Is it safe to take a vacation...

[Guest Lorae]

hey all. I am desperately trying to plan a vacation this January (2004). I'm a little afraid to leave the country at a time I know I could be receiving some important mail..... I'm hoping to go for 2 weeks.

 

Do you think January is a safe time to leave?? Is there any chance I could miss some important news about my applications, or should I be ok as long as I have someone pick up my mail...,

 

Thanks!

[Guest bad hombre]

Hi Lorae,

 

Depends on where you're from and where you're applying to. For the Ontario schools, ABSOLUTELY NOTHING happens in January; interview invites come in mid-late feb. I don't know about other schools, but you can always ask someone to check your mail for you. I don't think your presence would be required for any Canadian school (i.e. you receive only interview invites and application confirmations, no interviews)

 

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[Guest Kirsteen]

Hi there Lorae,

 

Also, many medical school applications (US and Canadian) have a section where you can fill out alternate contact info, in the event that you may be predisposed. If you're only planning to go away for a couple of weeks, that may be a good failsafe to exercise.

 

Cheers,

Kirsteen