2018-2019 Waitlist Support Thread

Discover Your Odds of Getting into Medical School
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thinklikeaproton2019 said:
It's really annoying to see people get in off a waitlist and immediately say they're going to decline the acceptance...why did you stay on the WL in the first place then :bang:
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mmaslyanko said:
maybe they were hoping to see a fat scholarhip. LIke, "well, if i get the scholarship, i'll go. If i don't, - screw it"
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This is where I'm at right now and I feel bad. I got into my in state school and it'd be the best option financially, but my top choice is out of state and I fell in love with the campus and program when I interviewed. They haven't started pulling from the wait list yet but I'm still in a dilemma and will have to weigh the options if I hear back 😱
 
thinklikeaproton2019 said:
It's really annoying to see people get in off a waitlist and immediately say they're going to decline the acceptance...why did you stay on the WL in the first place then :bang:
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Probably just for the satisfaction of knowing that schools want you, and to increase the number of med schools they can say they were accepted to. So, selfish reasons.
 
Is there an unstated 5 or 14 day period after getting off a WL that you have to accept/reject the offer?
 
phillykat96 said:
Is there an unstated 5 or 14 day period after getting off a WL that you have to accept/reject the offer?
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Each school will state their time limit in the offer, and if they don't be sure to follow up and ask so you know.
Most offers off the WL will not come with scholarship $$, but of course you can still put in for regular financial aid & loans.
 
bluemango said:
I’m so anxious to just be able to decide and start looking for someplace to live. I’m not sure how long is too long to wait. Mid May? June? I like the school I’m accepted at, but I’m waitlisted at my top choice.
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Same situation for me. I just wanna get a definitive answer so I can know if I am going to be an hour away from home or the opposite coast lol. The uncertainty sucks.
 
contigo123 said:
Same situation for me. I just wanna get a definitive answer so I can know if I am going to be an hour away from home or the opposite coast lol. The uncertainty sucks.
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Me too. I have a DO acceptance to a school 6 hours away and its hard to know when to look. Because we have to move and find a job for my husband. Plus I'm having surgery in June so that complicates things. It would be so nice to hear from the school thats an hour away because it would make the whole transition a lot easier, because an hour commute is long but doable until you find something closer (which is our plan). Plus I love where I live and would prefer not to move cross country again 🙁
 
Waitlisted at my top choice just like most of you on here and it is getting more and more stressful as the days go on. I didn't even think I had the ability to be stressed like this lol. I usually have the mindset that I'll be wherever I am meant to be, but this one is still making me slightly anxious. Even more so because I do not think I'll even get off the waitlist. Its a Top tier school and I am not a top tier applicant.
 
Starting the 2020 application....Such a stark contrast from last year when I was applying for the first time, knowing that yes it's going to be difficult, but overall feeling excited and confident about taking the steps to soon become a doctor. Now...I'm mostly just sad as I go through the motions again. i'm usually a pretty chill person, always the optimist, but this cycle of overwhelming rejection has drained me. I hate how cynical it's made me become. The worst part is figuring out what went wrong. Hardly any schools respond to feedback requests, and the ones that did gave half-assed cookie cutter guidelines. There is always room for improvement, and this past year I am proud to have done a lot of meaningful clinical and nonclinical work. But it's not like there were any huge gaping holes to begin with. I have a solid GPA and 90+ percentile mcat..my ECs check the boxes but are also diverse and unique, or so I thought. I feel like all the feedback I've gotten simply amounts to "sorry...better luck next time!" Alright, I'll get a new letter of rec, and yes I'll write new essays. But then what. I feel as if I've done everything right, yet nothing is turning out the way I want it to.
 
jigbap said:
Starting the 2020 application....Such a stark contrast from last year when I was applying for the first time, knowing that yes it's going to be difficult, but overall feeling excited and confident about taking the steps to soon become a doctor. Now...I'm mostly just sad as I go through the motions again. i'm usually a pretty chill person, always the optimist, but this cycle of overwhelming rejection has drained me. I hate how cynical it's made me become. The worst part is figuring out what went wrong. Hardly any schools respond to feedback requests, and the ones that did gave half-assed cookie cutter guidelines. There is always room for improvement, and this past year I am proud to have done a lot of meaningful clinical and nonclinical work. But it's not like there were any huge gaping holes to begin with. I have a solid GPA and 90+ percentile mcat..my ECs check the boxes but are also diverse and unique, or so I thought. I feel like all the feedback I've gotten simply amounts to "sorry...better luck next time!" Alright, I'll get a new letter of rec, and yes I'll write new essays. But then what. I feel as if I've done everything right, yet nothing is turning out the way I want it to.
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Exactly how I feel. I met with one school where I’m still WL and they told me “well you know it’s just so competitive!”, and I asked how I get over that edge and they basically told me “idk lol”. It’s very frustrating to see others with lower stats get the nod over you and really have no explanation as to why.
 
thegrind33 said:
Exactly how I feel. I met with one school where I’m still WL and they told me “well you know it’s just so competitive!”, and I asked how I get over that edge and they basically told me “idk lol”. It’s very frustrating to see others with lower stats get the nod over you and really have no explanation as to why.
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Oh and I just looooooved the AAMC then coming back around to send us all that e mail about the Doctor shortage. Seriously....let me in and I'll be part of the solution....


(I know it's a lot more complicated than that...but man oh man that really felt like AAMC kicking me to the floor then proceeding to curb stomp me even though I'm already dead)
 
jigbap said:
Oh and I just looooooved the AAMC then coming back around to send us all that e mail about the Doctor shortage. Seriously....let me in and I'll be part of the solution....


(I know it's a lot more complicated than that...but man oh man that really felt like AAMC kicking me to the floor then proceeding to curb stomp me even though I'm already dead)
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AAMC: "Hey we need help we need more doctors!"
You: "Hey I'll help"
AAMC: "Nah fam we'll pass"
 
jigbap said:
Starting the 2020 application....Such a stark contrast from last year when I was applying for the first time, knowing that yes it's going to be difficult, but overall feeling excited and confident about taking the steps to soon become a doctor. Now...I'm mostly just sad as I go through the motions again. i'm usually a pretty chill person, always the optimist, but this cycle of overwhelming rejection has drained me. I hate how cynical it's made me become. The worst part is figuring out what went wrong. Hardly any schools respond to feedback requests, and the ones that did gave half-assed cookie cutter guidelines. There is always room for improvement, and this past year I am proud to have done a lot of meaningful clinical and nonclinical work. But it's not like there were any huge gaping holes to begin with. I have a solid GPA and 90+ percentile mcat..my ECs check the boxes but are also diverse and unique, or so I thought. I feel like all the feedback I've gotten simply amounts to "sorry...better luck next time!" Alright, I'll get a new letter of rec, and yes I'll write new essays. But then what. I feel as if I've done everything right, yet nothing is turning out the way I want it to.
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Just know you’re not alone. I came in with T20 level stats, a good story and some very unique ECs. I’m on 3 waitlists and have repeatedly sought advice for what I can do better. All I hear is “volunteer/shadow a little more.” I’ve been doing what’s seemingly been asked of me this year but honestly don’t think more shadowing is going to make me a better doctor.

Far more often than not things go right but I do believe for whatever reason good candidates can slip through the cracks each year. I guess we just have to try applying to different and/or more schools next time and hope that things go better.
 
smallscrapes said:
:laugh: y'all we need two of these waitlist support threads. One for people who have other acceptances, and one for people who don't. Zero disrespect, but the stakes are just....obviously different between those two groups
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Yea I’m not part of the multiple acceptance group that’s in complete misery that their top choice hasn’t called yet 😆
 
smallscrapes said:
:laugh: y'all we need two of these waitlist support threads. One for people who have other acceptances, and one for people who don't. Zero disrespect, but the stakes are just....obviously different between those two groups
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I feel like this thread should be called "Should I sign a lease or wait out for my top choice vs help having a life crisis"
 
Ec310 said:
Yea I’m not part of the multiple acceptance group that’s in complete misery that their top choice hasn’t called yet 😆
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thegrind33 said:
I feel like this thread should be called "Should I sign a lease or wait out for my top choice vs help having a life crisis"
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It's funny! I actually COMPLETELY respect these struggles and see them as valid issues that require support. But in a separate space :laugh: That doesn't have folks in it potentially watching their dreams crumble in front of them LOL
 
Reyluvbry said:
Waitlisted at my top choice just like most of you on here and it is getting more and more stressful as the days go on. I didn't even think I had the ability to be stressed like this lol. I usually have the mindset that I'll be wherever I am meant to be, but this one is still making me slightly anxious. Even more so because I do not think I'll even get off the waitlist. Its a Top tier school and I am not a top tier applicant.
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Stop it !!! Top tier schools never waste interview slots !!!! If they interviewed you , it means they thought you are good enough !!!
 
smallscrapes said:
It's funny! I actually COMPLETELY respect these struggles and see them as valid issues that require support. But in a separate space :laugh: That doesn't have folks in it potentially watching their dreams crumble in front of them LOL
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I understand wanting to go to your top choice but this process is so exhausting and competitive that I’ll just be counting my blessings and be happy that I don’t have to go through another cycle. Everybody is different though and part of being a great physician is being able to understand and sympathize lol
 
Ec310 said:
I understand wanting to go to your top choice but this process is so exhausting and competitive that I’ll just be counting my blessings and be happy that I didn’t have to go through another cycle. Everybody is different though and part of being a great physician is being able to understand and sympathize lol
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I agree. I feel such a strong sense of commiseration when I come here and get to talk to other people who are going through the same things as I am. And maybe I need to work on my own reaction to people who are experiencing different kinds of struggles. But dang ya girl is dying over here 😢
 
Ec310 said:
I understand wanting to go to your top choice but this process is so exhausting and competitive that I’ll just be counting my blessings and be happy that I don’t have to go through another cycle. Everybody is different though and part of being a great physician is being able to understand and sympathize lol
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True, but don't forget we can be exhausted, happy, and counting our blessings while still holding out hope for a WL. It's a strange feeling. I'm sure everyone is very grateful though. I do think that two threads in the future may not be a bad idea if people are bothered.
 
Ahhh guys I usually hang out here to provide support but I need support now since my #1 dream school started accepting off the WL and I feel like I have no chance cuz I interviewed on the first day and don't fulfill any diversity missions and ahh I just wanna get in lolol 😕
 
dodolol21 said:
Ahhh guys I usually hang out here to provide support but I need support now since my #1 dream school started accepting off the WL and I feel like I have no chance cuz I interviewed on the first day and don't fulfill any diversity missions and ahh I just wanna get in lolol 😕
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Mcgovern is hardly less reputable than Baylor! But still hoping you get in there!
 
foreverhopeful95 said:
Waitlisted at UC Davis & from what I’ve seen on the school thread they haven’t taken any off yet. Every time I get an email notification, my heart drops
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Has Davis reached out to the waitlist yet? I’m hoping to hear from another UC and it’s also silence so far.
 
dodolol21 said:
Ahhh guys I usually hang out here to provide support but I need support now since my #1 dream school started accepting off the WL and I feel like I have no chance cuz I interviewed on the first day and don't fulfill any diversity missions and ahh I just wanna get in lolol 😕
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Well I interviewed at utmb on their first day and didn’t get in so imma guess I got an R from them. Since you got an II on the first day it’s modtly likely an R. Mcgovern on a scholarship is nothing to scoff at but I hope you get off the WL
 
thegrind33 said:
Well I interviewed at utmb on their first day and didn’t get in so imma guess I got an R from them. Since you got an II on the first day it’s modtly likely an R. Mcgovern on a scholarship is nothing to scoff at but I hope you get off the WL
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THat's how I feel. The longer you have been on the waitlist, the less likely they are going to take you.
 
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