In this episode of the OldPreMeds Podcast, we again dive into our Nontraditional Premed Forum where we pull a question and deliver the answers right on to you.
Today, the discussion touches on the secondary applications, interviews, and the timing and process of it all.
Our poster has completed 9 secondaries and already has 2 scheduled interviews. If the school is not going to offer an interview, do they let you know, or do they just leave you hanging (also known as a silent rejection or soft rejection)? What kind of timeline do most schools work on?
After interview, depending on the school, the status may vary according to:
Most medical schools hold the majority of students until later in the cycle to decide to waitlist or reject them. But all medical schools vary, and there is no general rule. The waiting game can be painful because they don’t need to finalize it until April 30th.
So if you haven’t heard back about an interview, you may just have to wait. Even though many students get interviews in the fall, others won’t be invited for an interview until January or February.
You should get your applications in early so things get reviewed early, but medical schools may not always review applications in a chronological fashion.
A lot of medical schools actually look at secondary applications more intensely than they do the primary because it allows them to gauge how well you mesh with their culture and mission. It allows them to gauge your motivations, commitment, and what you can bring to their upcoming class.
A lot of medical schools actually look at secondary applications more intensely than they do the primary because it allows them to gauge how well you mesh with their culture and mission.Click To TweetThe application process can be painful and slow, but that is the game. Schools take in a lot of applications, so it may take a long time to get through them all. Stay encouraged and motivated while you’re waiting for the answer (hopefully an interview invite)!
If you have questions you want answered here on the OldPremeds Podcast, go to our Nontraditional Premed Forum and ask a question.
If you’re trying to prepare yourself for a medical school interview, check out Dr. Gray’s book, Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Interview.
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