Just a heads up, some letters have gone out already
Yes I believe that is so. The pool is already narrowed (by quite a lot) by the time they invite people to the applicant days.Hello neuroporo, I believe that applicants who received an invite to applicant day were shortlisted based on their initial online application. The class is then finalized based on the applicant's interview as well as their online application.
These are just my opinions and your best bet would be to email the admissions committee to get a clearer understanding of how they process their applicants. Hope this helps!
Physical snail mail kind of “letters”?Just a heads up, some letters have gone out already
Nope, email!Physical snail mail kind of “letters”?
Anyone here get one?Nope, email!
Me, that’s how I know they’ve been sent outAnyone here get one?
Congrats on your offer! Christmas came really early for you ehMe, that’s how I know they’ve been sent out
Congrats!! Well done.Me, that’s how I know they’ve been sent out
Me, that’s how I know they’ve been sent out
Wow congrats. I’m flying to Durham for interviews next week. I wish I can be your classmate!Me, that’s how I know they’ve been sent out
Thank you! Was a pleasant surprise indeed I attended the very first one in October!Congratulations! U have an early Christmas gift.
Which applicant days did you attend?
We were second in October, right @Cyberdoc2077 ?
Guess not. Only one. So, fingers crossed.Indeed, we were in mid-October interview, I also remembered a few others like Embryo. But, just to clarify, is there a different interview date in October?
Thank you! Was a pleasant surprise indeed I attended the very first one in October!
Oh whoops, my bad! I meant the first one in September.
Same. Even just had a dream about it lolFunny how a small typo is enough to awaken the neuroticism in me
hahahahaha
I'm attending the applicant day in Singapore on the 11th of November and I received the TeamLead information on the 4th of November (1 week before the applicant day).Hi, @kjs8028 did you receive the TeamLead information yet? I am flying to Durham next week too, but I have not received the email.
I received mine yesterday, Nov 6th. The TeamLEAD is going to be super interesting!Hi, @kjs8028 did you receive the TeamLead information yet? I am flying to Durham next week too, but I have not received the email.
While we were asked not to discuss the content, etc, of the TeamLEAD or other Applicant Day content, you would do yourself a great service by watching this video directly from Duke-NUSFor those who have done the TeamLEAD already, what do you all think about this activity? If you are at liberty to disclose it, please share your experiences! Was it stressful because students argued a lot? or it was more like a casual conversation without tension? Just trying to have a realistic expectation for the activity.
For those who have done the TeamLEAD already, what do you all think about this activity? If you are at liberty to disclose it, please share your experiences! Was it stressful because students argued a lot? or it was more like a casual conversation without tension? Just trying to have a realistic expectation for the activity.
While we were asked not to discuss the content, etc, of the TeamLEAD or other Applicant Day content, you would do yourself a great service by watching this video directly from Duke-NUS
Just like every other group activity, it all depends on your team members.
Some teams were more serious and formal with each other, while some teams joke around more.
My teammates were pretty cool people, so I enjoyed doing the activity with them.
Can't log in anymore. "Invalid email or password."Does applicant portal login work for anyone?
Phew. Not just me.Can't log in anymore. "Invalid email or password."
I second that! I can't log in. Did anyone let the admissions know about this already?Phew. Not just me.
I did.I second that! I can't log in. Did anyone let the admissions know about this already?
Thank you!Hello everyone!
I had my Applicant day in Singapore on 30 September, I am a Singapore PR and a re-applicant.
The other day, I was going through the posts from the past year and found some patterns in the release date. Having the 1st batch of acceptance letter released on 5 November, I am guessing the 2nd one will be released on the last week of November- first week of December. The average waiting period (in general) has been 2months (+a few days) and beyond 3months period, it's likely that, unfortunately, he/she is not a "so strong" candidate. Therefore, either waitlisted/ rejected (based on my experience). *Of course, there will be exceptions.
From my experience for 2019 cycle, I interviewed on 10 December 2018, got back in March 2019 that my application was being actively reviewed and the final letter that I was waitlisted in mid-June. The 6 months of waiting period, definitely, has not been easy.
I wanted to share so that people have a sense of the timeline, instead of being left hanging in the darkness.
I wish this helps!
It has been rough, but I'm sure everyone will find answers to your questions eventually! And congratulations to those who got the offers!!
Good luck!Good luck to those who are having the applicant day tomorrow in Durham!
For those of you attending the Nov.16th one, I will see you guys down there
Hello everyone!
I had my Applicant day in Singapore on 30 September, I am a Singapore PR and a re-applicant.
The other day, I was going through the posts from the past year and found some patterns in the release date. Having the 1st batch of acceptance letter released on 5 November, I am guessing the 2nd one will be released on the last week of November- first week of December. The average waiting period (in general) has been 2months (+a few days) and beyond 3months period, it's likely that, unfortunately, he/she is not a "so strong" candidate. Therefore, either waitlisted/ rejected (based on my experience). *Of course, there will be exceptions.
From my experience for 2019 cycle, I interviewed on 10 December 2018, got back in March 2019 that my application was being actively reviewed and the final letter that I was waitlisted in mid-June. The 6 months of waiting period, definitely, has not been easy.
I wanted to share so that people have a sense of the timeline, instead of being left hanging in the darkness.
I wish this helps!
It has been rough, but I'm sure everyone will find answers to your questions eventually! And congratulations to those who got the offers!!
Thank you for the review!
Did you have your status in the portal change from "Under Review" to "Active Review" or anything like that? I think I am one of those "not strong" candidates so I have had my application "Under Review" forever. No interviews no nothing
Thank you for the review!
Did you have your status in the portal change from "Under Review" to "Active Review" or anything like that? I think I am one of those "not strong" candidates so I have had my application "Under Review" forever. No interviews no nothing
I wouldn’t worry about the “under review” status meaning anything. I think I am a very good candidate and the school is a great fit for what I’m looking for both now and in future involvement. I was invited to interview shortly after my app was complete. Interviewed in Oct with Embryo. My status is still listed as “Under Review.” I don’t anticipate that changing until December (and really hope it changes to Accepted!)No worries. I had my interview in Oct but my status in the admission portal is still "Under Review". I am still waiting for the result.
For the interviews, there are a lot more coming, when did you finish your application? Earlier application, earlier interview~I believe (Cos Duke-NUS does not disclose any information about the choosing criteria to us.)
Good luck! We are all waiting endlessly and wish good things happen~
Thank you for the review!
Did you have your status in the portal change from "Under Review" to "Active Review" or anything like that? I think I am one of those "not strong" candidates so I have had my application "Under Review" forever. No interviews no nothing
I submitted my application back in September... my MCAT score was low (500ish), so I can see myself being assessed lowNo worries. I had my interview in Oct but my status in the admission portal is still "Under Review". I am still waiting for the result.
For the interviews, there are a lot more coming, when did you finish your application? Earlier application, earlier interview~I believe (Cos Duke-NUS does not disclose any information about the choosing criteria to us.)
Good luck! We are all waiting endlessly and wish good things happen~
I wouldn’t worry about the “under review” status meaning anything. I think I am a very good candidate and the school is a great fit for what I’m looking for both now and in future involvement. I was invited to interview shortly after my app was complete. Interviewed in Oct with Embryo. My status is still listed as “Under Review.” I don’t anticipate that changing until December (and really hope it changes to Accepted!)
Yes, I agree with Embryo and Aktak that you don't need to worry about the status My status has been "Under Review" all the while.
There are more interviews coming up so I think it's good to give yourself some time for now!
Like what 0pal16 have mentioned, there are more applicant days. So don't lose hope just yet! Based on previous threads there are people with low MCAT scores getting accepted into the school, but iirc they have a high GPA and/or perhaps good ECs to offset that. All the best!I submitted my application back in September... my MCAT score was low (500ish), so I can see myself being assessed low
I hope you get your offer soon!! I think it's a great school.
I submitted my application back in September... my MCAT score was low (500ish), so I can see myself being assessed low
I hope you get your offer soon!! I think it's a great school.
I am thrilled by your confidence! Definitely hope you will get accepted
Definitely hope to get the interview. I don't mind it being late, but wish there is some indication of whether it is 'really' under review or it's actually 'secretly' rejected. Judging from the previous thread, some people have been "Under Review" for months on end only to be rejected way late, like just before semester starts.. It would be great if they could place some clarity in the application process; though the lack of which seems to be the case every year as in the past threads...
I think one option you have at this point is to contact the admissions office to show your passion for school. Some students write a letter of intent even before getting their interview invitations and sometimes that works! Try that! That's not going to hurt your application.
I submitted my application back in September... my MCAT score was low (500ish), so I can see myself being assessed low
I hope you get your offer soon!! I think it's a great school.
I am thrilled by your confidence! Definitely hope you will get accepted
Definitely hope to get the interview. I don't mind it being late, but wish there is some indication of whether it is 'really' under review or it's actually 'secretly' rejected. Judging from the previous thread, some people have been "Under Review" for months on end only to be rejected way late, like just before semester starts.. It would be great if they could place some clarity in the application process; though the lack of which seems to be the case every year as in the past threads...
I think one option you have at this point is to contact the admissions office to show your passion for school. Some students write a letter of intent even before getting their interview invitations and sometimes that works! Try that! That's not going to hurt your application.
OH wow, it sounds promising you may get the offer soonI attended 16 Sep Applicant Day. A staff from Admissions Office called me ytd, asking for additional info. Very sincere, and she mentioned they are actively reviewing all the applicants now. SO yes, don't give up just yet.
OH wow, it sounds promising you may get the offer soon
OMG! Accepted a few minutes ago!!! Definitely a gift for thanksgiving. Hope you guys receive your Christmas gift soon!!!The dean during the applicant day in Durham mentioned that Duke-NUS is trying to release a wave of admissions before Christmas. I guess many will hear about their offers soon!
Such great news, Cyberdoc2077! I wonder if anyone else from our group has received anything yet!OMG! Accepted a few minutes ago!!! Definitely a gift for thanksgiving. Hope you guys receive your Christmas gift soon!!!
All the best