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Hexokinase1! said:
I called admissions and they told me the same thing and that most movement is seen around April 30th for students who decide to go elsewhere.
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So do we think maybe they already sent out most acceptances to fill the class? Or does anyone know how many seats have already been filled/acceptances given?
 
I interviewed on February 12th, still haven't heard anything back! I'm guessing I was one of the last groups of people being interviewed. I wonder if I'll hear anything back this week!
 
scaredymcat said:
So do we think maybe they already sent out most acceptances to fill the class? Or does anyone know how many seats have already been filled/acceptances given?
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We don't know. last year, there were acceptances on Wednesday, 3/11, so I am hopeful that there will be acceptances tomorrow (the "equivalent" day/date this cycle) as a last batch to fill the class. Apparently, large numbers (like, 2/3) of the people who are given the initial acceptances turn down the offer for other acceptances, so even if the class is already currently "full," we would expect quite a few more acceptances sprinkled in over the coming weeks as people decline enrollment.
 
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scaredymcat said:
So do we think maybe they already sent out most acceptances to fill the class? Or does anyone know how many seats have already been filled/acceptances given?
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I think a lot will be sent out this week! It looks like from other posts that 3/9 was when some files were still being presented. Hopefully we hear back this weekend. All this waiting is killing me 😅
 
IAintNeverSeen2Pretty... said:
We don't know. last year, there were acceptances on Wednesday, 3/11, so I am hopeful that there will be acceptances tomorrow (the "equivalent" day/date this cycle) as a last batch to fill the class. Apparently, large numbers (like, 2/3) of the people who are given the initial acceptances turn down the offer for other acceptances, so even if the class is already currently "full," we would expect quite a few more acceptances sprinkled in over the coming weeks as people decline enrollment.
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There is still opportunity for waitlist movement, stay positive and the waiting stinks, but being a physician is way more stressful and requires infinite patience. Last years numbers are below.
Number acceptances offered138
Number of students enrolled80
 
Last year I was on the AWPA list. They sent me an email on March 18th that they had sent out all three batches of acceptances and the class was full.
 
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ice cheems said:
isn't Monday the recommended deadline for them to send all initial offers? aaagghhhh here's hoping for today or tomorrow
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Yeah, Monday is the deadline, so I would say we could hear today, tomorrow, or Monday. Decisions released on Monday wouldn't be made on Monday, so I think it would still be okay according to the AAMC deadline. Monday would be the latest for the initial class-filling, though.
 
doctor-J said:
Had a friend of mine get an A around 11 am today, so they definitely sent some out. That doesn't mean they won't still send em tomorrow and Monday (which I'm personally hoping for)
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Congratulations to your friend! Was their file recently presented to Adcom or were they on the waitlist for a period of time? Will they be retaining their seat or do they have another opportunity that is a better fit for them personally? All the more power in your hopes and there is still time left in the cycle.
 
doctor-J said:
Had a friend of mine get an A around 11 am today, so they definitely sent some out. That doesn't mean they won't still send em tomorrow and Monday (which I'm personally hoping for)
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Yeah congratulations to your friend! So are batch acceptances not sent out all at the same time?
 
Hexokinase1! said:
The admissions advisor told me a lot of movement is seen around 4/30 so there is still hope!
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A lot of people have SIU as a "safety" school, and when they get in somewhere they would prefer to go, they drop SIU. The largest groups of people who do that are typically around the AAMC deadline of 4/30, though there are always declinations sprinkled in March and earlier April. SIU is my 1st choice, so y'all who are planning on accepting other offers - please give your spot to me 😉😉😉
 
IAintNeverSeen2Pretty... said:
A lot of people have SIU as a "safety" school, and when they get in somewhere they would prefer to go, they drop SIU. The largest groups of people who do that are typically around the AAMC deadline of 4/30, though there are always declinations sprinkled in March and earlier April. SIU is my 1st choice, so y'all who are planning on accepting other offers - please give your spot to me 😉😉😉
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SIU is my number 1 too! So I am in the same boat. Fingers crossed for an A before April!
 
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Post interview "reapply" option. Since I already have an A at a DO school this cycle, that's gonna be a no from me. Good luck to those still in the running
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