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I also got put on the alternate list!

 

[Alexalikeamazon]

I also got put on the alternate list!

+1

 

[CanadianKiddo]

ALT LIST LEGGO BOYS AND GIRLS LETS GET THIS PARTY STARTED.

 

[Msimas]

Alt list Now to be the last person accepted lol

 

[Raavenclaw]

I’m at the gym and can’t check my portal. Can someone help me out? I got a portal change email. Does that mean waitlist or could it mean an R too?

 

[isAdoc]

Waitlisted as well 🙂 best of luck to everyone!!!

 

[TaakoFromTV]

*sigh*

Withdraw tab disappeared this morning. Didn't make the Alternate List. To all the future pre-meds (with missing tabs) looking back to these SDN forums for confirmation, it's okay. You gave it your best shot. Know that, own that, and keep moving forward. :')

Edit: interviewed in September and got passed up all four waves.

Same here. Interviewed in September, but bitter at the world now.

 

[Msimas]

I’m at the gym and can’t check my portal. Can someone help me out? I got a portal change email. Does that mean waitlist or could it mean an R too?

Either or

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

I’m at the gym and can’t check my portal. Can someone help me out? I got a portal change email. Does that mean waitlist or could it mean an R too?

if your withdraw tab disappeared earlier today, its most likely a rejection. Happened to me and some others

 

[Raavenclaw]

Either or

Thanks for your help. I’m dying to know but don’t want to cut my workout short 🙁

 

[Msimas]

Thanks for your help. I’m dying to know but don’t want to cut my workout short 🙁

Ahh I 100% understand. I wouldn’t be able to focus

 

[deleted773031]

Waitlisted :/

 

[blnk]

Ooooof I made it to the alternative list!!!!

 

[medicalone]

Alternate list as well.

 

[OSUbee355]

Haha. Got WListed, will withdraw my application. Best of luck to all still waiting.

 

[rockersoccer]

WL movement is pretty good at this school right?! Very happy right now so don't ruin it. lol

 

[2019appguy]

WL, will be withdrawing. Good luck to everyone!

 

[GetThatAcetoned]

ALT LIST. AHHHHHHHHH. Never been so excited to still be a maybe. Fiance and I almost fell off the couch screaming with joy. If you didn't get the response you were hoping for today my heart is with you and fingers-crossed everything works out as it should for each of us!!!

Haven't been able to tell my fiance yet because she's still at work, but she's going to be ecstatic because she really doesn't want to leave Richmond.

 

[Hidekimatsui649]

Just rejected. Interviewed 2/27. Placed on hold last monday

 

[Raavenclaw]

Alternate list! For the "I have/have not been accepted elsewhere" question, are you guys counting DO programs? Or just MD?

 

[LeGOATJames23]

Alternate list! For the "I have/have not been accepted elsewhere" question, are you guys counting DO programs? Or just MD?

Didn't apply DO, but I believe they are separate application systems so I would count just MD

 

[medicalone]

Alternate list! For the "I have/have not been accepted elsewhere" question, are you guys counting DO programs? Or just MD?

I counted DO since they didn't specify

 

[I'mTheDoctor]

Didn't apply DO, but I believe they are separate application systems so I would count just MD

I counted DO as well since they did not specify.

 

[nmeddd]

So for the alt list, we just have to say whether or not we have been accepted to other schools? No letters of interest? Also, how significant is this information when they make the decisions?

 

[rasputinc]

Alt list here. Gonna ride that chance to stay in Richmond! Good luck to all and looking forward to further tab deciphering shenanigans!

 

[noraisadoctor]

Kinda depressed about being put on alt list. I feel like there’s no hope in this app process, don’t know what to do 🙁

 

[Msimas]

Yup that or rejections. If I’m remembering correctly, this was around the time WL decisions came out in the last few years too



The WL is usually formed in mid March though? At least that’s what it looks like historically. I know a lot of people started getting pulled off starting in April last year


I think 75% of the class of from the WL according to msar and a couple of current students, so chances are good overall. I’ve been told it really depends on demographics at this point. They’re likely trying to match WLers with people who dropped out. There’s also 2 WL- IS and OOS. The OOS one usually moves faster

Did it change from last year??

 

[GetThatAcetoned]

Kinda depressed about being put on alt list. I feel like there’s no hope in this app process, don’t know what to do 🙁

This is honestly one of the best schools to be on the alt list for. They have lots of movement every year!

 

[nmeddd]

Kinda depressed about being put on alt list. I feel like there’s no hope in this app process, don’t know what to do 🙁

same

 

[rockersoccer]

Yeah I think the majority of people on the WL get accepted at some point, based on previous years at least. Definitely a good place to be.

 

[Msimas]

I have 3 tabs with apartments open, I’m ready to have my heart broken

 

[thelonelyant]

Well now to wait.

 

[blnk]

when do they start pulling people off the waitlist? now or two weeks later (after the alternative list question expires)?

 

[Immunofluorescence25]

when do they start pulling people off the waitlist? now or two weeks later (after the alternative list question expires)?

Just judging from previous years, I think it’s two weeks

 

[thelonelyant]

when do they start pulling people off the waitlist? now or two weeks later (after the alternative list question expires)?

04/01

 

[Peacock410]

Got alt list here, kinda figured but still very excited to still be in the running! Is the MSAR figure with 75/100 being taken off the WL accurate? Does anyone know if there are any differences between OOS and IS WL acceptances?

 

[Msimas]

Got alt list here, kinda figured but still very excited to still be in the running! Is the MSAR figure with 75/100 being taken off the WL accurate? Does anyone know if there are any differences between OOS and IS WL acceptances?

Last year @medschoolzombie said there was a singular waitlist, this year they’re saying otherwise so who knows. Maybe @Dean Mission can clairify this for us

 

[rockersoccer]

It did seem like there were a fair amount of rejections yesterday, so maybe the WL isn't too huge lol. Also, did anyone get a confirmation message after submitting the alternative list form? Mine just now says "We have received your alternative choice of..."

 

[lurkermcgee]

It did seem like there were a fair amount of rejections yesterday, so maybe the WL isn't too huge lol. Also, did anyone get a confirmation message after submitting the alternative list form? Mine just now says "We have received your alternative choice of..."

I do not see it on the home page, but I do see it on the Alternate List tab (there are no longer options to choose from - it only lists my selection).

 

[rockersoccer]

I do not see it on the home page, but I do see it on the Alternate List tab (there are no longer options to choose from - it only lists my selection).

Okay cool that's what I have too!

 

[ginger_horcrux_vessicle]

Have searched years of previous threads and it seems VCU does not accept letters of intent or interest, only significant updates (pubs etc.)- anyone know how true this is?

Thanks!

And to everyone who didn’t get into the waitlist: I can attest firsthand (well, from my perspective) that this cycle was brutal. The brightest people I know didn’t get in anywhere yet. I met people during my interview who only got accepted to med school the 2nd or 3rd time applying. Good luck and I wish you the best- and myself, since this is no guarantee either!

 

[shark bait hoo ha ha]

Have searched years of previous threads and it seems VCU does not accept letters of intent or interest, only significant updates (pubs etc.)- anyone know how true this is?

Thanks!

And to everyone who didn’t get into the waitlist: I can attest firsthand (well, from my perspective) that this cycle was brutal. The brightest people I know didn’t get in anywhere yet. I met people during my interview who only got accepted to med school the 2nd or 3rd time applying. Good luck and I wish you the best- and myself, since this is no guarantee either!

I don't think they accept anything once the waitlist is formed since they stop meeting in mid march according to last year. I would just call to double check though

 

[ginger_horcrux_vessicle]

I don't think they accept anything once the waitlist is formed since they stop meeting in mid march according to last year. I would just call to double check though

Ok thanks!

Love your username by the way.

 

[mariposas905]

I don't think they accept anything once the waitlist is formed since they stop meeting in mid march according to last year. I would just call to double check though

I'm wondering if this year might be different though :/

 

[mariposas905]

Also, does this mean that our waitlist rank score does not change? Even with significant updates?

 

[deleted787552]

So for the alt list, we just have to say whether or not we have been accepted to other schools? No letters of interest? Also, how significant is this information when they make the decisions?

Ya I guess it really is that easy. Either you have another offer or you don’t. Last year I was told that it’ll be added to your file but the committee might not look at it cause they don’t meet anymore. No idea if that’s changed this year

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Did it change from last year??

Last year @medschoolzombie said there was a singular waitlist, this year they’re saying otherwise so who knows. Maybe @Dean Mission can clairify this for us

Last year I got conflicting messages depending on who answered the phone in the admissions office. This year, dean missions told us on interview day that there’s 2 separate waitlists based on IS/OOS. I’m gonna take his word on it over admissions office people

 

[Warrenc]

I was rejected last night after interviewing 01-30-19. Very surprised, as I thought I did well at the interview. I would've given up my spot anyways as I have been accepted by my top school. I still had a lovely time seeing VCU and Richmond. Congrats to all accepted and good luck to all wait listed people.

Good luck!

 

[Throwaway21234567]

Stupid question perhaps, but is anyone scared that they have to admit that they have 0 acceptances to stay on the Alt List? Would this make them more or less likely to accept me?

 

[thelonelyant]

Stupid question perhaps, but is anyone scared that they have to admit that they have 0 acceptances to stay on the Alt List? Would this make them more or less likely to accept me?

To me I don't think it has any factor. They are likely just grabbing data.

 

[rockersoccer]

Stupid question perhaps, but is anyone scared that they have to admit that they have 0 acceptances to stay on the Alt List? Would this make them more or less likely to accept me?

Not sure; there have been different theories about that, but it probably doesn't make much of a difference. Since we are to answer honestly, it isn't really something we should be concerned with.