Official 2015-2016: Oh no, I don't have a single Interview Invite thread!

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FreckleFart99 said:
You know, I've read some people's thoughts on not having II's by now, but to be honest many threads I frequent are showing people getting IIs that submitted 5 months ago. I find it silly to stress out over not having II's when you were only complete a month ago. Maybe that's wishful thinking (although I've been told having 1 II before Thanksgiving is a good sign) but this is a long process with tons of applicants and freaking out after 8 weeks seems unjustified.
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Not quite freaking out, but concerned because of all of the advice on late applications on here.

Hope you're right.
 
dreamadream said:
I have two and a half more years as undergrad and I just hope this doesn't happen to me.
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Don't worry about it!!! I am only active because it is application cycle time! Don't be like us!!11! because you don't ahve to be like us yet!
 
silence since early november... and all I've heard back so far are just rejections... Is it reasonable to assume that it's just not gonna happen this year? getting accepted?? 🙁( losing all hope here...
 
waytogo1 said:
silence since early november... and all I've heard back so far are just rejections... Is it reasonable to assume that it's just not gonna happen this year? getting accepted?? 🙁( losing all hope here...
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I've been feeling down about the whole process lately as well. Don't lose all hope quite yet. There is still time. I've found that working out helps me relieve a little bit of stress -- especially running! I just blast some rage music and sprint my heart out -- then I forget all about those rejection emails piling up in my inbox 😉

That being said, if I don't have an acceptance by New Year's (very probable), I'm going to start planning gap year stuff. So there's no need to stress out until then at least.
 
This is my second season applying. And let me just say that the second time around is still stressful, but in some ways, it's a lot easier. Hang in there everyone! and from me to you, not getting in the first time is not the worst thing that's ever going to happen to you! I've had one II this cycle at KU which I am so grateful for; but still, who knows what's in the future? Everyone in this thread is so strong and kudos for following your dreams!
 
Everyone make sure to diligently check your spam folders! I've been following this thread because until today, I was in the same boat as y'all. For some reason, I decided to check my spam today even though every other email from each school has gone to my regular inbox, and lo and behold, my first II sitting for 8 days in spam! :bang: If you use Gmail it deletes your spam every 30 days so I'm now trying to find out if I've missed other communication from campuses. Wishing everyone some buried treasure like I found :claps:
 
wallowing in self-pity was fun for the first few weeks, but at this point, we should try to either strengthen their application or occupy ourselves with our avocations, our lives, and - most importantly - our families/the holidays in order to prevent the anxiety from driving all of us bat-**** insane!!

+1
 
Stage 1 was October, stage 2 was early November, stages 3 and 4 made for a rough late November...

December is the month for acceptance. It is what it is, and all we can do is hope for IIs and acceptances while preparing for next cycle. The dedicated among us will become doctors - it's just a matter of when! Now is the time to target application weaknesses and make plans to strengthen our viability as MD/DO candidates.
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LuluLovesMe said:
I feel like this thread is dying because everyone either has at least a few interviews or has given up 🙁
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I refuse to give up yet. 19 schools in silence. Two people at one of the schools I applied to said they didn't get any invites until December. As such, I have to continue being hopeful!
 
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FreckleFart99 said:
I've only heard back from 8 schools with one being an II. I think we need to back off the stages of grief thing here. Until I see actual data and not SDN rumor, I'm not going to resign myself to any fate.
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The stages of grief thing is intended jokingly haha. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Starting to prepare for next cycle is not the same as giving up hope; it's being proactive.
 
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Dizziness and Giddiness said:
Got a late interview invite from my in-state school on my birthday in November.

The timing is staged for a Christmas Miracle. Don't give up hope people.

Also, this is my first step into the light from my lurker cave, I'm trying not to hiss at the brightness. Hello SDN.
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I need everyone to send good vibes my way come this Tuesday...

Committee is meeting about my interview I had yesterday and is a school that waitlists almost all OOS applicants. Praying for some good karma however :xf:

Last week I got the BU rejection but it was a super nice letter. Kind of like "it's not you, it's me" haha
 
Citygirl44 said:
Starting to get a lot of emails for masters and post bac programs. Is everyone getting these or do they know something that I don't know?
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I keep getting them from my top choice school that I've been put on post-interview hold at x.x
 
Citygirl44 said:
Starting to get a lot of emails for masters and post bac programs. Is everyone getting these or do they know something that I don't know?
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Lannister said:
I keep getting them from my top choice school that I've been put on post-interview hold at x.x
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Pretty sure it doesn't mean anything—programs buy/acquire email lists of prospective students from universities. I get these emails to my school email, but haven't received any in the inbox I use exclusively for med apps.
 
catie_jane said:
I need everyone to send good vibes my way come this Tuesday...

Committee is meeting about my interview I had yesterday and is a school that waitlists almost all OOS applicants. Praying for some good karma however :xf:

Last week I got the BU rejection but it was a super nice letter. Kind of like "it's not you, it's me" haha
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Good Vibes to you for Tuesday!! Send some my way...interview Tuesday!!!
 
bananafish94 said:
It says you're accepted. What in God's name are you doing on this thread?
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I won't deny that i have an acceptance, but the issue is that this school is OOS and costs ~65K in tuition alone and is in a city with one of the highest standards of living in the country... I would like to get IIs from my local state schools so that is why I would like to stay here...

besides, I feel like giving encouragement,...
 
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partlytejano said:
I won't deny that i have an acceptance, but the issue is that this school is OOS and costs ~65K in tuition alone and is in a city with one of the highest standards of living in the country... I would like to get IIs from my local state schools so that is why I would like to stay here...

besides, I feel like giving encouragement,...
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Dat humblebrag.
 
It's not a humblebrag if it answers the question that was asked of him. Telling you that I'm a terrible applicant that won't get into med school because I've only got 17 II's is a humblebrag.

And in case anyone was wondering, it's not II's that I've got 17 of...
 
partlytejano said:
I won't deny that i have an acceptance, but the issue is that this school is OOS and costs ~65K in tuition alone and is in a city with one of the highest standards of living in the country... I would like to get IIs from my local state schools so that is why I would like to stay here...

besides, I feel like giving encouragement,...
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high cost of living = usually a desirable place to live.
 
Spector1 said:
high cost of living = usually a desirable place to live.
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Nah... personally, I didn't think it (the city) is anything special and resembled a more expensive version of my hometown :shrug:

@CowboyNiceguy At least you're doing better than I was; I didn't realize the "II" stood for Interview Invitation until my eighth month on SDN 🤣
 
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It seemed to me not long ago
I had a worthy dream.
And in my life my work would show
what lies for me upstream.

To do my best, heed all advice
would have to be enough.
I thought that I had paid the price
to reach the hallowed bluff.

The days and nights of pain and fright
they said would go away.
The end must surely be in sight,
and soon they'll simply say

"We know that you commit your life
to follow this career.
It may be that there's endless strife
but soon you will be here.

And everything you ever did--
your efforts saw you through.
The goal since you were just a kid--
it worked because of you."

But months of silence wouldn't end
and now I clearly see.
The problem isn't with my work,
the problem is with me.
 
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