Retsage Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Are you sure you are not confusing Boston U with Brown? Err... Maybe. I'm not sure. Let's just assume I'm not. Until the lot of you get rejected from Brown also, then we'll flip it around so everyone feels better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hey all! LOI does more than just create a bias. There is a story of a girl who had very very subpar stats and sent an LOI like every month and really showed enthusiasm, and got IN because of her sincere interest. So, don't take it lightly. And FYI, you should be sending them to schools that you have much higher stats for, that will show them that u are not going to hog a seat until u get into ur top canadian choice come may 15 or a better US school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 So I got an email from case saying that my status was updated and that I should check iApply, but when I logged on, I didn't see anything. I got an e-mail saying i was complete on tuesday. What gives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzr Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 For me, it took a while before I got the interview invite message on the website after getting that email. I think that email signifies something good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 So schnauzr, you received two e-mails: E-mail 1: your status was updated, you log on --> you find you are complete E-mail 2: Your status was updated, you log on --> you find you have an interview invite but some time after you got the e-mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzr Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I got an email saying that my status was updated and then I logged in to find nothing new. And then the next day or few hours later, don't remember, I found the interview invite on the webpage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame219 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Hey all! LOI does more than just create a bias. There is a story of a girl who had very very subpar stats and sent an LOI like every month and really showed enthusiasm, and got IN because of her sincere interest. So, don't take it lightly. And FYI, you should be sending them to schools that you have much higher stats for, that will show them that u are not going to hog a seat until u get into ur top canadian choice come may 15 or a better US school. Sorry if I sound like a complete idiot, but what exactly are letters of interests? Are they letters written by the applicant on letterhead stationery that expresses the reasons of interest of the applicant to the school? Why isn't this written in the application process on school's websites? I know that this is a completely extra step, but do you just mail it to the medical schools admissions office typically after an interview? Any clarification would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Sorry if I sound like a complete idiot, but what exactly are letters of interests? Are they letters written by the applicant on letterhead stationery that expresses the reasons of interest of the applicant to the school? Why isn't this written in the application process on school's websites? I know that this is a completely extra step, but do you just mail it to the medical schools admissions office typically after an interview? Any clarification would be appreciated! You almost have it. If you are put on hold, or on a waitlist, then you would write a letter saying that you improved x,y,z. And that after interviewing at some schools u substantially feel that this school is a great fit for you because of x y z. There is greater significance if you are on some time of waitlist, either ranked or unranked (what does this mean? I see this on SDN and I know LOIs and waitlists have some significance?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In_Valid Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Err... Maybe. I'm not sure. Let's just assume I'm not. Until the lot of you get rejected from Brown also, then we'll flip it around so everyone feels better. I like where your head is at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame219 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Case Western Reserve: schnauzr (C:8/12, II: 8/13, I: ???), Georgetown: THX (C: 7/22, II: 8/4, I:9/18) Saint Louis University: Flame219 (C:7/24, II: 8/28, I:???) SUNY Upstate: schnauzr (C:8/13, II:8/26, I: ???) Tulane: THX (C: 7:30, II: 8/19, I:9/30), freshprince416 (C: 7:30, II: 8/19, I:9/29) UTMB: Monster (C: 7/16, II: 8/12, I: 9/12), Wayne State: Freshprince416 (C: 8/12, II: 8/25, I: 9/18), Monster (C:7/28, II: 8/25, I: 9/22), In_Valid (C: 8/6, II: 8/25, I:9/05), Flame219 (C: 8/7, II: 8/25, I:9/30) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame219 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 You almost have it. If you are put on hold, or on a waitlist, then you would write a letter saying that you improved x,y,z. And that after interviewing at some schools u substantially feel that this school is a great fit for you because of x y z. There is greater significance if you are on some time of waitlist, either ranked or unranked (what does this mean? I see this on SDN and I know LOIs and waitlists have some significance?) Thanks man for the clarification! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 the Obsessiveness in me is asking this schnauzr, so you received 1 e-mail, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Case Western Reserve: schnauzr (C:8/12, II: 8/13, I: ???),Georgetown: THX (C: 7/22, II: 8/4, I:9/18) Saint Louis University: Flame219 (C:7/24, II: 8/28, I:???) SUNY Upstate: schnauzr (C:8/13, II:8/26, I: ???) Tulane: THX (C: 7:30, II: 8/19, I:9/30), freshprince416 (C: 7:30, II: 8/19, I:9/29) UTMB: Monster (C: 7/16, II: 8/12, I: 9/12), Wayne State: Freshprince416 (C: 8/12, II: 8/25, I: 9/18), Monster (C:7/28, II: 8/25, I: 9/22), In_Valid (C: 8/6, II: 8/25, I:9/05), Flame219 (C: 8/7, II: 8/25, I:9/30) Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Case Western Reserve: Alastriss (C: Aug 26, II: Aug 28) schnauzr (C:8/12, II: 8/13, I: ???), Georgetown: THX (C: 7/22, II: 8/4, I:9/18) Saint Louis University: Flame219 (C:7/24, II: 8/28, I:???) SUNY Upstate: schnauzr (C:8/13, II:8/26, I: ???) Tulane: THX (C: 7:30, II: 8/19, I:9/30), freshprince416 (C: 7:30, II: 8/19, I:9/29) UTMB: Monster (C: 7/16, II: 8/12, I: 9/12), Wayne State: Freshprince416 (C: 8/12, II: 8/25, I: 9/18), Monster (C:7/28, II: 8/25, I: 9/22), In_Valid (C: 8/6, II: 8/25, I:9/05), Flame219 (C: 8/7, II: 8/25, I:9/30) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame219 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thnx THX! Now I have to figure out which date to be scheduled to Saint Louis, they only offer interviews mondays and tuesdays I believe. Congrats Alastriss on case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 can someone say the canadian invasion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzr Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Congrats guys!! Hey Alastriss, have you scheduled your interview yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In_Valid Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 crap, I should have applied to Case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 You still should its really not too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsage Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Two day turn around? Seriously? Way to totally crush my self-esteem. Was this both CCLCM and Case, or just Case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Only case, although I am definitely an idiot and decided to not apply to cclcm. if it helps my stats are: 34R, 3.87/3.84 cgpa and scigpa respectively notable ecs: very short (10 day) volunteer abroad + some published abstracts and abstracts at big conferences (so research). Good LORs overall, but not all were outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsage Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 We're similar stats wise. I want some Case love too! Specifically, CCLCM love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00b Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I want some lovin' too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retsage Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Bow chicka bow wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 Case Western Reserve: Alastriss (C:8/26 II:8/28 I: 10/7) schnauzr (C:8/12, II: 8/13, I: ???), Georgetown: THX (C: 7/22, II: 8/4, I:9/18) Saint Louis University: Flame219 (C:7/24, II: 8/28, I:???) SUNY Upstate: schnauzr (C:8/13, II:8/26, I: ???) Tulane: THX (C: 7:30, II: 8/19, I:9/30), freshprince416 (C: 7:30, II: 8/19, I:9/29) UTMB: Monster (C: 7/16, II: 8/12, I: 9/12), Wayne State: Freshprince416 (C: 8/12, II: 8/25, I: 9/18), Monster (C:7/28, II: 8/25, I: 9/22), In_Valid (C: 8/6, II: 8/25, I:9/05), Flame219 (C: 8/7, II: 8/25, I:9/30) Yeah I just did, I went for the earliest. Rolling admissions so the earlier the better. I also wanted to beat midterm season and *fingers crossed* get an acceptance before December exams so i can slack off a lil Schnauzr, did you apply to CCLCM? I want to apply now but I think it might be too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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