'No Acceptances Yet' Club

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jwalst...I am 24 next month. We are young, fun, exciting, and have a long time before we have to feel pressured by the sands of time! I figure I will be 25 when I apply for next year, still v. young. But, the fact that I will be 4 years out of school when I start does worry me a bit. I already feel that I am sort-of rusty with the whole studying side of things, and hope that I haven't forgetten how! I am waiting on UCLA & USC, at least I know that I will either be staying put in San Francisco, or going to LA...
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Hey cchiebs jwalst55 and Cipher. Have you guys thought about the post-bac option. It sounds like one of these programs could fill in the volunteer exp and the GPA problem in one year. This will be my third cycle in 2004 and I wish I would have gone to a post bac program sooner. When you think about it, whats 20 grand anyway?
 
Mouseman -- Just wondering...what did you do in these two years to improve your application?
 
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Can we still get into a post bach program for Fall??
 
there is hope! BTW - 1 interview, 1 acceptance!

Granted this was a few years back (I'm an M4 now), but try to keep the faith. There really is little logic or reason to this process.

It is interesting to note that in a very informal poll of my classmates the vast majority had to apply more than once (including two junior AOA members!).

JUST KEEP PUSHING!

- H
 
For the past couple of years Ive been doing research at Jefferson. Ive taken a couple of grad classes and Ive had a paper published. I decided if I didnt get in this year, I would go back to school full time in one of the postbac programs. The problem with my application is my pathetic freshman year. I think this program will help me with that and give me some more resent volunteer exp. Im almost positive all of the post bac programs are still open. If the due date is passed I think you have to send more money.
 
I've already looked into the post-bac thing...but all of the programs that i am interested in, it is already to late to start in the fall, and they don't allow spring entry. I do agree, however, that this is a good idea...I wish i would have applied to it in March, in the chance that I didn't get in, but at that time, I thought I was going to get in. Ah well, what can I do now.:confused:

Thanks for the hope FoughtFYR;)
 
Turned 24 last month and I'm definitely starting to feel pressure to put all of this application stuff behind me and finally get on with things. I really feel like my life has been on hold ever since I starting applying to med school because I can't make any concrete plans for the future until I know whether or not I'll actually be attending med school at some point. This will be my third application cycle (
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) and I'm having a hard time trying to get myself to initiate the whole process all over again. If I don't get in this year I guess I'll find some sort of job to occupy my time for the next year. Maybe work as an EMT, as hospital tech, or some sort of research job. A post-bac program wouldn't really enhance my application at all because my GPA is fine. I have a decent amount of clinical exposure and research experience, and my MCAT isn't too bad. So the point I'm getting at is that I'm not really sure how to improve my application for this next cycle.
And if it doesn't work out this time I'll have to rely on my backup career: professional male gigolo.
 
"And if it doesn't work out this time I'll have to rely on my backup career: professional male gigolo."


Hey it worked for RIchard Gere(spelling?)!!

And if it makes you feel any better, from everything I know about you from the deep rooted relationship that we have developed on SDN...I'd pick you up on a street corner.;)
 
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And if it makes you feel any better, from everything I know about you from the deep rooted relationship that we have developed on SDN...I'd pick you up on a street corner.;)
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Excellent. I already have my first customer lined up. :cool:

Who needs med school anyway?!
 
cipher I know your feeling man. I'm 25 and I feel like life has been on hold for two years(two years ago I decided to leave a decent job to come back and do postbach premed stuff). I did pretty good on my classes and had a good mcat score.....I'm considering a international medical school. I know that everyone discourages this, but I just really want to practice medicine. What do you guys think?
 
I've thought about international med schools as well, but I've heard over and over again how difficult it is for foreign grads to get jobs in America (especially as a specialist). Since I plan on practicing in the U.S., I don't think the international route is a viable option for me. Would you mind practicing overseas? If so, it's not a bad idea at all. Did you have any schools in mind? I know of at least one Canadian med school that someone mentioned in another post that takes a significant number of Americans.
 
McGill.
 
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McGill.
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Yeah, that's the one. Thanks, Ivy. Are there any others in Canada that accept many Americans or is that the only one?
 
It's not the only one, as far as I've heard U of Toronto, and Queen's University don't have any provincial quotas, it's just really tough to do- and McGill seems to have a few more spaces specifically for Americans.
Just a word of caution--- it is still REALLY hard to get accepted to a Canadian medical school--- even McGill, it's not like getting into an offshore school if you can't gain admission to the US. I applied there, I am Canadian, I got denied, and yet I'm heading to the States on a full ride.... but go for it, you never know.

Hope it helps, best of luck

Peace ~Doc
 
i hope something good happens for all of you...
 
Good luck to everyone. Hang in there, there is still quite a bit of time before many schools start.
 
I am checking in to see how the club is moving. Still hope for waitlisters everywhere, and I wish you guys luck.
 
I was feeling down yesterday and then realized I will take 2 years off and retake the MCAT, work in research and maybe also part-time at a hospital...strengthen and then reapply a 3rd time.

It is really late, but worrying does not help so I'm staying positive one of my six waitlists will take me...1)Sinai 2)Pritzker 3)Einstein 4)Loyola 5)NYMC 6)Penn State

Good luck to all of us...:D
 
hey NAYC members...

I am stumped as to how those reapplicants among you are not succeeding in your quest. I was a reapplicant too so I feel your pain, and I'd really like to help you guys, those applying a third time. Please feel free to send me a PM, even if you just need to rant. I am here for to support you guys.

sunflower79 :)
 
Getting so frustrated with this wait . . . . I wish I knew atleast where I stood on the list. Cruel Torture.
 
I think I am the last standing member of this club . . . .
 
Still here too, Koala. :(

This beer is on me.
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i'm still here:thumbdown:
 
Still here too, but I feel like our time is running out.
 
Im still here too, still got 4 weeks left...:(
 
still here, as well.
 
Hang in there, ya'll! Waitlistees can get the call mere days before school starts and even during orientation week when people don't show.

Stay in touch with the admissions office at your top choice school (or the one at which you have the best shot) and let them know how much you'd like to attend and why you'd be a good fit there. As the start date nears, it seems likely that the school will look to "a sure thing" - someone who has shown enthusiasm & will definitely matriculate - to fill any last-minute openings.

Good luck! :)
 
I'm down to three weeks on one, and four on another...they have all moved to phone calls because it is so late. Sometime I wonder if it would be worse to have to reapply, or have to pick up my life and move in a day, starting school the following day?
(ok, ok...I of course re-applying would be worse)

I guess I am just happy that both the schools I am waiting on were in my top 5 choices when I began the app process, and I would love to go to either. It would be hard if I wasn't to excited about one of the schools, and then would have to leave in a day for...what am I talking about, I would kill to get in anywhere right now! I guess it is just early in the morning and I am crazy...

Well...I don't know about the rest of you, but my weeks of waiting have started to move faster. I guess I am just coming to grips with the whole thing.

Keep on waiting, and perhaps at least a couple of us will get a nice phone call this week!
 
AAAAAHHHH!

ok, that over with, I feel better. Just shoot me (accept or reject) and get it the hell over with!

Hoping for a miracle after pulling out all the stops and calling in all favors...

loo;)
 
Hey guys, I just wanted to check in and say good luck and hang in there! I was where you are a little less than three weeks ago, so I feel your pain. Stay hopeful and hang onto your dream. It will all work out somehow. LabRat, I'm sending Einstein vibes your way! I can't believe that stupid list hasn't moved yet!
 
That deserves something no?

I am doing my best to cope and I know how quickly all of this can turn around, but I thought 6 waitlists would be a very good chance and here I am in July 15th, still saying I don't know what I will do next year, not just where I will go...:(

Thanks for the support...but I am going through exreme highs and lows lately...:D :( :D :(
 
I guess we know that we're really getting down to the wire when we have to start counting the days until classes start. I'm on 3 waitlists right now, and the latest of those 3 (my top choice) starts in about 5 weeks. I'm just counting myself lucky right now that my waitlists aren't limited to those handful of schools that begin at the end of July. This waitlist process is terrible, but I still want to hold out hope as long as possible.

So the countdown for me begins: T-minus 5 weeks and counting...
 
cipher, sending positive vibes your way. Hang in there guy. The wait will just make your triumph that much more sweeter.
 
I too am sending good vibes to everyone still in the NAYC. Though I was never in the club I've been following your stories and rooting for you all the way only because it must be a really difficult time for you all. Keep your chins up-- this need not dent your self esteem. Not to be cheesy but this is good advice from Eleanor Roosevelt:

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
 
Did anyone ever use the word "inferior" in this thread?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: (just kinding doc ivy...I know you mean well...I just think all of us have been getting a lot of, "wow I bet she's been through a lot," looks)

Believe me, we do not feel that way...at least I don't. Anyone who is smart and confident enough to make it this far in the process should know that all of us on WL's are qualified to be in medical school...we just didn't get lucky this year!
 
Yeah, I'm sorry--- I hated to use the I word. But those are Ms. Roosevelt's words, not mine. I just wanted to wish everyone well because we're all human. You have your good days and your bad days. You may not feel inferior, but I know that my one waitlist experience continues to take me for an emotional rollercoaster ride.

That's all. I will refrain from future comment here.
 
Thanks for the encouragement, UCLAMAN.

You too, Ivy. Though I'm now just overwhelmed with feelings of inferiority. ;)
 
It has actually gotten easier to wait this out...days and weeks pass so quickly now. I think I'm numb and may not react at all or overreact if I get in...let's hope I find out what it is like to KNOW you will be a doctor.

And end the prepositional phrases like perhaps, maybe, someday...:(

Despite the :( I've had a decent day today...
 
Hey Lab_Rat21,
I really hope you get off a waitlist. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Good Luck and keep up hope!:clap:
 
I am withdrawing from the club today...I got into Pritzker..I cannot believe it at all. Guys PM me if you want to reapply this was my 2nd time. I had almost given up, I had great research, great volunteer, good GPA, weak MCAT...it can be done with good letters of rec and adequate planning.

P.S. I had awesome interviews everywhere I went, guess it's just me, but I did mock interviews and prepared very well. PM me I would love to help out reapplicants...never give up, I almost did.

:D
 
It is my pleasure to be the first to congratulate you on this thread. Your long wait was well worth it.
Congrats :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
 
Congrats Lab-Rat, you definitely deserve it! Reapplication just makes it that much sweeter when it finally happens, huh?

Congrats again!
 
:clap: Congrats Lab-Rat - wish you the very best ...:clap:
 
CONGRATS LAB-RAT!!!!! I KNEW IT WOULD HAPPEN FOR YOU!!!!

:clap: :clap: :clap:
 
Lab-Rat!!! Woo-hooo!!! Congratulations!! I am sure you are excited to be graduating from the club!!!:clap: :clap: :clap:

Best of luck at Pritzker!!!

Spin:D :D
 
Congrats labrat!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: I was rooting for you! Pritzker is an awesome place!
 
Lab-rat...all I can say is that it was a very good day!!

I, too must withdraw from the club!!!

I am going to be a trojan at USC. I can't believe this has actually happened. I had lost all hope, but I got the call yesterday, and now I have about three weeks to move, find an apartment, and get into school mode! I can't wait:clap:


Oh...and congrat's lab rat!!!:clap: :clap:
 
Lab rat and CChieb, congrats. Those are two really awesome schools!!! I can almost imagine how great you both feel :clap: :clap:
 
congrats cchieb and lab-rat!!!! It's good to hear that people are still getting in off waitlists.:D
 
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