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I also tried calling Tucson early and late afternoon (just now). I think one more try today is worth it.
 
For those guys keeping track of the master waitlist chart, my buddy (shep's friend with the 33 on the mcat) got accepted to Phoenix yesterday! More cool people being added to an already cool class 😎
That's me!
 
Congrats Brahms2010!

Kinda sucks not being able to reach Tucson before the weekend, but hopefully that means there will be big movement come Monday!

Anyone doing anything fun for their moms for Mother's Day?
 
How about them Suns? They came from down 18 to win by 14, and they're averaging about 110 per game vs the Spurs. How do you guys think we'll fair against the Fakers? Err...Lakers...whatever they suck only slightly less than the Spurs
 
How about them Suns? They came from down 18 to win by 14, and they're averaging about 110 per game vs the Spurs. How do you guys think we'll fair against the Fakers? Err...Lakers...whatever they suck only slightly less than the Spurs

It appears that the Suns have really caught fire 😀 If they continue to play like this, I'm not sure anyone could beat them in 7 games. The Suns might not match up well with the league's best teams (I don't really know though), but if you have surprise performances by one of the deepest benches in the league every game, that's tough to beat. Assuming they continue to play this way, they will beat the Lakers.

Hey, congrats Brahms! That's awesome! 😀
 
Congrats Brahms2010!

Kinda sucks not being able to reach Tucson before the weekend, but hopefully that means there will be big movement come Monday!

Anyone doing anything fun for their moms for Mother's Day?

It may sound weird, but I'm taking her on a date 🙂 Of course, a Mother-Son sort of date. Even for the daughters out there, you could always have a Mother-Daughter outing - doing something you both enjoy.
 
I will formally withdraw this upcoming Monday as I finally got my papers for BCM and sent in my deposit today.
 
Actually, Tanisha informed me yesterday that they made it to 29. Good news!

That is awesome! Thanks for checking in!


I am in Phoenix right now to spend some time with my mom. Going to a Mother's Day brunch tomorrow, so that should be fun 🙂
 
Tucson:

Waitlist Position-
14) SmokeyGray - IS; ACCEPTED 03/22/10. 1 other acceptance, 2 other waitlists, waiting on 3 more
16) Ilovewater - IS; ACCEPTED 03/30/10. 3 other acceptances, waiting on 5
17) tmm808 - IS; ACCEPTED 04/13/10. 3 other acceptances
20) SurfdudeJD - IS; ACCEPTED 04/21/10 waiting on 3 others
34) Indiana06 - OOS; Accepted @ Phx
39) Nasappah - OOS; 2 other acceptances, couple waitlists
40) HappyT - IS; 0 other waitlists; 0 other acceptances
42) ACE28 - IS
46) ehandber - IS; 0 other acceptances/applications.
49) MedHopeful777 - IS, 0 other waitlists, 0 other acceptances
61) MadeInReydn - IS; 1 other acceptance (Set on UA, not sure which campus)
62) paiger - IS; 0 other acceptances (2 other waitlists)
81) Happyglucky - IS; 2 other acceptances, waiting on 1
85) sweetlife - IS ; 0 other acceptances
89) aztri - IS; 0 other acceptances
93) countryboydoc - IS; Accepted @ Phx, 2 other acceptances, 3 waitlists, waiting on 3 more
121) sunny1 - IS
123) BearDownAZ - IS; 0 other acceptances (1 waitlist, 1 in TBD)

Phoenix:

Waitlist date-
IS:
03/04
happyglucky - IS--ACCEPTED 03/24/10
Who Dat Nation - IS ACCEPTED 04/06/10
shep's friend (33 MCAT) - IS ACCEPTED 05/07/10
2 LEGIT 2 QUIT - IS
7franks - IS
bminz - IS (Set on Phoenix)
chagramama- IS
Ehandber - IS (WL'd #46 @ Tucson)
MadeInReydn - IS (WL'd #61 @ Tucson)
Opt79- IS

03/12
aztri- IS (WL'd #89 @Tucson)
paiger- IS (WL'd #62 @ Tucson)

OOS:
03/05
nyyfan65 - OOS; ACCEPTED 04/16/10
DancinSarah - OOS
JMJ777 - OOS; 1 other waitlist, 1 interview to go
Meducated - OOS
MIR's Friend - OOS; 1 acceptance, a few other WL's, Phx not his top choice
Nasappah - OOS
Phosphorus Ylide - OOS; 1 other acceptance (Will decline and accept Phoenix, if taken off the WL)
ShameFame - OOS

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TUCSON

Entering Fall 2007:

Around 4/28: 10
Around 5/15: 38
By matriculation day: 53-54

Entering Fall 2008:

3/24 (12 days): 3
3/25 (13 days): 5
4/04 (3 ½ weeks): 12
4/07 (4 weeks): 13
4/10 Tucson and PHX 2nd Look
4/22 (6 weeks): 18
4/28 (6 ½ weeks): 20
5/01 (7 weeks): 25
5/08 (8 weeks): 32
5/12 (8 ½ weeks): 33
5/15 (9 weeks): 39
5/19 (9 ½ weeks): 42
5/23 (10 ½ weeks): 48
5/27 (11 weeks): 49
6/03 (12 weeks): 52
6/05 (12 weeks): 57
6/11 (13 weeks): 59
7/28 (19 ½ weeks): 63
Matriculation day: 65

Entering Fall 2009:

3/18 (7 days): 6
3/25 (2 weeks): 10
3/30 (2 ½ weeks): 11
4/01 (3 weeks): 13
4/08 (4 weeks): 15
4/09-11: Tucson and PHX 2nd Look
4/15 (5 weeks): 17
4/27 (6 ½ weeks): 19
5/04 (7 ½ weeks): 23
5/11 (8 ½ weeks): 25
5/15 (9 weeks): 32
5/18 (9 ½ weeks): 37
5/21 (10 weeks): 40
5/29 (11 weeks): 44
6/05 (12 ½ weeks): 47
7/08 (17 weeks): 49
7/28 (19 ½ weeks): 51
Matriculation day: 55

Entering Fall 2010:

3/15 (3 days): 13
3/22 (10 days): 14
3/30 (2 ½ weeks): 16
4/08-10: PHX 2nd Look
4/13 (4 weeks): 17
4/21 (5 ½ weeks): 20
4/23: Tucson 2nd Look
4/23 (6 weeks): 22
4/25 (6 weeks): 23
5/05 (7 ½ weeks): 28
5/07 (8 weeks): 29
 
Here's an updated post. Monday night or Tuesday morning, once we find a current number for the beginning of the week, I may post the first real 2nd trendline for this year. Hopefully we don't flatten out this next week like 2009 did. If we keep up the pace, we'll be nearly on track with 2008.

A reminder of historical precedence: To reach 49 we need a May 15th number of 28-29, and to reach 61 we need a May 15th number of 35-36. A May 15th number of 33 would yield 55-57 total WLers pulled. Again, I'd say 50 and below is a sure thing, and even up to 55 has a very good chance.

2010WL7.jpg
 
Thanks for the updated graph MadeIn! I'm rooting for 36 by May 15th! We have jturkel's spot coming on Monday, so that is just six more. I think it can happen! 🙂
 
Thanks for the updated graph MadeIn! I'm rooting for 36 by May 15th! We have jturkel's spot coming on Monday, so that is just six more. I think it can happen! 🙂

Keep in mind that #29, 30, and 31 could have been OOSers who have already withdrawn from the UA waitlist, so jturkel's spot could result in a movement of 4 WL spots. Like I said before, I think this is why we have seen some big jumps on the WL this year, so 36 by May 15 is certainly within reach. Erik getting accepted on or around the 15th also seems within the realm of possibility as well.

Oh and did anybody else get their brooms out last night after that sweep? Damn that was nice to watch the Spurs go down in 4. Now we lose home-court advantage against the Lakers (unless Utah pulls off a miracle).
 
Just withdrew from Tucson...Good Luck everyone!
 
Just withdrew from Tucson...Good Luck everyone!

Sorry to see you go, but that makes at least 2 withdraws today! I hope we see more than 2 WL spots moved today. Good luck where ever you go Coug42.
 
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"Erik getting in on/around the 15th would make Erik more than happy." - Erik Handberg

-Michael Scott
 
Thanks for the updated graph MadeIn! I'm rooting for 36 by May 15th! We have jturkel's spot coming on Monday, so that is just six more. I think it can happen! 🙂

No problem! Thanks for the support. It really helps to know you guys are rooting for me 🙂

Keep in mind that #29, 30, and 31 could have been OOSers who have already withdrawn from the UA waitlist, so jturkel's spot could result in a movement of 4 WL spots. Like I said before, I think this is why we have seen some big jumps on the WL this year, so 36 by May 15 is certainly within reach. Erik getting accepted on or around the 15th also seems within the realm of possibility as well.

Oh and did anybody else get their brooms out last night after that sweep? Damn that was nice to watch the Spurs go down in 4. Now we lose home-court advantage against the Lakers (unless Utah pulls off a miracle).

I think you're absolutely right - and keep in mind that Indiana06, #34, is planning on going to Phoenix (I believe). So we know that when it hits 34, it automatically hits 35 😀

On the Suns: True that 🙂 Though I personally would prefer to see the Lakers get squashed, especially by the Suns. I'm hoping Utah can take it at least five or six games. Suns-Lakers should be a really good series - hopefully Kobe gets clothes-lined again! JK . . . sort of . . .

Just withdrew from Tucson...Good Luck everyone!

Thanks for the heads up!
 
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"Erik getting in on/around the 15th would make Erik more than happy." - Erik Handberg

-Michael Scott

What Michael Scott are you talking about? I knew a Michael Scott from Mesa (I guess there could be several Michael Scott's 😛) when I was in grade school.
 
What Michael Scott are you talking about? I knew a Michael Scott from Mesa (I guess there could be several Michael Scott's 😛) when I was in grade school.

I didn't even think of it being a real person. I thought of it being Michael Scott from The Office ha ha. Anyone else like that show?
 
I didn't even think of it being a real person. I thought of it being Michael Scott from The Office ha ha. Anyone else like that show?

MedHopeful, were you gonna call in today? If you're busy, I'll call later this afternoon.
 
Accepted to Tucson today! I'm #34 on the WL, but as Made mentioned, I'm pretty dead set on Phoenix so I will most likely be withdrawing shortly. Seems like they're flying through the list today.
 
MedHopeful, were you gonna call in today? If you're busy, I'll call later this afternoon.

Sorry about that, I was working on some homework. I usually plan on calling closer to 3PM just to get the whole days worth of movement.

Thanks for calling Erik! You're so close to getting the call! 🙂

Also, only two or three more spots this week and you're set MadeIn! We exceeded the upper bound trend line today. I think it's gonna happen that we reach the 60's!
 
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Sorry about that, I was working on some homework. I usually plan on calling closer to 3PM just to get the whole days worth of movement.

Thanks for calling Erik! You're so close to getting the call! 🙂

Also, only two or three more spots this week and you're set MadeIn! We exceeded the upper bound trend line today. I think it's gonna happen that we reach the 60's!

Wow! I'm cautiously excited 😀 I know things could flatten out, but I'm grateful for anything and everything we can get!

Because of paiger's comment, I decided to check out when each year (2008-09) passed their respective halfway points. 2008 passed halfway on 5/12, and 2009 passed it on 5/14. If we assume we've passed our halfway point today, on 5/10, we'd land in the upper 50's and 60's . . . 😀
 
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This is the first second trendline for this year (assuming we stop at 34 today) - I made one supposing we had stopped at 31 today, and it basically matched the lower bound trendline, landing in the low 50's by mid June. What I'm saying is, this can definitely still change. That said, we've had some AWESOME movement in the last week! It's been GREAT! 😀 And yes, we are officially deeper into the WL than any other year at this time (5/10)! And Erik, you're basically just 11 away; MedHopeful, just 14! With 5 days still to go to the big day 🙂

2010WL8.jpg
 
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Just accepted to the MPH program at PHX! 😀 It's good to have options . . .
 
Accepted to Tucson today! I'm #34 on the WL, but as Made mentioned, I'm pretty dead set on Phoenix so I will most likely be withdrawing shortly. Seems like they're flying through the list today.

Congratulations, Indy! Nice to have choices, but obviously I hope you pick us. 🙂 Feels good, though, doesn't it?!
 
Just accepted to the MPH program at PHX! 😀 It's good to have options . . .

Congrats!

I tried calling Tucson one more time around 4:30, but no answer. I think I will call again tomorrow because I think there will be a lot of movement this week and it would be awesome to record it all!
 
Tucson:

Waitlist Position-
14) SmokeyGray - IS; ACCEPTED 03/22/10. 1 other acceptance, 2 other waitlists, waiting on 3 more
16) Ilovewater - IS; ACCEPTED 03/30/10. 3 other acceptances, waiting on 5
17) tmm808 - IS; ACCEPTED 04/13/10. 3 other acceptances
20) SurfdudeJD - IS; ACCEPTED 04/21/10 waiting on 3 others
34) Indiana06 - OOS; ACCEPTED 05/10/10 Accepted @ Phx
39) Nasappah - OOS; 2 other acceptances, couple waitlists
40) HappyT - IS; 0 other waitlists; 0 other acceptances
42) ACE28 - IS
46) ehandber - IS; 0 other acceptances/applications.
49) MedHopeful777 - IS, 0 other waitlists, 0 other acceptances
61) MadeInReydn - IS; 1 other acceptance (Set on UA, not sure which campus)
62) paiger - IS; 0 other acceptances (2 other waitlists)
81) Happyglucky - IS; 2 other acceptances, waiting on 1
85) sweetlife - IS ; 0 other acceptances
89) aztri - IS; 0 other acceptances
93) countryboydoc - IS; Accepted @ Phx, 2 other acceptances, 3 waitlists, waiting on 3 more
121) sunny1 - IS
123) BearDownAZ - IS; 0 other acceptances (1 waitlist, 1 in TBD)

Phoenix:

Waitlist date-
IS:
03/04
happyglucky - IS--ACCEPTED 03/24/10
Who Dat Nation - IS ACCEPTED 04/06/10
shep's friend (33 MCAT) - IS ACCEPTED 05/07/10
2 LEGIT 2 QUIT - IS
7franks - IS
bminz - IS (Set on Phoenix)
chagramama- IS
Ehandber - IS (WL'd #46 @ Tucson)
MadeInReydn - IS (WL'd #61 @ Tucson)
Opt79- IS

03/12
aztri- IS (WL'd #89 @Tucson)
paiger- IS (WL'd #62 @ Tucson)

OOS:
03/05
nyyfan65 - OOS; ACCEPTED 04/16/10
DancinSarah - OOS
JMJ777 - OOS; 1 other waitlist, 1 interview to go
Meducated - OOS
MIR's Friend - OOS; 1 acceptance, a few other WL's, Phx not his top choice
Nasappah - OOS
Phosphorus Ylide - OOS; 1 other acceptance (Will decline and accept Phoenix, if taken off the WL)
ShameFame - OOS

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TUCSON

Entering Fall 2007:

Around 4/28: 10
Around 5/15: 38
By matriculation day: 53-54

Entering Fall 2008:

3/24 (12 days): 3
3/25 (13 days): 5
4/04 (3 ½ weeks): 12
4/07 (4 weeks): 13
4/10 Tucson and PHX 2nd Look
4/22 (6 weeks): 18
4/28 (6 ½ weeks): 20
5/01 (7 weeks): 25
5/08 (8 weeks): 32
5/12 (8 ½ weeks): 33
5/15 (9 weeks): 39
5/19 (9 ½ weeks): 42
5/23 (10 ½ weeks): 48
5/27 (11 weeks): 49
6/03 (12 weeks): 52
6/05 (12 weeks): 57
6/11 (13 weeks): 59
7/28 (19 ½ weeks): 63
Matriculation day: 65

Entering Fall 2009:

3/18 (7 days): 6
3/25 (2 weeks): 10
3/30 (2 ½ weeks): 11
4/01 (3 weeks): 13
4/08 (4 weeks): 15
4/09-11: Tucson and PHX 2nd Look
4/15 (5 weeks): 17
4/27 (6 ½ weeks): 19
5/04 (7 ½ weeks): 23
5/11 (8 ½ weeks): 25
5/15 (9 weeks): 32
5/18 (9 ½ weeks): 37
5/21 (10 weeks): 40
5/29 (11 weeks): 44
6/05 (12 ½ weeks): 47
7/08 (17 weeks): 49
7/28 (19 ½ weeks): 51
Matriculation day: 55

Entering Fall 2010:

3/15 (3 days): 13
3/22 (10 days): 14
3/30 (2 ½ weeks): 16
4/08-10: PHX 2nd Look
4/13 (4 weeks): 17
4/21 (5 ½ weeks): 20
4/23: Tucson 2nd Look
4/23 (6 weeks): 22
4/25 (6 weeks): 23
5/05 (7 ½ weeks): 28
5/07 (8 weeks): 29
5/10 (8 1/2 weeks): 34
 
I will still be excited if I get in on/around the 25th. Any earlier than that and I will be elated, much later than the 1st and I am going to have at least some anxiety building up again.

I get more and more excited about going to UA! I feel like I already have friends there, aside from the ones I had before this whole process, which is a fantastic feeling! 😀

I am gonna say tomorrow we hit 36, and we will hit 38 by Friday. Then, hopefully, next week could maybe be my week 🙂??? PLEEEEEEEEEASSSSEEEEEEEE
 
I am gonna say tomorrow we hit 36, and we will hit 38 by Friday. Then, hopefully, next week could maybe be my week 🙂??? PLEEEEEEEEEASSSSEEEEEEEE

I think it's definitely possible 🙂 We'll have to see what this week brings us! If you do get in next week, it'll probably be Thursday or Friday. Let's hope it's sooner! :xf: :xf:

I tried calling Tucson one more time around 4:30, but no answer. I think I will call again tomorrow because I think there will be a lot of movement this week and it would be awesome to record it all!

Sounds good! I'll call on Thursday and Friday 😀 When Erik gets in, you may only be a day or two behind 😀

In the past 6 days we've moved 11 spots, nearly 2 a day - !!! That's BLAZING! If it only levels out to match 2008's trendline, I'll be happy 🙂
 
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Sounds good! I'll call on Thursday and Friday 😀 When Erik gets in, you may only be a day or two behind 😀

This would be AWESOME! And I have already spread the word to my roommates and friends that if I get in I am for sure going to do this as my happy dance: :soexcited:. You will be able to recognize me on the first day of med school because I am pretty sure I won't have stopped dancing by then!
 
So happy to see so much WL movement! I'm so excited for you guys!
 
Thanks J! I am excited for me too! I am gonna have to go down to Tucson soon and ask promontory if they have any places left! 😀
 
Let's hope all this Tucson movement translates to some Phoenix movement. What do you guys think? The day I get into to Phoenix will be the happiest day in my life.
 
Thanks J! I am excited for me too! I am gonna have to go down to Tucson soon and ask promontory if they have any places left! 😀

If anyone comes down to Tuscon let me know! I was so sad that I missed the big meeting a couple Fridays ago in Phoenix, so I would love to hang out with some of you if you are in Tucson!
 
Let's hope all this Tucson movement translates to some Phoenix movement. What do you guys think? The day I get into to Phoenix will be the happiest day in my life.

I would guess that most of the Phoenix students that have been accepted have already choose between to the two schools. I remember that the Tucson and Phoenix select around 70% of the same students, but the that may leave students that have only been accepted to Phoenix and have been WL'd at Tucson. So, maybe it will yield minimal movement; however, any movement is good. The best bet for movement would be with those who are WL'd at OOS schools. Agree or disagree?
 
Just called for an update and it was still at #34. The day isn't even half over yet though, so I think there is still hope for more movement today! I have to go to some study groups this afternoon, so won't be able to call again till tomorrow. Everyone keep your fingers crossed!!!:xf::xf::xf:
 
Congratulations, Indy! Nice to have choices, but obviously I hope you pick us. 🙂 Feels good, though, doesn't it?!

Thanks Brroo! It does feel good, but still makes me nervous to have to choose. I know I'll love Phoenix though 😍
 
Thanks Brroo! It does feel good, but still makes me nervous to have to choose. I know I'll love Phoenix though 😍

Yeah, I know it is SO tough to choose - I had such a hard time deciding last year that I called and asked them for more time! You'll be happy with whichever you choose; looking back on it, it seems like the easiest decision in the world, but I just wanted to make sure it was right. I do hope you join our Phoenix family, though. 🙂
 
i emailed tanisha directly. no confirmation that is has been received yet....i'll keep you guys posted if/as soon as i hear back.
 
i emailed tanisha directly. no confirmation that is has been received yet....i'll keep you guys posted if/as soon as i hear back.

....and speak of the devil. she got back to me. i have officially withdrawn from U of A - Tucson. Good luck to all you waitlisters and I sincerely hope all of you who go to U of A (PHX or TUCSON) have an awesome time and succeed in your future endeavors!

....i'll still stay part of this thread and post though. lol.
 
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