Rosalind Franklin ADCOM meeting => the wait continues

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DrVanNostran said:
RFU usually sends acceptances in small envelopes. So more for us to worry about 🙁
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So when you open it, you have no idea if it's an acceptance or not. Tricky. Even to the very last moment!
 
Heston said:
So when you open it, you have no idea if it's an acceptance or not. Tricky. Even to the very last moment!
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I don't mean to rant or anything, but I just need to vent.

I know this is not new or we are not exclusive to this treatment, but seriously, this is not fair. After years of running a medical school, you would think that they would know how stressed and scared we are. I mean, it is only our futures that they control. Is it really that hard to set up a more efficient and organized communication method?

All we ask for is some guidance and understanding of where we are in this crazy process.

Sorry to vent, I am just getting really frustrated with everything.
 
DrVanNostran said:
I don't mean to rant or anything, but I just need to vent.

I know this is not new or we are not exclusive to this treatment, but seriously, this is not fair. After years of running a medical school, you would think that they would know how stressed and scared we are. I mean, it is only our futures that they control. Is it really that hard to set up a more efficient and organized communication method?

All we ask for is some guidance and understanding where we are in this crazy process.

Sorry to vent, I am just getting really frustrated with everything.
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Amen.
 
I agree.. plus it would really help us decide if we need to seriously look into other options... cant really completely commit to something else when we have this lingering in our minds..
 
06cadapplicant said:
I agree.. plus it would really help us decide if we need to seriously look into other options... cant really completely commit to something else when we have this lingering in our minds..
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I KNOW!!! Study for the MCAT is pretty much a lost cause until I get wind of what RFU is gonna do with me....
 
Heston said:
So when you open it, you have no idea if it's an acceptance or not. Tricky. Even to the very last moment!
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Exactly, I didnt know it was an acceptance till after I read it. I figureed it was either a waitlist or rejection just because it was such a small thin envelope. Sneaky I guess.
 
06cadapplicant said:
I agree.. plus it would really help us decide if we need to seriously look into other options... cant really completely commit to something else when we have this lingering in our minds..
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Heston said:
I KNOW!!! Study for the MCAT is pretty much a lost cause until I get wind of what RFU is gonna do with me....
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I have been trying to study for the MCAT, but I can't find the motivation. I am too stressed or heartbroken. Even these damn SMP programs are taking forever with there applications. Makes you realize that once they get your check, you are merely a pawn to them.
 
DrCurious said:
Exactly, I didnt know it was an acceptance till after I read it. I figureed it was either a waitlist or rejection just because it was such a small thin envelope. Sneaky I guess.
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Your heart must have been racing. Once I do get something from RFU in the mail, I think I will faint before I read it...
 
DrVanNostran said:
Your heart must have been racing. Once I do get something from RFU in the mail, I think I will faint before I read it...
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Haha. I tend to use the restroom before I go check the mail just so that I don't have an "accident" out in the middle of the suburban streets of Elgin.....
 
GujuMD said:
really?
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That's the rumor. Soon we will we get a letter that's an acceptance, rejection, or waitlist spot. My random thought for the day: what's the difference between being pessimistic and realistic? Whatever it is, it seems important.

Anybody catch the story on Chicago public radio about project harambee? Check out their site at www.projectharambee.org. Dr. Harrison said she needs student volunteers.
 
G Rowell said:
That’s the rumor. Soon we will we get a letter that’s an acceptance, rejection, or waitlist spot. My random thought for the day: what’s the difference between being pessimistic and realistic? Whatever it is, it seems important.

Anybody catch the story on Chicago public radio about project harambee? Check out their site at www.projectharambee.org. Dr. Harrison said she needs student volunteers.
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Where do they need volunteers, in Kenya or in the Illinois office? I couldn't find anything on the website.

Thanks for the link. 🙂
 
Heston said:
Haha. I tend to use the restroom before I go check the mail just so that I don't have an "accident" out in the middle of the suburban streets of Elgin.....
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I almost had one today, a big envelope in my mailbox..wasn't for me though...

Nomemory said:
I feel ya on that! 😳
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Lets just show up to RFU on the first day and pretend that we got accepted. Maybe they will accidently register us.
 
Hopefully this windy weather I'm having right now isn't foreshadowing of what's to come in the mail....
 
I got a big envelope in the mail a few days ago, I was so excited until I noticed to that was not from one of my WL school. Stupid Drexel and their postbacc programs.
 
DrVanNostran said:
I don't mean to rant or anything, but I just need to vent.

I know this is not new or we are not exclusive to this treatment, but seriously, this is not fair. After years of running a medical school, you would think that they would know how stressed and scared we are. I mean, it is only our futures that they control. Is it really that hard to set up a more efficient and organized communication method?

All we ask for is some guidance and understanding of where we are in this crazy process.

Sorry to vent, I am just getting really frustrated with everything.
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I feel ya. I emailed AND called RFU yesterday. The admissions lady told me they'd call me back. yea def. never got a call back. Or no email back either. Even when i was scheduling my interview it took them 2 days to respond to one lousy email.... I doubt they'll ever get back to me.
I was out of the country for a month, think they would at least have the courtesy to tell me something... If this was a business I would ask to speak to the manager and chew his f*ing head off. But since they determine my future I probably shouldn't do that quite yet. But stilll, wtf RFU.
 
Heston said:
I sent mine via email to the admissions office, sent one via mail directly to the dean, and then I sent another copy to my interviewer, the CFO of the school, who then sent it to it's respectful location. So basically, I covered my bases. I think it looks like I mean business by asking the CFO to help me out. 😎
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Where exactly does one go about getting the address of the CFO and/or dean?
Also, we're neighbors. Reppin' West Chicago here.
 
bigdog8829 said:
Where exactly does one go about getting the address of the CFO and/or dean?
Also, we're neighbors. Reppin' West Chicago here.
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Yeah man, that IS pretty close.

She gave me her card and told me to feel free and email her about any questions I had. As for the dean, I just put the admission office on it but then had like RE: and then the Dean's name. Who knows where all of them went. They were the same thing, so it's bound to have gotten in the right hands I should hope.
 
Did anyone else get an email today? Mine just said I'd be hearing from them soon. :scared: 😱 :scared:
 
On a side note DrV

who is the painter of your avatar. i have a strong feeling i saw that pic not so long ago at a museum in amsterdam.
 
DrVanNostran said:
What the hell...did you email them before???:scared:
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I called them last week to check about my status. This was the first time I had called (I hate to bother them when they're swamped). The next day I received an email that said they hadn't made a decision on my app and that I should hear something within two weeks.

Then today out of nowhere I get the other email saying I'll hear from them soon. I should have never called. Now I'm more nervous than before! 😱

I feel like this: I can't wait anymore! Yet I have no choice. 😳


Well good luck everyone! :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
Nomemory said:
I called them last week to check about my status. This was the first time I had called (I hate to bother them when they're swamped). The next day I received an email that said they hadn't made a decision on my app and that I should hear something within two weeks.

Then today out of nowhere I get the other email saying I'll hear from them soon. I should have never called. Now I'm more nervous than before! 😱

I feel like this: I can't wait anymore! Yet I have no choice. 😳


Well good luck everyone! :luck: :luck: :luck:
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Good luck to you too!
 
its a small standard envelope with just a couple sheets of regular paper in it.
 
So since I was accepted to the BMS, do you think the MD adcom will look at my app and say "oh who cares, just reject him so he has to reapply and we can milk another 36k out of him" God I hope not.
 
Jccripe said:
So since I was accepted to the BMS, do you think the MD adcom will look at my app and say "oh who cares, just reject him so he has to reapply and we can milk another 36k out of him" God I hope not.
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Or, they might be like, this person truly loves RFU, accept him/her right now!
 
Nomemory said:
I called them last week to check about my status. This was the first time I had called (I hate to bother them when they're swamped). The next day I received an email that said they hadn't made a decision on my app and that I should hear something within two weeks.

Then today out of nowhere I get the other email saying I'll hear from them soon. I should have never called. Now I'm more nervous than before! 😱

I feel like this: I can't wait anymore! Yet I have no choice. 😳


Well good luck everyone! :luck: :luck: :luck:
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Good Luck!!! :luck:
 
Or, they might be like, this person truly loves RFU, accept him/her right now!
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Now thats what Im talkin about!!

Does anyone think the adcom will meet tomorrow. I hope. NO MORE WAITING!!!
 
I am so annoyed right now.....two people on SDN got in to my other school....i haven't heard anything....its the same school who interviewed me last year and waitlisted me till the class started. at the end there were only six people left on that waitlist. why would they waitlist me till the very end last year and again waitlist me this year...my stats are within their range, otherwise they wouldn't have interviewed me and if my interview was horrible last year they wouldn't waitlist me nor would they interview me this year....
sorry about this but you guys are my venting people
 
Ugh! the word Indignant comes to mind.
 
tomorrow will be a new day and for some reason i feel like tomorrow will be a busy day in terms of hearing from schools, not just for me and the schools that i am waitlsited at but just in general.
 
GujuMD said:
I am so annoyed right now.....two people on SDN got in to my other school....i haven't heard anything....its the same school who interviewed me last year and waitlisted me till the class started. at the end there were only six people left on that waitlist. why would they waitlist me till the very end last year and again waitlist me this year...my stats are within their range, otherwise they wouldn't have interviewed me and if my interview was horrible last year they wouldn't waitlist me nor would they interview me this year....
sorry about this but you guys are my venting people
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😀 (makes me feel better about my own venting)

Sorry you had such a poopy day. 🙁
 
new avatar = rally time. Lets go RFU😱
 
just checkin in here to say hello to you all. so, "we'll hear soon" is the consensus response everyone is getting, eh? i guess i will call them up tomorrow, lets see if htey pick up the phone... and if htey do, lets see if i'll hear soon. any bets?

btw, i got an email saying that my BMS app is complete. yay... sort of.

god. let me know already.


when u guys planning to retake the MCATs? i was thinkin aug sometime. i guess we'll see.
 
Samosas said:
just checkin in here to say hello to you all. so, "we'll hear soon" is the consensus response everyone is getting, eh? i guess i will call them up tomorrow, lets see if htey pick up the phone... and if htey do, lets see if i'll hear soon. any bets?

btw, i got an email saying that my BMS app is complete. yay... sort of.

god. let me know already.


when u guys planning to retake the MCATs? i was thinkin aug sometime. i guess we'll see.
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I was thinking August too. I just need to finish my personal statement this weekend and then it's serious study time. 👎
 
Samosas please post if u get any news from them. I called and emailed and never got a response.

If the adcom usually meets on Fridays, and tom may possibly be the day, then we still have some waiting around to do. I'm still pseudo-hanging around for UIC also, but i dont care even half as much as I do for my outcome with CMS!

Considering that fact that we pay application fees and the school basically makes a profit off us, I think we can expect a little more communication and for them to be more professional. i.e. i'm still ticked off that they never responded to me.
 
DrVanNostran said:
Lets just show up to RFU on the first day and pretend that we got accepted. Maybe they will accidently register us.
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:laugh: That's the best thing I've ever heard. They're all: What do you think you're doing? You're all: I go here!
 
bigdog8829 said:
Samosas please post if u get any news from them. I called and emailed and never got a response.

If the adcom usually meets on Fridays, and tom may possibly be the day, then we still have some waiting around to do. I'm still pseudo-hanging around for UIC also, but i dont care even half as much as I do for my outcome with CMS!

Considering that fact that we pay application fees and the school basically makes a profit off us, I think we can expect a little more communication and for them to be more professional. i.e. i'm still ticked off that they never responded to me.
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I considered asking UIC for my money back.
 
GujuMD said:
I am so annoyed right now.....two people on SDN got in to my other school....i haven't heard anything....its the same school who interviewed me last year and waitlisted me till the class started. at the end there were only six people left on that waitlist. why would they waitlist me till the very end last year and again waitlist me this year...my stats are within their range, otherwise they wouldn't have interviewed me and if my interview was horrible last year they wouldn't waitlist me nor would they interview me this year....
sorry about this but you guys are my venting people
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Rant on! We are here for you, we are the most frustrated group on sdn!
 
Nomemory said:
:laugh: That's the best thing I've ever heard. They're all: What do you think you're doing? You're all: I go here!
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What is the worse they can do? A police escort out of the building, it would be a good ice breaker at a party 😉
 
If we got the 100 dollar secondary fees refunded from all schools, I would be F-ing RICH!!
 
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