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I didn't get a UPenn interview and so I knew i had been rejected outright. Just for fun I still went ahead and called them to ask what my chances of admission are? <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> .

The lady pulled every word in the dictionary in her attempt to avoid the word "REJECTED". I kept asking her to elaborate. I eventually asked "so does this mean I've been rejected?" and she said "yes". We both laughed about the episode. Nice lady, tough job. :)
 

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The woman I spoke with had no problem telling me I would not be receiving an interview - that was about a month ago *sigh*
 

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Isn't it odd though. The whole rejection thing. Like, I just got a U Chicago rejection in the mail (my first MSTP, but sure to not be the last) but I have already been accepted to much better places (reputation wise) and places I'd much rather go. All very strange.

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<img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> I never got an interview either. Maybe I should call and see what my chances are!?
 

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What's even more stranger is that I was encouraged to apply (URMs can put down on the MCAT form that they're interested in this service and depending on MCAT scores, schools will suposedly "recruit" you). I was not even going to apply but just the fact that I got a letter from me prompted me to add them to my amcas app. Waste of blimmin $!
 

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I never got an interview from them... and today, i just got an email saying that decisions have been made and sent out by mail...

needless to say, the big R is on its way...
 

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•••quote:•••Originally posted by RNAgirl:
• <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> I never got an interview either. Maybe I should call and see what my chances are!?•••••Do it <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" />
 

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•••quote:•••Originally posted by Accepted_me:
•I didn't apply to Penn...maybe I should call to see what my chances are.•••••LMAO <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" />

Do it and tell us what happens.
 
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•••quote:•••Originally posted by Original:
• •••quote:•••Originally posted by RNAgirl:
• <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> I never got an interview either. Maybe I should call and see what my chances are!?•••••Do it <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> •••••I'd love to since it sounds like a fun experience, but I'm too busy staring at some sequence data that's driving me crazy! :rolleyes: :mad:
 

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•••quote:•••Originally posted by Original:
• •••quote:•••Originally posted by Accepted_me:
•I didn't apply to Penn...maybe I should call to see what my chances are.•••••LMAO <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" />

Do it and tell us what happens.•••••If the lady cannot find your file, then say "Oops, isn't it Penn State?"
 

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•••quote:•••Originally posted by Legi:
• •••quote:•••Originally posted by Original:
• •••quote:•••Originally posted by Accepted_me:
•I didn't apply to Penn...maybe I should call to see what my chances are.•••••LMAO <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" />

Do it and tell us what happens.•••••If the lady cannot find your file, then say "Oops, isn't it Penn State?"•••••HAHAHHAA

DO IT! that would be great! :)
 

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•••quote:•••Originally posted by Accepted_me:
•Do you guys have the number I can call? I'm at work so I don't have to foot the bill.•••••(215)-898-8001

Good luck. I hope you get some good news <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> remember to give us feedback.
 

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I actually did that by accident once! I called up Northeastern instead of Northwestern. The lady was looking around frantically for my application and then I realized my blunder...apologized for my being a dumba$$ (while she was laughing at me) and then I wished her a good day...
 

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Did anybody get the official letter? I'm curious what it says. A friend of mine got his, and it said s'thing to the effect of your application was reviewed several times - ah gee thanks, multiple people think I'm (he's) not qualified? Lovely.

So just curious if that's their form letter.
 

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I haven't gotten the letter yet, but it's on its way. I'm looking forward to it.
 

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I got the rejection letter today.

I am really pissed with the way they tried to save money. I am sure they used 'low toner' to print out all rejection letters. Very bad quality of printing.
 

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I just got the letter. No surprise, as I have been expecting it for months. "Standard BS about applicant quality/quantity and too few spots...hope you get admitted somewhere" LOL thanks for your encouragement Penn Med... <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" />
 

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•••quote:•••Originally posted by jargon124:
•I just got the letter. No surprise, as I have been expecting it for months. "Standard BS about applicant quality/quantity and too few spots...hope you get admitted somewhere" LOL thanks for your encouragement Penn Med... <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> •••••applicant quantity = stats
 
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