Stanford, Harvard, Cornell

[dcham]

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Is anyone else waiting on any of these schools for an Interview? Geez I completed my apps to stanford and Cornell in August and Harvard in October. Let me hear something, I'm going crazy!

 

[Pinkertinkle]

Same situation, the wait goes on.

 

[relentless11]

Stanford has stated that they will not start interviews until January 2005. They have instituted a new policy of giving everyone who submits an AMCAS application a secondary, therefore they have to go through more secondary applications, which translates to delaying any interview invites until January.

Hope that helps.

 

[calstudent]

Stanford has stated that they will not start interviews until January 2005. They have instituted a new policy of giving everyone who submits an AMCAS application a secondary, therefore they have to go through more secondary applications, which translates to delaying any interview invites until January.

Hope that helps.

Actually, some people (not me) have gotten interviews, I believe a few weeks ago. I seem to remember reading a post that Stanford offers only a handful of interview dates in December, and the majority in January and February.

 

[dr.z]

Is anyone else waiting on any of these schools for an Interview? Geez I completed my apps to stanford and Cornell in August and Harvard in October. Let me hear something, I'm going crazy!

Didn't apply to Stanford. I'm waiting on the rest like you are (I have been waiting about the same time).

 

[relentless11]

Actually, some people (not me) have gotten interviews, I believe a few weeks ago. I seem to remember reading a post that Stanford offers only a handful of interview dates in December, and the majority in January and February.

Yes, SOME (very small number) have interviewed in December, but according to UCD's pre-health advising people...this is what they said:

"Stanford University School of Medicine has a new curriculum and has also revamped its admissions process this year. One of the major changes in admissions is that they are now sending secondaries to all applicants (i.e. they no longer screen at this stage). Unlike a number of other schools, they don't have a 'hold for interview' category. Applicants are notified that they are either rejected or invited to interview. In past years, some applicants were notified of decisions as early as September, but this year very few notifications have been sent out--but they will be coming soon. Stanford doesn't anticipate starting interviews until January 2005 (although there might be a few in December) and they will interview ~550-600 as in past years. "

 

[calstudent]

Thanks for the info.
Looks like it's just time to keep waiting!
I don't think I've seen any Stanford rejections posted yet, though.

 

[CarlosMielefan]

Blair! Blair! I know you're reading this.... answer me now, damn you! Answer me!

ps: I also posted a message for you in the "those without hope" thread, cause you're acting hopeless now! Come on, you answer me! You answer me now!

 

[dcham]

Thanks for the info about Stanford guys. Any news about Harvard?

 

[CreativeWriter]

Hello all,

I have interviewed at Cornell and planning on going to Stanford and Harvard.

I am not sure how to explain the slowness of all these schools, but as far of Cornell, if your application has been complete for a long time, and you are planning on being on the area (i.e. NYC) definitely contact them at least 2-3 wks in advance. I had a NYU interview, and contacted Cornell. Three days later, I was offered an interview....so keep your hopes up!

Like I have stated before, Stanford will have 2-4 interview dates on Dec....and will resume the full interview season on Jan. This is because the change in their application process, and the fact that they will not have as many student interviewers available in late Dec because of finals and holidays. So with that, just be patient.

I have no clue on Harvard. I was just recently received my interview invite...but I assume that they are EXTREMELY selective on who they interview, which explains their lack of speed! But, don't panic, you have until the 3rd week of Jan to hear from them....if you haven't, I guess you won't be interviewing....

Best,

 

[leechy]

I didn't apply to Stanford, but I applied to Harvard and Cornell and have yet to hear from them (have been complete for about three months at Cornell!) I know people with extraordinary stats and pretty impressive extracurriculars who did not even get interviews at Harvard, so I'm not really expecting anything there. I know quite a few people who got into HMS, and to be honest, I have no idea what the school looks for in its applicants. I lost quite a bit of respect for the school after seeing the types of people they accept.

But Cornell.... looking at mdapplicants, I saw that they tend to send out the post-secondary rejections the first week of January... so I guess there's not much longer to wait.

 

[CarlosMielefan]

I know quite a few people who got into HMS, and to be honest, I have no idea what the school looks for in its applicants. I lost quite a bit of respect for the school after seeing the types of people they accept.

When will you get a hold on the fact that the admissions process at any school, let alone one has reputable as Harvard, isn't really up to you or any other measly premed? It just isn't. And what's more, I don't think any part of Harvard's 23 billion dollar endowment depends on your "respect."

 

[CreativeWriter]

I agree!

I am confident that they know how to select qualified applicants for interviews!

CarlosMielefan, you are cool! I hope we get to meet at HMS!
😀

When will you get a hold on the fact that the admissions process at any school, let alone one has reputable as Harvard, isn't really up to you or any other measly premed? It just isn't. And what's more, I don't think any part of Harvard's 23 billion dollar endowment depends on your "respect."

 

[leechy]

When will you get a hold on the fact that the admissions process at any school, let alone one has reputable as Harvard, isn't really up to you or any other measly premed? It just isn't. And what's more, I don't think any part of Harvard's 23 billion dollar endowment depends on your "respect."

Hahah... We are indeed measly premeds. I fully understand that Harvard doesn't need to give a darn about my opinion or anyone else's... but that doesn't mean I have to agree with their decisions or policies, or respect them. It's the same with any other of those numerous policies or practices in the world that I don't agree with, but don't have the power to change.

 

[leechy]

I agree!

I am confident that they know how to select qualified applicants for interviews!

CarlosMielefan, you are cool! I hope we get to meet at HMS!
😀

I'm sorry, please don't take my comment as referring to you personally - nothing could be further from the truth (I don't even know you). I am only basing that comment on the people I know personally who have gotten in. I do also know people who got in who (I felt) were great people and fully deserved to be there. I suppose it's a mixed bag, like anything else in life. Whatever the case, my opinion does not matter anyway.

 

[Haybrant]

Did any of you experience a fairly substantial delay in the receipt of you LORs at Harvard? I hope my references are matched with my file before it is submitted for review.

yah you should double check on that b.c it took maybe a wk for mine to be updated and I turned mine in like at the deadline...

 

[AnnieShiro]

Does anyone know how stringent Harvard is on the letter requirement from all research supervisors? I looked over the website and the word "all" is definetly black and bold. Eek. I'm guessing it's too late at this point- I was complete early October and many people complete mid-October have already interviewed. Boo to you Harvard. Boo to you.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

Does anyone know how stringent Harvard is on the letter requirement from all research supervisors? I looked over the website and the word "all" is definetly black and bold. Eek. I'm guessing it's too late at this point- I was complete early October and many people complete mid-October have already interviewed. Boo to you Harvard. Boo to you.

I think that might be just for HST. For the New Pathway program, I did not see any reference to such a requirement on the secondary.

 

[MsEvolution]

Whatever the case, my opinion does not matter anyway.

Is it just me? Or does this sound like something psycho doctor would say?

 

[DrYo12]

Is it just me? Or does this sound like something psycho doctor would say?

now, now...

 

[Psycho Doctor]

Is it just me? Or does this sound like something psycho doctor would say?

huh? i come to a totally innocuous thread and find my name mentioned???? imagine my surprise. i'm really not that noteworthy. 👎

 

[Medikit]

huh? i come to a totally innocuous thread and find my name mentioned???? imagine my surprise. i'm really not that noteworthy. 👎

Holy Roberto Crapmente

 

[DrYo12]

huh? i come to a totally innocuous thread and find my name mentioned???? imagine my surprise. i'm really not that noteworthy. 👎

 

[CarleneM]

Does anyone know how stringent Harvard is on the letter requirement from all research supervisors? I looked over the website and the word "all" is definetly black and bold. Eek. I'm guessing it's too late at this point- I was complete early October and many people complete mid-October have already interviewed. Boo to you Harvard. Boo to you.

But at least for New Pathway (not sure about HST) a letter from your premed commitee will completely fulfill harvard's requirement. this is new for this year; last year you needed all research supervisors.

 

[leechy]

Is it just me? Or does this sound like something psycho doctor would say?

Haha... is that a compliment or an insult? I'll take it as a compliment 😉

Back to the main topic though... does anyone know how late in the year Harvard and Cornell interview? Thanks...

 

[Harps]

Haha... is that a compliment or an insult? I'll take it as a compliment 😉

Back to the main topic though... does anyone know how late in the year Harvard and Cornell interview? Thanks...

Last year, Harvard interviewed until early March, may be even mid-March.

I have forgotten the latest date for Cornell interviews. You may want to contact Habari or DW--2nd years at Weil.

-Harps

 

[DianaLynne]

Yes, Harvard is certainly pokey at getting the files complete. In fact, one of my LOR writers disappeared, so I had them take that letter out of my file. Their online status says that 3-5 days, ha! 🙄 More like going on two weeks at this point.

I was certainly reassured when I saw that schools are interviewing through March and even April (Vermont and Dartmouth go to mid-April.) That was a sigh of relief. 😀

 

[HeHateMe]

can someone post the link to Harvard's status page.
thanks

 

[Pinkertinkle]

http://application.hms.harvard.edu/

Oh and, oh my gosh I havent gotten interviews from Stanford, Cornell, AND Harvard, what's wrong with me Oh NONONONONO!

 

[Cat's Meow]

Stanford Shmanford.

Why all the fuss?

J/K!

Even though Palo Alto isn't a real city, and despite the fact that most of Stanford's patients are incredibly wealthy and elite, I hear that the university is pretty nice, although a little artificial.

And what's the deal with East Palo Alto? I hear that is one if the poorest and crime-ridden cities in CA...how can there be such wealth on one side of the tracks, and such abject poverty on the other? Seems unfair to me 👎

 

[Pinkertinkle]

You seem to know a lot about the Bay Area for a clueless midwesterner as you proclaim to be. Hrmm.....

 

[uproarhz]

A letter submitted in early November is still listed as not received, while the same letter, which was sent to multiple schools on the same day, was received everywhere else over two weeks ago. It seems that Harvard takes about two more weeks than other schools to process materials. Hopefully my missing letter will be matched shortly after the Holiday weekend.

Hey there,
They can take a long time before they update the letters on their status page. The same thing happened to me. So I called and e-mailed until they finally got to me and told me that they indeed had received my letters, but hadn't updated it on the status page. So as long as you have proof that you have sent the letters you're fine. Actually, even now, after having comfirmed that they have my letters, they still haven't updated it on the site. So if you're really worried e-mail them and they will get back to you withing a few days, maybe up to a week.

 

[Cat's Meow]

You seem to know a lot about the Bay Area for a clueless midwesterner as you proclaim to be. Hrmm.....

Seeing that I have family in the Bay Area, yes, I do know a little but about Stanford, Cal, and Palo Alto.

Jeez. Don't hate.

 

[Cat's Meow]

You seem to know a lot about the Bay Area for a clueless midwesterner as you proclaim to be. Hrmm.....

So, do you agree or not? Are there significant disparities in Palo Alto?

 

[DrYo12]

So, do you agree or not? Are there significant disparities in Palo Alto?

Of course! East Palo Alto is the ghetto and everything else is rich...perfect example of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

So, do you agree or not? Are there significant disparities in Palo Alto?

Yes, there certainly is a disparity between the Palo Altos.

 

[Cat's Meow]

Of course! East Palo Alto is the ghetto and everything else is rich...perfect example of the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer.

Why is that the case? I'm just a little curious, b/c Stanford is one of those schools that rides a high horse of "providing equal opportunities and making advancements for all of humanity." To me, this is BS if you can't even help the people in your own backyard 😡

 

[Pinkertinkle]

Seeing that I have family in the Bay Area, yes, I do know a little but about Stanford, Cal, and Palo Alto.

Jeez. Don't hate.

Oh and there's no hate here, I just suspect you know a lot more than you let on.

 

[Cat's Meow]

Oh and there's no hate here, I just suspect you know a lot more than you let on.

Sorry if I seemed like I was hating on you 🙂

People on these threads usually jump all over me.

 

[DrYo12]

Why is that the case? I'm just a little curious, b/c Stanford is one of those schools that rides a high horse of "providing equal opportunities and making advancements for all of humanity." To me, this is BS if you can't even help the people in your own backyard 😡

With some of the deepest pockets in the country, one can make advancements for humanity without helping the poor. While there are many of us that would say that humanitarian means helping humans, there are those that don't define it that way, but think that helping people means helping people like themselves. In this case, that means that the people with money are funding science and medicine for themselves. Not uncommon, actually.

 

[Cat's Meow]

With some of the deepest pockets in the country, one can make advancements for humanity without helping the poor. While there are many of us that would say that humanitarian means helping humans, there are those that don't define it that way, but think that helping people means helping people like themselves. In this case, that means that the people with money are funding science and medicine for themselves. Not uncommon, actually.

True.

But I think that helping humanity entails a big social aspect, which includes reducing poverty and expanding educational opportunity.

I don't want to be too much of a hater, but I think that in the world today, one of the biggest problems by far is misdistribution of wealth and resultant poverty. Too much $$$ and privilege in the hands of too few people. I wonder, for example, what the average salary in Palo Alto is compared to the average salary in East Palo Alto.

 

[DrYo12]

True.

But I think that helping humanity entails a big social aspect, which includes reducing poverty and expanding educational opportunity.

I don't want to be too much of a hater, but I think that in the world today, one of the biggest problems by far is misdistribution of wealth and resultant poverty. Too much $$$ and privilege in the hands of too few people. I wonder, for example, what the average salary in Palo Alto is compared to the average salary in East Palo Alto.

I tend to agree with you about helping humaity and the social aspect to it, but I'm not expressing my opinion, but sharing an observation with respect to why the disparity exists amongst the two sides of the tracks.

Unequal distribution of wealth is what this country continues to perpetuate in its decisions with respsect to health-care reform (or lack thereof) and in the political decisions that are made every day in the boardrooms and insurance company offices across the country. Sad, but true.

 

[leechy]

Sorry if I seemed like I was hating on you 🙂

People on these threads usually jump all over me.

*Pounce*

*Pummel*

*Swift kick*

😉

Btw, I like the new avatar, Cat's Meow! Lots of people seem to be getting new avatars lately... oh yeah it must be because of the server change.

 

[Cat's Meow]

*Pounce*

*Pummel*

*Swift kick*

😉

Btw, I like the new avatar, Cat's Meow! Lots of people seem to be getting new avatars lately... oh yeah it must be because of the server change.

Thanks, and God bless,

CM

🙂 👍

 

[Cat's Meow]

Well, back to Stanford. This might seem like an unfair question, but why did they start sending out secondaries to everyone this year? I am not sure, but all the other CA schools screen.

I don't know...they probably have good reasons, but it seems like a money-making operation to me.

So Stanford plans to do the bulk of their interviews in Jan. and Feb.? Man, they're going to be busy. I don't know why they've waited so long this year 😕

Anyone have insight?

 

[DrYo12]

Well, back to Stanford. This might seem like an unfair question, but why did they start sending out secondaries to everyone this year? I am not sure, but all the other CA schools screen.

I don't know...they probably have good reasons, but it seems like a money-making operation to me.

So Stanford plans to do the bulk of their interviews in Jan. and Feb.? Man, they're going to be busy. I don't know why they've waited so long this year 😕

Anyone have insight?

maybe it has something to do with the new curriculum and figuring out what they want from a med school class.

 

[Cat's Meow]

maybe it has something to do with the new curriculum and figuring out what they want from a med school class.

It kinda sucks that when I was filling out my secondary, I did not know about the super-emphasis on the new curriculum.

Oh well. Patience is a virtue 🙂

 

[DrYo12]

It kinda sucks that when I was filling out my secondary, I did not know about the super-emphasis on the new curriculum.

Oh well. Patience is a virtue 🙂

Just not one of mine! Oh well, I think we need to have some regional SDN parties. Just something to get our minds off this crazy waiting game. Its the waiting that's going to do me in!!

 

[Cat's Meow]

Just not one of mine! Oh well, I think we need to have some regional SDN parties. Just something to get our minds off this crazy waiting game. Its the waiting that's going to do me in!!

👍 👍 for you!

 

[Jack_Adam]

Out of curiosity - for those of you who received interview invites from Stanford, how were they sent out - regular mail or e-mail? Thanks!