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[billnyethepremedguy]

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Just got in off the waitlist!

Congrats!!! These are gonna be a fun few weeks. When did you get placed on the waitlist?

 

[keelhaul]

Just got in off the waitlist!

Congratulations!!! Not to be that person lol, but for those of hoping for similar news I gotta ask, were you IS or OOS?

 

[happyfeet26]

I was OOS! Put on WL I think with everyone else in March

 

[birthdaycakeremix]

Just got in off the waitlist! OOS and put on the waitlist with everyone else in March 🙂

 

[rockersoccer]

Best of luck to all of those on the WL! Hopefully I will see you all in person soon in Richmond!

 

[Wakanda70]

Just got in off the waitlist! OOS and put on the waitlist with everyone else in March 🙂

Congratulations!! When did you interview?

 

[medapp5]

does most of the movement happen after April 30th?

 

[Wakanda70]

does most of the movement happen after April 30th?

It seems like it might be ongoing here on out

 

[sarahbell02]

Just got in off the waitlist!

+1! IS ORM interviewed mid February

 

[Swegdaddi]

Congrats you guys! Was it an email at the end of the day saying your portal was updated or was there a direct email?

 

[Morc]

It was a tough decision, but the right one. Withdrawing my A. Best of luck to you all

 

[sarahbell02]

Congrats you guys! Was it an email at the end of the day saying your portal was updated or was there a direct email?

Portal update at the end of the day (Friday).

 

[treefrug]

I really enjoyed my interview day at VCU but I just withdrew my app because I think I've found a better fit for me elsewhere 🙂 Hopefully, there'll be some decent movement for anyone on the waitlist! Best of luck!

 

[rzipra123]

If we said that we were already accepted somewhere else (on the alternate list survey for VCU) and/or we select PTE for that school on 4/30, would that hurt our chances for coming off the VCU waitlist?

 

[skrrss]

If we said that we were already accepted somewhere else (on the alternate list survey for VCU) and/or we select PTE for that school on 4/30, would that hurt our chances for coming off the VCU waitlist?

I’m in this same position so I sent in a fairly strong LOI about a week after that survey to make sure they knew I would choose VCU over my current acceptance. I feel like in May this won’t matter as much, but in June/July schools might choose people who don’t have any other As because they are more likely to attend. Just my guess

 

[Talldoctor96]

I’m in this same position so I sent in a fairly strong LOI about a week after that survey to make sure they knew I would choose VCU over my current acceptance. I feel like in May this won’t matter as much, but in June/July schools might choose people who don’t have any other As because they are more likely to attend. Just my guess

The reality is the waitlist is ranked in order of your score-- and they just go down the list in that order. I wouldn't think into it much more than that.

 

[pbandjamie]

Accepted off of the waitlist today! Will be withdrawing though, hopefully it goes to one of you!

 

[Talldoctor96]

Accepted off of the waitlist today! Will be withdrawing though, hopefully it goes to one of you!

IS OR OOS

 

[pbandjamie]

IS OR OOS

IS!

 

[prolanka]

In off the waitlist this past week! IS

 

[Swegdaddi]

I just in at another school (1st md acceptance) that i really don’t feel a good fit to and am planning on withdrawing. Still on the WL oos here.
However with VCU being able to see starting Thursday all of us on the WL Would it be a benefit for me to stay on and hit PTE at this other school or just withdraw now - what do you think they will prefer in admissions?

I’m into a DO still and have that as my backup but am hoping for VCU - also should i email dean Whitehurst-cook about this and get her take or would that hurt my chances?

Any input would be appreciated!

 

[Bond-HydrogenBond]

I just in at another school (1st md acceptance) that i really don’t feel a good fit to and am planning on withdrawing. Still on the WL oos here.
However with VCU being able to see starting Thursday all of us on the WL Would it be a benefit for me to stay on and hit PTE at this other school or just withdraw now - what do you think they will prefer in admissions?

I’m into a DO still and have that as my backup but am hoping for VCU - also should i email dean Whitehurst-cook about this and get her take or would that hurt my chances?

Any input would be appreciated!

If you want to be an MD, do not withdraw from an MD school.

 

[ew_david]

I just in at another school (1st md acceptance) that i really don’t feel a good fit to and am planning on withdrawing. Still on the WL oos here.
However with VCU being able to see starting Thursday all of us on the WL Would it be a benefit for me to stay on and hit PTE at this other school or just withdraw now - what do you think they will prefer in admissions?

I’m into a DO still and have that as my backup but am hoping for VCU - also should i email dean Whitehurst-cook about this and get her take or would that hurt my chances?

Any input would be appreciated!

i think we may be able to be more helpful if you explain why this other MD school wasn't a great fit!

 

[Talldoctor96]

If you want to be an MD, do not withdraw from an MD school.

If you withdraw from an MD school, you will be blacklisted if you ever try and apply again. Every school can see your history after the cycle is over.

 

[Swegdaddi]

I understand those concerns. Thanks for the info. But Stated more simply, how will VCU view people with acceptances elsewhere on their waitlist. Will that harm chances of being selected off the alternate list?

I know the plan to enroll and the commit to enroll are different but does that sway any decisions in admissions?

 

[cbdblmad]

I understand those concerns. Thanks for the info. But Stated more simply, how will VCU view people with acceptances elsewhere on their waitlist. Will that harm chances of being selected off the alternate list?

I know the plan to enroll and the commit to enroll are different but does that sway any decisions in admissions?

I doubt anybody short of one of the adcoms can answer this question with certainty. Having an acceptance pry won’t drastically change your chances, plenty of people got accepted off a waitlist last year when they already had an acceptance, just relax and be happy you’re going somewhere in August.

 

[datboi_58]

From reddit for all of those wondering about the fall semester.

 

[rockersoccer]

Sounds like a start date is up in the air but that they are trying to start us on time. I’m sure they will do whatever is safest for all of us!

 

[pbandjamie]

I understand those concerns. Thanks for the info. But Stated more simply, how will VCU view people with acceptances elsewhere on their waitlist. Will that harm chances of being selected off the alternate list?

I know the plan to enroll and the commit to enroll are different but does that sway any decisions in admissions?

I was taken off the WL a few days ago while holding other acceptances (and with a PTE selected). Do not withdraw your MD acceptance

 

[bkMDfRC]

will there be tabs before the email at the end of the day if you were to get off the waitlist?

 

[Talldoctor96]

will there be tabs before the email at the end of the day if you were to get off the waitlist?

Yes but I depends when they put it in

 

[billnyethepremedguy]

Yes but I depends when they put it in

Who are you and why do you know so much about VCU

 

[Talldoctor96]

Who are you and why do you know so much about VCU

because I am old enough to remember (last cycle) when Dean mission would come on here and tell us everything lolol. He’s one of the assistant deans of admission and he used to come on here and tell us all about the process.

Also TABS are about as high yield as it gets lol

 

[CCqRB3]

Trying to think back to interview day but it feels like a blur now haha. VCU doesn't reveal any info on waitlist position/standing, correct? Crossing my fingers for some good news in the next couple of weeks!

 

[ctctgirl]

is traffic day tomorrow? Do we expect to see some more movement tomorrow onwards?? crossing my fingers!

 

[yxyxyx]

Ahhh fingers crossed!

 

[deleted992197]

When is the commit to enroll deadline?

 

[medapp5]

is traffic day tomorrow? Do we expect to see some more movement tomorrow onwards?? crossing my fingers!

According to last years thread it should be tomorrow onward

 

[rockersoccer]

because I am old enough to remember (last cycle) when Dean mission would come on here and tell us everything lolol. He’s one of the assistant deans of admission and he used to come on here and tell us all about the process.

Also TABS are about as high yield as it gets lol

Those were the not so good old days for me!

But yeah everyone, Dean Mission laid out everything really nicely on last year’s thread around this time. Have a look!

 

[billnyethepremedguy]

VCU has AOA right?

 

[medapp5]

any waitlist movement today or is it tomorrow?

 

[Talldoctor96]

any waitlist movement today or is it tomorrow?

It’s everyday baby

 

[deleted984162]

I just emailed Dr. Whitehurt-Cook earlier today. She said that movement will start today and continue through the next 2-3 weeks.

 

[rockersoccer]

I just emailed Dr. Whitehurt-Cook earlier today. She said that movement will start today and continue through the next 2-3 weeks.

In theory the WL can move through July I thought? Maybe that means the most movement will be in the coming weeks then die off.

 

[billnyethepremedguy]

any waitlist movement today or is it tomorrow?

It's everyday bro with that Disney channel flow

 

[KeithPlastic]

Just checked the portal and saw the file status box!!! Are tabs 100% guaranteed? When do we get the email?

 

[rockersoccer]

Just checked the portal and saw the file status box!!! Are tabs 100% guaranteed? When do we get the email?

That means you have tabs. Congratulations!

 

[angiogram36]

Just checked the portal and saw the file status box!!! Are tabs 100% guaranteed? When do we get the email?

OMG I got this too! Just right now! Is this the "tabs" everyone's talking about??

 

[Talldoctor96]

OMG I got this too! Just right now! Is this the "tabs" everyone's talking about??

Yes — you’re In baby

 

[KeithPlastic]

I think so but I haven't gotten an email, I don't want to celebrate until I get a confirmation from VCU. Does anyone know how long it takes for us to get an email?