2011-2012 University of Washington Application Thread

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I hope there is news today, then again quite a few schools say dates and then nothing comes out. Maybe someone can call and confirm what they told me friday
 
nothing yet...constantly looking at my gmail while at work, lol

stay strong everyone!
 
I just called and got confirmation that they are going out today! The guy I talked to wasn't able to tell me what time...he just chuckled at that question. 🙂
 
I guess some acceptances did go out today. I received an email this morning (around 9:30 PST) and am still in shock! I'm an IS applicant from Seattle and got 2 SUC emails.

Good luck to everyone else waiting to hear back
 
I checked the times on my SUC emails, and they were sent around 2-3 pm, so maybe within the next hour or two? Not that I'm frantically overanalyzing this or anything like that AT ALL . . . definitely not . . . 😛
 
waitlisted OOR. Still happy. Wonder how much movement there is on waitlist.
 
Maybe they are sending out alternate status emails first? I just got mine, #5 on the list. I interviewed really late (early March) and had pretty much given up, so this is good news! Fingers crossed for quick waitlist movement!
 
how many do they accept for their 219 spots outright? just curious
 
what is also amusing to see is the 20 members watching this thread as well as the 40 guests...lol
 
Alejandro said:
what is also amusing to see is the 20 members watching this thread as well as the 40 guests...lol
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haha, do any of the 60 people want to share news? I still haven't heard anything. reapplicant....
 
I got waitlisted at #4. Would it be safe to assume that is an acceptance? I love UW, but as an OOR I gave up and decided for sure to go to UA. Now I have to make decisions and stuff. Decisions are hard! Good thing doctors are never supposed to make them, right?
 
How often is the waitlist updated? It sounds like just once per day...
Wyoming is up to #4 already!
 
Congrats to all the acceptees today, and good luck to all of you hitting refresh repeatedly on your email accounts right now!
 
#47 for IS...it moved 45 last year -.- UW is my first choice and I so desperately want to get in. Would give up my first born for a spot.

How are people seeing the wait list movement? Is there something online?
 
Slev said:
If I were a betting man (and I am), I'd bet my house (which isn't worth much these days) that you'll get in with that rank
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Yes, they usually accept about 30 alternates.
 
Despite being told by the crew here that I should give up and go to PA school, UW has accepted me. It ain't all about perfect numbers. 😉

Good luck to those of you who are waiting, and can't wait to meet my classmates! 🙂
 
Just got the rejection email. Oh well. I have already been accepted at one of my top choice schools and waitlisted at another. Congratulations to all who were accepted. : )
 
who8mahrice said:
#47 for IS...it moved 45 last year -.- UW is my first choice and I so desperately want to get in. Would give up my first born for a spot.

How are people seeing the wait list movement? Is there something online?
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I hope you're kidding about the first born. By the way, did anyone else who interviewed 3/7 get in? I met some cool people and it would be nice to know if you guys got in to UW or got in somewhere. I am the only girl who interviewed that day.
 
Woooo congrats to all the new acceptances! I was accepted from Wyoming earlier this cycle and am excited to meet you all at the beginning of MS2, since WWAMI applicants do their MS1 in-state. Congrats again!
 
Got waitlisted to #42. Does anybody know the average waitlisted # that's been accepted in last few years??
 
So excited for the new acceptees! Can't wait to meet some people!

Anyone know when IS students find out their 1st year site placements?
I read online that we should know by the end of April, buuuut I waaaannnaaa knnoowww nooowwww. (whine whine complain).

Also, just FYI, for anyone applying for Pre-MAT, a committee will meet mid May (May 15th) to begin decision making process on applicants. Decisions likely to be made by end of May, but no earlier than the 15th.
 
benjamintallboy said:
I got waitlisted at #4. Would it be safe to assume that is an acceptance? I love UW, but as an OOR I gave up and decided for sure to go to UA. Now I have to make decisions and stuff. Decisions are hard! Good thing doctors are never supposed to make them, right?
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So apparently those 4 were a result of the Wyoming legislature increasing the funding to accomodate 20 WWAMI students rather than the original 16. As the #4 on the Alaska list, this was definitely a bummer if you believe trends in one state will mirror those in another, haha. Oh well...here's hoping for some early waitlist magic! :luck: Congrats on all the UW waitlisters! Hope we'll meet during MS2!
 
Idaho resident here. 95% chance I will be giving up my spot ... so I hope this helps out an Idaho waitlistee!

I'm just waiting for my financial aid to get confirmed at another school.

This school has been my dream for four years, but it is funny how things can change by new circumstances.

Best of luck to all waitlistees and best of luck to all of us in becoming physicians and serving needing populations!

I am going to celebrate making my final decision by deleting this SDN account! Ha! 🙂
 
Received my rejection yesterday and was heartbroken... Felt the interview went well and I had positive feedback during it. Their reasons in the letter made no sense and I feel that they were wearing blinders and looking for applicants who were like themselves... Greatly disappointed in the process.
Considering whether or not I should apply again next year... Due to persona reasons this was my only MD secondary... Do any reapplicants have any advice? And congrats to those accepted!
 
to those on the waitlist, if you want access to edit the google spreadsheet that was posted above please send me a PM.
 
MeowCat said:
I hope you're kidding about the first born.
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Med school applications is serious business. GOTTA MAKE SACRIFICES ALONG THE WAY.

On a more serious note...I don't think they're gonna get all the way to me on the waitlist. Been working out of state since I graduated and was REALLLLLY hoping to go back to Seattle (UW undergrad), but I might just be out for another few years 🙁
 
giraffes09 said:
Received my rejection yesterday and was heartbroken... Felt the interview went well and I had positive feedback during it. Their reasons in the letter made no sense and I feel that they were wearing blinders and looking for applicants who were like themselves... Greatly disappointed in the process.
Considering whether or not I should apply again next year... Due to persona reasons this was my only MD secondary... Do any reapplicants have any advice? And congrats to those accepted!
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Second time applicant here who was accepted recently. My advice to you is to address the shortcomings that they list in the letter whether or not you agree with it. I addressed each and every aspect they mentioned and through the process discovered that the Adcom was right about everything that was in there. Not sure what your app looked like, but I got a job in health care and I think that was the greatest strength in reapplying. Hang in there, all hope is not lost! Just see it as an opportunity to improve
 
Rejected yesterday as well.....definitely a tough pill to swallow after getting 5 SUCs. On the bright side, I have acceptances elsewhere and waitlists that I can hopefully get out of at some great places but the unfortunate part is that I won't get another shot at this school. Congrats to those who got the good news and good luck to those waitlisted!
 
I was rejected and they didnt cite reasons for their decision. Why didnt they include it in my email?
 
giraffes09 said:
Received my rejection yesterday and was heartbroken... Felt the interview went well and I had positive feedback during it. Their reasons in the letter made no sense and I feel that they were wearing blinders and looking for applicants who were like themselves... Greatly disappointed in the process.
Considering whether or not I should apply again next year... Due to persona reasons this was my only MD secondary... Do any reapplicants have any advice? And congrats to those accepted!
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As a second time applicant who was accepted, my advice, if this is your dream, is to kick your ass into gear. Reflect upon yourself. What improvements do you know you can make?

Did your rejection email mention your grades or test scores? If not, then look to employment, volunteer activities, and anywhere you can get the experiences that you are lacking. Make sure that you find activities that are going to be important to you. Also, make sure they are realistic. If you are like me and cannot afford it, then remember that one does not need to travel overseas to make a difference in their application.

Besides getting the ball rolling on those now, make sure you attend the focus groups at the end of may/beginning of june. The past web videos are on the website, but go to the new ones. Ask appropriate questions. Get noticed.

You may want to read through this cycle's entire thread for even more advice. Actually, you may want to just start reading more in general. Websites I found helpful were here, blogs, kevinmd.com. The more you read, then the more well versed you will become in the topics they ask you about.

It hurts and it hurts bad. But, it is important to have confidence in yourself. Take it from me, although I thought I was absolutely ready the first time, my experiences since my rejection have ultimately fueled my desire and enhanced my understanding of what it truly means to be a doctor.
 
giraffes09 said:
Received my rejection yesterday and was heartbroken... Felt the interview went well and I had positive feedback during it. Their reasons in the letter made no sense and I feel that they were wearing blinders and looking for applicants who were like themselves... Greatly disappointed in the process.
Considering whether or not I should apply again next year... Due to persona reasons this was my only MD secondary... Do any reapplicants have any advice? And congrats to those accepted!
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Sorry about your rejection. Perhaps they were looking for people like them. In other words, they were looking for students who fit in with the culture of their school. I am sure they are experts on that topic. If they didn't pick you, they were probably not the right school for you.

You could apply again but I would expect similar results. Why not try applying more broadly next cycle?
 
Looks like alternate #1 for the WA/OOR group has been accepted. Still at 0 for Idaho and Alaska, 1 for Montana, and 4 for Wyoming.
 
ive been wondering about a second look weekend myself. has anyone heard anything?
 
giraffes09 said:
Received my rejection yesterday and was heartbroken... Felt the interview went well and I had positive feedback during it. Their reasons in the letter made no sense and I feel that they were wearing blinders and looking for applicants who were like themselves... Greatly disappointed in the process.
Considering whether or not I should apply again next year... Due to persona reasons this was my only MD secondary... Do any reapplicants have any advice? And congrats to those accepted!
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I'm in the same exact boat - only med school that I applied to, and I already have a PhD from UW. Got positive feedback during the interview... Very disappointed with the result 🙁 Didn't get any specific reasons for the rejection in the e-mail. The worst part is that now I'm not sure if they will ever take me, however hard I try. Very disheartening.
 
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