Should you post about your acceptance on Facebook?

[MerYangBey]

So you get that first acceptance. The excitement is overwhelming. Should you make an "I got into medical school post" or should you wait until you know exactly what school you're going to/the application cycle is over. Thoughts?

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[deleted393595]

So you get that first acceptance. The excitement is overwhelming. Should you make an "I got into medical school post" or should you wait until you know exactly what school you're going to/the application cycle is over. Thoughts?

Yes. Because opportunities to get 400+ likes don't present themselves very often.

 

[doctorleospaceman]

Well seeing as you made this thread, I don't know what could possibly be stopping you from posting the same thing on facebook.

 

[md-2020]

**** no, unless you also posted about your SAT score, great college acceptances, and/or cool EC achievements.


In that case you probably don't have any friends by now anyways so it won't matter.

 

[Cotterpin]

**** no, unless you also posted about your SAT score, great college acceptances, and/or cool EC achievements.


In that case you probably don't have any friends by now anyways so it won't matter.

I never understand this attitude. I love it when my friends post about their successes on facebook. It makes me happy to see them doing well. If it weren't for stuff like that, all I would have on my newsfeed would be weird passive-aggresive rants and political **** and I would just go ahead and delete my account entirely.

 

[doctorleospaceman]

People actually look at their news feed? It's never worth scrolling through instagram photos and buzzfeed articles to find that one insightful post. I just use facebook to connect with group members when working on a project because I don't actually want to give them my phone number in case they try to become friends or something.

 

[winterwind_23]

No, I just post it on SDN.

 

[thebeanie]

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[Womb Raider]

Lol @ asking this question on SDN. Learn to think for yourself. Who cares what everyone thinks. Tons of people post their acceptance on FB, tons of other people don't. It's all the same. Be you.

 

[doctorleospaceman]

I understand why people want to post acceptances on facebook... You worked HARD for that acceptance. You sacrificed social life, sleep, health, etc. the hell I would have a strong urge to post and get some credit/likes/comments that I feel like I deserve. But at the same time, it's a little insensitive to other people who are still waiting to hear back. If you were pre-med, you must have a lot of pre-med friends who are on the same boat. Why not share the good news after all your friends get acceptances?

The only people who would actually care about your acceptance are people who would congratulate you in person rather than simply "like" your post just like they did for the new photo of that girl you knew from high school with the big melons.

 

[integrin]

I don't post medical school updates to Facebook because I have over 1000 "friends" on Facebook, the vast majority of whom I don't regularly keep in touch with. As for the people who are my close friends and genuinely care about my application process, I tell them in person.

 

[steelersfan1243]

I never understand this attitude. I love it when my friends post about their successes on facebook. It makes me happy to see them doing well. If it weren't for stuff like that, all I would have on my newsfeed would be weird passive-aggresive rants and political **** and I would just go ahead and delete my account entirely.

Lol, exactly. Getting into medical school is a huge life event for my friends. Just as I would want to hear about their engagements, marriages, pregnancies, I would want to hear about their acceptance into medical school.

But, I would hopefully be invited or know prior for said engagements and marriages*

 

[DoctorDrewOutsidetheLines]

I posted my post-bacc and MSW acceptances. That being said, I do NOT post my employer's company wherever I work, nor would I post my med school acceptance if/when I get in. *knock on wood*

I'd just say: I got into my dream med school! If anything. But then again, I'm super paranoid and I have a ton of people who think they know me online...and follow me and friend me just because (who the hell knows why?! it's the internet, it doesn't matter.)

I actually just deactivated my Facebook today; it's easier than culling through down to my actual 1000 people I know or have known over the course of my life.

If you must boast, boast anonymously on here, and brag to relatives and friends you trust who will be genuinely supportive and will celebrate with you in person.

 

[DoctorDrewOutsidetheLines]

I wish they'd do away with Facebook altogether. We have turned into an impersonal society and Facebook has a lot to do with that. Re: ultrasound photos/pregnancy announcements, weddings, engagements, etc - all used to be formal notices.

Or at least phone calls.

 

[Dr. Death]

I wish they'd do away with Facebook altogether. We have turned into an impersonal society and Facebook has a lot to do with that. Re: ultrasound photos/pregnancy announcements, weddings, engagements, etc - all used to be formal notices.

Or at least phone calls.

Completely agree. I also deactivated my facebook. If I really care about your life, I'll know what's going on it by oh I don't know TALKING TO YOU. If you really care about my life I'll let you know or you'll ask. This is to say nothing of the fact that people are different online than in person, and privacy on FB is almost non existent. Also I prefer to waste my time on SDN rather than other social media.

 

[RuggerMD]

I have friends who are applying to med school and having a rough cycle, so posting every acceptance would be a dick move on my part. I'm going to hold off and post when I choose which school to go to in April and announce it then.

 

[Petrichor1]

honestly, when I apply and hopefully get in, I'm just going to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and just never mention my status. Sure those that matter will know or eventually find out but otherwise, I see it that I have a much longer way to go and being a medical student is just the beginning. When I graduate..though...I'd full on share.

 

[G.Ming]

I never understand this attitude. I love it when my friends post about their successes on facebook. It makes me happy to see them doing well. If it weren't for stuff like that, all I would have on my newsfeed would be weird passive-aggresive rants and political **** and I would just go ahead and delete my account entirely.

I love seeing people do awesome things too. It makes me feel like a creeper though gushing over accomplishments of people I haven't talked to in awhile lol

It's sad to say but its easiest to FB family/friends good news in my life/their life.

 

[chocoholicsoxfan]

Once I decide where to go, I'll probably update my "Education" section, but I won't make a special post about it or anything.

I know a girl last year who posted multiple collages of acceptance letters, gifts/flowers given to her by her family and friends, etc. That was obnoxious imo, but to each their own, I guess. Whatever makes you happy, no skin off my nose!

 

[Hobakie]

I would post it honestly everyone saying its not fair to others in the same boat or that its impersonal is being a bit extreme. Facebook was made for these types of things also you worked hard and want to share it, its a HUGE turning point. I personally like seeing acceptances because instead of getting butthurt about others people success i am genuinely happy and inspired by them to do just as well myself. Even if the whole "likes" situation is impersonal for you, you shouldnt be posting with the expectation to get likes anyway, you post because you have something to say whether someone looks at it or not shouldnt be a factor

Plus you can post and tell your friends why does it have to be one versus the other. 🙄 our generation is so funny sometimes especially those hoping on this i hate social media train

 

[Glazedonutlove]

I never understand this attitude. I love it when my friends post about their successes on facebook. It makes me happy to see them doing well. If it weren't for stuff like that, all I would have on my newsfeed would be weird passive-aggresive rants and political **** and I would just go ahead and delete my account entirely.

yesss newsfeed is so full of mindless and whiny crap, it's nice to see someone posting something they are proud of

 

[Fastrada]

Plus I have a lot of friends, like high school teachers and friends who were really close in college and then moved across the country, who care about my success even though we rarely talk. Best believe I posted something and the collective celebration made it all the more exciting 🙂

 

[mehc012]

I wish they'd do away with Facebook altogether. We have turned into an impersonal society and Facebook has a lot to do with that. Re: ultrasound photos/pregnancy announcements, weddings, engagements, etc - all used to be formal notices.

Or at least phone calls.

Only an issue if people use it instead of letting people know personally.
My friends and family typically tell all of their close friends/family in person, and also post so that people that otherwise wouldn't find out will get the chance to see, if they care. I like that setup...it expands the interaction rather than simply depersonalizing it.

Facebook has basically replaced the old newspaper announcement/alumni publication blurb for major life events (not to mention the gossip train) rather than the 'hey mom, you're gonna be a grandma!' phone call. We've always had some version of the public, less personal announcement, it just used to be less efficiently targeted.

 

[feather421]

I've worked so hard to get into medical school, and it's the first time I've posted something so self-congratulatory. I've met a lot of people over the course of high school, college, etc, and there's something great about seeing their "likes" and knowing that they helped me out with a lab report sophomore year. I'll probably post again in May with a location, but getting into medical school is my biggest accomplishment to date! Of course I want to share it!

 

[arc5005]

I definitely will. I don't know many pre-meds, but I have lots of med school friends and others who work full-time and people who care about my accomplishments who don't always see me in person, because we are spread around the country.

 

[cryhavoc]

I'm not. I'm paranoid medical schools watch my facebook page (hence why you'll never find a photo of be carrying on or consuming alcohol, even legaly) and I don't want them getting the idea they shouldn't invite me because I got in somewhere else.

Even if there is only a .00000001% chance of this happening, I'm not jinxing myself.

I'm only half-joking.

 

[Glazedonutlove]

I'm not. I'm paranoid medical schools watch my facebook page and I don't want them getting the idea they shouldn't invite me because I got in somewhere else.

Even if there is only a .00000001% chance of this happening, I'm not jinxing myself.

So make your settings private

 

[JustaDO]

Of course, that and pictures of new rashes that I have.

 

[cryhavoc]

Yes. Because opportunities to get 400+ likes don't present themselves very often.

I'd have to add about 150 people to make that even possible.

Oh no, what if med schools see I only have 250 facebook friends and think I don't have the social skills to be a doctor? Not that I'm just selective?

Hehe, I'll stop, I like playing up my neurosis for comedic effect.

 

[raiderette]

My mother posted my acceptance complete with a photo of me as a toddler wearing nothing but shorts and a stethoscope. And tagged me. Still, she is happy and I can put up with the embarrassment. I am the first one in my family to go to college on her side of the family so it is a big deal to my extended family that live far and wide.

It will also shut up a few church ladies that complain that I am a wild child. She deserves that.

 

[Stagg737]

I did, and I posted a picture of the letter. It was nice to let the dozens, maybe hundreds, of people that help me get to where I am know that I had finally made it. To everyone saying it's impersonal, that might be true, but it's far more practical than calling or messaging the 100+ people that I would want to tell just to say "Hey, I got into med school! Thanks and CONGRATULATE ME!!!".

IMO, I think it's fine if someone wants to post something saying that they got in, or even where they got in/where they are going to end up. It's a major life event that they worked years for, why shouldn't they share it with others? On the other hand, it would be dumb/annoying if someone was accepted to 5 or 6 schools and they posted every time they got an acceptance. It's like baby pictures. I love to hear when a friend has a kid, and maybe see pics 2-3 times per year, but when they post pictures every week (or worse, every day), that's when I'm happy fb added the 'unsubscribe' button for newsfeeds.

 

[Psai]

I like seeing my old friends making it into medical school especially if they've done a post bacc and I've lost contact with them.

 

[The Buff OP]

Absolutely.

 

[wavvvvvves123]

OP, if i'm accepted this cycle, then i'd post about it on facebook once i'm sure where i'm going. that's what i would do, but you can totally make a "ACCEPTED TO MED SCHOOL!!!" status! that's an awesome milestone and i'm sure your friends/family/acquaintances would be proud of that accomplishment 🙂

 

[heywhatsuphello]

I chose not to, but a bunch of my friends tagged me in posts or put it on my wall or something so half my Facebook friends kinda found out anyway lol

 

[Cookie04]

Why does it matter? When I get accepted I'm posting it on Facebook. And I'm pretty sure that both of my parents, my brother, sister-in law, aunts and uncles, and every cousin I've ever known will probably be doing the same.

 

[justadream]

It also definitely depends on the school to which you have been accepted.

For example, posting a HMS acceptance will in most (if not all) cases come across as arrogant/bragging.

 

[medic86]

It also definitely depends on the school to which you have been accepted.

For example, posting a HMS acceptance will in most (if not all) cases come across as arrogant/bragging.

Deservedly so.

I'd spam that **** on Facebook if I got accepted to HMS.

 

[MerYangBey]

Haha I'm surprised people hate Facebook so much! I'm one of the people that post something once a year. But it's nice to be able to "stay in touch" with people you wouldn't actually call or text but still care about (high school people...)
This is obviously not a serious life dilemma but it's always nice to hear different opinions. I chose to wait until I'm done with interviews/have all my rejections and acceptance(s) before I tell everyone.

 

[DokterMom]

Anyone who actually LIKES you would be delighted to see it. Anyone who isn't happy for you? Well, they've got their own issues to work on.

Post once when you get your first acceptance, then a small update in the spring with where you'll be going.

 

[Moose A Moose]

No

 

[WedgeDawg]

I posted when I knew where I was going. Other people posted cryptic messages when I initially got in, but I personally wanted to wait until I made my decision. I dont think it really matters, just don't make your post overly obnoxious.

 

[hopefulERdoc251]

I'll only humblebrag post on Facebook when I know forsure where I am going

 

[mehc012]

I'll only humblebrag post on Facebook when I know forsure where I am going

Why humblebrag? There are few opportunities in your life when it's perfectly OK, even expected, for you to openly celebrate your accomplishments and brag a little. This is one of them. Most folks will celebrate right alongside you...or they won't care so it doesn't matter what you post.

 

[deleted393595]

Yes. Because opportunities to get 400+ likes don't present themselves very often.

46 likes.... That's a new record for me on SDN

 

[hopefulERdoc251]

I just want 69 likes. Bye.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

46 likes.... That's a new record for me on SDN

It's now at 50 👍

 

[neurotroph]

My best friend posted a status about it on my behalf after I told him. Though I appreciated his enthusiasm, I had him take it down. And this was coming from a guy who thought it'd be too braggy to even update his education info with the prestigious master's program he recently started.

It'd just naturally suck for the people I know who are applying but aren't having much success, even if they were happy for me. Plus there are still so many months left in this process, so I want to save the big announcement for when I know where I'm going. And even then I wouldn't post a status about it. I don't need that external validation. I can wait until I post a white coat ceremony prof pic for the ton of likes. I wasn't even going to tell my own mother that I got my first acceptance until my PI shamed me into doing so (but my family is totally dysfunctional so...)

 

[Glazedonutlove]

I don't agree with that. I think if you earned something and you are very proud about it, you should be able to freely share it with people without feeling guilty.

 

[amichel]

It's strange that we expect people to be proud and share their accomplishments when it comes to getting married, having a baby etc., but not when they achieve something admirable in their education. I don't think it's a problem! I waited till I decided where I was going though. Although, since I'm in Canada, that was like two days after I found out.