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  1. Original

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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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  2. E'01

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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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  3. Rumit

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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.

    Adam
     
    #3 Rumit, Mar 14, 2002
  4. RNAgirl

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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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  6. yunfat

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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...
     
    #6 yunfat, Mar 14, 2002
  7. Original

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    </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RNAgirl:
    <strong> <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!?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Do it <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" />
     
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  8. Original

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    </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Accepted_me:
    <strong>I didn't apply to Penn...maybe I should call to see what my chances are.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">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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  9. RNAgirl

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    </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Original:
    <strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RNAgirl:
    <strong> <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!?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Do it <img border="0" alt="[Laughy]" title="" src="graemlins/laughy.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">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:
     
    #9 RNAgirl, Mar 14, 2002
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    </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Original:
    <strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Accepted_me:
    <strong>I didn't apply to Penn...maybe I should call to see what my chances are.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If the lady cannot find your file, then say "Oops, isn't it Penn State?"
     
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    </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Legi:
    <strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Original:
    <strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Accepted_me:
    <strong>I didn't apply to Penn...maybe I should call to see what my chances are.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If the lady cannot find your file, then say "Oops, isn't it Penn State?"</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">HAHAHHAA

    DO IT! that would be great! :)
     
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    </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Accepted_me:
    <strong>Do you guys have the number I can call? I'm at work so I don't have to foot the bill.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">(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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    </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by jargon124:
    <strong>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" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">applicant quantity = stats
     
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