2008-2009 University of Toledo Secondary Application Thread

[Blonde Doctor]

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The OOS waitlist generally moves pretty well, but it doesn't really start moving until after May 15. I think that's when they officially rank it. I'd say top third, you've got a good shot. Middle third, fair. Lower third, not too good.

(I was on the OOS waitlist and pulled in early July, btw)

hey, i was wondering, since you didn't get pulled until July, did you already have your primary apps for the next year sent in? or were you already accepted at other schools and didn't have to worry about it. I am currently on two waitlists and was just wondering if i should reapply after graduation in June even if there's a chance I could get in off the waitlist, or should I just wait a little longer. any advice?

 

[Depakote]

hey, i was wondering, since you didn't get pulled until July, did you already have your primary apps for the next year sent in? or were you already accepted at other schools and didn't have to worry about it. I am currently on two waitlists and was just wondering if i should reapply after graduation in June even if there's a chance I could get in off the waitlist, or should I just wait a little longer. any advice?

I was pulled in early July, but was holding acceptances elsewhere.

However, that was not my first application cycle.

Here's a trick I picked up somewhere on SDN that works pretty well if you're on waitlists...

Get all your application materials together, get your personal statement revised and fill in everything on AMCAS. Order the transcripts, jump through all the hoops.

Then, submit AMCAS... but only designate a single school. That way you're only out $160 (or however much it is), but you're still getting your app verified early. Once your application is verified, you can add more schools for $30 (or whatever) and it doesn't take any extra time to get the app out to the schools you've added. That way, you're buying yourself time to see if the waitlists pan out, but once it gets late enough that you feel like you need to pull the trigger on a reapplication cycle, you can get your info to schools instantly as opposed to waiting 4 weeks for AMCAS verification.



That's what I would do. (and did do when I was in your situation a few years back)

 

[Blonde Doctor]

I was pulled in early July, but was holding acceptances elsewhere.

However, that was not my first application cycle.

Here's a trick I picked up somewhere on SDN that works pretty well if you're on waitlists...

Get all your application materials together, get your personal statement revised and fill in everything on AMCAS. Order the transcripts, jump through all the hoops.

Then, submit AMCAS... but only designate a single school. That way you're only out $160 (or however much it is), but you're still getting your app verified early. Once your application is verified, you can add more schools for $30 (or whatever) and it doesn't take any extra time to get the app out to the schools you've added. That way, you're buying yourself time to see if the waitlists pan out, but once it gets late enough that you feel like you need to pull the trigger on a reapplication cycle, you can get your info to schools instantly as opposed to waiting 4 weeks for AMCAS verification.



That's what I would do. (and did do when I was in your situation a few years back)

thanks so much! good luck on your first exam!

 

[Vania]

Has anyone received any financial aid information yet? I haven't, but would like to know how much I can spend on an apt, car, etc. I was accepted over a month ago.

 

[Kyung]

Has anyone received any financial aid information yet? I haven't, but would like to know how much I can spend on an apt, car, etc. I was accepted over a month ago.

My daughter called last week to inquire about her aid. They told her they were working on the packets now and will continue for the next two weeks.

 

[Davydude7]

We should know Monday or Tuesday how we rank on the alternate list!

 

[medstar21]

We should know Monday or Tuesday how we rank on the alternate list!

I know! I'm hoping it goes well!

 

[whoisthedrizzle]

Do they tell us our rank by e-mail or snail mail?

 

[Davydude7]

I think they send an email, followed by snail mail.

 

[whoisthedrizzle]

I think they send an email, followed by snail mail.

Just called admissions. Said they send the ranks out by snail mail.

 

[Blonde Doctor]

Just called admissions. Said they send the ranks out by snail mail.

that's so frustrating. Now I have to be anxious for even longer...

 

[medstar21]

hmm, I wonder if they would be able to tell us over the phone... I dont wanna wait until snail mail... thats lame...

 

[premed45]

accepted today via email. IS applicant

 

[jult24er]

hmm, I wonder if they would be able to tell us over the phone... I dont wanna wait until snail mail... thats lame...

Looks like your wish was (sort-of) granted; just got an email ... anyone else?

 

[jult24er]

accepted today via email. IS applicant

Congrats; you going to go?

 

[medstar21]

Yea, I got an email as well... it says that I am in the high priority section of the alternate list. Anyone have any idea what that means? How many sections are there? Just 2?

Depakote, do you remember what section you were placed in last year? I know you said you were pulled in july

 

[premed45]

Congrats; you going to go?

thanks. yep, i'll most likely be attending UT in the fall

 

[PreMed09]

Just got an email and I am also placed on high priority waitlist. Not sure how many section they have( probably high,medium n low). What are the chances of acceptance for high priorty alternate list?

 

[Blonde Doctor]

Looks like your wish was (sort-of) granted; just got an email ... anyone else?

I got an email this afternoon giving me my waitlist ranking too. Does anyone know how many categories they have for their waitlist ranking system and what they are?

 

[Depakote]

Yea, I got an email as well... it says that I am in the high priority section of the alternate list. Anyone have any idea what that means? How many sections are there? Just 2?

Depakote, do you remember what section you were placed in last year? I know you said you were pulled in july

This would be 2 years ago now (2007)... but I was "high priority" as well.

My understanding is the alt list is divided into thirds. "high priority" being the best place to be...

Middle third, you still might have a shot.

Bottom third, I'd realistically start exploring other options. Sorry, but I've been there.

 

[jult24er]

I got an email this afternoon giving me my waitlist ranking too. Does anyone know how many categories they have for their waitlist ranking system and what they are?

highest priority, higher priority, high priority.

 

[jult24er]

thanks. yep, i'll most likely be attending UT in the fall

Cool; looks like you'll be saving a lot of $$! Fewer nights out in Manhatten though ..

 

[idleburra]

highest priority, higher priority, high priority.

God, I hope you're wrong.

 

[jult24er]

God, I hope you're wrong.

J/k 🙂, i have no idea, i assume depakote knows whats up.

 

[Blonde Doctor]

highest priority, higher priority, high priority.

heh, yeah, that scared me for a moment...😛

crossing fingers for waitlist movement soon!!!

 

[medstar21]

heh, yeah, that scared me for a moment...😛

crossing fingers for waitlist movement soon!!!

haha i know, me too.... I am hoping for good movement soon as well!!

 

[Depakote]

all

 

[medstar21]

Okay, I just called to confirm what Depakote had said, and he is correct that there is a high, medium and low 🙂 So to everyone, and heres to good waitlist movement!

 

[whoisthedrizzle]

Got the high priority e-mail as well. Good luck all.

Is anyone not on the high priority list?

 

[Davydude7]

Got the high priority e-mail as well. Good luck all.

Is anyone not on the high priority list?

High priority email for me as well....

 

[medstar21]

Wow, there sure are a lot of us on the high priority list...

 

[Davydude7]

In true 2007 Depakote form, a list of alternate list rankings....

High Priority:
medstar21
PreMed09
whoisthedrizzle
BlondeDoctor ?
Davydude7 (OOS)

Medium Priority:
?

Low Priority:
?

 

[Blonde Doctor]

In true 2007 Depakote form, a list of alternate list rankings....

High Priority:
medstar21
PreMed09
whoisthedrizzle
BlondeDoctor ?
Davydude7 (OOS)

Medium Priority:
?

Low Priority:
?

yeah, i'm high priority too. in state.

 

[Davydude7]

In true 2007 Depakote form, a list of alternate list rankings....

High Priority:
medstar21
PreMed09
whoisthedrizzle
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS)

Medium Priority:
?

Low Priority:
?

 

[steveteai]

High Priority, IS

 

[whoisthedrizzle]

High Priority:
medstar21 (OS)
PreMed09
whoisthedrizzle (IS)
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS)
Steveteai (IS)

Medium Priority:
?

Low Priority:
?

 

[idleburra]

High Priority:
medstar21 (OS)
PreMed09
whoisthedrizzle (IS)
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS)
Steveteai (IS)
idleburra (OOS)

Medium Priority:
?

Low Priority:
?



Is everyone high priority? That kind of defeats the purpose of the ranking...

 

[medstar21]

lol, I sure hope we just represent the small minority... I'm sure thats the case, as it usually is with SDN...

 

[jult24er]

High Priority:
medstar21 (OS)
PreMed09
whoisthedrizzle (IS)
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS)
Steveteai (IS)
idleburra (OOS)
Jult24er (OOS / M)

Medium Priority:
?

Low Priority:
?

This does seem odd ...

 

[steveteai]

There is probably significantly less self reporting for low priority, and even the mid level. Plus, SDNers are probably the most zealous of applicants - not the best sample to extrapolate from.

 

[dodgerblue08]

There is probably significantly less self reporting for low priority, and even the mid level. Plus, SDNers are probably the most zealous of applicants - not the best sample to extrapolate from.

High priority 00S

 

[Davydude7]

High priority 00S

High Priority:
PreMed09 ?
Steveteai (IS)
whoisthedrizzle (IS)
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS / M)
idleburra (OOS)
Jult24er (OOS / M)
dodgerblue08 (OOS)
medstar21 (OOS)

Medium Priority:
?

Low Priority:
?


I am guessing that maybe the medium and low priority emails haven't been sent yet? Or we are just all studs on SDN.

 

[Eklipse113]

High Priority:
PreMed09 ?
Steveteai (IS)
whoisthedrizzle (IS)
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS / M)
idleburra (OOS)
Jult24er (OOS / M)
dodgerblue08 (OOS)
medstar21 (OOS)
Eklipse113 (OOS)


Medium Priority:
?

Low Priority:
?

 

[PreMed09]

I am (OOS) too. PreMed09 (OOS)

High Priority:
PreMed09 (OOS)
Steveteai (IS)
whoisthedrizzle (IS)
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS / M)
idleburra (OOS)
Jult24er (OOS / M)
dodgerblue08 (OOS)
medstar21 (OOS)

 

[ultimatedragon]

There are 161 students on the alternate list, so assuming they break up each priority level evenly (don't know if they do) there will be about 50 in each group. I'm also in the high priority group IS. Like someone said earlier medium and low priority would probably be less likely to report. Hopefully there will be a lot of movement this month.

 

[Davydude7]

There are 161 students on the alternate list, so assuming they break up each priority level evenly (don't know if they do) there will be about 50 in each group. I'm also in the high priority group IS. Like someone said earlier medium and low priority would probably be less likely to report. Hopefully there will be a lot of movement this month.

High Priority:
ultimatedragon (IS)
Steveteai (IS)
whoisthedrizzle (IS)
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS / M)
idleburra (OOS)
Jult24er (OOS / M)
dodgerblue08 (OOS)
medstar21 (OOS)
PreMed09 (OOS)

Did someone in the admissions office tell you that there are 161 students on the alternate list?

 

[ultimatedragon]

Yes, I emailed them and asked how many students were on the alternate list and how deep they typically go into their list. They told me 161 and to check back in a few weeks to see how the list is moving because there is so much variation year to year.

 

[robobjj]

High Priority:
ultimatedragon (IS)
Steveteai (IS)
whoisthedrizzle (IS)
BlondeDoctor (IS)
Davydude7 (OOS / M)
idleburra (OOS)
Jult24er (OOS / M)
dodgerblue08 (OOS)
medstar21 (OOS)
PreMed09 (OOS)
robobjj(OOS)

 

[DrBrizzle]

I just got in to MSU-CHM, my top choice, so theres one more spot opening at U of T tomorrow! Hope one of you get it, good luck!

 

[Blonde Doctor]

I just got in to MSU-CHM, my top choice, so theres one more spot opening at U of T tomorrow! Hope one of you get it, good luck!

thanks for the good wishes. i'm glad you got into your top choice! good luck your first year. 🙂