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I've been waiting a long time for this...it's my third application cycle, and I finally got accepted to the University of Pittsburgh today.

I know this might be a little cheesy....but don't ever give up...I know a lot of times you think that you might not make it, but if this is what you really want to do, you can find a way. Just don't listen to all the negativity in your life. A lot of my friends and family told me to think of trying something else, like dentistry or pharmacy. I had friends tell me that I was getting too old, that it just wasn't going to happen. My undergrad advisor at UCLA told me that even if I did a post-bac and improved my MCAT score that I pretty much had no chance because my undergrad GPA was so low. Good thing I listened to her.....

For the past week, I've spent a lot of time on this board, and just reading all these posts made me feel like I had no chance. People with way higher MCAT scores and way higher GPA's were talking about how they were getting waitlisted. A lot of people with scores way higher than mine were told that they had no chance at all. Reading this board the whole week I felt really depressed and I seriously felt like I had no chance; but after today I just want people to know that you really shouldn't listen to any of the negativity on this board. A lot of people mean well, but they don't know you and your individual strengths. Numbers are only half of the game, so don't give up!

OK, I'm ranting, but I'm really happy and excited.
 
Congrats! Good for you! Hopefully soon I will be able to say that I'm class of 2011 too! Best of luck to you!
 
Congratulations dude! Good things happen in time to people who are willing to persevere! This is my first time applying, and I've spent years in post bacc and an SMP and I finally got good news last month after years of hearing my family ask when I was finally going to get a job and not be a student anymore.

Its great that you got into Pitt this early--I guess you can cross off the majority of schools on your list. I didnt get into my top choice, so I guess I'll be struggling with this process till May. If I were you, though, I would check out of life for like...8 months!
 
congratulations on your acceptance. It takes a lot of determination to slug it out for 3 cycles! I really respect that.
 
Merry Christmas!🙂
 
junebuguf said:
Congratulations dude! Good things happen in time to people who are willing to persevere! This is my first time applying, and I've spent years in post bacc and an SMP and I finally got good news last month after years of hearing my family ask when I was finally going to get a job and not be a student anymore.

Its great that you got into Pitt this early--I guess you can cross off the majority of schools on your list. I didnt get into my top choice, so I guess I'll be struggling with this process till May. If I were you, though, I would check out of life for like...8 months!
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Congrats. Stories like that increase the moral of this forum.
 
Congrats Doctor!
 
Congratulations
 
Thanks for sharing! There is so much boasting and negativity on this site- it's nice to hear a happy ending 🙂
 
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<cue music and lights>

yourmom25: Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere

baylormed: Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere

hopefulM.D.A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

MiesVanDerMom: Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night

all of the admins: Working hard to get my fill,
everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
just one more time

Pre-osteopathic Subforum: Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

EternalRage, at the top of my lungs:
DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
HOLD ON TO THE FEELIN'
STREETLIGHT PEOPLE

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
HOLD ON TO THE FEELIN'
STREETLIGHT PEOPLE

Everyone in my little fantasy (harmonizing of course):
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlight people
 
eternalrage said:
<cue music and lights>

yourmom25: Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere

baylormed: Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere

hopefulM.D.A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

MiesVanDerMom: Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night

all of the admins: Working hard to get my fill,
everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
just one more time

Pre-osteopathic Subforum: Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

EternalRage, at the top of my lungs:
DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
HOLD ON TO THE FEELIN'
STREETLIGHT PEOPLE

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
HOLD ON TO THE FEELIN'
STREETLIGHT PEOPLE

Everyone in my little fantasy (harmonizing of course):
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlight people
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...and i was the background dancer wearing a light blue thong. Good times.
 
eternalrage said:
<cue music and lights>

yourmom25: Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere

baylormed: Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere

hopefulM.D.A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

MiesVanDerMom: Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night

all of the admins: Working hard to get my fill,
everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice,
just one more time

Pre-osteopathic Subforum: Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

EternalRage, at the top of my lungs:
DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
HOLD ON TO THE FEELIN'
STREETLIGHT PEOPLE

DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'
HOLD ON TO THE FEELIN'
STREETLIGHT PEOPLE

Everyone in my little fantasy (harmonizing of course):
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlight people
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lol sorry this have the word but o well i can't find one without

[YOUTUBE]MuhlN-7Gp4A[/YOUTUBE]
 
Much thanks to everyone!!! Good luck to all of you!
 
Major props! You deserve a medal or something. That kind of determination is a beautiful thing. 👍
 
Hkoser said:
Thanks for sharing! There is so much boasting and negativity on this site- it's nice to hear a happy ending 🙂
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SDN is all about the eCredz
 
Good job to the OP. Don't give up. Look at my MDApps, and you'll see why. Somehow, someway, I made it too =) . Good luck to everyone and again, CONGRATS!
 
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So happy for you! your story is truly inspiring!🙂
 
Steve203 said:
I've been waiting a long time for this...it's my third application cycle, and I finally got accepted to the University of Pittsburgh today.

I know this might be a little cheesy....but don't ever give up...I know a lot of times you think that you might not make it, but if this is what you really want to do, you can find a way. Just don't listen to all the negativity in your life. A lot of my friends and family told me to think of trying something else, like dentistry or pharmacy. I had friends tell me that I was getting too old, that it just wasn't going to happen. My undergrad advisor at UCLA told me that even if I did a post-bac and improved my MCAT score that I pretty much had no chance because my undergrad GPA was so low. Good thing I listened to her.....

For the past week, I've spent a lot of time on this board, and just reading all these posts made me feel like I had no chance. People with way higher MCAT scores and way higher GPA's were talking about how they were getting waitlisted. A lot of people with scores way higher than mine were told that they had no chance at all. Reading this board the whole week I felt really depressed and I seriously felt like I had no chance; but after today I just want people to know that you really shouldn't listen to any of the negativity on this board. A lot of people mean well, but they don't know you and your individual strengths. Numbers are only half of the game, so don't give up!

OK, I'm ranting, but I'm really happy and excited.
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CONGRATS MAN!👍 👍 👍
 
Not only did you get into med school your third time around, you got into a GREAT med school your third time around. That's truly rare and special. I'm so happy to hear your good news -- and I don't even know you!
 
Steve203 said:
I've been waiting a long time for this...it's my third application cycle, and I finally got accepted to the University of Pittsburgh today.

I know this might be a little cheesy....but don't ever give up...I know a lot of times you think that you might not make it, but if this is what you really want to do, you can find a way. Just don't listen to all the negativity in your life. A lot of my friends and family told me to think of trying something else, like dentistry or pharmacy. I had friends tell me that I was getting too old, that it just wasn't going to happen. My undergrad advisor at UCLA told me that even if I did a post-bac and improved my MCAT score that I pretty much had no chance because my undergrad GPA was so low. Good thing I listened to her.....

For the past week, I've spent a lot of time on this board, and just reading all these posts made me feel like I had no chance. People with way higher MCAT scores and way higher GPA's were talking about how they were getting waitlisted. A lot of people with scores way higher than mine were told that they had no chance at all. Reading this board the whole week I felt really depressed and I seriously felt like I had no chance; but after today I just want people to know that you really shouldn't listen to any of the negativity on this board. A lot of people mean well, but they don't know you and your individual strengths. Numbers are only half of the game, so don't give up!

OK, I'm ranting, but I'm really happy and excited.
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UPITT! awesome. congrats.
 
Steve203 said:
A lot of people mean well, but they don't know you and your individual strengths. Numbers are only half of the game, so don't give up!
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👍

Congrats OP!
 
congrats dude,

relish in your success! This is only the beginning! If you can handle going through three cycles and succeed, you can do anything! You'll be a great doc.

😀
 
I know how you feel. I too was in your situation. Awesome job 👍
 
szhao said:
lol sorry this have the word but o well i can't find one without

[YOUTUBE]MuhlN-7Gp4A[/YOUTUBE]
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I'm confused whats that got to do with journey?
 
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Steve203 said:
OK, I'm ranting, but I'm really happy and excited.
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You've a right to rant, Steve. Great accomplishment, great med school. Congrats...
 
Steve mayn...im proud of you dude.. I was there wit you all Summer 2004 when you were struggling to gain acceptances into Med school..Im really happy that you finally found your niche dude. I knew you would get in..and now you will be a doctor..no more worries my dude..Now lets hope I can get in with ya..take care mayn..PREP 2004 forever mayn!!
 
Awesome! I'm so glad you shared that story with us. 🙂 :clap: :clap:
 
Steve203 said:
I've been waiting a long time for this...it's my third application cycle, and I finally got accepted to the University of Pittsburgh today.

I know this might be a little cheesy....but don't ever give up...I know a lot of times you think that you might not make it, but if this is what you really want to do, you can find a way. Just don't listen to all the negativity in your life. A lot of my friends and family told me to think of trying something else, like dentistry or pharmacy. I had friends tell me that I was getting too old, that it just wasn't going to happen. My undergrad advisor at UCLA told me that even if I did a post-bac and improved my MCAT score that I pretty much had no chance because my undergrad GPA was so low. Good thing I listened to her.....

For the past week, I've spent a lot of time on this board, and just reading all these posts made me feel like I had no chance. People with way higher MCAT scores and way higher GPA's were talking about how they were getting waitlisted. A lot of people with scores way higher than mine were told that they had no chance at all. Reading this board the whole week I felt really depressed and I seriously felt like I had no chance; but after today I just want people to know that you really shouldn't listen to any of the negativity on this board. A lot of people mean well, but they don't know you and your individual strengths. Numbers are only half of the game, so don't give up!

OK, I'm ranting, but I'm really happy and excited.
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First of all congratulations, thats an awesome accomplishment! I was just wondering if you had a particular reason you didnt decide to apply to osteopathic medical schools? Your numbers seemed to be right on the edge and you would have had a great chance applying there. Feel free to say whatever the truth is, even if its because of a stigma against DO's or whatever . I'm really just curious. again great job though and you should be excited!!!
 
.. Never surrender!

(now what movie is that from?)
 
Congrats!!!

I just wanted to jump in as another 3rd cycle applicant. I applied in 2004, and 2005. Then did a Masters in Medicine (at BU) and I reapplied this cycle and just got my first acceptance this weekend. So for other people re-applying - definetly do NOT give up!!!!!!!
 
yayyy Congratulationsss.. really very happy for ya!👍

& Thanks so much, you have no idea how much of a motivation boost you just gave me-- and to a lot of other people..
 
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yeah for you 🙂
 
CONGRATS!!!! Pitt is an amazing school! Good Luck with everything 🙂
 
Good to hear!! Congrats! Three years plus and it's all worth it now! 🙂
 
I just finished watching the movie Rudy, and it reminds me of the struggle... some of us have had to endure.

Rudy, Rudy, Rudy, Rudy, Rudy...
 
Cheers! You have some major bragging rights now! Congrats! 😀
 
Wow...congrats!!!

I still feel doomed and hopeless though, lol.
 
Well congrats!! thats awesome!
 
Steve203 said:
I've been waiting a long time for this...it's my third application cycle, and I finally got accepted to the University of Pittsburgh today.

I know this might be a little cheesy....but don't ever give up...I know a lot of times you think that you might not make it, but if this is what you really want to do, you can find a way. Just don't listen to all the negativity in your life. A lot of my friends and family told me to think of trying something else, like dentistry or pharmacy. I had friends tell me that I was getting too old, that it just wasn't going to happen. My undergrad advisor at UCLA told me that even if I did a post-bac and improved my MCAT score that I pretty much had no chance because my undergrad GPA was so low. Good thing I listened to her.....

For the past week, I've spent a lot of time on this board, and just reading all these posts made me feel like I had no chance. People with way higher MCAT scores and way higher GPA's were talking about how they were getting waitlisted. A lot of people with scores way higher than mine were told that they had no chance at all. Reading this board the whole week I felt really depressed and I seriously felt like I had no chance; but after today I just want people to know that you really shouldn't listen to any of the negativity on this board. A lot of people mean well, but they don't know you and your individual strengths. Numbers are only half of the game, so don't give up!

OK, I'm ranting, but I'm really happy and excited.
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Congrats Steve! I am in the same situation as yours this year, being my third app cycle and my first acceptance at NJMS. I echo your sentiments completely. With love and passion for this career, time is the only obstacle.
 
szhao - your video made me cry 🙁
 
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