class is priceless. And that's for the first two years! I have a funny feeling that it's going to be really hard to take vacation (we can schedule about six weeks of vacation during our selectives for each year) when there are so many amazing things I could be doing instead! Ok, now on to some observations/responses to some posts I just read through.





You REALLY can't make any rhyme or reason of this process by stats. And that's not just for Mayo. I remember last year people with 4.0 and 42 getting rejected right off the bat (July?) from Pritzker too. It's just a measure of the fact that the number of spots at each of these schools is so very small, and schools like Mayo and Pritzker are real "fit" schools. There is simply no stat that will get you an interview, so people with ALL types of stats will end up in the rejection pool. Conversely, people with a very broad range of stats will get in as well....

I know Mayo is looking for well-rounded applicants, and they have stressed several times this week that they look for leadership experience and potential in applicants. The three shields of the Mayo insignia are practice, education and research, and they really want to create physicians who can lead in all three areas. Also, they want students who really want to make a change and have an impact. I heard from a few first years this week who said that while some schools responded to their interest in global health at interviews with a bit of a pat on the head, that Mayo really took them seriously and valued their interest and optimism in being able to effect change on a broader level than just one on one. Ok, I'll stop trying to indoctrinate all of you now. 🙄





Not a jerk - it's definitely an automated email system for some parts of this process. But yeah, Mayo's late night emails really hindered some nights of sleep for me when I was anticipating/hoping for some word based on what others were receiving. Since some of you seem to be wondering if there's a pattern, here's my experience from last year (all times CST):

1:34am 9/27 Request for Fee
9:00pm 9/28 Fee Received Email
12:13pm 10/4 Secondary (which you guys won't have this year)
1:36am 10/5 LOR Request
1:38am 10/28 (SUNDAY) Interview Invite
1:40am 10/30 Interview confirmation
10:30pm 1/17 Admissions Committee Reviewed Notice
12:46pm 1/30 Hold Status Email
4:12pm 3/17 Alternate Status Email

I was definitely watching my email around 1:30am some nights....



I'm really sorry to hear you got rejected, chad. But for chad and the rest of you, don't take this as a sign of ANYTHING negative. This is a very long process, and there is a HUGE amount of randomness at the initial stages of admissions for every school. You could very well get rejected by Mayo and get into Harvard and UCSF. You could even get rejected by your state school and get into one of your top choice schools. Anything is possible!



Very funny. But obviously not true. Anyway, I think it's nice that Mayo is ahead of the ball on admissions. You'll find it irksome when spring comes and you've still never even heard from some schools. Quick closure may not seem like a good thing early on, but in the end, I think it's much more humane than stringing applicants along all year in silence.



You can try, but I'm assuring your right now that it will be an effort in futility. And for anyone reading this who wants to apply to Mayo but feels like there'd be no point because people with stats higher than yours have already been rejected - you simply can't think that way. Some schools may be stats-obsessed, but Mayo most definitely is not. If Mayo is your dream school, and you think you'd be a perfect fit here, just apply. It's better to have tried and failed than always wonder what if. And for those who aren't sure if they'd be a great fit, check this link out:

http://www.mayo.edu/pmts/mc4200-mc4299/mc4270.pdf

Ok, now back to a weekend of bonding with my sadly neglected (but now with yard and dog-door) canine. Fetch, anyone? 😀

And of course, GOOD LUCK guys!

Sounds like the exact type of school I want to attend. Too bad there's no shot of me getting in... and no essays for me to explain how good a fit I am...

How early is too early to send a letter of interest? I want to do so before I get rejected so at least they know what I'm about.

 

[betheltim]

Wow - this thread has really grown since I checked in. I've been crazy busy even though our first week at Mayo is a leadership block and there's no actual studying involved yet. Overall, it's been astounding, and I can't help but feel everyday that I must be dreaming and/or that they must have made a mistake. There is no way that I (or any of us, really) could possibly deserve to be at such an incredible institution for medical school.

In addition to being thoroughly Mayonized (i.e., indoctrinated in the incredible history and mission of Mayo) and dealing with the usual introductory issues of starting medical school (getting our laptops, tech session, benefits session, financial planning session, etc.), and getting to know each other (lots of free meals and activities), we've had intros (i.e. one to a few hours) on health care policy, global health (several speakers), how hospitals deal with quality control, what chaplains do, psychiatry (by observing a session with a patient coping with living with cerebral palsy), shadowing our mentor physicians (primary care, internal medicine (mine was GI), surgeons, etc., including a surgeon who specializes in separating conjoined twins), and all around been blown away by the whole Mayo experience.

For those looking for a school with a real interest and dedication to global health, Mayo is excellent. They have tons of opportunities and contacts here, not to mention a $5,000 travel stipend. But Mayo would also be a great fit for those interested in community health, health care policy, and research of course. I really feel like Mayo has opportunities in absolutely anything you could possibly be interested in here - AND they help you check everything out. I know I've mentioned it before, but having two weeks of selectives (you can do anything medically related that you're interested in - volunteering, research, shadowing, etc.) between each six week block class is priceless. And that's for the first two years! I have a funny feeling that it's going to be really hard to take vacation (we can schedule about six weeks of vacation during our selectives for each year) when there are so many amazing things I could be doing instead! Ok, now on to some observations/responses to some posts I just read through.





You REALLY can't make any rhyme or reason of this process by stats. And that's not just for Mayo. I remember last year people with 4.0 and 42 getting rejected right off the bat (July?) from Pritzker too. It's just a measure of the fact that the number of spots at each of these schools is so very small, and schools like Mayo and Pritzker are real "fit" schools. There is simply no stat that will get you an interview, so people with ALL types of stats will end up in the rejection pool. Conversely, people with a very broad range of stats will get in as well....

I know Mayo is looking for well-rounded applicants, and they have stressed several times this week that they look for leadership experience and potential in applicants. The three shields of the Mayo insignia are practice, education and research, and they really want to create physicians who can lead in all three areas. Also, they want students who really want to make a change and have an impact. I heard from a few first years this week who said that while some schools responded to their interest in global health at interviews with a bit of a pat on the head, that Mayo really took them seriously and valued their interest and optimism in being able to effect change on a broader level than just one on one. Ok, I'll stop trying to indoctrinate all of you now. 🙄





Not a jerk - it's definitely an automated email system for some parts of this process. But yeah, Mayo's late night emails really hindered some nights of sleep for me when I was anticipating/hoping for some word based on what others were receiving. Since some of you seem to be wondering if there's a pattern, here's my experience from last year (all times CST):

1:34am 9/27 Request for Fee
9:00pm 9/28 Fee Received Email
12:13pm 10/4 Secondary (which you guys won't have this year)
1:36am 10/5 LOR Request
1:38am 10/28 (SUNDAY) Interview Invite
1:40am 10/30 Interview confirmation
10:30pm 1/17 Admissions Committee Reviewed Notice
12:46pm 1/30 Hold Status Email
4:12pm 3/17 Alternate Status Email

I was definitely watching my email around 1:30am some nights....



I'm really sorry to hear you got rejected, chad. But for chad and the rest of you, don't take this as a sign of ANYTHING negative. This is a very long process, and there is a HUGE amount of randomness at the initial stages of admissions for every school. You could very well get rejected by Mayo and get into Harvard and UCSF. You could even get rejected by your state school and get into one of your top choice schools. Anything is possible!



Very funny. But obviously not true. Anyway, I think it's nice that Mayo is ahead of the ball on admissions. You'll find it irksome when spring comes and you've still never even heard from some schools. Quick closure may not seem like a good thing early on, but in the end, I think it's much more humane than stringing applicants along all year in silence.



You can try, but I'm assuring your right now that it will be an effort in futility. And for anyone reading this who wants to apply to Mayo but feels like there'd be no point because people with stats higher than yours have already been rejected - you simply can't think that way. Some schools may be stats-obsessed, but Mayo most definitely is not. If Mayo is your dream school, and you think you'd be a perfect fit here, just apply. It's better to have tried and failed than always wonder what if. And for those who aren't sure if they'd be a great fit, check this link out:

http://www.mayo.edu/pmts/mc4200-mc4299/mc4270.pdf

Ok, now back to a weekend of bonding with my sadly neglected (but now with yard and dog-door) canine. Fetch, anyone? 😀

And of course, GOOD LUCK guys!

Just reading what you wrote about Mayo and reading that PDF again sends shivers down my spine... It's basically EXACTLY what I envision when I think about healthcare and service! Here's to hoping I can show them that's what I'm about!

Good luck to everyone else in this process! It may be long and hard, but it's worth it!

 

[Myuu]

Sounds like the exact type of school I want to attend. Too bad there's no shot of me getting in... and no essays for me to explain how good a fit I am...

How early is too early to send a letter of interest? I want to do so before I get rejected so at least they know what I'm about.

Well, statistically speaking, no one gets in!

Don't be so negative so early! There's plenty of time to beat the odds!👍

 

[tianac2]

Phoenix--When were you verified last year?

 

[ayushman80]

It seems that mayo got back to you VERY quickly after receiving your secondary (from your post it was like two days to ask for your LORs). I think most of us have been waiting for more than a week. You think thats just you applied a little later in the process?

I handed in the fee and received the mayo email on 07/14. Soooo...right now I'm almost at 2 weeks of waiting. I hope that is good. Has anyone received a LOR request yet?

 

[MDBBLk]

Thanks BluePoenix, for your advice.

And to Phoenix: They must have really liked u to send out request for LOR so quick and here we are doing the waiting game

By the way what was your PS about---the theme?

I sincerely want to work with the immigrant and the underserved population and hope it showed in my PS but then again what may be obvious to me may not be to everyone. I do agree with your comment on how other schools view Global work , I once mentioned in a mock interview that I ma interested in public policy and the Doc told your better off doing MPH, i was so disappointed. You really dont know who wants to hear what and crapshoot process is really getting to me.

Due to Mayo's nature of selection do you think it is a good idea to send on LOE but again you dont want irritate people, either they naturally select you or 🙄

How does Cornell does its selection, similar to Mayo or mostly # based? I havent selceted it becasue I dont have the grade they r looking for.

What other shools are similar to Mayo, in terms of selection and philsophy?

I guess I am happy that they actually wanted my money 😀

 

[tianac2]

Does anyone have the Mayo admissions email address? It occured to me that since I'm an FAP that this is going to be interesting. I mean if the next step is paying the fee, but I don't have to pay the fee, how is that going to work exactly? So I thought I'd email them...but I can't find their address...

 

[copperfrog09]

Clarification: You guys are remarking on how fast Mayo got back to Phoenix after secondary to request LOR's, but remember there was an extra step last year. The secondary Phoenix mentioned is not the same as the Request for Fee we received, it was an actual secondary that is not happening this year.

 

[azuldelcielo]

Does anyone have the Mayo admissions email address? It occured to me that since I'm an FAP that this is going to be interesting. I mean if the next step is paying the fee, but I don't have to pay the fee, how is that going to work exactly? So I thought I'd email them...but I can't find their address...

[email protected]

 

[Phoenix.]

Sounds like the exact type of school I want to attend. Too bad there's no shot of me getting in... and no essays for me to explain how good a fit I am...

How early is too early to send a letter of interest? I want to do so before I get rejected so at least they know what I'm about.

I don't know how helpful it will be this early in the process, but my opinion (take it for what it's worth) is that if you feel that passionately about a school, a letter of interest is never going to hurt you at any stage.

Just reading what you wrote about Mayo and reading that PDF again sends shivers down my spine... It's basically EXACTLY what I envision when I think about healthcare and service! Here's to hoping I can show them that's what I'm about!

Good luck to everyone else in this process! It may be long and hard, but it's worth it!

Yeah, I've been getting chills on a daily basis here. And it's not the air conditioning. 😉 Good luck!

Phoenix--When were you verified last year?

Errr, I don't know how useful that information will be. I was verified around June 6th, but I didn't add Mayo to my primary application until the end of September. I definitely didn't do myself any favors by applying so late (the earlier you apply the better your chances), but it's clearly not impossible to get in even as a later applicant to Mayo.

Thanks BluePoenix, for your advice.

And to Phoenix: They must have really liked u to send out request for LOR so quick and here we are doing the waiting game

By the way what was your PS about---the theme?

I sincerely want to work with the immigrant and the underserved population and hope it showed in my PS but then again what may be obvious to me may not be to everyone. I do agree with your comment on how other schools view Global work , I once mentioned in a mock interview that I ma interested in public policy and the Doc told your better off doing MPH, i was so disappointed. You really dont know who wants to hear what and crapshoot process is really getting to me.

Due to Mayo's nature of selection do you think it is a good idea to send on LOE but again you dont want irritate people, either they naturally select you or 🙄

How does Cornell does its selection, similar to Mayo or mostly # based? I havent selceted it becasue I dont have the grade they r looking for.

What other shools are similar to Mayo, in terms of selection and philsophy?

I guess I am happy that they actually wanted my money 😀

The LOR request was part of the secondary, so it wasn't that they liked my essays so much that they responded so quickly. It's a different process this year (no secondary).

As for my personal statement, well, that's personal. 😛 Hopefully you wrote about what you're passionate about, why medicine, etc. There are tons of threads about great personal statements on SDN. I don't really feel comfortable trotting my personal statement out here. Let's just say that it covered my transition from my past career to medicine, what I've learned from my experiences volunteering in the ER and a free clinic, and why I'd like to be a physician and what I'd like to contribute to the field.

Sorry, I don't know anything about Cornell's selection process. As for schools with the "selection and philosophy of Mayo," well.... I think Mayo is completely unique. But to be honest, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "selection." Do you mean as selective as Mayo, or do you mean another school that values students based more on fit than stats? If you mean a "fit" school that is really dedicated to serving the patient first as well, and is truly dedicated to community service, has great facilities, a very responsive administration and a super laid back and friendly student body, I'd highly recommend Loyola. Obviously Loyola is no Mayo, but if you're looking for another school with a real altruistic backbone and infrastructure, you can't go wrong there. If you're asking for a school that's as selective as Mayo, well, grab an MSAR.

Clarification: You guys are remarking on how fast Mayo got back to Phoenix after secondary to request LOR's, but remember there was an extra step last year. The secondary Phoenix mentioned is not the same as the Request for Fee we received, it was an actual secondary that is not happening this year.

👍

 

[betheltim]

And you thought you were done with the cheerleading job for Mayo, Phoenix...😉

 

[Shadowboricua]

True. But that's true for any major city. Even in Minneapolis though, they're very quick to get the roads cleared off after it snows. My last year in NYC (2007), it snowed and we didn't even see a plow for three days. Usually they just dump in into the river, but you actually have to send the trucks out to do that.

Or maybe it's just because there's so many scandinavians here...we're very efficient 😳)

Hey Blue,

I am currently on my second year in Rochester (at MMS), and I have to say... for how much is snows here, they are really bad at plowing. Last winter was horrible and they did not plow efficiently in any of our snow-dates, not even 2nd Street around Mayo, which is the busiest street and most important street in Rochester (specially in the morning!!). I was expecting much more from a town in MN, since everybody kept talking like they have it all figured out with the winters. Apparently, they can't afford to have plowers do their job. I have lived in the Northeast (NY, NJ, RI) for years and I never experienced anything like this. Hopefully it will be better next winter. For now, I am loving the Summer. Apart from the snow problems and the frigid winters... MAYO IS THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!

 

[Phoenix.]

And you thought you were done with the cheerleading job for Mayo, Phoenix...😉

Hah! I don't think I'll ever be done with this Mayo cheerleading gig. 😀

Hey Blue,

I am currently on my second year in Rochester (at MMS), and I have to say... for how much is snows here, they are really bad at plowing. Last winter was horrible and they did not plow efficiently in any of our snow-dates, not even 2nd Street around Mayo, which is the busiest street and most important street in Rochester (specially in the morning!!). I was expecting much more from a town in MN, since everybody kept talking like they have it all figured out with the winters. Apparently, they can't afford to have plowers do their job. I have lived in the Northeast (NY, NJ, RI) for years and I never experienced anything like this. Hopefully it will be better next winter. For now, I am loving the Summer. Apart from the snow problems and the frigid winters... MAYO IS THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!

Shadow - Seriously? Argh. I'm from Chicago, and they're ridiculously responsive with plowing and salting when ANY snow touches the ground there. I just assumed that Minnesota/Rochester would be even more adept given the extreme winters. Guess it's a good thing I can just rely on the St. Mary's-Mayo Clinic shuttle. Unless what you're saying is that the shuttle along 2nd St. isn't even reliable in the winter! 😱 For what it's worth, I heard that with the exception of last winter, the past five years or so have been really mild, so maybe they were just a bit out of practice with snow removal. Here's to hoping there will be a mild winter this year, or that the plowing is up to snuff.

And for those reading this and really nervous about the ridiculous winters (i.e., Californians, southerners, Hawaiians, etc.), some students do live in buildings that are connected to Mayo's underground network and don't even need to go outside at all. I think I remember some funny Canadian movie about co-workers who all dared each other to see how long they could go without stepping outside the underground network of their city. It might be interesting to see how long some students manage that as well. I have a feeling I'll be pretty jealous of them this winter.

 

[betheltim]

Hey Blue,

I am currently on my second year in Rochester (at MMS), and I have to say... for how much is snows here, they are really bad at plowing. Last winter was horrible and they did not plow efficiently in any of our snow-dates, not even 2nd Street around Mayo, which is the busiest street and most important street in Rochester (specially in the morning!!). I was expecting much more from a town in MN, since everybody kept talking like they have it all figured out with the winters. Apparently, they can't afford to have plowers do their job. I have lived in the Northeast (NY, NJ, RI) for years and I never experienced anything like this. Hopefully it will be better next winter. For now, I am loving the Summer. Apart from the snow problems and the frigid winters... MAYO IS THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!

That's kind of surprising, actually. In all my experience of the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs, the plows are TOO efficient! When storms came through during my earlier primary and secondary educations, the plows would be out at the first sign of accumulation, and school was never cancelled. Even when the forecast called for multiple inches per hour.

Anyway, that's unfortunate that the Rochester area hasn't seemed to be on top of the winter weather (in the past year). Hopefully that improves for you!

 

[Dal2487]

Just so everyone knows, I paid the fee the instant it hit my inbox on 7/12. I was notified of my rejection on Wednesday 7/23. Both emails came around 2:30 am - they probably have an automated email update system.

Just got back from a service learning project in China and discovered the same bad news. I also paid right away on 7/12 (just happened to have internet that day) and got rejected on 7/23.
And for whoever asked about numbers: MCAT 38, GPA 3.79. Luckily I read this right after seeing my first interview invite e-mail or else I would've been really depressed.

Adding myself to the list:

chad5871: Impoverished: 7/12. Notified of non-selection: 7/23
Dal2487: Impoverished: 7/12. Notified of non-selection: 7/23
Chubbychaser: Impoverished: 7/12. Embraced or rejected: ??
knuck000: Impoverished: 7/12. Embraced or rejected: ??
seven87: Impoverished: 7/12. Embraced or rejected: ??
JDoc13: Impoverished: 7/12. Embraced or rejected: ??
Myuuchan: Impoverished: 7/12. Embraced or rejected: ??
LET: Impoverished: 7/13. Embraced or rejected: ??
breeak: Impoverished: 7/14. Embraced or rejected: ??
eyang22286: Impoverished: 7/14. Embraced or rejected: ??
cougarY: Impoverished: 7/15 Embrace or rejected: ??
justapremed: Impoverished: 7/15. Embraced or rejected: ??
jon2727: Impoverished: 7/19. Embraced or rejected: ??
jgberken: Impoverished: 7/20. Embraced or rejected: ??
copperfrog09: Impoverished: 7/20. Embrace or rejected: ??
copingmethods: Impoverished: 7/22. Embraced or rejected: ??
azuldelcielo: Impoverished: 7/24. Embraced or rejected: ??

 

[ButImLETired]

🙁 I'm sorry Dal, but congrats on the first interview!

You should write in the rejection thread...😀

 

[Dal2487]

Yep...Just posted in the 'happiest place on earth'. Here's hoping I don't have to post there again anytime soon

 

[Lacheln]

I'm sorry Dal. 🙁 This school is so weird. ?? Anyway, glad you have another interview already! 👍 Good luck.

 

[BluePhoenix]

Hey Blue,

I am currently on my second year in Rochester (at MMS), and I have to say... for how much is snows here, they are really bad at plowing. Last winter was horrible and they did not plow efficiently in any of our snow-dates, not even 2nd Street around Mayo, which is the busiest street and most important street in Rochester (specially in the morning!!). I was expecting much more from a town in MN, since everybody kept talking like they have it all figured out with the winters. Apparently, they can't afford to have plowers do their job. I have lived in the Northeast (NY, NJ, RI) for years and I never experienced anything like this. Hopefully it will be better next winter. For now, I am loving the Summer. Apart from the snow problems and the frigid winters... MAYO IS THE BEST SCHOOL EVER!

I didn't think it was that bad, perhaps bad by MN standards. But compared to the time I spent in NYC...it was pretty quick and efficient. Last year was the first snowy year in a good 5+ years...so I imagine they were a bit rusty when the big snow fell. NYC, however, managed to get completely locked up on two inches of snow...not to mention the build up on sidewalks. Mayo is pretty efficient at getting things cleared and accessible for patients and they did improve over the season last year. If it's as snowy this winter, I imagine it'll be better than last year.

 

[doctaroo]

Dal man...those are crazy stats! Their loss for sure.

I can't believe I haven't been rejected yet. I'm not even in the same league.

...

 

[MDBBLk]

To DAL

May I ask where u have been invited for an interview? Just wanted to
know which schools started out early

I think mayo is keeping me to entertain themselves but I have not heard anything and my application has no international work due to financial reason I did everything that paid and very little community work because i needed financial support

I am not expecting anything wonderful but also cannt stop thinking baout it

 

[ChubbyChaser]

O MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

































Just kidding...

 

[Lacheln]

O MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

































Just kidding...

😀 You twit!

 

[BluePhoenix]

😀 You twit!

No doubt...that's just mean!

Hoping that we see something tomorrow or Wednesday...something good...

 

[Bradstein]

O MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Just kidding...

Mods plz ban