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Are people already getting IIs? Or is this for early decision?
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anonymous:
Are people already getting IIs? Or is this for early decision?
I got mine last week
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They interview very early, I got mine 7/7 last year. They prioritize high stats/strong mission fit applicant for the first batch of II
WanderingDust:
They interview very early, I got mine 7/7 last year. They prioritize high stats/strong mission fit applicant for the first batch of II
I’m worried bc I submitted everything except the lor aren’t all in yet. They won’t send me an interview without it right?
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sneakymonkey:
I got mine last week
interview invite or secondary ? just making sure cause people tend to confused II with a secondary
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WanderingDust:
They interview very early, I got mine 7/7 last year. They prioritize high stats/strong mission fit applicant for the first batch of II
were you OOS ?
IS II 7/7, completed app 6/30, virtual interview on 8/12
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anonymous:
IS II 7/7, completed app 6/30, virtual interview on 8/12
this cycle? or last cycle ?
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Got interview invite 7/7
royland27:
this cycle? or last cycle ?
this cycle
damn i literally just got verified, still no secondary received, and you guys are already getting II's LOL
WanderingDust:
They interview very early, I got mine 7/7 last year. They prioritize high stats/strong mission fit applicant for the first batch of II
Can you please share how the interview was and the phone interview? Any curve ball questions to expect apart from them asking about mcat scores/low grades?
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royland27:
were you OOS ?
I am in-state
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anonymous:
Can you please share how the interview was and the phone interview? Any curve ball questions to expect apart from them asking about mcat scores/low grades?
I interviewed with the Dean of Admissions for 1.5 hours. I don't think there is a phone interview; it's a 30-minute Zoom interview with a medical student. There were no curveball questions because the dean said he didn't want to stress me out. They might ask about how your study for the MCAT or what's a class you struggled with, but that's just to know you better. Also, the Dean felt very uhhhh stiff and stone-faced during the entire interview, so I thought he did not like me, but I still got accepted in December. He actually tried to sell the school to me during the second half, so it was a relief to have him do most of the talking, haha. The student interview was so chill and conversational (but watch out, if you let your guard down/show up late without apologizing/swear/or act disrespectfully, it will hurt you really reallllllly badly).
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WanderingDust:
I interviewed with the Dean of Admissions for 1.5 hours. I don't think there is a phone interview; it's a 30-minute Zoom interview with a medical student. There were no curveball questions because the dean said he didn't want to stress me out. They might ask about how your study for the MCAT or what's a class you struggled with, but that's just to know you better. Also, the Dean felt very uhhhh stiff and stone-faced during the entire interview, so I thought he did not like me, but I still got accepted in December. He actually tried to sell the school to me during the second half, so it was a relief to have him do most of the talking, haha. The student interview was so chill and conversational (but watch out, if you let your guard down/show up late without apologizing/swear/or act disrespectfully, it will hurt you really reallllllly badly).
Thank you so much!
Does getting an II early on (high stat/mission fit) probably mean better chances of acceptance?
anonymous:
Does getting an II early on (high stat/mission fit) probably mean better chances of acceptance?
There are 2 waves of As. If u interview early, ur more likely to be part of the first wave. I interviewed in February and got in in April.