In previous years, DMU always had a secondary. This year, they decided to throw in a generic "why osteopathic medicine/connect to DMU mission" question in the primary instead of having a secondary. Most of us early applicants were not aware of this at the time, and were expecting a normal secondary as usual.
DMU is one of my top choices; however, I did not expand too much on the "why DMU" prompt as I was expecting this question to appear in the secondary (like last year). I was planning on expanding on why DMU there, and didn't want to write too much for the primary question at the risk of sounding like I was pushing it. I am worried that I was not able to adequately explain my enthusiasm for their program, and am nervous that this could potentially cost me an interview.
My question is: should I send DMU admissions an email, explaining my misunderstanding that there was not going to be a secondary this year, and expand on why DMU is a top choice for me? Or does this seem desperate? Not sure what the protocol is here..just kind of disappointed that I didn't get to write all that I had planned on writing for this school.
(Yes, I realize this question may appear neurotic to some seasoned-SDNers. It's worth a post to me, though)
Don't be desperate. If you explain to them the way you did above and I were the adcom I would probably reject you and wonder why you expected something that's you had no reason to (that their secondary would be the same advice last year). The best thing you can do during this cycle is curb the neuroticism, it will only stress you out even more if you worry about every little thing.
Reactions: 1 userDon't be desperate. If you explain to them the way you did above and I were the adcom I would probably reject you and wonder why you expected something that's you had no reason to (that their secondary would be the same advice last year). The best thing you can do during this cycle is curb the neuroticism, it will only stress you out even more if you worry about every little thing.
Well, it's not really something weird to expect. almost all schools have secondaries, and they gave no indication that they would be any different, so none of us really expected not to get one.
However, I see where you're coming from, and think it's probably best to leave it alone.
What's done is done. This whole process is random and no matter how hard you try, you can't control it. You'll end up where you end up.
Reactions: 1 userIn previous years, DMU always had a secondary. This year, they decided to throw in a generic "why osteopathic medicine/connect to DMU mission" question in the primary instead of having a secondary. Most of us early applicants were not aware of this at the time, and were expecting a normal secondary as usual.
DMU is one of my top choices; however, I did not expand too much on the "why DMU" prompt as I was expecting this question to appear in the secondary (like last year). I was planning on expanding on why DMU there, and didn't want to write too much for the primary question at the risk of sounding like I was pushing it. I am worried that I was not able to adequately explain my enthusiasm for their program, and am nervous that this could potentially cost me an interview.
My question is: should I send DMU admissions an email, explaining my misunderstanding that there was not going to be a secondary this year, and expand on why DMU is a top choice for me? Or does this seem desperate? Not sure what the protocol is here..just kind of disappointed that I didn't get to write all that I had planned on writing for this school.
(Yes, I realize this question may appear neurotic to some seasoned-SDNers. It's worth a post to me, though)
When did you submit your primary application? I would wait and see if you get an interview invite in the next couple weeks and then consider sending a followup email to admissions. I don't see why this would hurt you, it is just showing that you're passionate and dedicated to getting into the school you'd like to attend. Just don't be over the top annoying and you'll be fine.
