If you are waitlisted at Harvard, then it is a bad sign.
Aww I'm flattered! But no lol it's my state school.
If you are waitlisted at Harvard, then it is a bad sign.
Lyrics from a song by The Wombats come to mind here:Just trying to make a point about how unhelpful it is when someone is not specific about the school that they’re talking about.
Did you apply more than 1 cycle?Lyrics from a song by The Wombats come to mind here:
"You could give an aspirin the headache of its life"
Me? no.Did you apply more than 1 cycle?
Oh ok. I was wondering if you look at this support thread because of your own waitlist struggles. Many of us who struggle sitting on waitlists do not get in our 1st cycle. But perhaps, you did get in off of a waitlist your first cycle. That is possible.Me? no.
I’m mostly on the Texas threads but I do understand what a long and draining process it is, especially for some of you at the end of a whole year facing the prospect of doing it all again.Oh ok. I was wondering if you look at this support thread because of your own waitlist struggles. Many of us who struggle sitting on waitlists do not get in our 1st cycle. But perhaps, you did get in off of a waitlist your first cycle. That is possible.
Regardless, we have multiple caring docs on this thread. Thank you
Oh you are completely fine. As you said, we love fine whine. We love it too much, really. Lol. Humor is good and we all need more of it!I’m mostly on the Texas threads but I do understand what a long and draining process it is, especially for some of you at the end of a whole year facing the prospect of doing it all again.
I guess I shouldn’t make light. I should have controlled my temptation to tease the Secret Wombat.
Anybody who got off the WL experiencing more imposter syndrome than expected? Sucks that it seems a lot of my class are acquainted from second look, and I heard med school gets cliquey real quick...
Also to add, med school students on my tours always said the whole class was friends. Did they lie to me? Such deception, lulled me into a sense of security.Anybody who got off the WL experiencing more imposter syndrome than expected? Sucks that it seems a lot of my class are acquainted from second look, and I heard med school gets cliquey real quick...
Congrats!! Where were you accepted?Hey everyone! I was recently accepted from a waitlist position. I know movement has been super slow this year but be patient and keep hope!
Good luck to you all!
Anybody who got off the WL experiencing more imposter syndrome than expected? Sucks that it seems a lot of my class are acquainted from second look, and I heard med school gets cliquey real quick...
Congrats!! Where were you accepted?
Which is your top choice?My husband has 5 days to decide on a job he was offered in Chicago where I got into school. I figured I’d call my top choice and tell them they have five days to accept me otherwise I’ll withdraw. It probably won’t help, but hey I have nothing to lose at this point ♀️
good luckMy husband has 5 days to decide on a job he was offered in Chicago where I got into school. I figured I’d call my top choice and tell them they have five days to accept me otherwise I’ll withdraw. It probably won’t help, but hey I have nothing to lose at this point ♀
Which is your top choice?
this is at least some of a sign that movement is projected later.I am still on the waitlist for my top school and they somehow moved back their CTE date another 9 days (when I had called to inquire about it earlier it was 30 days before matriculation now they say its 21 days). If anyone has some insight/advice, I am wondering if I should send an update regarding my GMAT score to my waitlisted med school. I had indicated on my application that I was interested in their MD/MBA program and I received a GMAT score that makes me eligible for a 1/2 tuition scholarship for the MBA portion ( I talked to their MBA program office). However, I am worried that the Adcoms at the med school will only further question my "desire" to become a physician. I am a reapplicant to the school where I am currently waitlisted; during my first interview at the school( same school I applied to during my first app), one of the interviewers came out really against the MBA portion (I just didn't expect that whatsoever) and I felt it may have been a contributed to my rejection. Let me know what you guys think. Thank you so much and good luck to everybody!
I hope things work out for you! Have you heard back from UofL?UK- Bowling Green
My husband has 5 days to decide on a job he was offered in Chicago where I got into school. I figured I’d call my top choice and tell them they have five days to accept me otherwise I’ll withdraw. It probably won’t help, but hey I have nothing to lose at this point ♀
Doubledown and thank them for the acceptance and let them know you'll see them at orientationMy husband has 5 days to decide on a job he was offered in Chicago where I got into school. I figured I’d call my top choice and tell them they have five days to accept me otherwise I’ll withdraw. It probably won’t help, but hey I have nothing to lose at this point ♀
I hope things work out for you! Have you heard back from UofL?
Same... I sent one to UK last month but nothing. Are you calling UofL too?Nope. It’s been radio silence from both schools. I sent an LOI to UK in early April hoping it would help but apparently it didn’t...
I am genuinely curious if LOIs actually help since if they ask for them they get them from so many people that if everyone provides one then it's as if no one provided one.Nope. It’s been radio silence from both schools. I sent an LOI to UK in early April hoping it would help but apparently it didn’t...
I am genuinely curious if LOIs actually help since if they ask for them they get them from so many people that if everyone provides one then it's as if no one provided one.
@gyngyn how would this play?Been thinking the same. A part of me wants to send another short LOI/communication where I bluff that I'll take myself off of other waitlists, even though I'm only on theirs. Has anyone ever done that?
I don't know if anyone has done that, but they can't see that you have no other waitlists, so I don't know how they would penalize you for that.Been thinking the same. A part of me wants to send another short LOI/communication where I bluff that I'll take myself off of other waitlists, even though I'm only on theirs. Has anyone ever done that?
they typically have very little movement. a lot of the movement comes from the other ohio schools (boonshoft, toledo, neomed, OSU respectively) they are pretty difficult to get intoSaw some mention of Ohio...Anyone know how Cincinnati is doing this year? Looks like they've had no movement at all and usually by now they've had a decent amount. Kinda worried it's not gonna budge before the CTE deadline at this point...what a cycle this has been
@gyngyn about 3 weeks ago I sent my school an update/ interest letter. I was wondering at what point is it appropriate/ nonpestering to upload a short and actual LOI?
Honest question, is there really a point of continuing to send these letters? I understand we would do whatever it takes to get in, but it seems like we're bending ourselves backwards at the expense of these schools. How much would continued letters move the needle and are they even read by the committee. Think about it this way, in their position, would select a lesser candiate because he send more LOI's?
ouch. At this point though if they ask me to bend, my scoliotic spine will ask how far, especially if it's regarding my future career. Honestly, I think in the long term one LOI, especially if there does end up being a cluster in July, won't negatively affect my standing.
Sorry if it came off as me being condescending towards yo. My point was more towards the sending of biweekly updates to these schools.
Totally fine, just felt the slap from the school through you. I've only actually sent one update letter and I was like eehhhh one LOI can't hurt can it? Just to let them know I'm willing to drop everything and go in case this plays a factor into their decision (i'm serious I have secured floors to sleep on).
"If accepted, I will immediately drop all waitlists."@gyngyn about 3 weeks ago I sent my school an update/ interest letter. I was wondering at what point is it appropriate/ nonpestering to upload a short and actual LOI?
"If accepted, I will immediately drop all waitlists."
For this year, it's not bad.Just confirming that 3 weeks after an update letter isn't too soon?
I know this has been discussed before but how do people deal with last minute acceptances? I’m waiting on my state MD school and their classes don’t start until middle of August. I’ve been accepted into a DO school and am finally going to look for an apartment as classes start end of July. I’m afraid since finances are tight I won’t be able to afford breaking my lease, taking a tuition loss, and moving last minute if accepted even though my state school is my dream school. Any advice? Should I just take the DO acceptance and move on?
I thought I was applying to be a doctor, but I have spent most of my time becoming a professional writer and story teller. Worth it though.
That's what I tell myself!