Official MD Interviews 2018-2019 Cycle!

[futuredoc1020]

I was trying to look for a thread where people can post interview invites and decided to create one myself! Please write the school name, date of interview invite and date of the interview! Good luck everyone

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[M&L]

I was trying to look for a thread where people can post interview invites and decided to create one myself! Please write the school name, date of interview invite and date of the interview! Good luck everyone

No invites for me yet (511, 3.65 both, military, medical provider personally, research in NIH). Should I start worrying???

 

[treesnm3s]

No invites for me yet (511, 3.65 both, military, medical provider personally, research in NIH). Should I start worrying???

Not at all. Start worrying if you don't have an invite by Thanksgiving.

 

[M&L]

Not at all. Start worrying if you don't have an invite by Thanksgiving.

thank you so much! this is stressful. I feel like I am aging by the second

 

[souravdada]

George Washington University - II received 7/23/18 - II on 9/13/18

 

[mindlight1]

There's an Interview Tracker on Reddit - the creator has given permission to share it here in order to have more data:

 

[M&L]

George Washington University - II received 7/23/18 - II on 9/13/18

If you don’t mind me asking , what are your stats ?

 

[Fel Cactus Fru]

I have four at this point. I only applied to Texas schools.

UTMB || Received Mid July || Interview End of August
Texas Tech || Received Mid July || Interview Mid September
Long School of Medicine || Received Yesterday || Interview End of August
McGovern || Received Mid July || Interview End of August

GPA: 4.0
MCAT 94th percentile

 

[souravdada]

If you don’t mind me asking , what are your stats ?

Lizzy M - 70

 

[medappnervousomg]

There's an Interview Tracker on Reddit - the creator has given permission to share it here in order to have more data:

The interview tracker seems to require permission to view ?

 

[mindlight1]

@medappnervousomg That's happening to me, too...I will try to find out more. Thanks for letting us know.

 

[JugglesMed]

4 Interviews so far

 

[mindlight1]

Update: The Interview Tracker has been fixed if anyone wants to add or check data.

 

[KaioKaizen]

Waiting on responses, 23 secondaries submitted, but no II's! 3.7/3.7/513

 

[dodolol21]

Dang the average stats on the II tracker right now are 3.85/518

 

[M&L]

Dang the average stats on the II tracker right now are 3.85/518

I know, right? that is so scary.. I am depressed

 

[Chlorophyll Oracle]

I've got no interviews yet my stats are a 3.9/512. These high MCAT scores are freaking me out a bit. I'm hoping that its a skewed sample size.

 

[M&L]

I've got no interviews yet my stats are a 3.9/512. These high MCAT scores are freaking me out a bit. I'm hoping that its a skewed sample size.

Dude , I hear you !!!;((

 

[Lucca]

I've got no interviews yet my stats are a 3.9/512. These high MCAT scores are freaking me out a bit. I'm hoping that its a skewed sample size.

It is very skewed. The average person on Reddit and SDN is closer to one SD to the right of the bell curve than the median.

That said, early interviews are going to go to people with high stats and exceptional apps. If you have 0 interviews by thanksgiving then you need to start planning for a potential second application cycle.

When I submitted my app I said in the CO2023 thread that we’re in the marathon now and I wasn’t kidding

 

[KAFlover]

I have 1 II from a MD TMDSAS School received mid july
Texas Resident
Non-high stat, unstellar MCAT

 

[Lucca]

I have 1 II from a MD TMDSAS School received mid july
Texas Resident
Non-high stat, unstellar MCAT

Ya we texans get started about a month before everyone else

 

[M&L]

It is very skewed. The average person on Reddit and SDN is closer to one SD to the right of the bell curve than the median.

That said, early interviews are going to go to people with high stats and exceptional apps. If you have 0 interviews by thanksgiving then you need to start planning for a potential second application cycle.

When I submitted my app I said in the CO2023 thread that we’re in the marathon now and I wasn’t kidding

thank you... this is very comforting. I am in the same boat - medium stats, no IIs yet. No rejections either though, except one hold (GW). So, I guess, I will try to be optimistic.

 

[dodolol21]

Dang the average stats on the II tracker right now are 3.85/518

almost 3 weeks later and the average stats are still 3.81/518, reporting bias is so real

 

[mindlight1]

almost 3 weeks later and the average stats are still 3.81/518, reporting bias is so real

dodo, You are a rockstar with your 8 II already and only age 19! Now tell me, where do you see the averages listed?

 

[dodolol21]

dodo, You are a rockstar with your 8 II already and only age 19! Now tell me, where do you see the averages listed?

Lol thank god for Texas. Also sorry I didn’t clarify, those are the averages on the interview invite tracker on reddit!

 

[mindlight1]

Lol thank god for Texas. Also sorry I didn’t clarify, those are the averages on the interview invite tracker on reddit!

Yes, I get that it's from the reddit interview tracker, but where do you see the averages?

 

[dodolol21]

Yes, I get that it's from the reddit interview tracker, but where do you see the averages?

If you highlight the entire column of MCATs, or GPAs, itll show you in the bottom right corner the total, average, min, max, etc

 

[ReggieVeggie]

Sending out some good vibes to everyone, I hope this is a big week for IIs!

 

[SaraTonin_15]

Hey,

I made this for those still following the thread!



Good luck!

 

[Aylaa]

This thread seems relevant enough to ask this question, so I will ask it here.
What is the best way to practice handshake grip/strength? I'm under the assumption that there is handshaking in interviews. I have been told in the past I need a stronger handshake so I'm just looking for ways to improve on that.

 

[crazymedguy123]

This thread seems relevant enough to ask this question, so I will ask it here.
What is the best way to practice handshake grip/strength? I'm under the assumption that there is handshaking in interviews. I have been told in the past I need a stronger handshake so I'm just looking for ways to improve on that.

Honestly, just find people to shake hands with haha. Ask friends, family, etc. all with different grips/strengths to get comfortable with what works best

 

[cmn25]

Last year when I applied, I received my first II in mid November, so to have 4 II's at this point is beyond my most optimistic expectations. My interviews so far are:

University of Vermont - received late July
U of A Phoenix - received late July
Tulane - received early August
University of Massachusetts - received mid August

As a re-applicant, I won't feel secure until I have an acceptance in hand, but I am remaining cautiously optimistic.

That’s amazing! Mind if I ask how you worked on improving your app during your gap year?

 

[Pharaoh95]

That’s amazing! Mind if I ask how you worked on improving your app during your gap year?

Sure! I did a couple of things:
- I applied day 1 and to a broad spectrum of schools
- Rewrote my primary and secondaries and really focused on articulating my experiences, motivations, and passions
- Added several hundred clinical volunteering hours (although I think I was already good in this department) and started a very "prestigious" and unique research experience for my gap year

I think the first two are what really gave me an edge this year.

 

[vra]

Not at all. Start worrying if you don't have an invite by Thanksgiving.

what are the chances for 3.9, 3.8, 510?

 

[treesnm3s]

what are the chances for 3.9, 3.8, 510?

DO in carib

 

[Powerlifter95]

Received two so far. SUNY downstate and Buffalo. Excited to have some II's this early.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Filled out 5 secondaries. Have 2 IIs so far (got them at the same time yesterday lol). One of those low gpa high MCAT applicants, but I have a good upward trend. LizzyM ~73, but military so probably get a few points for that.

 

[EasyEveryoneWouldDoIt]

sitting on my loan one II ... hoping this coming week is a good week and hear back from some schools before the end of the month

 

[EasyEveryoneWouldDoIt]

you seem to having a lot of luck with state schools. can i ask what your state of resident is?

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

you seem to having a lot of luck with state schools. can i ask what your state of resident is?

Was this directed at me?

 

[EasyEveryoneWouldDoIt]

i mean to quote Pharaoh95 ... u vermont, u mass, u arizona, u maryland ...

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

i mean to quote Pharaoh95 ... u vermont, u mass, u arizona, u maryland ...

If you hit “reply” on a post it’ll automatically quote it. It’s pretty difficult to tell who you’re responding to, particularly when the post you’re talking about is 5+ posts up.

 

[EasyEveryoneWouldDoIt]

Last year when I applied, I received my first II in mid November, so to have 4 II's at this point is beyond my most optimistic expectations. My interviews so far are:

University of Vermont - received late July
U of A Phoenix - received late July
Tulane - received early August
University of Massachusetts - received mid August

As a re-applicant, I won't feel secure until I have an acceptance in hand, but I am remaining cautiously optimistic.

Edit: just got another II! University of Maryland!! This is crazy.

can I ask what your state of resident is? you seem to nailing a lot of state schools?

 

[EasyEveryoneWouldDoIt]

If you hit “reply” on a post it’ll automatically quote it. It’s pretty difficult to tell who you’re responding to, particularly when the post you’re talking about is 5+ posts up.

Thanks!

 

[Pharaoh95]

you seem to having a lot of luck with state schools. can i ask what your state of resident is?

i mean to quote Pharaoh95 ... u vermont, u mass, u arizona, u maryland ...

can I ask what your state of resident is? you seem to nailing a lot of state schools?

Florida. Believe me, it is surprising to me too.

 

[efaefae]

Not at all. Start worrying if you don't have an invite by Thanksgiving.

Even for TMDSAS applicants?

 

[Lucca]

Even for TMDSAS applicants?

let's say Halloween, since our cycle starts a bit earlier. That said, the number of IIs that go out before AMCAS schools start releasing is very small compared to all Texas IIs available.

 

[AdenineThomasPhosphate]

2 II. I’m an NY resident: cGPA 3.67 strong upward trend, sGPA 3.74, MCAT 514. Early August II from SUNY Upstate, interview is September 12th. Got an II two days ago from SUNY Stony Brook, haven’t scheduled it yet. Needless to say I am now incredibly optimistic and excited. I am going to do a lot of “interview research”, but I’m confident I can do well.

 

[vra]

what are the chances for 3.9, 3.8, 510?

There have been interviews for people in Texas with lesser or similar scores as reported in this tracker. Actual stats is more encouraging than your opinion.
Timestamp School 1ary verfied 2ndary complete II date Interview Date MCAT GPA Instate URM Program
8/22/2018 23:06 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine 6/15/2018 7/2/2018 8/1/2018 8/16/2018 509 4 Yes No MD only
8/8/2018 11:50 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 6/24/2018 7/19/2018 8/8/2018 9/14/2018 508 3.85 Yes No MD only
7/18/2018 University of Texas Dell Medical School 5/25/2018 6/30/2018 7/13/2018 8/2/2018 510 3.97 Yes No
7/16/2018 19:14 University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 5/22/2018 5/22/2018 7/16/2018 8/17/2018 505 3.8 Yes No
8/3/2018 0:23 University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 6/29/2018 7/31/2018 9/28/2018 508 3.84 Yes No
8/27/2018 8:35 University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 6/26/2018 7/27/2018 7/31/2018 9/28/2018 505 3.67 Yes Yes MD only
8/28/2018 16:11 University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 6/8/2018 6/8/2018 8/20/2018 10/5/2018 505 3.85 Yes No MD only
7/24/2018 10:12 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 5/24/2018 6/16/2018 7/10/2018 8/24/2018 507 3.6 Yes No
7/30/2018 9:25 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 6/20/2018 6/20/2018 7/19/2018 9/10/2018 510 3.2 Yes No
8/6/2018 8:56 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 5/24/2018 6/16/2018 7/10/2018 8/24/2018 506 3.62 Yes No

 

[vra]

DO in carib

Actual stats are more enouraging than your opinion, as per the tracker.
Timestamp School 1ary verfied 2ndary complete II date Interview Date MCAT GPA Instate URM Program
8/22/2018 23:06 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine 6/15/2018 7/2/2018 8/1/2018 8/16/2018 509 4 Yes No MD only
8/8/2018 11:50 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 6/24/2018 7/19/2018 8/8/2018 9/14/2018 508 3.85 Yes No MD only
7/18/2018 University of Texas Dell Medical School 5/25/2018 6/30/2018 7/13/2018 8/2/2018 510 3.97 Yes No
7/16/2018 19:14 University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 5/22/2018 5/22/2018 7/16/2018 8/17/2018 505 3.8 Yes No
8/3/2018 0:23 University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 6/29/2018 7/31/2018 9/28/2018 508 3.84 Yes No
8/27/2018 8:35 University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 6/26/2018 7/27/2018 7/31/2018 9/28/2018 505 3.67 Yes Yes MD only
8/28/2018 16:11 University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine 6/8/2018 6/8/2018 8/20/2018 10/5/2018 505 3.85 Yes No MD only
7/24/2018 10:12 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 5/24/2018 6/16/2018 7/10/2018 8/24/2018 507 3.6 Yes No
7/30/2018 9:25 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 6/20/2018 6/20/2018 7/19/2018 9/10/2018 510 3.2 Yes No
8/6/2018 8:56 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 5/24/2018 6/16/2018 7/10/2018 8/24/2018 506 3.62 Yes No