when you found out you got in, how did you react ?

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I was sitting in a Pinkberry with my friend. I was working on my update letter for waitlisted schools and personal statement for reapplication; she was also working on her PS. We talked about medical school, and I cried a bit about my fear of never getting into medical school (I cried quite a bit throughout the cycle). I changed the subject, not wanting to make a scene at Pinkberry, and ruin everyone else's experience there 😳 .

After about 5 mins, we went back to working on our things, and I received a phone call from a recognizable area code, but not of the school. I picked up nonchalantly, some version of this conversation followed...

Dr. X: Hello, may I please speak to Sillymonkey?
Me: This is she.
Dr. X: My name is Dr. X, the dean of admission of med school X.
I signaled my friend that I must take this call outside, stepped out of Pinkberry, and listened intently.
Dr. X: *&^&(*(&*( accepted )(*#)(*)*()%$_@ would you like to join our incoming class?
Me: OMG, really? Thank you so much (I felt that I was so calm and collected).
signaled to my friend inside pinkberry that I had been accepted. Somehow she understood what i was trying to convey, came out and joined me. We hugged and jumped up and down while Dr. X was still on the phone.
Dr. X: Congratulations. You sound excited.
Me: (TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY LOST IT!) Yes YES YES! I'm SOOO EXCITED!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT? REALLY? YOU AREN'T TAKING THIS AWAY RIGHT? OMG OMG OMG REALLY? OMG! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ()*()#&*(%&*(&#($(*#)_$*()*_)$*()_#$*%()*@_#$(
Dr. X: Yes! Congratulations! )#*$)($*()&*(^&#(*)&)%&*(&_&%_($&*)#$%*$ (I had no idea what was said the rest of the conversation)

Hung up the phone with Dr. X. Said my prayers. Followed by combo of Screamed. Laughed. Cried. (repeat 50 times). My friend bought me a cupcake, and took a pic of me with it in front of pinkberry. We decided to go home to tell my family.

On our way home, I told my bro over the phone, because he wasn't home. He was super happy for me. I got home, and only my 2 sisters were home. I told them, we high fived, screamed, hugged. They posted some version of “My sister is going to be a doctor” on FB.

My parents + grandma came home. I waited for everyone to sit down, and told them I had very important news to share with them. My dad fronted a silly grin. My grandma, my mom, and my sis cried. I cried. My grandma cried some more. For me, it was so awesome to share this news with my family (see my grandma's tears of joy), esp because we were having nothing but horrible news in awhile. I called all my friends, and emailed my professors and letter writers.

I woke up at a ridiculous hour the next morning with this intense fear. Not finding an email/online status update freaked me out even more. I was afraid it was all a dream/hoax/prank call. Too early to call the school, I sent a ridiculous email to the school. Some time later, I called the school to verify, they didn’t/couldn’t??… Eventually, I got a reply that I was indeed accepted to medical school!

Since then, I cried often. But that eventually stopped. I still can’t wipe this ridiculous grin off my face. I also have random urges to scream “I’M GOING TO BE A DOCTOR!!!” all too often.

The best day ever: June 24th, sooo worth the wait!
 
i got the acceptance call from the dean and screamed "WOOOOO!!!" and then apologized after realizing that I probably hurt her ears. I said something like "this is such great news...it's so hard to get in, so it's like telling someone they won the lottery!!!" and she couldn't stop laughing at my reaction. when I got off the phone i screamed and jumped and danced around and my brother asked me to stop freaking out b/c it makes it sound like i'm in trouble 😱
 
eablackwell said:
I currently have no ability to concentrate for long enough periods of time to plan my AP chem class. Those poor students... It's a good thing they already did calorimetry with me last year or they'd be lost. I must know now! :cry:
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I know how you feel. And it's even worse because I keep on dreaming about it!!!
 
Just fyi, things are (slightly) different this year, with the AAMC being more steadfast on the "after" October 15th part, so expect Friday at midnight at the earliest.:luck:
 
Myuu said:
Just fyi, things are (slightly) different this year, with the AAMC being more steadfast on the "after" October 15th part, so expect Friday at midnight at the earliest.:luck:
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Seriously? As in midnight friday or midnight Saturday? You're ruining my dreams of waking up to news at 12:03am on Friday, like my dream school prepared me...
 
I hope to be contributing to this thread in May (when Canadian schools let you know if you've been accepted/rejected/waitlisted).
 
eablackwell said:
Seriously? As in midnight friday or midnight Saturday? You're ruining my dreams of waking up to news at 12:03am on Friday, like my dream school prepared me...
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00:00 10/16/2010 is what I've been told is the earliest you're supposed to hear from anyone (this year).
 
Weird. We were told repeatedly at my interview a few weeks ago that we should hear from them this Friday.
 
AAMC said:
Since October 16, 2010 is a Saturday, medical schools that notify applicants of admissions decisions electronically should notify Regular Decision Program applicants of acceptances either over the weekend or on Monday, October 18th to maintain the spirit and intent of admissions “traffic rule” #3 (below). It would be in appropriate to notify these applicants of acceptances on Friday, October 15.
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🙁
 
You know, after waiting over a month since my interview, I know it is not really a big deal to wait 24-72 hours extra. Logically, I see how ridiculously small and inconsequential this is. So why do I feel like pacing up and down the hall mumbling obscenities? 👎
 
i'm thinking some of you will be hearing on Friday anyway. Schools have played fast and loose with this issue in the past and i see no reason why some of them would not continue to do so.
 
gravitywave said:
i'm thinking some of you will be hearing on Friday anyway. Schools have played fast and loose with this issue in the past and i see no reason why some of them would not continue to do so.
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has it always been midnight on Oct 15? Have there been cases of early releases in the past from that date?
 
Since October 16, 2010 is a Saturday, medical schools that notify applicants of admissions decisions electronically should notify Regular Decision Program applicants of acceptances either over the weekend or on Monday, October 18th to maintain the spirit and intent of admissions “traffic rule” #3 (below). It would be in appropriate to notify these applicants of acceptances on Friday, October 15.
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The post-10/15 rule has been around for a while (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showpost.php?p=1899866&postcount=4).
I've been to a couple of interviews were they told us we would hear back starting the 15th. That's obviously not a guarantee, but my guess is that a lot of adcoms don't pay attention to these little things.
 
I remember making a bonfire out of all of my UG things, screaming down the road with joy, and partying till I lost every ounce of my senses……the only problem is that im not applying this cycle lol, getting a bit too ahead of myself I think? Ah I can't help it 🙂
 
Myuu said:
00:00 10/16/2010 is what I've been told is the earliest you're supposed to hear from anyone (this year).
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For schools with deans who call each accepted student, should the applicant expect to get a phone call first (on Oct. 15th) or a letter in the mail on that day notifying acceptance/rejection?
 
You guys, the 10/15 is a suggestion not a requirement. The schools are free to start accepting whenever. The only requirement is that schools notify EDP candidates by October 1st. Some schools don't listen to the suggestion and have already started giving out acceptances. If your school said 10/15, they'll send it out on 10/15.
 
Omni said:
For schools with deans who call each accepted student, should the applicant expect to get a phone call first (on Oct. 15th) or a letter in the mail on that day notifying acceptance/rejection?
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Yeah, I was reading that email again and it pertains only to schools that let candidates know electronically. Which is to say that if your school told you they were going to tell you some way other than through the internet on the 15th, that's when you should expect it.👍
 
Myuu said:
Yeah, I was reading that email again and it pertains only to schools that let candidates know electronically. Which is to say that if your school told you they were going to tell you some way other than through the internet on the 15th, that's when you should expect it.👍
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Duuuuuude, Myuuuuuuu! Thanks for the hate-rage that has been brewing in the back of my head for the last day and a half. 😡

However, YAAAAAY! I should hear back in... holy schnikeys less than three days! :scared:
 
Geekchick921 said:
Duuuuuude, Myuuuuuuu! Thanks for the hate-rage that has been brewing in the back of my head for the last day and a half. 😡

However, YAAAAAY! I should hear back in... holy schnikeys less than three days! :scared:
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eablackwell said:
I'm glad I wasn't the only one with the quietly building rage 😉
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You know, you'd also know that if you'd read what I posted. :d
 
Just an update. I called FIU, and they are definitely not releasing information until 10/16. Not sure about other schools, but I thought I'd let you all know.
 
it was the best wake up call ever. today was my first day in about 2 weeks to sleep in, but at around 10:40 i got a call from the dean of a med school to welcome me to a seat in the class of 2015. i thanked him a bunch and was extremely excited, went downstairs, hugged my mom, called my dad, and continued to notify everyone who was involved and or following me in the process. a great day, no doubt!!! such a relief!
 
cliffhuxtableDO said:
it was the best wake up call ever. today was my first day in about 2 weeks to sleep in, but at around 10:40 i got a call from the dean of a med school to welcome me to a seat in the class of 2015. i thanked him a bunch and was extremely excited, went downstairs, hugged my mom, called my dad, and continued to notify everyone who was involved and or following me in the process. a great day, no doubt!!! such a relief!
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Awesome!!! Congratulations, you earned it! There must be no better feeling than that!! 😀 👍
 
This is really awesome you guys, congrats. to all of you! Must be such a great feeling 🙂

Hopefully I get to post here one day
 
i stopped studying for my cell bio class and played starcraft 2
 
orphn said:
i stopped studying for my cell bio class and played starcraft 2
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This.


Congratulations to all who found out already and good luck to those who are still waiting!
 
Hey congrats btw eablackwell, I remember seeing you in the 4/17 MCAT thread I think...how's med school treating you?

As for me, I:
Was playing smash brawl + (does anyone else play this mod?)
I told my roommate to turn down the volume, that this was the call. It was the call. Damn. I'm in. Told roommate. Duh. He knew already because I'd been on the phone for 5 in with the dean already. End phone call. Continue with smash. Eat dinner. Do Pchem problem set. Damn. Why the shiat am I still doing this again? Oh yeah, forgot to tell gf and parents. LoL late night calls. Stupid me, so overwhelmed with school work I forgot to tell the people who supported me along the way.
/end_Neuroticism
 
bobow98 said:
Hey congrats btw eablackwell, I remember seeing you in the 4/17 MCAT thread I think...how's med school treating you?

As for me, I:
Was playing smash brawl + (does anyone else play this mod?)
I told my roommate to turn down the volume, that this was the call. It was the call. Damn. I'm in. Told roommate. Duh. He knew already because I'd been on the phone for 5 in with the dean already. End phone call. Continue with smash. Eat dinner. Do Pchem problem set. Damn. Why the shiat am I still doing this again? Oh yeah, forgot to tell gf and parents. LoL late night calls. Stupid me, so overwhelmed with school work I forgot to tell the people who supported me along the way.
/end_Neuroticism
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Hi, thanks! Grats to you too! I changed my status to med student, but I guess I should change it back. I got all excited when I was accepted, but I still obviously have awhile until the white coat ceremony 😛

Although technically I've already made a payment to the medical school, so that should count for something. 😉
 
eablackwell said:
Hi, thanks! Grats to you too! I changed my status to med student, but I guess I should change it back. I got all excited when I was accepted, but I still obviously have awhile until the white coat ceremony 😛

Although technically I've already made a payment to the medical school, so that should count for something. 😉
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Oh haha, I thought you had gotten off a Waitlist or something so I assumed you were already attending somewhere. Well anyway, congrats and enjoy your free time for now! :meanie:
 
At 5am I got a call while I was at work in the ER, I answered it they gave me the good news, I asked them to repeat it again just in case I heard it wrong! then I called my mom and woke her up and told her the news, she started crying and screaming and then hung up, LOL. THEN she called me at 8am again and asked if it was true or had she been dreaming the whole thing!? haha good times!
 
I was like OH sweet! That was a cool school! Then I called my parents and they were like "well duh, but we're happy for you!" haha life sucks when your parents and friends think you're even more of a shoe in than you think you are -- nobody cares when you get stuff hahaha.
 
I was in the laundromat folding my clothes when my phone rang and an unrecognized number popped up. My heart skipped a beat but I did not hesitate to answer. The conversation went like this:

Dr. X: "Hi Mike!"
Me: Uhh hi?
Dr. X: This is Dr. X from the University of ___ School of Medicine, do you remember me?
Me: Of course, you were my first interviewer, whats up??
Dr. X: Well I have some good news for you
Me: REALLLLLLLYY?
Dr. X: Congratulations you've been accepted!!!
Me: AHHHHHHHH!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU AHHH!!
Dr. X: We just got out of our meeting and they said I could call you because I like to deliver the good news. Please keep us on the top of your list of school.

(little did she know not a single other school had shown remote interest in me...'my list' haha yeah right!)

I proceeded to jump up and down yelling "YES YES YES!!!". Everyone in the laundromat looked at me like I was crazy and then I called my mom (all I said was: "I'm in momma!") and she had this priceless drawn out scream of pure joy. I'll never forget that. I ended up going to the bar and my friends embarrassed me by announcing to the whole bar that I got into med school. A whole bunch of chicks starting hitting on me then. What a great day.
 
FlowRate said:
I was like OH sweet! That was a cool school! Then I called my parents and they were like "well duh, but we're happy for you!" haha life sucks when your parents and friends think you're even more of a shoe in than you think you are -- nobody cares when you get stuff hahaha.
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hahahah look on the bright side, ur parents must have been proud of you for a long time, as in, u never really disappointed them with anything if they expect u to not fail.

Againstalloddz said:
I was in the laundromat folding my clothes when my phone rang and an unrecognized number popped up. My heart skipped a beat but I did not hesitate to answer. The conversation went like this:

Dr. X: "Hi Mike!"
Me: Uhh hi?
Dr. X: This is Dr. X from the University of ___ School of Medicine, do you remember me?
Me: Of course, you were my first interviewer, whats up??
Dr. X: Well I have some good news for you
Me: REALLLLLLLYY?
Dr. X: Congratulations you've been accepted!!!
Me: AHHHHHHHH!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU AHHH!!
Dr. X: We just got out of our meeting and they said I could call you because I like to deliver the good news. Please keep us on the top of your list of school.

(little did she know not a single other school had shown remote interest in me...'my list' haha yeah right!)

I proceeded to jump up and down yelling "YES YES YES!!!". Everyone in the laundromat looked at me like I was crazy and then I called my mom (all I said was: "I'm in momma!") and she had this priceless drawn out scream of pure joy. I'll never forget that. I ended up going to the bar and my friends embarrassed me by announcing to the whole bar that I got into med school. A whole bunch of chicks starting hitting on me then. What a great day.
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awesome, just awesome.
 
My husband and I applied to the same medical schools but didn't have an acceptance to the same one yet. Well we interviewed at the same school a week apart and were being reviewed in the same admissions committee meeting.

My husband was in the shower when my interviewer called. I took the call outside and was completely ecstatic...

Interviewer: "Do you accept?"
Me: "YES YES A THOUSAND TIMES YES!!" <can't believe I said that>
...Blah blah...
Interviewer: Now I'm given to understand that your husband applied here as well and I just wanted to let you know that we will also be offering him an acceptance and he will be getting a call from his interviewer sometime in the near future.
Me: Awesome!

Sooooo...I had to decide if I was going to tell him or let him get his call. I suck at keeping secrets but I figured I'd try hahaha

I called my mom and she screamed so loud! She suggested I try to keep the secret and let him have his own experience but go ahead and tell him about me getting in since he'd just figure I'm excited about that. But tell him by the end of the night if his interviewer hadn't called.

So I got a beer out of the fridge and sat in a chair waiting for him to get out of the shower. As soon as he opened the door I took a swig and he instantly knew I'd gotten in! He was all smiles for about 2 minutes when his panic set in that he wouldn't get a call :laugh: Bad idea to keep it from him...So after a minute of his freak out I told him he'd gotten in too!

We went to the bar and and haven't stopped smiling for the last 5 days. His interviewer called him at 8:45pm that same night while we were drunk at the bar :laugh: I wonder if she could tell haha
 
I got accepted on 10/22. That night I pulled an all nighter to write a paper and make a presentation for 9 AM that morning then I worked 8 hour day at my job. Got home so exhausted that I couldn't function. Checked my e-mail and saw I had a letter from a school. I had been up for 36 hours at this point and was so delusionally tired that I didn't believe it was real. I called my mom, she started crying, and I forwarded the email to her so she could confirm it was real. LoL. Then I got super excited, called my boyfriend and a bunch of close friends for an hour. Then passed out from emotional elation and exhaustion until 10 AM on Saturday. :laugh:
 
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