Mixed feelings about first acceptance

[UCSBMed1]

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Hey guys. As some of you know, I received my frist acceptance to med school this week.

I was pumped, no doubt about it, but I had mixed feelings. I am going to get to stay in California like I wanted, but I'm still waiting for my top choice school (either UC Davis or UCSF, can't decide!).

I interviewed at both, and am waiting for a post-interview decision.

Has anyone had similar feelings about their first acceptance? They were happy, but not thrilled about it? I don't wanna be ungrateful, because so many people have not gotten into med school yet. Am I selfish for feeling this way?

 

[Trix]

I went through the same thing with my first acceptance. I almost didn't even apply there, but my husband convinced me to add it on to the list because it's a state school and you can't beat the price.

Initially I was thrilled about just being accepted, and I am sure I would have been very happy there...but after a week or two I realized I dreaded the thought of living in the city the school is located in.

So, don't feel ungrateful, I think it's normal, especially since you interviewed at schools you really want to attend. It's hard not to compare.

Don't be discouraged though, there is a TON of time left before all is said and done. I will cross my fingers for you 😉

 

[UCSBMed1]

Thanks a lot for the words of encouragement, Trix. 😀

By the way, what school was it?

 

[Wednesday]

UCSBpremed,

I absolutly know how you feel, but I have a little different outcome and perspective than Trix. Due to some family issues (and the SLOWNESS of California schools in making decisions) I actually ended up at the school that I had to be convinced to interview at. (Thanks goodness the convincer was successful!) Many people might think that this is a sad or disappointing story. It's not. I am so happy at my school! Everything worked out better than I had planned. I guess the point of my story is that even if you don't THINK you'd be happy somewhere (and would be happier somewhere else) it might not be true. Perhaps Ad Coms know something about these things? If I were you I'd sit back and wait to see what happens and don't sweat it. You got into med school, which was the hard part--from here on out it's just cake. If you end up at Drew, you'll probably wonder why you ever wanted to go to Davis or UCSF. At least that's how I feel.

Good luck to you!

 

[Adcadet]

I had built up what I've been told is the thrill of getting in so much that I was a bit worried about not being totally totally happy. But, sometimes just walking around or driving home I realize how lucky I am and I can't help but smile (I rarely smile) - people must get freaked out seeing this guy driving down the road with a huge smile.

 

[cg1]

Adcadet,

You *should* smile! Where did you get in?

UCSBPre-Med1,

I'm sure you'll like UCLA as much as UC Davis or UCSF. Once you get started, you will be so wrapped up in it, that you won't even think twice about it.

No offense to any Californians out there, and I'm sure you make quite a big distinction between them, but to this East Coaster, UCLA, UC Davis, UCSF, UCBerkeley, ... it's really ALL THE SAME TO US ! And I'm *not* kidding! 😛

 

[UCSBMed1]

Well, the schools are not all the same.

They all have different vibes and feels. California is a big state--Northern Cali is totally different than SoCal. Its like comparing Boston to New York, or something like that.

To us, they're both cold as h*ll!!!

Thanks a lot though guys! Adcadet, didn't you get into your top choice though at Minnesota?

 

[cg1]

Originally posted by UCSBPre-Med1
Its like comparing Boston to New York, or something like that.

To us, they're both cold as h*ll!!!

Touche! You guys on the West Coast probably don't know the difference between Dartmouth or Brown...they're just both preppy East coast schools in very cold weather!

 

[UCSBMed1]

Dartmouth? Brown? Dude, where's that at? 😉

 

[Chieka]

Adcadet, you make me laugh 🙂

UCSBPre-Med1, I agree with you about the whole acceptance thing. Sometimes I forget how blessed I am to have gotten in anywhere (UCONN). But other times it its me like a ton of bricks - I'M GONNA BE A DOCTOR!

But yeah, I'm still waiting on my first choice too... They haven't even sent out interview invites (slow Canadian schools 😡 ); rejections were sent out a couple weeks ago, though, so I won't complain.


C.

 

[UCLAMAN]

Understandable to be happy but not too thrilled about your first. Just count your blessings because you got into a good program on your first try. I'm 2 years into this(as some others are) and waitlists suck! 😀

 

[Trix]

Originally posted by UCSBPre-Med1
Thanks a lot for the words of encouragement, Trix. 😀

By the way, what school was it?

If you have to know, it was UCSD. I know it's a really good school, but neither myself nor my husband had any desire to live in SD at all.

Not so much of so. cal/no cal thing because I love LA. I lived there for 11 years before moving to SF and actually am anxiously awaiting word from UCLA.

 

[UCSBMed1]

Yeah, I didn't like SD too much either...turned down the interview right after I found out about Drew/UCLA.

 

[manicmaven]

You know, I feel the same way right now. Of the seven interviews, I've been accepted to my two last choices in cities that I wasn't very excited about and programs that seemed fine but didn't seem as cool as the other 5 have. I'd be happy to go anywhere, but I'd really like to be at one of the schools that I liked alot. It sucks not knowing where you might be until possibly mid summer. argh.

 

[cbpremed]

I feel you UCSB
My first acceptace was out of state, so while I was happy...I wasn't happy because I hadn't been admitted to any California schools yet. Keep holding out for your 1st choice..it's not so bad to feel that way. I just want to be able to give up some slots to others (only 2 out of state), so that other people on hold/waitlist can get in. Hopefully UCLA gives me some love soon.

 

[Woots32]

My first acceptance came from a school that I disliked to the point that if I didn't get in anywhere else, I wasn't sure if I'd go there or wait it out and apply again next year. I sure I would have ended up going, but luckily that isn't the case. So while it was great to get an acceptance letter, it wasn't that huge euphoric moment that everyone imagines.

And even though I may complain about having to decide which school to go to, I know that this is the very best kind of problem to have. 😀

 

[manicmaven]

I should be letting go of an albany spot soon, so hopefully some waitlist movement can happen for others.

 

[merlin]

You know, I don't really want to rain on this parade, but as a Californian transplanted over to the East coast (not by choice), I would be wary of complaining too loudly over having only been accepted to one Cali school. Please don't take this as an insult, but probably half my class is made up of Californians who would give both nuts (saying they have them, but you see my point) to go to a Californian med school. Even as a dedicated nor-cal guy, I still would have been stoked out of my mind to have gone to school in so-cal. So smile, things could be a lot worse. Cheers.

 

[Deuce 007 MD]

I know exactly how you feel UCSB. I got my first acceptance and was like hella happy, but I was having a hard time dealing with living in Missouri. I was thinking about scraping snow, leaving my family and friends, and probably not being able to return to cali for a res. I'm sure you'll get into one of those Northern Cali schools, but if you don't I'll be proud to have such a humble, stand up kind of guy like you as a classmate. If you do come down to LA, I'll help you get adjusted. I'll show you around, help you look for place, all dat shiz.

 

[X]

Trix,

I am going to go to USC. My parents are in LA so that makes sense for me to stay here and that is the only cali school I got into. But if you ask me LA sucks compared to SD. I went to undergrad at UCSD, and it is an awesome place to live. People outside SD may not know (who doesn't) but living in SD is great. I think you will love it once you get down there. In my opinion, SD is much better than LA.

X

 

[UCSBMed1]

Originally posted by merlin
You know, I don't really want to rain on this parade, but as a Californian transplanted over to the East coast (not by choice), I would be wary of complaining too loudly over having only been accepted to one Cali school. Please don't take this as an insult, but probably half my class is made up of Californians who would give both nuts (saying they have them, but you see my point) to go to a Californian med school. Even as a dedicated nor-cal guy, I still would have been stoked out of my mind to have gone to school in so-cal. So smile, things could be a lot worse. Cheers.

I totally understand. I don't wanna sound ungrateful, because even if its 400 miles from home, its still California, with the Cali vibe. I will be more than happy to go to Drew/UCLA, don't get me wrong. All I was saying is that I wasn't totally pumped because I absolutely fell in love with Davis and SF during my interviews. I met people like Bien, who is one of the sweetest girls ever. She's at SF, and if those are classmates I might have, I'd be a lucky guy. 😍

Originally posted by Deuce 007 MD
I know exactly how you feel UCSB. I got my first acceptance and was like hella happy, but I was having a hard time dealing with living in Missouri. I was thinking about scraping snow, leaving my family and friends, and probably not being able to return to cali for a res. I'm sure you'll get into one of those Northern Cali schools, but if you don't I'll be proud to have such a humble, stand up kind of guy like you as a classmate. If you do come down to LA, I'll help you get adjusted. I'll show you around, help you look for place, all dat shiz.

Hey Deuce, I might have to take you up on that offer, man. Thanks for the kind words.

 

[UCSBMed1]

LOL, thanks bioguy. I would if my Immunology and Bacterial Pathogenesis midterms weren't next week!

Damn quarter system... 😉