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[lacrossefiend73]

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Yeah I know, we don't even match and we saved our preferences! I think someone has been lacking in their OCD premed responsibilities...I mean come on, why even bother being a premed if you aren't going to be completely nuts???

That's all I'm sayin'. Although I do find it odd that some ISers got an email from TMDSAS reminding them to save their prefs while others didn't. Still, how can you forget the biggest thing about getting into school? Oh well, hope they let him fix it, cause that would be a terrible way to end the cycle.

 

[dd128]

That's all I'm sayin'. Although I do find it odd that some ISers got an email from TMDSAS reminding them to save their prefs while others didn't. Still, how can you forget the biggest thing about getting into school? Oh well, hope they let him fix it, cause that would be a terrible way to end the cycle.

Now the thing is you gotta stop and do what I do when things like this happen to other people...

see how it could benefit us, we could get his spot

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

I see you've gone back to the trusty kudu... it suits you (ha, I act like I know you).

And kudu, I like you're avatar now better than the oddly disturbing bullet ridden yellow smiley face.

I guess. I must suck at choosing avatars though, 'cause I kind of liked it. It was mischievous. It was bold. It was....preteenish haha. Thanks for the feedback, I'll stick with the namesake....for now, although around match time, maybe I'll put up a mushroom cloud.

Haha that's awful since we even live in different zip codes when we're at school!

On another note... did anyone catch that guy in the Texas thread who said he forgot to do his rankings because he wrote down Feb. 15th and not Jan. 15th?? I'd be flipping out. I hope everything works out for him tomorrow.

Hmm....no wonder he's not upset about you leaving....jk!

Just imagine if he didn't have a prematch.....Got to give it to him....he has to be the most laid back premed on sdn. I actually think I had nightmares of something like that happening to me. to him.

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

Now the thing is you gotta stop and do what I do when things like this happen to other people...

see how it could benefit us, we could get his spot

Do you have a habit of raising your pinky to the corner of your mouth at these times haha?

 

[dd128]

Do you have a habit of raising your pinky to the corner of your mouth at these times haha?

I shall call it my....."Death Star" muhahahahah

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Now the thing is you gotta stop and do what I do when things like this happen to other people...

see how it could benefit us, we could get his spot

haha only you could my dear... He had A&M and TCOM. So +1 for A&M for you!

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Hmm....no wonder he's not upset about you leaving....jk!

Just imagine if he didn't have a prematch.....Got to give it to him....he has to be the most laid back premed on sdn. I actually think I had nightmares of something like that happening to me. to him.

haha maybe you're right! As long as she's not cuter than me I guess... haha kidding.

Shoot... I have dreams about missing class... as if that was the end of the world!

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Hellooooooo is anyone out there??

 

[dd128]

Wud up?

So, I've been kind of captivated in the GA thread, there was a nasty rumor that mcg was sending out acceptances...though don't worry my heart still belongs to the oos texas thread 😉

 

[lacrossefiend73]

All week I had been hoping to get an email from a committee at my school that gives out this award to 39 seniors that embody the school's traditions, commitment to service and academics, etc... I had given up hope yesterday, but this morning there it was sitting in my inbox! I'm super excited!

The only bad thing is that the banquet and this basketball game we would get announced at during halftime are on the weekend where I'm going to Rochester. It sucks cause I was going to sign up for Rochester for the weekend before but my dad talked me out of it because he said airports would be ridiculous w/ the Super Bowl and all. Argh. Think they would be mad if I called to see if there were any slots left for the week before? Doubt there would be... but who knows.

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

All week I had been hoping to get an email from a committee at my school that gives out this award to 39 seniors that embody the school's traditions, commitment to service and academics, etc... I had given up hope yesterday, but this morning there it was sitting in my inbox! I'm super excited!

Supastarrr haha. Something tells me you've got lots of these feathers in your hat.

The only bad thing is that the banquet and this basketball game we would get announced at during halftime are on the weekend where I'm going to Rochester. It sucks cause I was going to sign up for Rochester for the weekend before but my dad talked me out of it because he said airports would be ridiculous w/ the Super Bowl and all. Argh. Think they would be mad if I called to see if there were any slots left for the week before? Doubt there would be... but who knows.

Well duh....you go to the banquet. Actually, if they had brownies I probably would be quite torn haha.

Didn't know roch's class was only 100 or so...any idea how many slots they've given out? I guess it might not matter if they also have proportionately fewer int's.

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Didn't know roch's class was only 100 or so...any idea how many slots they've given out? I guess it might not matter if they also have proportionately fewer int's.

No clue how many they've given out so far... my MSAR says last year they had 680 interview for the 101 spots. So obviously I'm a bit nervous about that. I talked to a Rochester student that agreed that my interview date was semi-late, but there's always a chance I guess.

The Rochester hopefuls thread seems to be so full of people that 😍 Rochester though...

 

[dd128]

All week I had been hoping to get an email from a committee at my school that gives out this award to 39 seniors that embody the school's traditions, commitment to service and academics, etc... I had given up hope yesterday, but this morning there it was sitting in my inbox! I'm super excited!

The only bad thing is that the banquet and this basketball game we would get announced at during halftime are on the weekend where I'm going to Rochester. It sucks cause I was going to sign up for Rochester for the weekend before but my dad talked me out of it because he said airports would be ridiculous w/ the Super Bowl and all. Argh. Think they would be mad if I called to see if there were any slots left for the week before? Doubt there would be... but who knows.

So must've been slim pickens in the mizzou senior class then? j/k Congrats!

Go ahead and call rochester, it's not like the last minute, there's a couple of weeks left. Worst they can say is no. If they won't let you reschedule then the answer is obvious...go with what mykudu said of course! Screw rochester and go to your banquet 😛

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Go ahead and call rochester, it's not like the last minute, there's a couple of weeks left. Worst they can say is no. If they won't let you reschedule then the answer is obvious...go with what mykudu said of course! Screw rochester and go to your banquet 😛

I decided I'm going to keep my interview where it is... the email for the invite said you can reschedule only if it's an emergency... missing a basketball game where I will be announced is hardly an emergency. I will still get to go to the banquet the night before though... I'll let you know if there are brownies

And there will be no screwing of Rochester!.... er... right.

 

[lacrossefiend73]

P.S. I just looked at the Texas thread... UTMB sent out rejection letters to people who didn't interview. Maybe post-interview is on the way... eeeek I hope not 🙁

 

[dd128]

P.S. I just looked at the Texas thread... UTMB sent out rejection letters to people who didn't interview. Maybe post-interview is on the way... eeeek I hope not 🙁

I'm sort of wondering if they'll just stick us all on waitlists. It's all really annoying because if you go by last years stats about 1/3 of the people who interviewed get offers, but the only oos offers I've heard are the ones sent out on oct 15.

 

[lacrossefiend73]

I'm sort of wondering if they'll just stick us all on waitlists. It's all really annoying because if you go by last years stats about 1/3 of the people who interviewed get offers, but the only oos offers I've heard are the ones sent out on oct 15.

I know... and I didn't even interview before Oct. 15th so I didn't even get the chance to get that round...

 

[dd128]

I know... and I didn't even interview before Oct. 15th so I didn't even get the chance to get that round...

Well utmb was the only one I had early, the rest of my texas interviews were well after oct 15 so I'm in the same boat with you on those. I think the system is biased against us 🙁

You know at like every interview I got the same line from my interviewers, "have you considered getting a job back in texas and re-establishing your residency?" By the fourth interview I wanted to scream at the guy, "I would, if it didn't mean I wouldn't be able to actually apply for another two damn years!!" 😡

 

[lacrossefiend73]

You know at like every interview I got the same line from my interviewers, "have you considered getting a job back in texas and re-establishing your residency?" By the fourth interview I wanted to scream at the guy, "I would, if it didn't mean I wouldn't be able to actually apply for another two damn years!!" 😡

At least you have some ties to TX... all I've got is my BFF myKudu.

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

The Rochester hopefuls thread seems to be so full of people that 😍 Rochester though...

Well that's a good sign haha.

the answer is obvious...go with what mykudu said of course!

A wise man. Always go with the Kudu.

I'll let you know if there are brownies

You do that. But if they have nuts on them, point your finger at the nearest server and ostracize them…"SINNERRRR!!!!!"

Better head on over to Burlington and gear up. Just remember, when you're on campus and everything goes white, stay where you are, dig a small snow cave, and wait it out. And bring some snickers ‘cause it might be awhile.

I'm sort of wondering if they'll just stick us all on waitlists. It's all really annoying because if you go by last years stats about 1/3 of the people who interviewed get offers, but the only oos offers I've heard are the ones sent out on oct 15.

I'd bet that in about 3 weeks you'll be able to have a good idea where you stand.

Well utmb was the only one I had early, the rest of my texas interviews were well after oct 15 so I'm in the same boat with you on those. I think the system is biased against us 🙁

So you're oos, int'd early, and got passed over on the "big day". A rational person might think that sounds bad, but since you've sailed straight into the Adcom Zone, have hope weary traveler.

You know at like every interview I got the same line from my interviewers, "have you considered getting a job back in texas and re-establishing your residency?" By the fourth interview I wanted to scream at the guy, "I would, if it didn't mean I wouldn't be able to actually apply for another two damn years!!" 😡

I don't get it. Was that their way of being diplomatic about your chances?

At least you have some ties to TX... all I've got is my BFF myKudu.

Yeah, but they grow BFFs bigger in Tx than anywhere else haha. And our super happy fun tshirts have to count for something.

 

[dd128]

Well the thing with utmb was also that I didn't have my letters in until like they very last day they could be turned in. They were due on oct 1st and I think they were post marked the day before. So in the only helpful email I received from utmb back in early november they had told me my letters weren't received in time to evaluate my app for the first round of acceptances. But they've been in for some time by now...🙁

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Well that’s a good sign haha.

Actually it's not a good sign! That means if I'm on the waitlist (And this is me being optimistic about my chances) that not many people will decline... eeek.

Better head on over to Burlington and gear up. Just remember, when you’re on campus and everything goes white, stay where you are, dig a small snow cave, and wait it out. And bring some snickers ‘cause it might be awhile.

Jokes, my friend, you've got 'em.

Yeah, but they grow BFFs bigger in Tx than anywhere else haha. And our super happy fun tshirts have to count for something.

So what you're saying is if all three of us walk into the Admissions office w/ our shirts and you say, "Please, you can't split us up!", we're in?

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Well the thing with utmb was also that I didn't have my letters in until like they very last day they could be turned in. They were due on oct 1st and I think they were post marked the day before. So in the only helpful email I received from utmb back in early november they had told me my letters weren't received in time to evaluate my app for the first round of acceptances. But they've been in for some time by now...🙁

Like myKudu said... I have a feeling we'll hear something, good or bad (hopefully good), in a couple weeks.

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

Well the thing with utmb was also that I didn't have my letters in until like they very last day they could be turned in. They were due on oct 1st and I think they were post marked the day before. So in the only helpful email I received from utmb back in early november they had told me my letters weren't received in time to evaluate my app for the first round of acceptances. But they've been in for some time by now...🙁

Wow, an email with actual info. UTMB (and I guess the other Tx schools as well) fills its class during the match, so yeah you will be waiting on people to withdraw. Question is whether they deal with oos differently. Like I said before, last year they had a list of ~200 and notified 7-10 days after the match. But I don't know if oos were a part of that. You should be able to call and find out if they don't tell you though. A few days after the match they also put out the class stats/info. Hopefully I can find that again.

Actually it's not a good sign! That means if I'm on the waitlist (And this is me being optimistic about my chances) that not many people will decline... eeek.

Sure, but you wouldn't want to be on the waitlist at a place everybody hated…ie, I bet the waitlist at your local sanitation training facility is pretty short.😛

So what you're saying is if all three of us walk into the Admissions office w/ our shirts and you say, "Please, you can't split us up!", we're in?

All day long. I have so much pull around here its crazy *sniff*.

What's that Dr. Thomas? More cream this time? Less sugar? Yes ma'am. And walk faster so it won't be so cold? Right away ma'am.

 

[lacrossefiend73]

All day long. I have so much pull around here its crazy *sniff*.

What’s that Dr. Thomas? More cream this time? Less sugar? Yes ma’am. And walk faster so it won’t be so cold? Right away ma’am.

Shoot... I will get her coffee 4x a day if need be if she lets me in...

 

[dd128]

I'll get her coffee, lunch, snakcs, you name it, and I'll milk a cow for fresh cream for her coffee. You know I'll event a new kind of coffee that doesn't get cold if she'd send me an acceptance right now!

 

[ilikefudge]

just curious, for those texas schools who did not give us interviews, when do they send out rejection letters?? Thanks!!😀

 

[lacrossefiend73]

just curious, for those texas schools who did not give us interviews, when do they send out rejection letters?? Thanks!!😀

Some might not even send it I believe... but don't quote me on that.

 

[dd128]

just curious, for those texas schools who did not give us interviews, when do they send out rejection letters?? Thanks!!😀

Yeah I guess they wouldn't have to, but some of the instaters have already started getting them. We're farther away so it may take longer. I suppose if they never sent you one you could show up first day of classes and be like, "what? you never said no..." 🙂

 

[lacrossefiend73]

I suppose if they never sent you one you could show up first day of classes and be like, "what? you never said no..." 🙂

Dude... that's not a bad idea...

 

[dd128]

Hey guys, I couldn't let our thread be pushed to bowels of page 3 👎

So I also sent out some mass emails to the schools I interviewed at today to find out when we'll find out about our status. UTMB never answered, but the others said that waitlists will come out in a few weeks (Feb.) with rejections to follow after the waitlist letters were sent. Not real sure why they have to wait to send rejections, I'd rather know now and be put out of my misery.

Edit: so just got email from joanette (utmb), she said that rejections were sent out last week, so I'm guessing that means we're waitlisted...unless we just didn't get our letters yet?

Did you hear that heath ledger died either???

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

Not real sure why they have to wait to send rejections, I'd rather know now and be put out of my misery.

Good news before bad🙂.

Edit: so just got email from joanette (utmb), she said that rejections were sent out last week, so I'm guessing that means we're waitlisted...unless we just didn't get our letters yet?

Did you hear that heath ledger died either???

Hmmmm....I don't know. Did any of them say if oos are put in the same pool or handled any differently? I find it hard to believe that UTMB already has madeup their waitlist...skeptical. Maybe she just meant for people without int's...those seem to be the only ones getting them.

Sad. Autopsy is tomorrow I think. Ah the Hollywood life.

 

[dd128]

Good news before bad🙂.



Hmmmm....I don't know. Did any of them say if oos are put in the same pool or handled any differently? I find it hard to believe that UTMB already has madeup their waitlist...skeptical. Maybe she just meant for people without int's...those seem to be the only ones getting them.

Sad. Autopsy is tomorrow I think. Ah the Hollywood life.

She didn't say, from reading the texas thread it sounded only like people who weren't interviewed got rejections. Maybe they waitlist everyone who interviewed?

From the other schools I've talked to oosers are treated completely separate from instaters, like we're off in a dark cupboard somewhere or something...the reasoning is that because of all the funding stuff they can't go over their quota. So I'm guessing they sent out offers for all the oos spots they want to make and as others withdraw they'll make more offers (only my opinion I have no real idea).

And if anyone's waiting on houston, Dr. Kellaway said they're forming the class around 2/1 (match time) so I'm guessing we'll hear something around then...well actually I'm hoping not really guessing 🙂

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Had my first day of classes today... My Developmental Psych class ruined my lovely semester of not having finals. That class never has a final, but this teacher is new and changed everything... mannnnnn.

All these OOSers w/ acceptances to UTMB need to withdraw... cuz we wants UTMB!

 

[dd128]

All these OOSers w/ acceptances to UTMB need to withdraw... cuz we wants UTMB!

Know anyone with some hacker skills? We could get into their computer system, and hire someone to "take care of our competition" if you know what I mean 😉

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

Maybe they waitlist everyone who interviewed?

From the other schools I've talked to oosers are treated completely separate from instaters, like we're off in a dark cupboard somewhere or something...the reasoning is that because of all the funding stuff they can't go over their quota. So I'm guessing they sent out offers for all the oos spots they want to make and as others withdraw they'll make more offers (only my opinion I have no real idea).

No, they don't waitlist everybody...remember, it was only 200 last year and they int'd probably ~1000. So, your chances are about to go way up or way down😉. They extended 21 oos offers before the match, 10 of which were still committed at that time (~feb 15). If ya'll are separate, then the ? is how big of a pool are you in? Your letter should tell you.

Had my first day of classes today... My Developmental Psych class ruined my lovely semester of not having finals. That class never has a final, but this teacher is new and changed everything... mannnnnn.

So even the syllabus in Psych messes with your head?

All these OOSers w/ acceptances to UTMB need to withdraw... cuz we wants UTMB!

Hmmm....your obsession is starting to remind me of a certain other Captain...he kept chasing some white whale....didn't turn out very well for him IIRC .

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

Know anyone with some hacker skills? We could get into their computer system, and hire someone to "take care of our competition" if you know what I mean 😉

Dude, this is UTMB...the word "hacker" has a completely different meaning here.

 

[lacrossefiend73]

No, they don't waitlist everybody...remember, it was only 200 last year and they int'd probably ~1000. So, your chances are about to go way up or way down😉. They extended 21 oos offers before the match, 10 of which were still committed at that time (~feb 15). If ya'll are separate, then the ? is how big of a pool are you in? Your letter should tell you.

Man that makes me feel real bad... cause the odds seemed so good after getting an OOS interview based on the MSAR 👎

So even the syllabus in Psych messes with your head?

Indeed... and I'm in 3 Psych classes this semester.... wooooot!

 

[dd128]

No, they don't waitlist everybody...remember, it was only 200 last year and they int'd probably ~1000. So, your chances are about to go way up or way down😉. They extended 21 oos offers before the match, 10 of which were still committed at that time (~feb 15). If ya'll are separate, then the ? is how big of a pool are you in? Your letter should tell you.

So do you know if they happened to sent out another 11 offers after the match to make up for the ones that withdrew?

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

So do you know if they happened to sent out another 11 offers after the match to make up for the ones that withdrew?

I was trying to remember the matriculating class charateristics and I'm just not sure. I want to say that 10 is about where they probably ended up, but you'd think there was a good chance that there had to be some more turnover since AMCAS season still wasn't over at that time. Pushing it back to ~21 would be pretty high (almost the max 10%). I think they usually end up around 5% oos....thus ~10. We'll see....who knows haha.

 

[lilTXcatMD]

Kudu --

This is just an observation but did you notice that a large portion of the OOS people in our class were from UTAH? I know of at least 3-4 from Utah, a few from Louisiana, and one from Ohio. We also have some non-residents from places like Portugal and Egypt...

Good luck everyone waiting! If you have any UTMB questions, kudu is the man to ask... I can also try to answer some questions about how UTMB is the best place on earth 🙂

 

[dd128]

I was trying to remember the matriculating class charateristics and I'm just not sure. I want to say that 10 is about where they probably ended up, but you'd think there was a good chance that there had to be some more turnover since AMCAS season still wasn't over at that time. Pushing it back to ~21 would be pretty high (almost the max 10%). I think they usually end up around 5% oos....thus ~10. We'll see....who knows haha.

Last years stat page kind of confirms what you just said. They only made 21 offers last year. Which kind of makes you wonder why they would even bother interviewing after oct. 15th, it's kind of mean. 😡

Wait do you guys hear that?......

.....I believe it's the sound of my hopes being dashed 🙁

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

Kudu --

This is just an observation but did you notice that a large portion of the OOS people in our class were from UTAH? I know of at least 3-4 from Utah, a few from Louisiana, and one from Ohio. We also have some non-residents from places like Portugal and Egypt...

Good luck everyone waiting! If you have any UTMB questions, kudu is the man to ask... I can also try to answer some questions about how UTMB is the best place on earth 🙂

Yeah I noticed that...kinda funny. Norway, Germany, and S Africa too. Perhaps unrelated , but I read in another thread where some interviewer said their school likes Mormons...maybe they're a hot commodity🙂.

Liltxcat is being nice...she's well ahead of me on all things school related. In short, she kicks ass😎.

Which kind of makes you wonder why they would even bother interviewing after oct. 15th, it's kind of mean. 😡

I didn't want to say it, but I was thinking the same thing. Unless we're off, it doesn't make much sense to int them. Hopefully we're wrong.

Wait do you guys hear that?......

.....I believe it's the sound of my hopes being dashed 🙁

Actually, I think this avatar would be more accurate.

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Last years stat page kind of confirms what you just said. They only made 21 offers last year. Which kind of makes you wonder why they would even bother interviewing after oct. 15th, it's kind of mean. 😡

Wait do you guys hear that?......

.....I believe it's the sound of my hopes being dashed 🙁

I didn't want to say it, but I was thinking the same thing. Unless we're off, it doesn't make much sense to int them. Hopefully we're wrong.

This kid interviewed in November... don't make me cry.

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

This kid interviewed in November... don't make me cry.

Haha, it doesn't look good, but we're just speculating. Someone has to win the lottery, and none of us has a degree in adcomology. Besides, with two in the bag, and an int coming up at Dr. McDreamy's School of Medicine🙄, I'd say you're sittin' pretty well😎.

 

[dd128]

Haha, it doesn't look good, but we're just speculating. Someone has to win the lottery, and none of us has a degree in adcomology. Besides, with two in the bag, and an int coming up at Dr. McDreamy's School of Medicine🙄, I'd say you're sittin' pretty well😎.

Yeah as opposed to someone with no acceptances, like I don't know...me

 

[lacrossefiend73]

Haha, it doesn't look good, but we're just speculating. Someone has to win the lottery, and none of us has a degree in adcomology. Besides, with two in the bag, and an int coming up at Dr. McDreamy's School of Medicine🙄, I'd say you're sittin' pretty well😎.

Yeahhhh I know... I'm being greedy I guess. I'd take UTMB over my two right now though 🙁 And it would get me outta the cold weather, right?

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

Yeah as opposed to someone with no acceptances, like I don't know...me

You know, if you do some quick math, it looks like your chances at Mercer, as small a school as it is, are probably greater than at all 4 of your Tx int's combined. On the plus side, MCG accepts an insane % if its instate ints.

 

[dd128]

You know, if you do some quick math, it looks like your chances at Mercer, as small a school as it is, are probably greater than at all 4 of your Tx int's combined. On the plus side, MCG accepts an insane % if its instate ints.

I'd actually never heard the stats of either school regarding interviews to acceptances, though I figured my shots were always better at the instate schools. Actually I applied to mcg last year. It was late in the fall semester and I found out I was going to graduate at the end of the summer so I sent out a kind of crappy app, was complete like late december and ended up being waitlisted there. I was really unconcerned and didn't do even a fraction of the worrying I've done this year. It was funny, when I actually got an interview in feb, I was like, "oh ok, I guess that's good." But after everything this year, I really don't want to do this again!

 

[myKuduSlewaZulu]

I'd actually never heard the stats of either school regarding interviews to acceptances, though I figured my shots were always better at the instate schools. Actually I applied to mcg last year. It was late in the fall semester and I found out I was going to graduate at the end of the summer so I sent out a kind of crappy app, was complete like late december and ended up being waitlisted there. I was really unconcerned and didn't do even a fraction of the worrying I've done this year. It was funny, when I actually got an interview in feb, I was like, "oh ok, I guess that's good." But after everything this year, I really don't want to do this again!

http://www.medschoolready.com/app/medstatistics.asp

Yeah, even with six int's your situation is a little tenous. Not necessarily bad though. How did you "improve" your app for this year? You'll find out soon your position in Tx...mcg is really the big target...if they'd at least tell you something.