SMDEP 2015 THREAD

[twill132]

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The waiting game is the hardest part of the application lol

 

[__dxj__]

as of tomorrow there will 15 days left of waiting

 

[the garbageman]

I feel the same way actually! We've gotta keep hope alive. I'm just trying not to get too excited about smdep. Whhere did u apply too?

It's hard, haha I feel less and less sure about my personal statements every day. I keep trying to remind myself that if I get in, then great, but if I don't then it isn't the end of the world. I applied to Case, UNMC, and Louisville!

 

[twill132]

It's hard, haha I feel less and less sure about my personal statements every day. I keep trying to remind myself that if I get in, then great, but if I don't then it isn't the end of the world. I applied to Case, UNMC, and Louisville!

you'll surely get in! those sites are not the most sought after, so that boosts your chances! (i think)

 

[iretiola14]

Can you change the sites you applied to?

 

[cherryblossom121]

Can you change the sites you applied to?

No, you cannot change the sites once you submit the application!

 

[the garbageman]

you'll surely get in! those sites are not the most sought after, so that boosts your chances! (i think)

That's what I was hoping for, but I'm also not urm, only economically disadvantaged and from a rural area, so I'm still not very confident in my chances 😛

 

[AspiringNeuroDoc]

Literally submitted my application at 4:00 AM and it was completed this morning. Extremely anxious to find out if I got accepted in to any of the sites!

 

[reveriex5]

Hey y'all! I'm applying for the Dental Program. Got everything "completed" yesterday, thank goodness. Not really comfortable with my essays but we'll see if it pushed me through! I'm not considered URM under SMDEP (I'm Vietnamese) but I hope they'll look into my economically disadvantaged background and my rural location! I'm applying at Louisville, Houston, and Washington!

 

[repenicedem]

My application is in review for columbia 🙂waiting for Howard

I'm still not in review for Columbia D: my app was completed 12/15

 

[repenicedem]

are you a freshmen?

Sophomore

 

[twill132]

Literally submitted my application at 4:00 AM and it was completed this morning. Extremely anxious to find out if I got accepted in to any of the sites!

What sites did you apply to?

 

[twill132]

That's what I was hoping for, but I'm also not urm, only economically disadvantaged and from a rural area, so I'm still not very confident in my chances 😛

It'll all work out, watch.

 

[smdepdreamer95]

I very much admire everyone's calm, cool and collected optimism. I'm over here FREAKING OUT hahha!

 

[B3B]

I very much admire everyone's calm, cool and collected optimism. I'm over here FREAKING OUT hahha!

Same here!!!

 

[twill132]

Gotta stay hopeful ! And also have other options just in case lol

 

[repenicedem]

I very much admire everyone's calm, cool and collected optimism. I'm over here FREAKING OUT hahha!

IVE BEEN FREAKING OUT SINCE NOVEMBER 1st. You're not alone

 

[premedabbey]

My application is in review for columbia 🙂waiting for Howard

Same here!

 

[premedabbey]

ONLY 15 DAYS LEFT! the wait is almost over

 

[twill132]

ONLY 15 DAYS LEFT! the wait is almost over

This is gonna be the longest 2 weeks of my life

 

[repenicedem]

I'm freaking out even more now seeing that everyone's app is in review for Columbia except mine omg omg

 

[twill132]

I'm freaking out even more now seeing that everyone's app is in review for Columbia except mine omg omg

That's how I feel about UCLA

 

[repenicedem]

That's how I feel about UCLA

Did u end up calling them?

 

[twill132]

Did u end up calling them?

I emailed and didn't get a response. Maybe calling would be the best way

 

[repenicedem]

I emailed and didn't get a response. Maybe calling would be the best way

Yes definitely call the UCLA SMDEP office. I know I'll be calling Columbia SMDEP first thing Monday morning.

 

[smdepdreamer95]

I'm freaking out even more now seeing that everyone's app is in review for Columbia except mine omg omg

mine isnt in review yet either! You are not alone

 

[smdepdreamer95]

You guys need to chill.You should apply to other programs instead of putting all your eggs in one basket.

My eggs are in multiple baskets at this point, but I'm most worried about this one

 

[twill132]

Well, it's only natural for them to be anxious about something they really want. Shows how much they want it.

 

[repenicedem]

My eggs are in multiple baskets at this point, but I'm most worried about this one

Same. I'm involved with multiple things but this is something that I've wanted for the past two years.

 

[Dramatickidx]

Hey everyone, I made an account monthss ago but I wanted to start posting in February. So nervous to find the results in two weeks

 

[lovemedicine416]

Hey guys, I have a question regarding the essays on the SMDEP application.
I submitted my application but the formatting of my essays are wrong. I copied my essays into the box but there's no indent and can't distinguish between paragraphs...
I'm super worried... is it suppose to be like that?

 

[repenicedem]

Hey guys, I have a question regarding the essays on the SMDEP application.
I submitted my application but the formatting of my essays are wrong. I copied my essays into the box but there's no indent and can't distinguish between paragraphs...
I'm super worried... is it suppose to be like that?

Yes. You're fine.

 

[Dramatickidx]

Does anyone know when duke will start reviewing applications? My other two sites are in review and I just want to know if I should antiicpate duke to review a few days before the decision date

 

[lovemedicine416]

Yes. You're fine.

Thank you so much!!

 

[B3B]

My second LOR is finally in! Now my app is in review at all three sites and is 100% completed. Waiting until Feb. 15th is going to be hard 🤔


973 972-3762
That's the number from their website 🙂

Did you see "100% completed"

 

[AspiringNeuroDoc]

What sites did you apply to?

I applied to:
Duke
Howard
Rutgers

 

[tohfoo]

I swear I'm experiencing more anxiety now--and will be for the next two weeks--than I did when I was waiting for my college acceptance letters.

I'm just so ready to get the confirmation of three rejections and move on already T_T </3

 

[the garbageman]

Did you see "100% completed"

No, is that supposed to show up somewhere? I just meant that everything on my application was complete and and all my materials were received.

 

[Blue Stethoscope]

No, is that supposed to show up somewhere? I just meant that everything on my application was complete and and all my materials were received.

I think that only applies to people who started the app after December 24th.
Also sooooo nervous! The wait is driving me crazy.

 

[B3B]

No, is that supposed to show up somewhere? I just meant that everything on my application was complete and and all my materials were received.

Ohh..okay

 

[repenicedem]

I swear I'm experiencing more anxiety now--and will be for the next two weeks--than I did when I was waiting for my college acceptance letters.

I'm just so ready to get the confirmation of three rejections and move on already T_T </3

Same. I keep thinking I'm going to get rejected everywhere. Sigh

 

[twill132]

An acceptance would be an awesome Valentine's Day gift lol

 

[repenicedem]

Yeah I think if you're on the West Coast you'll know 9pm on Valentine's Day hopefully.

 

[twill132]

Only 12 days leeeeft

 

[Abby95]

Hey guys!! I am new to this thread but have been secretly reading everyone's post. I applied to Howard, UVA and Columbia ! Anyone else apply to these three sites? My application is in review at UVA and Howard but nothing still from Columbia. My application was complete on December 15! Can't wait

 

[eviosity]

My application is only under review for Yale. Nothing from Columbia or Howard 🙁. Does anyone know the number for Howard? I can't find it on their website. Seriously having an anxiety attack right now.

 

[smdepdreamer95]

My application is only under review for Yale. Nothing from Columbia or Howard 🙁. Does anyone know the number for Howard? I can't find it on their website. Seriously having an anxiety attack right now.

I applied to Columbia, UW, and Duke and my application isnt in review for any of them yet!!! So tempted to call but I dont want to be "that person" and have them say theyre working on it or its completely fine and be patient.

lol I so nervous

 

[repenicedem]

I applied to Columbia, UW, and Duke and my application isnt in review for any of them yet!!! So tempted to call but I dont want to be "that person" and have them say theyre working on it or its completely fine and be patient.

lol I so nervous

I called Columbia. They were super nice and said that they probably just haven't gotten around to updating yet and they're still working on it. Nothing matters until the 15th anyway. In the past I have heard that Columbia is the site that receives the highest number of applicants so due to the volume they're probably just really busy.

 

[eviosity]

I applied to Columbia, UW, and Duke and my application isnt in review for any of them yet!!! So tempted to call but I dont want to be "that person" and have them say theyre working on it or its completely fine and be patient.

lol I so nervous

I just got off the phone with Columbia. The lady was about to tell me their decision but she quickly remembered she has to wait. SO CLOSE TO FINDING OUT! I'm not sure if she felt bad telling me I got rejected or just wanted to wait...

 

[smdepdreamer95]

I just got off the phone with Columbia. The lady was about to tell me their decision but she quickly remembered she has to wait. SO CLOSE TO FINDING OUT! I'm not sure if she felt bad telling me I got rejected or just wanted to wait...

ahhhhhhhhhhh!! thats so cool/ nerve wrecking / funny