2013-2014 Wayne State University Application Thread

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Groovy McGee said:
After an interview, does anyone get rejected outright, i.e. without being placed on the alternate list/wait list first?
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They say that at each decision date, one can be either accepted, put on the alternate list, or rejected. So theoretically, yes, it is possible, but I have not seen a single case of this happening - either this year, or in previous years' threads.

However, people have been rejected pre-interview. I think the idea is that Wayne does a pretty heavy pre-interview screen, and, if invited to interview, you are at least going to get a spot on the alternate list if not accepted.
 
What time did everyone get their decisions emailed to them last time Wayne released decisions?
 
Did other people who interviewed in the last month or so get an email pushing the offer day back to tomorrow? Ahhhh, so much anxiety 🙁 🙁
 
galapagosbeetle said:
Did other people who interviewed in the last month or so get an email pushing the offer day back to tomorrow? Ahhhh, so much anxiety 🙁 🙁
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Yep got that email earlier this morning. Really got us on pins and needles. This is the second time that Wayne being closed affected me; my interview got delayed a week earlier this month due to the school being closed too.
 
Now that I have to wait until tomorrow, I can only imagine what might happen if they release the decision while I'm TAing a lab
 
Savac said:
Now that I have to wait until tomorrow, I can only imagine what might happen if they release the decision while I'm TAing a lab
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I spend too much time on these forums...recognize your username from pm101.

Couldn't believe it when I got that email...Apparently they REALLY need that extra day
 
Snow day yesterday probably threw off their timeline.
 
corndogger said:
I spend too much time on these forums...recognize your username from pm101.

Couldn't believe it when I got that email...Apparently they REALLY need that extra day
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Haha, I literally LIVE on Pm101 😛

Probably helps that I also have the identical Avatar avatar on both forums
 
Good luck today, everyone. Hopefully the results are to your liking.
 
LuckandthenSome said:
Just got the email. Alternate list. =(
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Welcome to the alternate list party, where all the cool pre-meds hang out. Really sorry to hear it, but you are in good company. Been on the alternate list for 2 months now. However, per last years thread, lots of waitlist movement later in cycle. Keep up your hope. Best wishes.
 
alternate list too 🙁 Would it be unprofessional to ask for feedback?
 
Does anyone happen to know if you'll get an update on your application (whether you've been accepted, rejected, or remain on the alternate list) at the next decision date or do they not tell you anything unless your status changes?
 
galapagosbeetle said:
Does anyone happen to know if you'll get an update on your application (whether you've been accepted, rejected, or remain on the alternate list) at the next decision date or do they not tell you anything unless your status changes?
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I got the following email about being continued on the waitlist:

Thank you for your patience as we were delayed due to the inclement weather closure at the university. Decisions have been made for January and there has been no change to your application. The next round of offers is expected on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
 
Great White Buffalo said:
I got the following email about being continued on the waitlist:

Thank you for your patience as we were delayed due to the inclement weather closure at the university. Decisions have been made for January and there has been no change to your application. The next round of offers is expected on Wednesday, February 26, 2014.
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Ah, thanks! I guess I will just have to wait another month and hope for a change >.<
 
galapagosbeetle said:
Does anyone happen to know if you'll get an update on your application (whether you've been accepted, rejected, or remain on the alternate list) at the next decision date or do they not tell you anything unless your status changes?
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I think they send you an update at the next cycle even if nothing changes. Hope you guys all get in next decision date. There's still lots more to happen in this cycle. You waited this long. You can do it!
 
If anyone was accepted or rejected this month, I would really appreciate it if you could let us know.
 
Savac said:
Alternate list 🙁
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Savac, if even you with your impressive stats (3.99 GPA and 37 MCAT if I recall) were placed on the alternate list, then that confirms my suspicion that (subject to very rare exceptions) Canadians who interview are automatically placed on the alternate list.
 
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Anybody know if they help pay for anything for OOS interviewees ???
 
TheThirdLevel said:
I almost get the feeling that they just effectively delayed everyone's decision by putting everyone on this release date on the alternate list.
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Yeah, it's weird that we haven't heard of any acceptances yet (at least on SDN here). Somebody had to have been accepted!
 
Groovy McGee said:
Savac, if even you with your impressive stats (3.99 GPA and 37 MCAT if I recall) were placed on the alternate list, then that confirms my suspicion that (subject to very rare exceptions) Canadians who interview are automatically placed on the alternate list.
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Yeah, those stats are correct. I think it would be strange if they place every single Canadian on the alternate list though. Maybe it's because they assume that I'm less likely to accept?

I like your explanation though! I thought my interview went fairly well, but it seems like it wasn't good enough for an acceptance right away. C'est la vie.

Edit: Sorry to poke a hole in your theory, but I know some Canadians that are accepted
 
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Savac said:
Yeah, those stats are correct. I think it would be strange if they place every single Canadian on the alternate list though. Maybe it's because they assume that I'm less likely to accept?

I like your explanation though! I thought my interview went fairly well, but it seems like it wasn't good enough for an acceptance right away. C'est la vie.

Edit: Sorry to poke a hole in your theory, but I know some Canadians that are accepted
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Savac, I only heard of one Canadian who was taken outright without being alternate listed first and without being a reapplicant - guptash5 is his/her name. Are you sure the Canadians you know weren't reapplicants or weren't waitlisted briefly first?

I also considered TheThirdLevel's idea that perhaps they didn't have time to make any decisions this month and just automatically put everyone (not just Canadians) on the alternate list. That is looking increasingly likely considering how quick people are to proudly proclaim their acceptances to the world.
 
Groovy McGee said:
Savac, I only heard of one Canadian who was taken outright without being alternate listed first and without being a reapplicant - guptash5 is his/her name. Are you sure the Canadians you know weren't reapplicants or weren't waitlisted briefly first?

I also considered TheThirdLevel's idea that perhaps they didn't have time to make any decisions this month and just automatically put everyone (not just Canadians) on the alternate list. That is looking increasingly likely considering how quick people are to proudly proclaim their acceptances to the world.
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I can't guarantee anything unfortunately. All I know is that she is currently holding an acceptance.

I suppose that means that your theory is still alive
 
Savac said:
I can't guarantee anything unfortunately. All I know is that she is currently holding an acceptance.

I suppose that means that your theory is still alive
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Do you know when (i.e in what month and year) she was accepted?
 
As a Canadian (3.96, 38), I was accepted outright back in October. I'm also not a reapplicant.
 
Well, so much for the theory! I'll go back to crying now
 
Now I'm really confused at how the admissions works for this school. According to one of the students, it was a panel of 15 that takes a hard majority vote on each applicant after the interviewer presents your information (which I assumed meant that the interview was really important). So I wonder if that is really true...
 
late to the party, but I'm another Canadian who was added to the waitlist yesterday
 
I know of one person who was accepted yesterday. He had a 3.85 gpa, but I do not know his MCAT score. I've been on the waitlist since November. My stats are 3.78(My GPA now is 3.81. Maybe I should update them on it) and 33 MCAT. I am an undergrad at Wayne
 
my secondary essays must've been really crappy.
(absolute silence since first week of September)
 
loungebunny said:
my secondary essays must've been really crappy.
(absolute silence since first week of September)
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Don't give up hope. I was complete mid September, just got II for next week. They are interviewing through April.
 
j8620 said:
Anybody know if they help pay for anything for OOS interviewees ???
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I'm OOS and they didn't offer any financial help with the interview transportation or housing, though you can participate in the student host program, which should be free (not really sure since I stayed with family nearby)
 
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