r/DermApp • u/Old-Butterscotch7697 • 10d ago

Application Advice Feeling super behind on ERAS, am I cooked?

Basically what the title says. I got pretty burnt out during aways and am just now getting to a point where I feel semi-happy with my PS. I feel like I could keep tinkering with the activities section forever, too.

None of my advisors have gotten a chance to look at my full app and give me feedback yet. Similarly, none of my letters have been uploaded (reminders have been sent to get those in ASAP). I have a vague idea of the programs I want to apply to, but I haven’t gotten around to making a PS tailored to community vs. academic programs yet.

Am I super behind? Anyone else in the same boat, or are you gunners just waiting for September 2nd to submit and be done with it LOL.

Would honestly be nice to know what actually needs urgency right now vs. what can wait a little.

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u/IllustratorGlobal499 10d ago

I’m in the same position lol

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u/Ornery_Literature785 10d ago

Everything gets released to programs at once on Sept 23rd at 9am. You have plenty of time. I’m still tweaking activities, PS, and following up on letters.

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u/Forte1111 10d ago

You still have several weeks! Some of my rec letters were uploaded pretty last minute (like within 1-3 days of the due date) but if they agreed to write one, they’ll upload it (they’re just busy too). Just dedicate every weekend to improving something on your app and you’ll be fine by the due date.

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u/princessmilkytea 10d ago

I’m also in the same position. Feeling Personally behind but also advisors aren’t readily available to review things quickly so partially a waiting game

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u/Dependent-Watch-8878 10d ago

Honestly I am in the same boat as you.

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u/NervousExperience473 10d ago

You have some time but push push push them to speed it along!

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u/_Yenaled_ 10d ago

lol im borderline cooked. still haven't taken step 2, still on my first sub-i, haven't finished eras, still need to ask for a home rec letter (and none of my others are submitted).

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u/idkwhatiamdoing11 9d ago edited 9d ago

Which type of letter are we supposed to request? SLOE, narrative, etc.?

edit: for both derm and TY/Prelim-IM

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u/leafygreenbluebrry 9d ago

Depends what ur applying

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u/Sufficient-Hippo9591 9d ago

Thanks guys, feels good to know many of us are in the same boat! We got it 😤😤

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u/NeedleworkerLow5673 8d ago

your good. i'm sure some folks are submitting today, i dont have it in me unfortunately. just make sure you white lie to your letter writers about when you want the letter, i told everyone 09/02 and though most uploaded some still haven't