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FIRST LOOK AT APPLICATIONS

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truedoc
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02/19/08 - 07:57 AM

Hi

When do the program directors actually have a look at the applications.Is it in September or October.Thank you.

GLO MD
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02/19/08 - 08:57 AM

It is totallly program specific. Some programs start reviewing on the first week of september and some don't even start downloading applications until the end of october!! So forget about that and focus on getting all or most of your application package in time and try to apply as soon as possible! The sooner the better because if you wait for too long you decrease your chances of receiving IV's.

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truedoc
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02/19/08 - 09:21 AM

My only prob is my CS Results will be in only on the first wk of October. Anyway i will apply with what i have at the earliest.Thanks a lot.
i dont have any US lor's and dont see myself getting one on such short notice.
That's bothering me.Anyway all the best GLO MD.

bbb
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02/19/08 - 10:34 AM

Thanks GLO MD, you took the words out of my mouth.

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GLO MD
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02/19/08 - 10:44 AM

My pleasure bbb wink

!! Those are your words actually!

Best of lucks truedoc... get as much as possible and apply even w/o your cs result... it is the exam they care the less, as long as you pass it you'll be in great shape. Programs will get your result later on plus first week of october is still early in the game.

About LOR's you are still in time to do a rotation and get a couple of them, try your best on that because USCE and Us LOR's really count!!

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truedoc
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02/19/08 - 11:36 AM

Thanks GLO MD for the encouragement.i'll do the best i can to get one.

bbb
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02/19/08 - 12:50 PM

GLO MD wrote:
My pleasure bbb wink

!! Those are your words actually!

D'oh! That's why they sound vaguely familiar

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02/23/08 - 10:04 AM

I borrowed them for a moment! Hope u don't mind!! grin

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