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Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by littlehope » Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:39 pm

Lindsey wrote:Right now, it looks like a lot of people made it through the next stage of the award process. How many people were selected to move on? As I recall, it's about 50% that move on in the first stage, then 1/4 are selected by sponsoring facilities, then a 2/3 chance to be awarded after the interview? Do I have this right? And this is all in "recent years".

These are the same figures I have come across. It might seem like a lot of people are getting this award because the people posting on the forums most likely a) are on the forum because they deeply care about the process and their application and thus put a lot of time, effort, and consideration into it. and b) people who did not move on to be semifinalists most likely wouldn't be in the mood to post somewhere about it. If it were me I would just move on and not look back and pine away on the forums anymore.

So basically I like to figure that since the odds were originally ~10% and half the competition is eliminated then our odds now are roughly 20%

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by tb9723 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:33 am

I did receive an email saying I was a semifinalist and I am able to log on to the application page.

Good luck to all!

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Guest-a » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:04 am

Got my email this morning saying I moved on. :) -PhD student

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Lindsey » Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:36 pm

Right now, it looks like a lot of people made it through the next stage of the award process. How many people were selected to move on? As I recall, it's about 50% that move on in the first stage, then 1/4 are selected by sponsoring facilities, then a 2/3 chance to be awarded after the interview? Do I have this right? And this is all in "recent years".

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by DanSMART » Tue Feb 07, 2017 4:06 pm

I made it! :D

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Keith » Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:54 pm

I got so excited, I lost my breath! It's still unknown if I'll get rewarded, if anyone who received a positive email gets rewarded, because it's now up to the sponsoring facilities and the interview.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by littlehope » Tue Feb 07, 2017 2:10 pm

There are no words to describe the copious amount of joy oozing out of me :D :D :D :D :D but yes like said previously these next few months will seem the longest waiting for the calls and final awards.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Guest » Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:20 pm

I also got my semi-finalist letter!

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by biochemist » Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:14 pm

and now a new waiting game starts

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by aaronallblacks » Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:10 pm

Guest wrote:Emails are out! I just received my email from smart saying I made it through to next stage.
Congratulations, me too! I'm so excited and relived, the stress was real over winter break.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by aaronallblacks » Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:06 pm

DanSMART wrote:Did anyone receive an email yet (either good or bad) from smart?
They just came in this morning 3 minutes ago!
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Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Guest » Tue Feb 07, 2017 1:05 pm

Emails are out! I just received my email from smart saying I made it through to next stage.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Guest » Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:03 pm

Guest wrote:Has anyone received any emails yet? I know it's a fresh week but my email refreshing is getting a bit out of control.
I don't believe anyone has.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Guest » Mon Feb 06, 2017 4:14 pm

Has anyone received any emails yet? I know it's a fresh week but my email refreshing is getting a bit out of control.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by littlehope » Fri Feb 03, 2017 11:20 pm

There is a lot more information about the login on the "It's Feb. 1st, will an email come..." forum topic.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Guest » Fri Feb 03, 2017 10:26 pm

What log in page is everyone talking about? Just the regular page to access the application? I have not received an email but I can log in and it is just the same screen that shows after you complete the app.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by guest_2 » Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:17 pm

DanSMART wrote:I think its a fair guess actually. So far the people who lost access said they got the message "Only semifinalists may access the system at this time." But you are right, its still just a guess. I don't think the award sign in will work unless you are a finalist with an offer from a sponsor.
I missed the part about the message. In that case, the probability that the claim is right is a little bit higher. All we could do is wait, I suppose.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by DanSMART » Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:13 pm

I think its a fair guess actually. So far the people who lost access said they got the message "Only semifinalists may access the system at this time." But you are right, its still just a guess. I don't think the award sign in will work unless you are a finalist with an offer from a sponsor.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by guest_2 » Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:06 pm

Guest wrote:I have not, though if you can log into your account I'm guessing you are on to the next round. I can't log into mine so I'm guessing I'm out.
That's a really bold assumption though. Could be the other way too. I don't know, maybe moving the ones who got through to another database, while just ignoring the rest. It is stressful waiting though, and knowing there's this 'division' - whether or not it means anything.

Re: Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by Guest » Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:01 pm

I have not, though if you can log into your account I'm guessing you are on to the next round. I can't log into mine so I'm guessing I'm out.

Semi-finalist emails? 2017

by DanSMART » Thu Feb 02, 2017 2:58 pm

Did anyone receive an email yet (either good or bad) from smart?

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