robclem21 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I'll be the pessimist! In all likelihood, they've reviewed all the applications by now, those of us who haven't heard are either "for sure reject" or "probably reject" and the only reason they haven't told us yet is JUST IN CASE someone with a march 29/30 interview cancels and they need to select someone else. So they won't let us know til March 28, probably? For this, they technically only need to hold on to approx 100 people. not as many as they have yet to reject. Unless >100 people have very very very important plans on that weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 They have in the past held a very large number of people until the last very large wave of rejections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradApplicant Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hey Everyone, This is my first time posting! I was just wondering if there were any other grad applicants out there still waiting...and if you are how are you scheduling your defense?! It's hard to know whether it should be before or after June 30th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwr2013 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Grad student....once optimist... turned pessimist. Taking my time with my thesis now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynet Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hey Everyone, This is my first time posting! I was just wondering if there were any other grad applicants out there still waiting...and if you are how are you scheduling your defense?! It's hard to know whether it should be before or after June 30th! Definitely lots of us grad applicants left! I'm scheduling everything to be done before June 30, because better safe than sorry? Also I would desperately like to be done this degree as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwwwi Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Hey Everyone, This is my first time posting! I was just wondering if there were any other grad applicants out there still waiting...and if you are how are you scheduling your defense?! It's hard to know whether it should be before or after June 30th! Also a grad applicant still waiting ... but pretty much expecting the worst. Defended already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradApplicant Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ya I agree... I definitely am expecting the worst also so it's hard to be motivated to get it done so soon. Hopefully we'll find out this week...it has not been good for my sanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.app2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Another grad applicant here. Been creeping this forum since back in january. I personally know of a few grads that have been rejected. Not sure if that is good news for us or not. Good luck everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mew2alakazam Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 I was a grad applicant and from what I've heard and experienced, the June deadline is not strict. Bottom line is, don't worry too much about the deadline, just make sure you've booked one by then. I defended in July and that was totally fine. This is only a guess, but I think the point of the deadline is so that you won't just ditch your PI and leave the project hanging if you get in to med school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradApplicant Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 That's actually really good to know. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Just a thought: it's actually only been 2 weeks since they posted the Facebook post that said invites will go out over the next three weeks. So 3 weeks from then would actually be next Wednesday. Might not be this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDistress Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Also, judging from the interview invites thread, invites for March 2nd were still going out on February 18th. That gives interviewees 12 days of notice. There's still PLENTY of time left before it's 12 days before March 29/30th. Stay positive and don't worry too much (easier said than done)! Just think of how anxious you would be AFTER your interview. The waiting never ends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwr2013 Posted March 5, 2014 Report Share Posted March 5, 2014 Also, judging from the interview invites thread, invites for March 2nd were still going out on February 18th. That gives interviewees 12 days of notice. There's still PLENTY of time left before it's 12 days before March 29/30th. Stay positive and don't worry too much (easier said than done)! Just think of how anxious you would be AFTER your interview. The waiting never ends! I would be less anxious. Considerably less anxious given that my odds would have increased from about 1 in 7 to 1 in 2......................................but then again, probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I would be less anxious. Considerably less anxious given that my odds would have increased from about 1 in 7 to 1 in 2......................................but then again, probably not. I guarantee it makes it worse, lol. Because now you have no idea how much the interview is worth so the possibilities are endless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mew2alakazam Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 It's almost like you are the main character in the movie "Gravity". So little control Watch it if you get an offer for admission. It might connect with you in a much deeper way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 *edit: clearly wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 No we're not. That was the 19th. 19th, 26th, 5th. That's two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 hahaha you're right, apparently I can't count! Disregard what I said earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherus Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I know it's really hard, but wouldn't it be better to pretend that you were rejected and stop thinking about it? Therefore if you are actually rejected, you have already come to terms with it, and if you are actually accepted than you get a nice surprise? Also, the waiting after interview looks like it would be much better than waiting to see if you get an interview...but it really isn't!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I know it's really hard, but wouldn't it be better to pretend that you were rejected and stop thinking about it? Therefore if you are actually rejected, you have already come to terms with it, and if you are actually accepted than you get a nice surprise? Also, the waiting after interview looks like it would be much better than waiting to see if you get an interview...but it really isn't!! You're absolutely correct, I've already had two interviews so it has been at the back of my mind although I don't interview again until the weekend of the 22nd so I have some time before my big weekend of three interviews. Plus I'm on reading week so what else am I supposed ot do other than worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I know it's really hard, but wouldn't it be better to pretend that you were rejected and stop thinking about it? Therefore if you are actually rejected, you have already come to terms with it, and if you are actually accepted than you get a nice surprise? Also, the waiting after interview looks like it would be much better than waiting to see if you get an interview...but it really isn't!! As someone who was hanging in the balance with UofT last year, while having other interviews, I disagree. You've gotta hold onto every last thread of hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 hahaha you're right, apparently I can't count! Disregard what I said earlier. Haha I was wondering why you kept saying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojjanhorse Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I was asked to switch to the 29th my Ms. Taylor. I'm not sure if this means that all days are booked? Does it mean that the 30th is filled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynet Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I was asked to switch to the 29th my Ms. Taylor. I'm not sure if this means that all days are booked? Does it mean that the 30th is filled? Noooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aetherus Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 As someone who was hanging in the balance with UofT last year, while having other interviews, I disagree. You've gotta hold onto every last thread of hope! Staying hopeful is good, but if it is causing stress, is it not better to just forget about it? Stressing about getting an interview or not will make not difference in the outcome but may make a difference in your quality of life for the next 2 to 3 weeks. I guess it depends on the type of person you are. If staying hopeful will help you wait until you get a decision then staying hopeful is probably beneficial. If not knowing is stressing people out, then it would probably be better to just assume rejection and be pleasantly surprised if you get an invite. Just my 0.02$, that being said there is probably no perfect way of waiting for a "life changing" decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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