2010-2011 University of Alabama Thread

[Calfox21]

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Some campus assignments were released today. I saw it online (go to your online app and check status). Not sure if campus assignment will help the waitlist or not. B'ham here I come!

Just got the Huntsville campus. Thanks for letting us know about the change.

 

[PeachyPhd]

Some campus assignments were released today. I saw it online (go to your online app and check status). Not sure if campus assignment will help the waitlist or not. B'ham here I come!

Bham for me too!

 

[aeea]

what is everyone thinking...no posts?

 

[premed3753]

still just waiting......

 

[NeverDefeated]

All Quiet on the Western Front. I'm not a fan of final exams but I have enjoyed reading this entire thread.

 

[AUGuy]

How has there not been any movement since April 15th?!? I'm really losing my optimism about the middle tier. :-(

 

[Gnocchi Monster]

How has there not been any movement since April 15th?!? I'm really losing my optimism about the middle tier. :-(

Same here, man.

On a related note, I know we've speculated that South and UAB talk about acceptances. I have a personal contact who talked to Dr. Watts about this and he confirmed in person that this does indeed occur. He also mentioned that being accepted somewhere else goes against you as far as being accepted to UAB. When asked "How they know," he just replied, "We just do."

Then again, I believe RTR was also accepted at South, and right now he he's got an acceptance to UAB in his hands. Beats me how this whole system works.😕

 

[BamaMed19]

what is everyone thinking...no posts?

I just think there is no way we can go from last year where we were almost all the way through the 1st tier by now to having almost no movement this year. The years cannot be that different can they? I mean theoretically we are talking about the difference between like 25-30 accepted at this point last year vs 8-10 this year? Something has to be up. Perhaps the week before and after May 15th we will see massive amounts of movement. I sure hope so, because even if I don't get in here, this lack of movement will likely trickle down to a lack of movement at South as well.😱

 

[piper19]

its hard not to think since it has been so long, that when they finally do accept one of us, that it will be trigger an onslaught of acceptances...otherwise

 

[YH5]

Has anyone tried calling and asking about waitlist movement?

 

[HP9965]

Has anyone tried calling and asking about waitlist movement?

I would be very grateful if someone did this.

 

[YH5]

I would be very grateful if someone did this.

Not it!

 

[alienshards]

This is certainly not a normal year.

 

[piper19]

if nobody has the guts to make that call about waitlist movement (I dont), has anybody called or emailed about getting feedback, because last year when I asked for feedback i got back a try again later on this summer email that gave some insight into how the list was moving

 

[HP9965]

if nobody has the guts to make that call about waitlist movement (I dont), has anybody called or emailed about getting feedback, because last year when I asked for feedback i got back a try again later on this summer email that gave some insight into how the list was moving

This could be a compelling pretense under which to call.

 

[rrroddy]

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[BamaMed19]

I emailed a few weeks back to get feedback, and they did not indicate anything about the alternate list movement in their response.

 

[AUpremed22]

I wonder if last week's bad weather is causing delays? I live in Birmingham and work in an area that was hit, and I know downtown wasn't affected, but maybe that's still playing a part?

I feel like the bad weather is probably playing a big role right now. They are probably more focused on trying to accomodate their 3rd and 4th year tuscaloosa students, and even birmingham students, who may have lost their homes, etc. if that makes sense. Personally, if that's the case, I don't mind waiting a little longer to hear something.

 

[piper19]

I feel like the bad weather is probably playing a big role right now. They are probably more focused on trying to accomodate their 3rd and 4th year tuscaloosa students, and even birmingham students, who may have lost their homes, etc. if that makes sense. Personally, if that's the case, I don't mind waiting a little longer to hear something.

i agree, and that's what they should be doing now ... the only thing that has me worried is the fact that based on sdn stats there was already a 7 day stretch without an acceptance before the bad weather hit

 

[rrroddy]

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[minhaj]

Yeah, absolutely understandable. Agreed.

Guys I really do think the tornadoes in Alabama played a huge role in the delay in acceptances. We had quite a few people who lost friends, or homes in the storms. The faculty was dealing with that I am sure.

 

[HP9965]

Guys I really do think the tornadoes in Alabama played a huge role in the delay in acceptances. We had quite a few people who lost friends, or homes in the storms. The faculty was dealing with that I am sure.

Do you think that that's all this is, a delay? I'm still looking for insider information as to whether or not the list will move as much as previous years.

 

[minhaj]

Do you think that that's all this is, a delay? I'm still looking for insider information as to whether or not the list will move as much as previous years.

I cant be certain about that. Just looking at past years I would have to say that it would be strange if the waitlist didnt move as much. I know for a fact that UASOM dipped into their middle tier, maybe lower, as far back as the 2008 application year.

 

[aeea]

This was posted on UAB Green Mail today
Medical school aids storm response
Senior Vice President and School of Medicine Dean Ray Watts describes how UAB medical students, faculty, and alumni are aiding tornado response and recovery in communities across Alabama. Read his latest post at www.uab.edu/deanwatts.​

 

[aeea]

Is anyone out there? I always feel better when there are new posts, even if they are not full of good news.

 

[HP9965]

Is anyone out there? I always feel better when there are new posts, even if they are not full of good news.

I'm here still waiting and wondering what in the world is going on that makes this year different.

 

[piper19]

I'm here still waiting and wondering what in the world is going on that makes this year different.

I'm here too. I'm still checking SDN every hour or so, but its getting the point that I don't expect anything new. Freaking out now.

 

[rrroddy]

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[bulldog11]

Who all on uab's waitlist has been accepted elsewhere? And if you are, when this summer will you start making arrangements to matriculate where you've been accepted rather than seeing what happens with the waitlist? Things like moving into an apartment take time, ya know... Just wondering what y'all think?

I've been accepted at USA, and already found an apartment in Mobile. The apartment complex let me put in an application for $100 that reserved my apartment for late July. So at least I'm covered on living if I go to USA, and if I end up at UAB I only stand to lose $100. I've already filled out some financial aid stuff at USA but nothing that would bind me to attend. So theoretically I could wait until UAB starts school to give up on getting in, but likely late June or early July would be my deadline.

 

[auburnO5]

This is certainly not a normal year.

You can go back and read the forums as far back as 2007 I believe, and someone says this exact same thing every single year 🙂

 

[HP9965]

You can go back and read the forums as far back as 2007 I believe, and someone says this exact same thing every single year 🙂

You lucky MS1's really go out of your way to make us feel better. Thanks guys. We're just nervous because last year the entire upper third had been taken by now, and this year only 8-10 have been taken.

 

[piper19]

You lucky MS1's really go out of your way to make us feel better. Thanks guys. We're just nervous because last year the entire upper third had been taken by now, and this year only 8-10 have been taken.

I have a good feeling about tomorrow

 

[YH5]

You can go back and read the forums as far back as 2007 I believe, and someone says this exact same thing every single year 🙂

That's what I thought when I read that too.

Maybe last year was not a normal year and this is more like the previous years.

 

[auburnO5]

You lucky MS1's really go out of your way to make us feel better. Thanks guys. We're just nervous because last year the entire upper third had been taken by now, and this year only 8-10 have been taken.

I've said all along that there is really no sense in worrying until at least July. You really never know what will happen with waitlist movement. I can guarantee though that there will be a lot at some point.

 

[piper19]

I've said all along that there is really no sense in worrying until at least July. You really never know what will happen with waitlist movement. I can guarantee though that there will be a lot at some point.

Do you mean June? Orientation is in July. Thanks for the comments, and I do agree that at some point there will be a good bit of movement.

 

[aeea]

Today would be a cool date to get some good news...5 + 6 = 11

 

[BamaMed19]

Yea, this is just ridiculous at this point.

 

[AUGuy]

I've given up all hope. Even if the flood gates open, I don't think they will make it all the way through the middle tier if they even happen to dip into it which means I need to go with my alternatives.

 

[alienshards]

I've given up all hope. Even if the flood gates open, I don't think they will make it all the way through the middle tier if they even happen to dip into it which means I need to go with my alternatives.

Middle tier should still have some hope. Worst case I think only 1/2 of middle tier.

 

[Ditto1114]

Hey Everyone! Just got back from a beach vacation in Florida! YAY! I was hoping I'd see good news about a bunch of people being accepted. 🙁

Anyhoo, my current employer is looking to hire a few scientists. If anyone has a degree in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, chemical engineering, or biomedical engineering and is interested in a job at a pharmaceutical company in Birmingham feel free to PM me. My lab, in particular, is looking for someone who has experience in GPC, GC, HPLC and Rheology, but there are other opportunities available. Eventually they'll also be looking for someone who has experience with SDS-Page, ELISA, UV-Vis, and IEF (they just don't know I'm leaving yet).

 

[HP9965]

I've been perusing threads for other schools out of boredom, and it seems that slow waitlist movement has been a national thing this year. Maybe kids are applying more broadly and waiting longer to decide. That would result in slow waitlist movement on a national scale. May 15th fixes everything though, and, if my previous scenario is the case, we will see a flood like none other come the 16th.

 

[YH5]

At this point, it almost seems like they're waiting to fill spots. You can't tell me that some people haven't turned down acceptances in the last few weeks. The class isn't oversubscribed either.

 

[HP9965]

At this point, it almost seems like they're waiting to fill spots. You can't tell me that some people haven't turned down acceptances in the last few weeks. The class isn't oversubscribed either.

What do you think they would stand to gain from that?
Theories:
1. conserve campus assignment preferences.
2. conserve desired class composition/demographics
3. delay from tornado disaster
4. more going into decision to accept someone than we think. I.e. they like to get a bunch done at once and then send them out at once just for simplicity's sake.

 

[BamaMed19]

At this point, it almost seems like they're waiting to fill spots. You can't tell me that some people haven't turned down acceptances in the last few weeks. The class isn't oversubscribed either.

I've actually been thinking the same thing. They have to be waiting to send them out for some reason.

Also, in response to HP, I've also been following some other threads out of pure boredom, haha. The only one that I've looked at that is really moving is U of Arizona. They actually tell them what number they are (how nice would that be), and they are into the 30's on their list. I'm hoping that next week we see a deluge of acceptances by both Alabama schools.

 

[HP9965]

I've actually been thinking the same thing. They have to be waiting to send them out for some reason.

Also, in response to HP, I've also been following some other threads out of pure boredom, haha. The only one that I've looked at that is really moving is U of Arizona. They actually tell them what number they are (how nice would that be), and they are into the 30's on their list. I'm hoping that next week we see a deluge of acceptances by both Alabama schools.

I think we will see significant movement to come. My prediction is similar to alienshards' last one. On another note, the facebook group has only grown 6 or so members during this drought of acceptances, meaning that it's not like everyone just decided to commit to UAB (if you take fbook as a reliable indicator of anything.)

 

[YH5]

What do you think they would stand to gain from that?
Theories:
1. conserve campus assignment preferences.
2. conserve desired class composition/demographics
3. delay from tornado disaster
4. more going into decision to accept someone than we think. I.e. they like to get a bunch done at once and then send them out at once just for simplicity's sake.

I honestly can't think of a reason, that's why I haven't mentioned it until now. I honestly doubt that they care about campus assignments. Demographics can be maintained with single acceptances. The tornados delaying things made sense for a couple days, but most things are back up and running. Convenience could be a reason, but that too seems unlikely. It just seems unlikely that nobody would have withdrawn an acceptance. Applicants know that may 15th is coming. Not all are going to wait until the last minute to withdraw.

 

[piper19]

I honestly can't think of a reason, that's why I haven't mentioned it until now. I honestly doubt that they care about campus assignments. Demographics can be maintained with single acceptances. The tornados delaying things made sense for a couple days, but most things are back up and running. Convenience could be a reason, but that too seems unlikely. It just seems unlikely that nobody would have withdrawn an acceptance. Applicants know that may 15th is coming. Not all are going to wait until the last minute to withdraw.

I couldnt agree more, surely somebody has dropped in this last 3 weeks, so we must just be waiting for them to catch up the list

 

[YH5]

Maybe they were oversubscribed (I know the email said they weren't) and they are waiting to accept more off the waitlist until they actually fall below 175 acceptances. That's really the only reason I can think of for acceptances stopping for the last three weeks.

 

[Ditto1114]

Maybe they were oversubscribed (I know the email said they weren't) and they are waiting to accept more off the waitlist until they actually fall below 175 acceptances. That's really the only reason I can think of for acceptances stopping for the last three weeks.

I would think that if they were oversubscribed then people would never have been pulled off the waitlist in the first place. I think faculty and staff took off for Easter, then the tornado's hit, then they had to prepare for graduation, and now it's so close to the 15th they are waiting to see if more people drop before releasing the flood waters.

 

[BamaMed19]

Maybe they were oversubscribed (I know the email said they weren't) and they are waiting to accept more off the waitlist until they actually fall below 175 acceptances. That's really the only reason I can think of for acceptances stopping for the last three weeks.

I don't know, I kind of doubt they would accept those people they already did off the waitlist if they were oversubscribed, and then realize after the fact that they needed to slow down their acceptances. I don't know if there is an explanation we can come up with, but I do believe that they are waiting to accept people for some reason. There is no way that only 1 person (maybe 4 if you say non-sdners too) have gotten accepted from mid-April to May 10th (rather there is no way only 1-4 people have dropped their spots).