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  • User #9147

  • Application cycles: 2007
  • Demographics: Female, East Asian
  • Home state: Georgia
  • Brief Profile: Work Experiences:
    3 years as a performance assistant
    3 months as a server
    1 semester as a Teacher's Assistant
    Currently, I work as a Nurse Tech (aka Certified Nurse Assistant) at an Emergency Department
  • // Applications //

    Application Cycle One: 2007

    • Undergraduate college: Emory University
    • Undergraduate Area of study: Premedical Studies
    • Institution: Georgia Japanese Language School
    • Area of Study: Foreign Language/International Studies
    • Degree Obtained: HS Dip
    • Total MCAT SCORE: 505
    • MCAT Section Scores: B/B 129, C/P 126, CARS 124  
    • Overall GPA: 3.83
    • Science GPA: 3.73

    Summary of Application Experience

    Key:
    R - Received 2ndary
    S - Submitted 2ndary
    C - Completion Notification
    II - Interview Invite
    I - Interview
    RJ - Rejection
    WD - Withdrawal
    A - Acceptance

    Ok, let Round 3 of Medical School Application begin! This year, I hope to become an inspiration for those hopeless re-applicants with low MCAT scores.

    11/15 - I started the Princeton Review MCAT course in hopes to increase my MCAT score. So far, my score is a 28M (7V 9P 12B). That darn verbal score is killing my overall MCAT score.

    1/22 - So, I heard there were a lot of technical difficulties in the January CBT MCAT. I feel really bad for my friends who took it in January, but I'm also glad that I decided to take the April test. Now back to study, study, study!

    4/13 - At this point, the baristas at the local Starbucks not only know my name and my exact order (green tea frapp w/o melon) but also understand why I don't like to learn the different hormone level changes of the menstrual cycle.

    4/16 - CBT MCAT day!!!

    4/17 - I started compiling a list of medical schools that I wanted to apply to. This year, I'm planning to apply to 20 schools! UoHawaii is now officially off of my list since I don't have the molecular biology credit?Eoo bad. It would be nice to study by the white beach and the blue ocean.

    5/18 - I have my new MCAT score: 28O (8V 9P 11B). As you can see, nothing really changed. Well, at least I'm showing an upward trend in verbal and writing! (c'mon, I need some optimism here)

    5/25 - Due to my friend's advice, I decided to submit my personal statement to EssayEdge.com. At this point, this is my third time around writing a personal statement on 'why I want to become a doctor.' Though I believe my last two PS clearly explained my motivation, I am totally against submitting the same PS. So, this time, I tried more tweaking: I added more clinical scenarios that I encountered over the past year. Hopefully, this will catch the adcoms' eyes.

    5/27 - My revised essay is back! However, I still need to work on it since my editor didn't convey what I wanted to express to the adcoms.

    6/1 - I tried to submit my AMCAS, but the website was down. (-_-;

    6/5 - After five days of checking aamc.org, I was finally able to submit my AMCAS! Hooray!

    6/18 - I reactivated my VirtualEvals account and submitted my first newly-acquired LOR. Though I have enough LORs for most schools, I still wanted to see if my #1 choice LOR will be available soon.

    6/22 - My first secondary arrived! Thank you GWU! This was so unexpected.

    7/10 - My #1 choice LOR has not yet reached the Career Center. Since some medical schools are on roll-in admissions, I decided to give up on my #1 choice LOR and decided to post my other four LORs on VIrtualEvals.

    7/12 - LORs are now officially posted on VirtualEvals. whoohoo! (^w^)/

    7/14 - I got an email from the Career Center stating how my long-waited LORs had arrived. Too late, too late!

    8/6 - Yay! I got my first interview invite! I love you, GWU! I couldn't concentrate on work at all. I'm so so happy!

    8/?? - Boo. I received my first batch of rejections. Bye bye to Georgetown and University of Chicago. Well, I really didn't expect to get in there, but I still hoped for some careless 'mistakes' by the adcoms that would somehow let me bypass the interview and let me be admitted into their MD program. Too bad~.

    8/28 - Today, I received my second interview invite. This application cycle treating me a lot kindly compared to the previous two. I guess the key was to apply early! My interview at NYMC will be my very first chance to take advantage of the Applicant Host Program. Thank goodness I can save money!

    9/13 - 9/14 - Happy Birthday to me! I'm also tackling my first interview. This is my first time in Washington, D.C. Oh I love this city! Actually, the area reminded me of a nice college town/city. Wherever I went, I saw a GWU flag. I've attended a school with so little school spirit so it would be a good change if I can attend here. :P It's definitely a city that I wouldn't worry about owning a car since you can practically go anywhere by walking and taking the train. Since it was my first interview this cycle, I, along with the other applicants, was so nervous prior to our interviews. Very minimal verbal interactions were made among the applicants. But, I totally feel in love with the GWU's enthusiasm on national and international activism. I would love going here as a medical student. Then after my trip, I surprisingly came home to another interview invite: RFU!

    10/2 - 10/3 - Ok. During my entire trip to NYMC, I was so afraid that I was going to get lost somewhere between LaGuardia airport and Valhalla, NY. Every bus, every subway, every train ride, I was tachycardic the entire time. Luckily, I got there in one piece. NYMC was located more in the suburbs. It kind of reminded me of East Cobb: rich suburbia. I'm not sure if I would like to revert back to the dorm life, though. Those rooms were really tiny. But, I'm sure you really won't be doing too much in there besides studying and sleeping. Heck, I might not even be there at all! I wish I got to see the all-famous anatomy labs. They were unfortunately closed off for the M1's anatomy tests. Like my last trip, I cam home to yet another interview invite: MCW. Now, I must quote my bf in honor of him, 'Call me butter, 'cuz I'm on a roll!' (Cheesy, I know. But that's what I like about him.)

    10/8 - 10/9 - This point marks a special moment in my life. For the first time, I got to rent a car on my very own! At the O'Hare airport, I rented a sedan with a navigation system. The navigation saved me from getting lost in the middle of nowhere. On a side note, I was able to find a BIG outlet mall. I was very delighted with my discovery. Like NYMC, RFU is located a bit away from civilization. But unlike NYMC, RFU is surrounded by fewer trees. Yet, I still thought the campus was beautiful and peaceful. The interview was really laid back compared to the first two. However, there was a lot of sitting and waiting while we waited for our turn for the interview. Though I didn't quite connect with the first interviewer, I thought I hit it off well with my second. The facilities seemed a lot newer compared to GWU and NYMC. I also met an applicant who used to go to the same elementary school with me. It's a small world, huh? On a side note, I also discovered SDN the night before my RFU interview. I know it might be too late of a discovery, but hey, I was very grateful with the interview feedback column.

    10/15 - The official first day of acceptances. I, unfortunately, was not one of the lucky ones. Poo~.

    10/19 - Nooo! My first post-interview rejection arrived! *cries* How embarrassing. But then again, someone has to be rejected from the group, right? Man, I even interviewed there on my birthday! GWU, I thought we were meant to be! (T_T)

    11/16 - I had a wonderful wake up call. Thank you Mercer for an interview invite!

    11/17 - So I cam home from work (graveyard shift) around 8am. During my drive home, I just had this sick feeling in my stomach as if it was foreshadowing a dreadful incident. Once I arrive a home, (A) I received a phone call from my dad stating how sick my mom was in Japan (and there was nothing I could do to help) and (B) I see an envelope from UoM-Minneapolis. I immediately thought it was a rejection. But when I held the envelope, it was a lot thicker than a typical rejection letter. Like a budding flower during early spring, hope gradually grew within me as I slowly opened the letter. 'Maybe it's an interview invite?' I thought to myself. But alas, like the unpredictable, below-freezing weather that every once in a while lands in Atlanta and destroys all budding flowers, the solid rejection letter from UoM totally killed the little shred of hope that I had possessed. So, it turned out that the envelope included a lot of useless sheets of paper in addition to the rejection letter. Damn, how could they give me such false hope?!

    11/24 - Yet another rejection: SUNY Downstate. It's too bad, because I was actually interested in their neuroscience curriculum.

    12/1 - Ok. I'm getting really panicky now. According to SDN, NYMC sent out their first batch of acceptances on 12/1 last year. I've been checking my inbox nonstop. This wait is slowly poisoning me. Pllleeeaaasssee let me in!

    12/5 - So, SDN is pure evil. Because of SDN, I found out that a lot of applicants were receiving the acceptance email today. Since I haven't received such email, I'm now convinced that I wasn't accepted to NYMC. This sucks. Now, two interviews had turned into two rejections. I'm really worried about RFU and MCW. Though the SDN statistic is one acceptance to three interviews, I don't know if I can rely on that at this point. I'm guessing that my interviewing skill is not up to par with the other applicants. So, to practice and obtain constructive criticism, I asked my bf to perform a mock interview on me. Because my bf was interviewing for a job for a three-month period, he's practically an expert in interviewing compared to me. According to my bf, I'm supposedly 'too humble,' which makes me look unconfident. Because I didn't want to look 'too cocky,' I guess I overcompensated. Then, I also practiced smiling in the mirror for about 2 hours so I will look more 'pleasant' than 'intimidating.' (I blame my natural chinky eyes) I hope these improvements will help me on the 7th! Here I come, MCW.

    12/6 - 12/7 - It snowed (18 degrees F) during my trip to Milwaukee! This was totally unexpected since it was 72 degrees F in Atlanta. The entire place was covered in white. It made the blizzard of '03 in Atlanta look like crap. This time around, I tried to escape my comfort bubble and made myself interact more with the other applicants. Like at NYMC, I also took advantage of the Applicant Host Program. My hosts were SO nice!!! Though we weren't able to eat frozen custard, they really filled me in on how's life like as a medical student in MCW. The M1 auditorium was really nice (and I wish they would renovate the M2 auditorium since I really don't like those little tables attached to the chairs) and the facilities looked nice and new overall. The interviewers (MD and student) were both really nice and laid back, too. So far, I think this is the school where I felt most comfortable at. I guess I clicked better with the people here.

    12/10 - I received my rejection letter from NYMC in the mail. No surprise here since I never got the acceptance email. Also, since I haven't heard my decision from RFU, I emailed them asking about my status (they could have lost my decision; you never know what can happen during this cycle). RFU promptly responded with an email stating how they haven't made a decision on my file yet. I guess I'll have to wait. Grrr.

    12/17 - No decision from RFU and MCW yet.

    12/18 - Still waiting. It's sad because I will sprint out to the mailbox as soon as I hear the mailman drive off.

    12/19 - Still more waiting. Due to dear desperation, I started praying to my ancestors' pictures in my parents' living room. (I'm Shinto. Maybe this little info will help explain my actions/thought process.) Then, I wondered if a cup of tea was an insufficient barter to convince my ancestors to help me shape my life toward the medical profession. So, I added yummy tangerines in hopes of increasing my luck. At this point, I was so distressed that I hung on to any good superstitions. But then, I'm sure I'm not alone. I bet a lot of people do this but no one is willing to admit it in public...except me (^_^)

    12/20 - Today, I went to Clemson University with my family to attend my lil' brother's college graduation. Unlike the previous days, I wasn't able to stalk the mailman. (-_-; As soon as I got home, I ran to my ancestors pictures, prayed, and ran out to the mailbox. Slowly, I opened the lid and peered in. Inside, I saw one manila envelope. Disappointed, I grabbed the manila envelope (it was something for my dad). Then, a smaller, white envelope fell right near my feet.

    It was an envelope from MCW.

    It wasn't a puny envelope either.

    I quickly grabbed the envelope and ripped it open. There, right in my very hands was an acceptance package from MCW.

    I screamed. Really, really loud. Yes, I got in! 'I'M FINALLY GOING TO BE A DOCTOR!' (if I make it through med school that is...but that's besides the point.)

    Now, my mom and dad are fully convinced that I got in because of the tangerines...haha. Whether it was my own abilities or the tangerines, I do not care at this point. All I know is that I will be very content to attend MCW for their MD curriculum. Yay for MCW c/o 2012!

    12/21 - I cancelled my interview and withdrew my application from Mercer. Though it was sad that I killed my possibility of attending school with my best friend (she goes to Mercer Law) again, I was worried about driving to two separate locations for my two interviews at Mercer. With my bad sense of direction, the Mercer Interview could have been quite disastrous. However, I still feel bad for the adcom, who had to read my 9-page Visionary Statement, before they extended an interview invite. Thank you, Mercer adcom!

    1/1 - Happy New Years!!!

    1/11 - I received an unexpected interview invitation from EVMS. Since I can only call them on weekdays, I will have all weekend to ponder whether I should accept or decline the interview offer.

    1/14 - After browsing the EVMS website for the tenth time, reading through US News: US Medical Schools, and discussing with family members and my bf, I decided to decline my interview and withdraw my application. It was very hard decision to make, indeed.

    1/17 - FAFSA & 2007 Taxes are now completed! Now, I just need to compile my financial aid application and mail it off to MCW.

    1/23 - I finally mailed out my financial aid application-. Horrah!!!

    1/24 - It's a dream come true! I was able to purchase a Japanese kotatsu (low table w/ heater) on e-Bay for only $220!!! I am one of the happiest people in the world right now. :D

    2/4 - Whoa, another unexpected interview invite! This time, it's MCG. But, I declined the interview offer since I wasn't really impressed by them two years ago. In addition, I was also rejected. :( Good bye AECOM!

    2/25 - My SUNY Upstate pre-interview hold turned into a rejection. Oops.

    3/1 - Whoopidy doo. In my inbox tonight, I found an email from Emory stating how it had closed its interviewing season. I guess it was a mass email. Darn them. They won't even spend money on ink, paper, envelop, nor a stamp to actually mail me my rejection. Cheapo~. I want my tuition money back! Hahaha.

    4/1 - I believe the interview season is coming to a close. Let the rain of rejection letters begin!!!

    5/7 - Today, my journey through the 2008 application cycle finally came to an end! Horray! I hope that my story can inspire some people in the upcoming cycles. Good luck to you all!!! *muah*

    Application Complete, Rejected

    SUNY Buffalo
    SUNY Upstate
    Jefferson Medical College
    Albert Einstein of Yeshiva University
    Loyola University Chicago
    Georgetown University
    University of Chicago
    Creighton University
    SUNY Downstate
    Emory University
    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

    Application Complete, Withdrew

    Temple University
    Drexel University

    Attended Interview, Rejected

    George Washington University
    New York Medical College

    Attended Interview, Withdrew

    Medical College of Georgia
    Mercer University
    Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Rosalind Franklin University

    Accepted

    Medical College of Wisconsin

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