Mid-App cycle advice

[impossible_arugula]

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Hi all! HNY 🙂

Was looking for some advice on my app cycle - details below

For reference, my LM is 75, WARS between 82-93 (range because I have 60h shadowing, not sure if that counts as level 1 or 2).

I applied to 20 schools, a bit on the later side because I work 60+ h/wk (submitted apps between early Aug - mid/late Sept, with most in the late Aug-mid Sept range); a range of school "tiers."

So far I have 4 pre-II Rs, and am very fortunate to have 1 A, but have no more II's.

I am hoping to get a couple more II's, because I would really like a shot at one of the higher ranked schools I applied to and/or some of the schools that are in preferred geographies for me personally. I was hoping that despite applying late, my app would somewhat stand out because I am currently working at a very prestigious business firm (~1% acceptance rate) and have excelled there (involves significant leadership experience). Have also been doing volunteering on the side.

Have sent a couple update letters to schools that take them and looking at sending more over the next 1-2 weeks.

Really appreciate any insight / advice!! Thank you all so much!

 

[Med Ed]

I am hoping to get a couple more II's, because I would really like a shot at one of the higher ranked schools I applied to and/or some of the schools that are in preferred geographies for me personally.

Unfortunately you're in a pool with 60,000 other people who want the same thing.

Sending updates to schools that take them is about all you can do at this point. Congrats on your acceptance.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Hopefully you read "While You Are Waiting" which we published last year. From what you said you did, you have done what you could. Enjoy the acceptance.

 

[Rogue42]

Insight: You have an acceptance to / in one of the hardest / most competitive fields in the world to gain entrance into.

Advice: Enjoy your acceptance, and hang tight. There could still be a few more trickle in late in the cycle. It is not completely over yet.

 

[LindaAccepted]

Hi all! HNY 🙂

Was looking for some advice on my app cycle - details below

For reference, my LM is 75, WARS between 82-93 (range because I have 60h shadowing, not sure if that counts as level 1 or 2).

I applied to 20 schools, a bit on the later side because I work 60+ h/wk (submitted apps between early Aug - mid/late Sept, with most in the late Aug-mid Sept range); a range of school "tiers."

So far I have 4 pre-II Rs, and am very fortunate to have 1 A, but have no more II's.

I am hoping to get a couple more II's, because I would really like a shot at one of the higher ranked schools I applied to and/or some of the schools that are in preferred geographies for me personally. I was hoping that despite applying late, my app would somewhat stand out because I am currently working at a very prestigious business firm (~1% acceptance rate) and have excelled there (involves significant leadership experience). Have also been doing volunteering on the side.

Have sent a couple update letters to schools that take them and looking at sending more over the next 1-2 weeks.

Really appreciate any insight / advice!! Thank you all so much!

Congrats on your acceptance. You're doing all that you can do at this point in time.

 

[impossible_arugula]

Thank you all for the insights🙂 Appreciate it!