To ask or not to ask...

[Dazed84]

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I'm not sure if this question has already been answered, so bear with me. I am undergoing the excruciating wait for interview offers from med schools, and I wanted it to know if would reflect poorly on me if I were to give admissions a poke and ask them about the status of my application?

I've read somewhere that it tends to annoy admissions if I ask them, and from a friend I've heard it depends on the school. Some are actually very nice and will let you know.

What's the correct answer? Thanks in advance!

 

[Premeddie]

amputation

 

[BlueElmo]

Go ahead and ask them. They won't bite you.

 

[Dazed84]

All righty! Thanks! Will do!

 

[DrSmooth]

Rather than just asking, I sent a brief update email including coursework and ECs completed or in progress since June 1 when I applied. This lets them know you are still interested and an update to your file might "poke" them to take action on it. Good luck.

 

[Bernoull]

I've asked numerous times with no adverse results. Just be polite/courteous etc..

 

[Catalystik]

It's a good idea to call and ask if your application looks complete, as you may find that there's a missing component that they need.

 

[Dazed84]

Sounds good. In other words, I'll ask them if they're considering me without really asking them. So far I have gotten four rejections, and two holds....and I'm getting quite anxious....