Serine Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 That's correct, SAM didn't ever have a list of offers. There was just an option to accept an offer from a school in the dropdown (but there were schools listed that I hadn't even applied to). The e-mails from the schools/online portal for Queens are how you find out. I was totally paranoid that I did it wrong because of how SAM is laid out, haha. Okay I'm now confused what the role of SAM is... Can you please explain it again..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dassy Posted May 9, 2014 Report Share Posted May 9, 2014 Okay I'm now confused what the role of SAM is... Can you please explain it again..? When we accept medical school it has to go through the OMSAS system (known as SAM, Secure Applicant Messaging), so that 1) it is a secure system where they can confirm that it is indeed us that is making the decision; and 2) they can make a master list of applicants and remove us from the waitlist of other schools. SAM does not change according to each applicant, in that when you go to accept your "acceptance" to a school, it offers you a drop-down list of all the medical schools in Ontario. So don't log in early expecting it to show you where you've got offers to. Hope that helps clarify things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dassy Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 ^ eek!! 10char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epona Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Now I want to play Majora's Mask. I can't believe it's only three days left :S. I hope we all hear good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serine Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 When we accept medical school it has to go through the OMSAS system (known as SAM, Secure Applicant Messaging), so that 1) it is a secure system where they can confirm that it is indeed us that is making the decision; and 2) they can make a master list of applicants and remove us from the waitlist of other schools. SAM does not change according to each applicant, in that when you go to accept your "acceptance" to a school, it offers you a drop-down list of all the medical schools in Ontario. So don't log in early expecting it to show you where you've got offers to. Hope that helps clarify things! Yes it does! Thanks, dassy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybird Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Now that you've started, I'm going to be very disappointed if you fail to keep it up, Exo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dassy Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Just found this while trying to look up the reference to the 72hrs remaining photo. Pretty spot on for us I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebubbles Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm just really interested to see if Queen's manages to screw up again and decisions are released early like last year. I didn't even apply to Queen's this year but that was crazy I hope that everyone hears great news on Tuesday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm just really interested to see if Queen's manages to screw up again and decisions are released early like last year. I didn't even apply to Queen's this year but that was crazy I hope that everyone hears great news on Tuesday!! Sooo jealous that you've already gotten the great news and can relax. Congrats! Did you apply anywhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangebubbles Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Sooo jealous that you've already gotten the great news and can relax. Congrats! Did you apply anywhere else? Thanks - the early acceptance from Dal is certainly making this wait a lot less stressful, but I have been in your shoes in previous years . You're almost there!! Just a few more days I only interviewed at one other school (UofT) but I'm 95% certain that I'm choosing Dal regardless of Tuesday's news. I'm still excited though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ephemeros Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Laughed so hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohno Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 I remember being really occupied by a huge exam this time last month which sort of diverted my attention. But the week before the big day I just couldn't concentrate on studying anymore and started gaming like crazy to settle down my nerves. Best of luck to everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaMint Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Good luck everyone! Exciting times ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachacha Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'm so worried.. last few days have felt like ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amichel Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 I'm so worried.. last few days have felt like ages I actually feel that the last few days have been better. Something about the higher fraction of time remaining passing each day I think. As in, when there were 60 days left, 1 day passing was nothing, but now, 1 day is 1/3 of the remaining time. It's still hard, but better for me, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmatt1122 Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Lots of EtOH tonight to pass the time. Hope you're all having a good night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hockeynut Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 ARGH!!!!!! Also happened across . Thought it was fitting for today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 24 hours!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLASTICSX Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 24 hours!!!!!! AH! Queen's med midnight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarvish Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 I ended up waking up before 8, hoping that means I'll be too tired to stay up all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeynut Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 AH! Queen's med midnight? hahaha (10char) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygella Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Wow I can't believe I actually made it to today, only one more day left. On a related note, it's my birthday today, any of you premed101ers want to celebrate it with me down in NYC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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