2020 Cycle Waitlist Support Thread

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If a class size is ~108 (pretty small), and it’s already June 1st... what are the chances of getting off at this point? I emailed admissions about WL movement a few weeks ago & no word back. I’m in the TMDSAS (Texas) system, so stressed as to whether or not I should continue moving forward or holding on to the last bit of hope before classes start June 30th.
 
anxiousbrownie said:
If a class size is ~108 (pretty small), and it’s already June 1st... what are the chances of getting off at this point? I emailed admissions about WL movement a few weeks ago & no word back. I’m in the TMDSAS (Texas) system, so stressed as to whether or not I should continue moving forward or holding on to the last bit of hope before classes start June 30th.
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M1 here who came off the waitlist in July last year with three weeks till classes started, with a class size under 90, so its possible. Less calls will probably go out as time moves on, but they'll keep coming up till schools begin starting. It'll be near impossible to predict any one person's chances of getting pulled of a WL I feel, it may come down to being on the right WL and being able to balance a schools demographics the right way to replace whoever withdrew.
I'd recommend moving forward however. Better to be prepared and not need it than need to reapply and not be prepared. I actually got the call as I was sitting in orientation for hospital volunteering. And at least personally, I found that just the act of accepting the need of starting the process again was the worst part, once I got writing and planning and got some measure of control over things I found it cathartic. Waiting is always the worst part, sometimes reclaiming a bit of agency just feels good, and I was able to let my hopelessness become determination to prove myself in the next cycle.
Just my two cents, definitely don't claim to be an expert on any of this. Best of luck to you and everyone else still riding the WLs!
 
WheelSpinner said:
M1 here who came off the waitlist in July last year with three weeks till classes started, with a class size under 90, so its possible. Less calls will probably go out as time moves on, but they'll keep coming up till schools begin starting. It'll be near impossible to predict any one person's chances of getting pulled of a WL I feel, it may come down to being on the right WL and being able to balance a schools demographics the right way to replace whoever withdrew.
I'd recommend moving forward however. Better to be prepared and not need it than need to reapply and not be prepared. I actually got the call as I was sitting in orientation for hospital volunteering. And at least personally, I found that just the act of accepting the need of starting the process again was the worst part, once I got writing and planning and got some measure of control over things I found it cathartic. Waiting is always the worst part, sometimes reclaiming a bit of agency just feels good, and I was able to let my hopelessness become determination to prove myself in the next cycle.
Just my two cents, definitely don't claim to be an expert on any of this. Best of luck to you and everyone else still riding the WLs!
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It's absolutely true! I've been working on my reapp and making a new school list and writing about my updated activities is actually kind of fun/exciting (and let's me distract myself from the mess the world is in right now)??? Hoping we hear some good news soon though: )
 
rdyotz said:
Yes, they only know if you are reapplying if you A) tell them or B) submit a primary to them.
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Would telling a school if you are reapplying hurt your place on the waitlist? When I called one of my schools they asked if I was committing elsewhere and I told them I was preparing to reapply.
 
expressojoe said:
Would telling a school if you are reapplying hurt your place on the waitlist? When I called one of my schools they asked if I was committing elsewhere and I told them I was preparing to reapply.
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I spoke with the dean of admissions at one of my WL schools last week about my app and weak areas I should focus on while reapplying. The only thing he said about being on the WL still was that movement, although likely small, will still happen in June and possibly July. Basically a “don’t give up hope”. I doubt it will negatively impact your WL spot.
 
Kenken514 said:
I spoke with the dean of admissions at one of my WL schools last week about my app and weak areas I should focus on while reapplying. The only thing he said about being on the WL still was that movement, although likely small, will still happen in June and possibly July. Basically a “don’t give up hope”. I doubt it will negatively impact your WL spot.
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What school was this? I’m on the waitlist at one of the schools you’re on the waitlist at.
 
WheelSpinner said:
M1 here who came off the waitlist in July last year with three weeks till classes started, with a class size under 90, so its possible. Less calls will probably go out as time moves on, but they'll keep coming up till schools begin starting. It'll be near impossible to predict any one person's chances of getting pulled of a WL I feel, it may come down to being on the right WL and being able to balance a schools demographics the right way to replace whoever withdrew.
I'd recommend moving forward however. Better to be prepared and not need it than need to reapply and not be prepared. I actually got the call as I was sitting in orientation for hospital volunteering. And at least personally, I found that just the act of accepting the need of starting the process again was the worst part, once I got writing and planning and got some measure of control over things I found it cathartic. Waiting is always the worst part, sometimes reclaiming a bit of agency just feels good, and I was able to let my hopelessness become determination to prove myself in the next cycle.
Just my two cents, definitely don't claim to be an expert on any of this. Best of luck to you and everyone else still riding the WLs!
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Congratulations on getting off last year! I think your experience really put a lot into perspective for me, and made me encouraged to get started right away! Absolutely, I would want to be in a place of security rather than a place of anxiety. Thank you again!
 
expressojoe said:
Would telling a school if you are reapplying hurt your place on the waitlist? When I called one of my schools they asked if I was committing elsewhere and I told them I was preparing to reapply.
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No. It probably won't change anything. There is a slight chance that they see that you have no acceptances and would likely commit to enroll there if a spot opened.
 
expressojoe said:
Would telling a school if you are reapplying hurt your place on the waitlist? When I called one of my schools they asked if I was committing elsewhere and I told them I was preparing to reapply.
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I was just making a little joke with my response above. Schools and AAMC are very focused on antitrust concerns nowadays, so no, AMCAS does not report anything about your application activities to other schools, other than what they can see using the CYMS tool. Sometime next October, if you get in somewhere, all schools you applied to will be able to see where you matriculated.

There is absolutely no way reapplying will either help you or hurt you with respect to WL status. The WL school can see that you have no PTE/CTE, and their natural assumption would be that you are reapplying if you do not get in.
 
I am still on a waitlist for my top choice school, but the school I am currently accepted at has a CTE deadline coming up. How would you guys recommend I reach out to the WL'd school for this? I have already sent them two LOI so I don't want to come off as too desperate
 
coffeebeans12 said:
I am still on a waitlist for my top choice school, but the school I am currently accepted at has a CTE deadline coming up. How would you guys recommend I reach out to the WL'd school for this? I have already sent them two LOI so I don't want to come off as too desperate
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Let your top choice know about the CTE date, but that they are still your top choice. Unless you already told them about your CTE date in a previous letter, I don’t think it would look desperate.
 
I began working on next cycle's application a few days ago, feeling totally defeated, and I JUST GOT THE CALL FROM MY TOP CHOICE. I bawled my eyes out on the phone, no ragrets.
Things can seem so bleak and the next second, it can all change. Knowing the ways of the universe, the sooner you start working on the new application, the sooner you'll all get the call. Good luck everyone <3
 
loopybasket said:
I began working on next cycle's application a few days ago, feeling totally defeated, and I JUST GOT THE CALL FROM MY TOP CHOICE. I bawled my eyes out on the phone, no ragrets.
Things can seem so bleak and the next second, it can all change. Knowing the ways of the universe, the sooner you start working on the new application, the sooner you'll all get the call. Good luck everyone <3
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Seems like the best way to get off the WL is to start working on the next cycle's application. BRB I need to test something
 
PS. Ironically, I declined both calls from my accepting school today because I thought they were spam (from different state) I remember people saying spam calls kept scaring them
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who would have guessed?! answer every call y'all!


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loopybasket said:
PS. Ironically, I declined both calls from my accepting school today because I thought they were spam (from different state) they had to email me to call them back [emoji24] I remember people saying scam calls kept scaring them [emoji28] who would have guessed (answer every call!)


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Congrats on the call! I saw your previous thread, glad you dont have to get stuck reapplying.
 
Well everyone, I would like to thank you for your wonderful words getting me through these last few months. I was officially accepted off one of my two waitlists (had no precious acceptances) this morning. As today’s my birthday, it doesn’t get much better. Thank you to all of you again, going through this process and being able to “hear” people going through the same thing was much needed after months of family and friends not understanding what this takes. I’m praying for good news for all of you! Thank you again!!!
 
psm1127 said:
Well everyone, I would like to thank you for your wonderful words getting me through these last few months. I was officially accepted off one of my two waitlists (had no precious acceptances) this morning. As today’s my birthday, it doesn’t get much better. Thank you to all of you again, going through this process and being able to “hear” people going through the same thing was much needed after months of family and friends not understanding what this takes. I’m praying for good news for all of you! Thank you again!!!
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Happy birthday!! And congrats! What an awesome way to get your acceptance.
 
djiboutiman said:
Let your top choice know about the CTE date, but that they are still your top choice. Unless you already told them about your CTE date in a previous letter, I don’t think it would look desperate.
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Does anyone know whether to do this in ANOTHER formal LOI, or just a casual email to the admissions office?
 
psm1127 said:
Well everyone, I would like to thank you for your wonderful words getting me through these last few months. I was officially accepted off one of my two waitlists (had no precious acceptances) this morning. As today’s my birthday, it doesn’t get much better. Thank you to all of you again, going through this process and being able to “hear” people going through the same thing was much needed after months of family and friends not understanding what this takes. I’m praying for good news for all of you! Thank you again!!!
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Congrats and happy birthday!!! Hell of a present!
 
mdtobe97 said:
Wow, I relate to this so much. I have never doubted myself ever in my life before this process, and now I have anxiety (which is new for me) and I think I have been going through imposter syndrome. Trying to work on apps, but my heart literally races and my hands shake a little when I open my computer and try to work on it. I am trying to just relax and trust the process. Congrats to everyone who’s gotten in and good look to my 0 A gang
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I am still in shock but I can officially say that I will be a medical student this fall! This has been the toughest year for me emotionally. I was in such a low place, but the advice, coping techniques, and overall support from this thread really helped me through! I only had 2 interviews this cycle which turned into 2 waitlists, so I pretty much thought it was over for me. But you only need 1 A and I am so grateful for it. I still have to work on my anxiety but I will make sure to never ever doubt myself again. I am also going to keep using the coping methods you all offered to me on here. Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back. I am rooting for you!!!
 
mdtobe97 said:
I am still in shock but I can officially say that I will be a medical student this fall! This has been the toughest year for me emotionally. I was in such a low place, but the advice, coping techniques, and overall support from this thread really helped me through! I only had 2 interviews this cycle which turned into 2 waitlists, so I pretty much thought it was over for me. But you only need 1 A and I am so grateful for it. I still have to work on my anxiety but I will make sure to never ever doubt myself again. I am also going to keep using the coping methods you all offered to me on here. Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear back. I am rooting for you!!!
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So excited for you!! Know that you are NOT alone in the anxiety, and you have all the power to take control over it! Be kind to yourself, rest, and celebrate your accomplishment! Congrats!
 
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