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I was waitlisted in early December, and did not choose to send a letter of intent at that time (I just replied with "yes I'd like to be on your waitlist thankyou" since that email didnt seem particularly receptive to a letter of intent). Does anyone know if they strongly recommend sending one? I know its possible I waited too long by now, but if anyone has any insight at all, I'd greatly appreciate it!

I think the common advice is to wait until May when adcoms begin to revisit the waitlist. You can then send a letter of intent to the admissions office and also upload it to your portal. I don't think it would make much of a difference right now because they're still reviewing recent interviewees and won't get to the waitlist til later
 
I was waitlisted in early December, and did not choose to send a letter of intent at that time (I just replied with "yes I'd like to be on your waitlist thankyou" since that email didnt seem particularly receptive to a letter of intent). Does anyone know if they strongly recommend sending one? I know its possible I waited too long by now, but if anyone has any insight at all, I'd greatly appreciate it!

maybe do a letter of interest for now?
 
I think the common advice is to wait until May when adcoms begin to revisit the waitlist. You can then send a letter of intent to the admissions office and also upload it to your portal. I don't think it would make much of a difference right now because they're still reviewing recent interviewees and won't get to the waitlist til later
I do not think that there is a specific time for one to be submitted, I think you can submit one whenever you want (as long as it is before they revisit your app, they'll see it)
 
Anyone know how to check what time your interview is? I know the date, but not the time
 
ugh its been over 6 weeks and I'm starting to go crazy. do you think we will hear back by the end of Feb?
I can’t even imagine how frustrating that must be!! I interviewed like 3ish weeks ago and I feel like I’m going crazy already
 
ugh its been over 6 weeks and I'm starting to go crazy. do you think we will hear back by the end of Feb?
Definitely by the end of February. They said 4-6 weeks but with the holiday in between, it's more like 5-7. Keep an eye out next week!
 
Definitely by the end of February. They said 4-6 weeks but with the holiday in between, it's more like 5-7. Keep an eye out next week!
Still haven't heard back from October 15th interview lol
 
Anyone know how to check what time your interview is? I know the date, but not the time
It will be emailed to you prior to your interview date. I don’t remember how many days before, but you’ll know beforehand.
 
anyone advice for this interview or things you wish u knew before hand? thank you I'm high key stressing lool
 
anyone advice for this interview or things you wish u knew before hand? thank you I'm high key stressing lool
The one with the student was great! It was super conversational, etc. the one w the faculty was kinda weird because it seemed like they didn’t really want to be there? And like 10 min in they were like ok do you have anything else to add?
 
anyone advice for this interview or things you wish u knew before hand? thank you I'm high key stressing lool
I found it strange that it was supposed to be one student and one faculty, but ended up being both faculty.
 
Does anyone know if you can count Biochem with a lab towards both the Biochem requirement and second Biology with a lab requirement?
I've taken Orgo I & II as well, just not another Biology with a lab. I emailed Admissions, but they have yet to respond
 
Sending out my acceptances of silent Rs to schools today. This goes to you, Stony, thank you and goodbye! Stay well!
 
Does anyone know roughly how far into feb or march the interview spots have been filled?
 
Has anyone received an admissions decision post-interview recently? Trying to get a sense if the 4-6 week wait estimate has been true for anyone.
 
Definitely by the end of February. They said 4-6 weeks but with the holiday in between, it's more like 5-7. Keep an eye out next week!
Did you interview in December as well? Also I thought they said 6 - 8 weeks but it seems like people are still waiting to hear back wayyy past that period so I have no idea what to expect anymore 🙁
 
I’m pretty sure you can reach out to them if it’s been like 8+ weeks!
 
What would I say 🙁 i feel like they would just tell me that its taking longer bc of covid and give me no actual update
Hmm idk. I mean yeah you might just get a generic response but I mean no harm I’m trying...you could just send an email that kinda like hey just checking in. I know these things can take a while but I’m just wondering if there have been any updates
 
Anyone that interviewed from 12/8-12/18 get an acceptance? I interviewed on 12/11, no response yet. Praying that we all just didn’t get finessed
 
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