I say I'm applying for medicine, and I usually get one of two responses
"Oh, what kind of doctor do you want to be?"
Me - "I don't know just yet"
Them - "oh......"
"Wow, well done, how amazing!"
Me - "Um, um, well, I haven't got any offers yet.."
Actually part of me wants to turn around and say "Well done for what exactly?" but then I'd feel very mean, so I just make an excuse to leave