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

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Ari77 said:
You should feel a lot of things, but worthless isn't one of them. Feel proud of your determination to be a doctor and revel in the fact that you have the courage to pursue your dreams that most wished they possessed. You've shown yourself to be both empathetic and wise, both great qualities that will make you a wonderful doctor one day. Keep the faith 🙂
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this was everything today. thank you!
 
Oh yeah, I don't mind reading anyone's PS either BUT just so it's known, I am brutally blunt and if that's not what you want to hear, then don't PM it to me because I will tell you the truth and work with you to make sure it's the best it can be!
 
also guys, all the prayers this week! apparently it's the last week that virignia tech sends out interviews for their last cycle and I have today and tomorrow to hear back from receiving an interview or not - you can't even imagine how nervous I am. (unless they already finished and I'm the only one praying/begging/hoping) -_- (I hope that's not the case)
 
chocolate23 said:
also guys, all the prayers this week! apparently it's the last week that virignia tech sends out interviews for their last cycle and I have today and tomorrow to hear back from receiving an interview or not - you can't even imagine how nervous I am. (unless they already finished and I'm the only one praying/begging/hoping) -_- (I hope that's not the case)
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I heard they had pushed back their Jan 22/23 interview weekend to like Feb 5/6 because of snow, so I wonder if they'll be later in sending out that last batch? don't know, just a thought
 
Aubrey Graham said:
Freaking out that my ps is what is holding me back...anyone wanna read it for me?


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I would be more than happy to read your PS. I'm certainly no authority on the matter, but a fresh set of eyes and opinion may help! PM me if you wish.
 
Okazaki Frag Grenade said:
I heard they had pushed back their Jan 22/23 interview weekend to like Feb 5/6 because of snow, so I wonder if they'll be later in sending out that last batch? don't know, just a thought
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I plan on calling them today, because otherwise, I am going to lose my mind. Thank you for the thought =) It helped ease me a tad bit!
 
chocolate23 said:
oh heck yes, ive applied and havent heard anything yet. I'm tempted to add on more schools right now
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🙁 I don't know your stats, but maybe you can work on your EC to stand-out more. I haven't heard back from the one DO school that I applied to either.
 
bananafish94 said:
At this point tomorrow I will likely know whether or not I got into medical school. Scary stuff. This has been an absolutely miserable day so far, so hopefully that tips the karma scales in my favor for tomorrow!
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wishing you all the luck in the world!

I'm waiting here trying to hear back from a school cuz its their last week of giving out II and i havent heard anything yet, but Ive been stalking their newsfeed and people have been getting II today -_-
 
chocolate23 said:
wishing you all the luck in the world!

I'm waiting here trying to hear back from a school cuz its their last week of giving out II and i havent heard anything yet, but Ive been stalking their newsfeed and people have been getting II today -_-
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Just out of curiosity, why are you so interested in Virginia Tech in particular?
Thank you, and best of luck to you as well!
 
bananafish94 said:
Just out of curiosity, why are you so interested in Virginia Tech in particular?
Thank you, and best of luck to you as well!
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I am interested in many schools, but this week it is currently VTC because they a. are giving out their last interviews this week for the entire cycle b. have a small class size c. they screened my app. Some say they look past grades and they actually read your PS and get to know you as an applicant, and that's what really attracts me to VTC, Cooper, Wake Forest, and Quinnipiac because they all screened. I mean I am basing it off of what I have read online on SDN so there may not be any truth in the matter. I heard Duke is the same way, and I wish I knew that sooner because I would have applied there. My PS really demonstrates who I am as an applicant, as do my Extra-curricualrs. My undergrad grades didn't because of medical issues and to have schools that see past the grades and the type of person I am is why I am attracted to them, because it seems as if they care more about the applicant, than the grades. I apologize if I sound stupid or like a child or like I don't know anything, but that's my personal take and why these four schools really mean so much to me. So when I got rejected from WF, it hurt a lot. And of course, when I get rejected from any New York school (since I am from NY State), it kills me(such as NYMC, SBU, Albany) because it's like hey, this is in state and they don't even want me, so how will an out of state school want me.
 
I have spent all day checking my email and reading SDN and at this point, I guess it's not going to happen. It's almost the end of the day. It sucks because I really thought my essay would connect with someone at VTC (also I don't say this because I think my essay is amazing because I know everything. Oh heck no! I had my essay read by many people who in return mentioned all this to me so yeah, I'm not the pretentious person lol)
 
chocolate23 said:
I have spent all day checking my email and reading SDN and at this point, I guess it's not going to happen. It's almost the end of the day. It sucks because I really thought my essay would connect with someone at VTC (also I don't say this because I think my essay is amazing because I know everything. Oh heck no! I had my essay read by many people who in return mentioned all this to me so yeah, I'm not the pretentious person lol)
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A couple of things:
1. Just because this has been their last week of giving out interviews in the past, does not mean that's true for this year! If this application cycle has taught me anything, it's that historical trends are functionally meaningless.
2. Even if this is their last week of giving out interviews, the day is still young and there is still tomorrow! I have received two interviews after traditional business hours, and both of those were on Fridays, as a matter of fact.
3. I have no doubt that your essay is excellent. Best of luck!
 
I now have 666 "likes" on SDN. Should I update the medical schools that I haven't heard from?
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bananafish94 said:
A couple of things:
1. Just because this has been their last week of giving out interviews in the past, does not mean that's true for this year! If this application cycle has taught me anything, it's that historical trends are functionally meaningless.
2. Even if this is their last week of giving out interviews, the day is still young and there is still tomorrow! I have received two interviews after traditional business hours, and both of those were on Fridays, as a matter of fact.
3. I have no doubt that your essay is excellent. Best of luck!
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We all received an email from VTC saying that the last week of January is the final II week. Thanks for your kind words. I am really rooting for you - can't wait to hear what happens tomorrow - you got this. I feel it.
 
chocolate23 said:
We all received an email from VTC saying that the last week of January is the final II week. Thanks for your kind words. I am really rooting for you - can't wait to hear what happens tomorrow - you got this. I feel it.
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hmm I didn't get such email
 
bananafish94 said:
At this point tomorrow I will likely know whether or not I got into medical school. Scary stuff. This has been an absolutely miserable day so far, so hopefully that tips the karma scales in my favor for tomorrow!
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I'm actually so excited to hear what happens haha. I expect to log onto SDN after my interview tomorrow and see you yelling about being accepted!

Also every time GWU sends out another wave of rejections, I get more and more confident that they lost my application and that's why I haven't been rejected yet.
 
Lannister said:
I'm actually so excited to hear what happens haha. I expect to log onto SDN after my interview tomorrow and see you yelling about being accepted!

Also every time GWU sends out another wave of rejections, I get more and more confident that they lost my application and that's why I haven't been rejected yet.
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Was rejected long ago from GW!!! LOL!
 
whatsupdr said:
Was rejected long ago from GW!!! LOL!
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Yeah I am surprised I wasn't! I was complete like July 2nd and I don't know what they could possibly see in me that makes them not wanna reject me.
 
chocolate23 said:
I got it twice. Once when I submitted my app and then I got it after. It was the same email so maybe they sent it by accident twice? Doesn't mean anything.
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Ah okay. My completion email contained the general "interviewing on several Saturdays throughout the fall and winter months," but sounds like it probably doesn't matter at this point.
 
Lannister said:
I'm actually so excited to hear what happens haha. I expect to log onto SDN after my interview tomorrow and see you yelling about being accepted!

Also every time GWU sends out another wave of rejections, I get more and more confident that they lost my application and that's why I haven't been rejected yet.
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God I hope so. May I just say that the GWU rejection letter was exemplary. It's nice to feel that you're not just a number, even if you are rejected.
 
chocolate23 said:
I am interested in many schools, but this week it is currently VTC because they a. are giving out their last interviews this week for the entire cycle b. have a small class size c. they screened my app. Some say they look past grades and they actually read your PS and get to know you as an applicant, and that's what really attracts me to VTC, Cooper, Wake Forest, and Quinnipiac because they all screened. I mean I am basing it off of what I have read online on SDN so there may not be any truth in the matter. I heard Duke is the same way, and I wish I knew that sooner because I would have applied there. My PS really demonstrates who I am as an applicant, as do my Extra-curricualrs. My undergrad grades didn't because of medical issues and to have schools that see past the grades and the type of person I am is why I am attracted to them, because it seems as if they care more about the applicant, than the grades. I apologize if I sound stupid or like a child or like I don't know anything, but that's my personal take and why these four schools really mean so much to me. So when I got rejected from WF, it hurt a lot. And of course, when I get rejected from any New York school (since I am from NY State), it kills me(such as NYMC, SBU, Albany) because it's like hey, this is in state and they don't even want me, so how will an out of state school want me.
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I think it's worse when you see an OOS applicant with a lower LizzyM score bragging that they got an II at your top choice. I don't understand why our state schools show us no love.
 
Good bye, VTC. I guess we'll never have that tea party I wrote to you about... And two other rejections today. :bigtears:
 
MDProspect said:
I think it's worse when you see an OOS applicant with a lower LizzyM score bragging that they got an II at your top choice. I don't understand why our state schools show us no love.
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Speaking of bragging, quick rant just because I want to get this off my chest. I so loathe people who brag about getting into medical school. I consider myself to be a pretty amicable guy, but this is the one thing that really drives me up the wall. Even before I realized how much I suck at applying, I told myself that if I get into medical school I would tell my family and close friends only. It's just too stressful and discouraging a process for people to brag about. I know one girl who has gotten about 47 acceptances and:
A) Posted it on Facebook (holy **** does that rub me the wrong way), and
B) Always tries to shoehorn her acceptances into every conversation.
I get it. You're a genius. Just go bask in your acceptances and leave me alone.
 
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Also...I apologize to all for any mistakes in my grammar or syntax in the next several hours. I'm currently on my sixth Blue Moon and I'm going to need to get SLOPPY in order to stand any chance at sleeping tonight.
 
bananafish94 said:
Also...I apologize to all for any mistakes in my grammar or syntax in the next several hours. I'm currently on my sixth Blue Moon and I'm going to need to get SLOPPY in order to stand any chance at sleeping tonight.
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Hah dude you just gotta relax man, it's completely out of your hands now. You gave it your best shot at the interview, right? As long as you know you've done everything possible, rest easy knowing you tried your best. You'll need this philosophy when managing patients anyway.
 
keesMD said:
Me too. Not unexpected, but still feels SO lovely.
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It's a little like if someone you didn't find attractive came up to you and said, sorry, you're pretty cool but I could never date you. And even though you never wanted a date, it still stings a little.

Oh wait, it's nothing like that.
 
Monophasic said:
Hah dude you just gotta relax man, it's completely out of your hands now. You gave it your best shot at the interview, right? As long as you know you've done everything possible, rest easy knowing you tried your best. You'll need this philosophy when managing patients anyway.
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Therein lies the root of the problem. When things are out of my hands, that's when I'm most stressed out. But that is sage advice...I'm just trying to relax.
 
Allfreeclear14 said:
did they actually email you?
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No, I was just kidding. I did send them a couple of updates and now I kind of regret not including something off-the-wall like a tea party. I didn't get that email that was talked about a few posts back either.
 
I didn't mean to alarm anyone or anything with this email! Literally, its the complete email that we all got when we submitted the application, and then I got the email again with a line added on saying that the last week of January is when they'll be giving interviews for Feb 20th. It doesn't mean anything because I still a. have no interview and b. haven't heard anything, and I even called and no one picked up
 
bananafish94 said:
Speaking of bragging, quick rant just because I want to get this off my chest. I so loathe people who brag about getting into medical school. I consider myself to be a pretty amicable guy, but this is the one thing that really drives me up the wall. Even before I realized how much I suck at applying, I told myself that if I get into medical school I would tell my family and close friends only. It's just too stressful and discouraging a process for people to brag about. This one girl that I work with has gotten about 47 acceptances and:
A) Posted it on Facebook (holy **** does that rub me the wrong way), and
B) Always tries to shoehorn her acceptances into every conversation.
I get it. You're a genius. Just go bask in your acceptances and leave me alone.
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Ugh I hate the braggers. I vowed the same, to only share the news with family and close friends.
 
bananafish94 said:
I'm automatically happy for anyone who gets into medical school until they post it to Facebook. Then I hate them and their kin.
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eh as much as it hurts seeing others get in that you think don't deserve it/wish it was you, maybe this is that person's way of showing the world they made it/proved the haters wrong/that's how they want to share their accomplishments. We don't know everyone else's story so I can't say I am going to hate them/I hate when people do that. Everyone has their own ways!
 
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