Have they been sending emails to people on the waitlist this entire time? Because I haven't received an email since the one asking to confirm my position on the waitlist like 3 weeks ago. I also never received anything about the BMS program.
I got an email from the yesterday. It just said that they recently started to accept applicants from the WL and they will update us as seats become available. Also if you have any updates send them to [email protected]. It also said to be sure your prerequisites are up to date. That was all the email said
Thank you! Appreciate the update
I never got anything about BMS either but that’s a good sign I heard
That'd be awesome if that's the case!
Wow congrats! Looks like your LOI worked quickly! Did they just call you today or email you?
I got an email informing me that the admission committee just got done deliberating about alternate candidates for this week. I called the number provided and was informed I had been accepted! If I had to guess, there are probably more emails going out currently to inform students. I think the admission committee meets on Mondays or Tuesdays so offers are made at the beginning of the week. However, I could be mistaken about that.
So would it be safe to assume no more offers will be going out this week since they sent that email last night? Also, don't they usually only have 2 big pulls from the waitlist in May and then after that it only occurs if people decline their seats as the summer continues? Just trying to set some reasonable expectations
Got the same email and the previous one - dont think its either a good or bad sign, probably sent out to all or maybe just trying to get an extra yr of tuition out of us
I have not received either email about the BMS program. Not sure how they select which applicants to send this to?
Yeah I never got the first one, but I’ve sent LOIs and no one has emailed me back but I just got the direct admission program email for fall 2022. Still keep the hope for class of 2025!
Yeah I have no idea how to interpret it
Stay positive
there’s still timeI have a follow-up question,Email said that everybody in the program last year was directly admitted to the med school. How many people / slots are in the direct admit program?
Same here. I haven’t gotten anything about the BMS program. Did you get the email earlier this week telling you that they recently started accepting applicants from the alternate list? That is the only one I have gotten since my WL decision
Hey, I am not going to claim to be an expert, and that I know about how Marian operates the movement on the alternate list. However, I do know they keep things under tight wraps. I can only speak from my experience and the posts I've read on this year's forum. It seems that they pull off the waitlist early in the week. I do not know how many times movement happens, however, emails I have received make it seem as if the admission committee meets on a weekly basis on Mondays or Tuesdays to determine how many seats are available and who they would like to send offers to. The "big pulls" you are referring to most likely correlate with the May 1st admissions deadline and the May 15th ACCOMAS information release. So I can see how two big pulls would happen, however, I believe they call admission candidates on a weekly basis as long as seats are open.
Not all of the alternate candidates have received the email. I do not know for sure if it is "good or bad" per say, but I viewed the BMS email as a good sign. We were all put on the alternate list because of something in our application that prevented them from offering admission to us directly after our interviews. MU-COM ensures they say that they "view the alternate list as a group of prospective applicants who have a good likelihood of gaining admittance into their program". Of course, this quote is not exact but is along the lines of what they say in alternative placement notifications. I think it is reasonable to assume they would extend an offer to guarantee admission to next year's class to individuals they thought highly of on the alternate list. However, it is also reasonable to assume that this email was saying "you're in the bottom 50% of our alternate list, this opportunity may interest you because you may not get admittance this year". Either way, stay positive about your application and IF MU-COM is your top school, send in a heartfelt letter of intent that is true to yourself! Good luck everyone!
I was on the waitlist since October and just got an offer. I believe they have a ranking system on the waitlist so it doesn't really matter when you interviewed, but how much they like your application and motivations for pursuing medicine. Is MU-COM your top choice for medical school? If so, send in a letter of intent that is heartfelt and true to why you want to pursue medicine and it may help.
Yeah that’s what I keep going between! That it’s a good sign but also that they might be advising me I don’t have a shot. I did send a LOI about a month ago! Nothing I can do but wait I guess. Thanks everyone for the kind messages to stay positive!
I'm in the exact same position. I understand that they probably have their reasons but it's definitely disheartening to see others getting updates of any sort and still just being in the dark about your own standings. Best of luck to you!
Congrats! Do you mind sharing your stats?
Hey, Check a few posts up. I posted it on Tuesday at 6:17 pm! let me know if you have any more questions!
Ah my bad! I thought there was a 2nd person who was recently accepted.
When is the deadline for you to committee to MU-COM? Just trying to gage when more people could get pulled from WL (hopefully)
Yeah, I know it has nothing to do with how long you've been on it. I'm just growing more and more anxious as time goes on 😅 Marian is my top choice and I have sent them an LOI so hopefully I hear something soon. Congratulations on your acceptance!
Thank you! Also, I completely understand that feeling. It is the worst, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone else!
I wish you the best of luck. Remember to try and stay positive!I am not sure I understand your question, are you referring to the time I have to accept the offer and hold my seat in their program?
Congratulations! How much time did you have to accept their offer? Thanks
Yes^ this is what I meant lolCongratulations! How much time did you have to accept their offer? Thanks
OMG that is torture!!!
Currently, student accepted have 5 days after offer to make a deposit for their seat.Congratulations! How much time did you have to accept their offer? Thanks
I have not gotten mine yet because I am having troubles with studentaid.gov. However, I will let you know how long it takes after all materials are submitted!
CONGRATS!!! I’ve been rooting for you!!
YAY OMG
CONGRATULATIONS! And to confirm you never received any of the BMS messages? Just wanna see if there’s a pattern!
yesss also are you in state/out of state/stats if u will 🥺
SO EXCITED FOR YOU! I don’t know you all but I feel like I do at this point! I’m so happy and proud of you🥺🥺
So happy for you!!! We were accepted to a different school on the same day, so maybe I'll be getting the call soon too 😉
Thank you friend <3
I hope so!! Fingers crossed for you!!
oh my god thank you!!!! I am so excited. I can't believe it! <3
Yes that is right!
