meddy Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Because of busy schedules during term one and a hectic summer, I wasn't able to submit my secondaries for some schools until Nov/Dec. Because I finished my app so late, what are my chances??? I applied to mostly middle/low tier schools esp because it sounds like most people already have interviews (will they even get a chance to look at my file? yikes!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acromium Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 are you complete in those schools? it is on the late side, but hey with strong gpa and ok good mcat, you should get some interviews ( cross-figers)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddy Posted January 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 thanks for the reply. yup they're complete but i definitely did maximize on the deadlines that the schools have specified. i'm just hoping they at least read the app considering all the ones they've had to read so far/filled spots in the class already *crosses fingers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acromium Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I don't know if this will lead to a fruitful result in terms of admission, but maybe sending letters of interest might help.... wish u the best, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobey Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Because of busy schedules during term one and a hectic summer, I wasn't able to submit my secondaries for some schools until Nov/Dec. MCAT9/9/12S, GPA 3.85, strong ECs and pretty strong LORs (including a major charity CEO). But because I finished my app so late, what are my chances??? I applied to mostly middle/low tier schools esp because it sounds like most people already have interviews (will they even get a chance to look at my file? yikes!!) hey meddy, I just wanted to tell you that I am in the EXACT same situation as you are. I have very similar stats as you (10/10/10/S, and GPA around 3.8, strong ECs and ref letters). I also applied in November and December because I wanted to put my effort into Canadian schools first. I have already recieved 3 rejections, but have not heard from other schools. I'm still wondering what my chances are, and I'm afraid that they are probably slim!!! I'm not sure if you are still checking this thread, but if you are, maybe we can communicate back and forth when we hear from schools (good or bad news). This might be helpful! Hope to hear from you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobey Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I am so dubious about sending letters of interest. I know it is common practice in the US, but it is sort of against what I believe in. I think this should be a fair competition based on specified criteria, not based on how much time people can commit to writing letters, or how far people can stick their noses up the admissions officer's buts. I don't really see how admissions officers can take these letters seriously...don't they know that people are desperate to get into med school and will do/say anything to get in? They can't actually think that these letters are sincere, because the majority are probably not. I think the LOI thing is lame and too subjective. Also, if there is something about your love for the school that you really want to express to the admissions committee, then you should put it in your application essays! If you think you would be really good for a particular school, then write it in the application essays! Nothing more should be necessary. That being said, I think it is hard to stand your ground in this type of situation, when a letter might actually be your saving grace. I'm torn... Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennethToronto Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I am so dubious about sending letters of interest. I know it is common practice in the US, but it is sort of against what I believe in. I think this should be a fair competition based on specified criteria, not based on how much time people can commit to writing letters, or how far people can stick their noses up the admissions officer's buts. I don't really see how admissions officers can take these letters seriously...don't they know that people are desperate to get into med school and will do/say anything to get in? They can't actually think that these letters are sincere, because the majority are probably not. I think the LOI thing is lame and too subjective. Also, if there is something about your love for the school that you really want to express to the admissions committee, then you should put it in your application essays! If you think you would be really good for a particular school, then write it in the application essays! Nothing more should be necessary. That being said, I think it is hard to stand your ground in this type of situation, when a letter might actually be your saving grace. I'm torn... Any comments? The US system isn't like the Canadian system. "Fit" is a huge worry in the States and schools expect many applicants might have multiple acceptances. Schools want to know applicants have an actual interest in attending their school and one way of judging that is through LOIs. As an example: I had been complete at UVM for a long time but hadn't heard anything. I was "in the neighbourhood" for another school and shot off a quick letter to them. Lo and behold, 12 hours letter I was granted an interview (which i unfortunately had to turn down). It doesn't hurt. The only thing you lose is possibly your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddy Posted February 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 hey cobey! sounds like a good idea. i've heard back from gtown (rejection) but nothing else. hm for LOIs, i was tempted at first but at this point of the semester, in addition to not having a lot of extra free time, i'm not sure how much substance that i can add to a LOI. i picked up a couple of scholarships recently but as to tailor it specifically to a school, i don't have any keen observations about the school since i haven't visited yet... thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobey Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I agree with you about the LOIs. I don't think I will write any either, mainly because the idea of them gets on my nerves! Anyways, I'll keep you updated, and I look forward to hearing any updates on your end. Here's to hoping that we have a shot in the US! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFed Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 LOInterest has been throughly discussed on SDN, so if you haven't, check it out. I got accepted to a school that I didn't write a LOI for, and waitlisted at a school that I wrote this IMO pretty convincing Letter of Intent for. Their impact is debatable, but it can only hurt you if you are a terrible writer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobey Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Any news, meddy? A couple more rejections here, but no good news for me on the US front...So annoyed that I took all that time and effort to apply to the US! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFed Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 For future applicants, to get in the right mindset for the US application cycle... If you get your apps in on the first possible due date, you're already late. Yes I know it doesn't make sense, but its just the rules of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddy Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 So you're supposed to hand in your applicaton before they even accept it??Do clarify--! Got an interview invite for CMS in March! Which has made me rethink the whole "get it in early" mentality. Though it might work in many circumstances, it appears that people who completed months earlier than I did just got interview invites at the same time that I did. I don't know what their stats/applications are like but seriously, if there are schools you're waiting on that are still having interviews, there's still a chance Cobey!!! (and you must have heard back from all the Cdn schools by now?? Like yourself, Canada is still my focus) (And before anyone smirks about CMS, it's still a possibility of med school and check out the thousands of others who've applied there too! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennethToronto Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 So you're supposed to hand in your applicaton before they even accept it??Do clarify--! Got an interview invite for CMS in March! Which has made me rethink the whole "get it in early" mentality. Though it might work in many circumstances, it appears that people who completed months earlier than I did just got interview invites at the same time that I did. I don't know what their stats/applications are like but seriously, if there are schools you're waiting on that are still having interviews, there's still a chance Cobey!!! (and you must have heard back from all the Cdn schools by now?? Like yourself, Canada is still my focus) (And before anyone smirks about CMS, it's still a possibility of med school and check out the thousands of others who've applied there too! ) The few thousand neurotic premeds on SDN would disagree with you. Sure it's possible to be complete at schools in late November and still land an interview, but your chances are diminished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobey Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Congrats meddy! Thats so good you have an interview at CMS! How did you find out...mail, email? And when did you find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobey Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 And one more question, sorry: when did you submit your secondary? Thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddy Posted February 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Found out by email a couple of weeks ago. Submitted my secondary in December.. (umm, yeahhh ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobey Posted February 25, 2008 Report Share Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks meddy, and once again, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddy Posted February 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 Good luck Cobey! Hang in there, there are several schools that are still interviewing and I haven't heard from myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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