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Well I spent all day trying to figure out answers to questions. I think I have answers to all the complicated ones and Im pretty sure I can come up with answers to the easier ones. Im so nervous! Of course, TJ's brother and family has to be in town on this stressful day, but maybe its a good distracter.
Anyway, Im going to do laundry, then pack. At least I get to go to the Coach store tomorrow! And I have a coupon! I will make sure I take lots of pictures!
Now I know why everyone in Arizona wears sandals all year. Apparently, my three hours of sunning only helped a little bit. Its not as stark of a difference, as it did a little bit, but its still noticeable. I will try again today. I am just tired of sweating in the sun.
So yesterday I made rajmah beans and rice. Yum! I am always up for a new way to eat beans.
Today Im going to focus on crafting answers to difficult interview questions. I am also going to see if I have time to put together my interview packet.
I guess I better get started!!
:: Jane Dee 6:06:00 AM [+] ::
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Good book. I knew most of the tips already, but the phrasing of answers was very helpful. Get this book if you need to know how to phrase answers to certain interview questions or how to phrase your resume. This book gives some tips on etiquette, but it is not comprehensive.
But now it's too late for notes. I will do that tomorrow. I am not sure if I got tanned or burned either. I guess I will see tomorrow. If not, I will just buy the bronzer stick.
I am going to make dinner. Some kind of Indian rice and beans/lentils.
:: Jane Dee 5:38:00 PM [+] ::
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Need To Tan
So Ive finished figuring out my makeup and clothes. Now I need to tan out my feet. I went to Walgreens to see what kind of magic makeup can be used in case it doesn't work out today. They have some kind of bronzer stick available that I can buy before I leave.
Well, I checked my email and nothing new to report. So I guess it's time to eat and then tan. While I am tanning (or actually, I may have to burn my skin), I will be finishing up reading my MBA interview tactics. Then when I am done burning myself I can work on that.
I was successful in securing a burgundy/crimson shirt that would go with my suit. In fact, I found two of them. One is a traditional button down and the other is more of a tank top. I bought the tank in case it is too hot to wear the long sleeved shirt. I actually found it at Dress Barn and Van Heusen (?). I've never shopped at these stores in my life, but I was desperate. The "real" stores didn't have anything! I got the button down for $20 and the tank for $10. Not bad.
Ive been trying to even out my farmer tan on my feet, but it doesn't seem like Im gaining ground. I'm going to keep trying, but it seems like I have to stay out longer. I don't want to do that because its still hot outside! I guess I will have to. I guess I can make my interview notes while I'm roasting, but if I stay out longer than 20 minutes, I will have to put sunblock on. If I do that, then I will have to be outside for an hour maybe. Maybe I should just burn the skin a bit like I used to do to start my tan. It will turn brown the next day. Hm. The problem is that if it doesn't, then my feet will hurt. BUT I have until Monday to heal. Hmm. I think I will have to try to do that then. This is taking too long and my legs are so much darker than my feet! If not then I have to wear makeup on my feet. Or buy opaque stockings?
Ive also been wearing my heels. Ive figured out how to get them to stop hurting with cotton balls. Im still deciding if I should wear them to the store today. I will have to wear pants so I don't look really stupid.
I also have to begin figuring out my makeup! I don't know how Im going to look yet. I guess I will have to do that when I come back from the store. Then I have to wash my new shirts, iron them, iron my suit, pot my oleanders, work on my interview answers, and pick my makeup and hair. Too much to do! IEE!
Okay it's store time!
:: Jane Dee 6:28:00 AM [+] ::
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:: 10.17.2011 ::
Need An Interview Shirt
Today I am heading for Anthem to find a burgundy shirt to match my suit for the interview. I am very nervous and excited about this! I keep saying "I'm so close!" I really hope this interview works out for me.
I was going over MBA-style interview tactics for my interview. I hope that I will sound polished and coherent. When I come back, I'm going to continue crafting well-versed answers to common difficult interview questions. From what I've read, Meharry asks you things from your personal statement and activities and so on. So, I assume it will be best to "study" my answers and know my application inside and out. I want to have this completed, and possibly recorded before I go so I can listen to it in the car as I drive.
Other than that, there is no new news. No one else has called me for an interview (big surprise). I don't expect to hear anything for a while. Unless it's a rejection. I have a feeling UA-PHX will reject me as well. Im just not sure if it will be before or after the interview.
My application is still pending at AUC. I haven't sent in my background check form yet. I will wait until I hear back from Meharry before I send that in. If they accept me, then I won't have to pay the seat fee for nothing. That would cost $1600.
Well, I pray hard everyday!
:: Jane Dee 5:53:00 AM [+] ::
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:: 10.13.2011 ::
Rejected!
From Tucson! What assholes. I knew they were going to reject me. With their new bullshit out of state policy, I was bound for the round filing cabinet. Here is what they said:
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in The University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson Campus.
We have been fortunate to attract a large number of highly qualified candidates for our limited number of seats this year. The number of such candidates precludes the ability to invite all applicants to interview. After a complete review of your 2012 AMCAS application, we sincerely regret to inform you that we are unable to consider you further.
We hope that by notifying you of our decision at this time, you will be able to direct your efforts toward those schools where your opportunities are more favorable. We wish you the best of luck with your educational career.
Sincerely, University of Arizona College of Medicine Admissions Office Tucson Campus
Here is what I have to say: F**k you, Tucson! Even if I have to go to Caribbean school, I will make it, and I will smite you. And you know what else? I just may move out of Arizona! Apparently, I'm not needed around here. Well, then I guess some other state will like my tax dollars!
What is most annoying is that only a few years ago, they were taking people with 4 as a subscore on their MCAT. I clearly am much higher than their phony "cutoffs" and only one point lower than their phony "auto-invite." From what I saw on the message boards, people with high MCATs and GPAs were NOT OFFERED interviews. So what is this fake "auto-invite" bullshit? Please Tucson, you can't fool me. You are in so much financial trouble that you will screw over med school hopefuls, your state, your city, and on and on, just so you can keep the lights on. I will gladly graduate from Caribbean school over your school. Too much hypocrisy and bullshit. At least Caribbean schools SAY they are FOR PROFIT!
Now that I am done with my rant, I am back to making cheese.
:: Jane Dee 11:45:00 AM [+] ::
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:: 10.12.2011 ::
Cars Cost Too Much
Sheesh! I thought this month would go easier on my wallet! I was excited that I finished paying up for everything I needed. So I thought it would be a good time to get that hub seal on the Jeep fixed finally. Well, I guess it needs more than a new seal! It needs a new seal, new bearings (and that means it needs to be "machined") and new brake shoes (cuz they are low and have all this axle grease all over them), and more seals (cuz its leaking all over the brakes), and the oil change. It's supposedly going to cost almost $700! Good grief...
So I ain't going to buy anything else this month, except the shirt for my interview, if I find one, and a small camera case at the new Coach store. There is plenty of food in the house, so we will have to make due with whatever we have left. This is because I need the $350 to drive to Nashville and back! At least I can put this charge on my spiffy hotel card and get points for hotel rooms. This card allowed me to get three free nights in Nashville! Neat huh? I'd put it on my Amex, but I may need the rooms soon.
Well, I did buy the Jeep knowing that I was going to keep it and repair it as it got old. So far, I've only had to replace the fuel injector and that was because of the crappy Canadian fuel. Other than that, it's been good!
Today I am going over information about Meharry and coming up with questions to ask. Then I will go over some questions they may ask me. Hopefully, TJ will come home early so he can drive me to get the jeep. I guess his bumper will have to wait, heh heh, whoops! I still feel bad I scratched it, but its nothing serious. It just looks stupid. I'll fix it later! I only allow one big expense a month. My Indian cookbooks will have to wait too, sigh.
I'm sooooo excited about my interview! I really hope I get accepted! This would be most awesome!
:: Jane Dee 9:16:00 AM [+] ::
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:: 10.10.2011 ::
Excited!
I had a great weekend knowing that I actually have an interview! I am flabbergasted, to say the least. I stayed up at night thinking about why they called me for an interview, what does it mean, are they for real, are they just pulling my leg (like Fedex) and aren't really considering me, and do they already want me?
Of course, I also stayed up thinking about how awesome it will be to go to Nashville! I ran out and took the MSAR out of the library (I don't think I can wait until Friday to see the newest one so Im going to drive to the library again today) to try and "decipher" the stats behind my interview. Apparently, Meharry interviews only about 20% of all applicants, and accepts about 23% of interviewees. Those are pretty good statistics! Of course, these facts are from the 2008 - 2009 MSAR. Im going to the library later to look at a newer book.
I will be so excited if they accept me! I will send my deposit back the same day I get the letter. I will consider Fedex Priority Overnight. I will also withdraw from four schools if I am accepted. I won't say which, yet.
Although I have already started my application at AUC, I will wait a bit to send the rest of the information they need (background check, letters, etc.) That way, I can see if Meharry accepts me first. If they do, I will not finish my application at AUC. If they don't, I will continue my application.
So today I have been collecting some common questions at interviews and going over them verbally. I'm going to read up on some med stuff and see how I can apply that to my goals. Then later this week I guess I have to organize my resources and write out my goals, purposes, etc. Then I have to prepare my interview packets. This will have all the info I need to back up my interview stuffs. Yeah!
I've already booked my room in Nashville for three days. I will be there at least the day before so I can practice and get my clothes and hair ready. Then I can relax during my interview. After the interview, I can drive around town and see how much I like it, where I can live etc. Then I will leave the next day.
I really hope I get accepted there! I will faint. Or crap my pants.
Right now I have to buy some food and then go to the library. Then pay some bills? THEN start on my interview stuff. I hope?
