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Hypothetically, what do y'all think are the pros/cons of preemptively withdrawing for those of us awaiting a decision?
Awaiting a decision as in...you've interviewed but haven't heard back from them yet?Hypothetically, what do y'all think are the pros/cons of preemptively withdrawing for those of us awaiting a decision?
Love your update....lolAwaiting a decision as in...you've interviewed but haven't heard back from them yet?
Yeap awaiting decision post-interview. I'm worried that a last-minute offer may not be feasible for someone who isn't local in the wake of Covid. I don't want to come off as presumptuous or unprofessional, but I'd feel worse if another student(s) didn't get the opportunity to interview. Now more than ever we need all hands on deck even as lowly M1s. There are many reasons this would be a tough move for me on short notice if I'm ultimately blessed with an acceptance.Awaiting a decision as in...you've interviewed but haven't heard back from them yet?
As someone's who's far from local and sorta in the same boat, I definitely understand your concern. And I guess it's really dependent on a) exactly how many more interviews HUCM is going to offer now (if I remember correctly, they interview ~350 people for their class of 120) and b) your individual situation. I don't know how recently you interviewed and if you've got other acceptances lined up, so it's hard to give more specific advice (feel free to PM me if you'd like to talk about it more). I could be wrong, but they're likely at the end of their interview cycle.Yeap awaiting decision post-interview. I'm worried that a last-minute offer may not be feasible for someone who isn't local in the wake of Covid. I don't want to come off as presumptuous or unprofessional, but I'd feel worse if another student(s) didn't get the opportunity to interview. Now more than ever we need all hands on deck even as lowly M1s. There are many reasons this would be a tough move for me on short notice if I'm ultimately blessed with an acceptance.
Wow thanks so much for that super thoughtful response! Yeah, definitely lots to consider. The DC/HU network is definitely a big selling point for me. I don't want to digress by getting too detailed with personal considerations, but yeah cost of living is a big one for me. The program never really lost its luster for me just feeling the need to commit so I can be mentally prepared to start medical school somewhere in the coming months. Yikes!As someone's who's far from local and sorta in the same boat, I definitely understand your concern. And I guess it's really dependent on a) exactly how many more interviews HUCM is going to offer now (if I remember correctly, they interview ~350 people for their class of 120) and b) your individual situation. I don't know how recently you interviewed and if you've got other acceptances lined up, so it's hard to give more specific advice (feel free to PM me if you'd like to talk about it more). I could be wrong, but they're likely at the end of their interview cycle.
I can tell you that HUCM is still expecting to start orientation on July 8th, unless COVID gets even crazier. (This is from an email I received 2 days ago outlining what HUCM is doing regarding classes and incoming M1s during the pandemic.)
In the meantime, hopefully I can answer your original question...
I guess the major pros would be that you can focus on narrowing down your current acceptances to one. In turn, you can focus on doing the paperwork/moving/whatever other things you need to do for that one school. This is assuming you've got other acceptances lined up, especially if they're at nearby schools. Also, there's less waiting and uncertainty in the case you end up WLed. Cost of living is also a plus; DC is expensive to live in (Silver Springs/MD side is more affordable, but still...), not to mention commuting.
One con would be potentially losing out on an acceptance. Even if you're WLed, you have a good chance of being accepted. It really depends on your other acceptances; if you have only 1-2 other As, I'd try to hang on a little longer before calling it quits. From what I can tell, HUCM has a good support network and resources in place to help students transition to DC. Additionally, another con is missing out on DC; you've got close access to the NIH, government, etc. That might be a consideration if you're looking into more research-y/advocacy stuff. I think HUCM has some relationships with nearby schools in DC (I think Georgetown), so that could be a plus again if you're looking into research stuff.
If anyone has any other ideas, it'd be well appreciated!
I have to thank you too for your thoughtful response! The DC/HU network and COL are huge points for me too, so 100% got you there! And yes, exactly; that assurance of where you're going helps so much with planning-both physically and mentally. I don't think I've ever appreciated the concept of certainty until this application cycle, holy crap.Wow thanks so much for that super thoughtful response! Yeah, definitely lots to consider. The DC/HU network is definitely a big selling point for me. I don't want to digress by getting too detailed with personal considerations, but yeah cost of living is a big one for me. The program never really lost its luster for me just feeling the need to commit so I can be mentally prepared to start medical school somewhere in the coming months. Yikes!
Looking at last year's thread, someone posted in early June that they received official notification that all IIs had been given out, so it seems this could go on for quite a while longer. Apprehensive about this whole process with mass quarantines/distancing likely extending through May and into June. In that regard, I can't imagine yield on offers will be higher due to Covid and STEP change so I think applicants/WLers have reason to be optimistic. Ultimately, it's a numbers game where approx. 1 in 3 admits will commit to enroll. I'd bet the (relatively) low yield reflects that admissions thirsts after applicants with high GPA/MCAT rather than making fewer offers to applicants who would very likely attend if offered a spot sooner in order to "balance" their MSAR data. They leave the rest of us on read until the other shoe drops and fill up the class from the WL (approx. 80% according to First Friday). The medical profession may be altruistic, but higher education is very much a for-profit enterprise driven by political and economic forces. Sorry if that's a little too cynical for people. I'm jaded; I moonlighted as an admissions consultant for many years.
There are no more interview slots available at this point. The last wave was April 8th. It will not affect anything other than them possibly offering you a spot and then immediately handing it over to someone else if you decline.Yeap awaiting decision post-interview. I'm worried that a last-minute offer may not be feasible for someone who isn't local in the wake of Covid. I don't want to come off as presumptuous or unprofessional, but I'd feel worse if another student(s) didn't get the opportunity to interview. Now more than ever we need all hands on deck even as lowly M1s. There are many reasons this would be a tough move for me on short notice if I'm ultimately blessed with an acceptance.
Yeap awaiting decision post-interview. I'm worried that a last-minute offer may not be feasible for someone who isn't local in the wake of Covid. I don't want to come off as presumptuous or unprofessional, but I'd feel worse if another student(s) didn't get the opportunity to interview. Now more than ever we need all hands on deck even as lowly M1s. There are many reasons this would be a tough move for me on short notice if I'm ultimately blessed with an acceptance.
I interviewed this month! I'd be more specific, but well you know... Under His EyeWhen did you interview?
There are no more interview slots available at this point. The last wave was April 8th. It will not affect anything other than them possibly offering you a spot and then immediately handing it over to someone else if you decline.
April 8th.curious if they are still interviewing? When is the last interview date?
April 8th.
Look at last years thread and see when the latest date people got interviewedhi there! No chance they’d interview after this date?
I emailed admissions and they stated to begin focusing on reapplying for the 2020-2021 cycle.hi there! No chance they’d interview after this date?
Their interview season is over.hi there! No chance they’d interview after this date?
Bless you! And thank you for the luck!Withdrawing my A here. Good luck to everyone this cycle.
There has been continuous movement off of the waitlist, which is super exciting! Howard tends to have tons of movement throughout the season.Does anyone know if there has been movement off the waitlist?
Nice, thank you!There has been continuous movement off of the waitlist, which is super exciting! Howard tends to have tons of movement throughout the season.
I doubt it.....Does everyone in an interview batch get a decision regarding their interview at the same time?
I emailed admissions and they stated to begin focusing on reapplying for the 2020-2021 cycle.
I take that either as interview dates are over or I am rejected. It wasn't exactly clear
I've been wondering the same thing. I need the Fin Aid office to get it together.Has anyone received finaid ?
Will be withdrawing my A this week. Good luck to everyone this cycle!Any new acceptances??
The alternate waitlist and the waitlist are one of the same.Is there a difference between being placed in the "Alternate Waitlist" and the "Waitlist"? And has anyone from the "Alternate Waitlist" received an acceptance recently?
Why are they labeled differently?The alternate waitlist and the waitlist are one of the same.
Why are they labeled differently?
I think it is too early to expect Waitlist movements in April. If everything goes well, I would expect anytime from May 2nd or so.Is there a difference between being placed in the "Alternate Waitlist" and the "Waitlist"? And has anyone from the "Alternate Waitlist" received an acceptance recently?
Only if they are still interviewingAre they still adding to the waitlist?
I'm in the same boat. Almost thought I wrote this lolI am Waitlisted to 3 schools and 0 acceptance to today. I feel like It is because of my low MCAT CARS score. So, I just started studying to retake MCAT in June. If I get A from one of those school, I will be happy and give away my MCAT materials. If not, I don't want waste my time sitting and waiting for decision. If you dont have any acceptance so far, i would make myself busy in working on my weakness. I wouldn't relay on Waitlist status. It is intangible HOPE and also stressful!
That's just me though!!!
On SDN, the general consensus is that you should go to ANY US School before deciding to go abroad. The problem with Caribbean schools is that there's a high attrition rate and they play with the match statistics to make them seem better than they are. Kevin Jubbal on youtube did a couple of videos about Caribbean schools after visiting SGU. Do your research before making the jump.I'm on the WL too and hold at least one other acceptance to a similar caliber medical school. So, at this point I'm wondering what do y'all think about HUCM v. D.O. v. a "big 4" Caribbean M.D.? I mean the match rates and Step 1 first pass are approx. the same from what I gather. Furthermore, these other schools at least have the pride/decency to publish these metrics and not breadcrumb by showcasing specific students. That is the primary evaluative metric we should be looking at right?
I mean I'm sure there's some stigma that exists against non-U.S. schools, but I'm beginning to wonder if that bias may be more concerned with universal criteria like mean GPA/MCAT/Step1 Pass/Match than geography or letters printed on your diploma. Also, for those of us blessed with sloppy seconds admittance, we're looking at full federal loans on COA right? Many of what I'd consider HUCM's peer institutions in this regard have lower COA. It's also noteworthy that many Caribbean grads match at HUH. Any thoughts?
Hmm, that's trill. Thanks for the link! Just watched and definitely made me reconsider, but it still doesn't exactly make me feel good about how HUCM stacks up against international schools. I mean any information about their program is pure conjecture even if Caribbean schools are fudging their stats. I guess I'm asking: Is it even worth it if I'm a candidate for this caliber of school? What's the "cutoff" for a U.S. MD where I won't have to worry so much about these intangibles?On SDN, the general consensus is that you should go to ANY US School before deciding to go abroad. The problem with Caribbean schools is that there's a high attrition rate and they play with the match statistics to make them seem better than they are. Kevin Jubbal on youtube did a couple of videos about Caribbean schools after visiting SGU. Do your research before making the jump.
I was reading last year’s thread and saw that there was some debate about the language of the waitlist letters. Has everyone been getting the same template for their waitlist saying they’re alternate waitlisted and that it’s ranked?
I was reading last year’s thread and saw that there was some debate about the language of the waitlist letters. Has everyone been getting the same template for their waitlist saying they’re alternate waitlisted and that it’s ranked?