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2022-2023 Harvard
Started by wysdoc
I just found that a few others schools that I was fortunate enough to be accepted at had student culture, clinical experiences and academic/research opportunities that I felt were stronger than HMS. I also felt that HMS was much less caring for their students both financially and mentor-wise compared to other schools, but it’s a great school nonetheless. Just wasn’t for me.Any reason why you guys are deciding to withdraw from Harvard?
Pretty surprised to see so many withdraw their WL's when they don't give out so many of them!
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zestyzigzagoon
Full Member
I thought they were withdrawing their A’s but I could be wrong😅Any reason why you guys are deciding to withdraw from Harvard?
Pretty surprised to see so many withdraw their WL's when they don't give out so many of them!
pretty sure its withdrawing As
zestyzigzagoon
Full Member
Mega slay. God bless you all😇pretty sure its withdrawing As
beansncheese
Full Member
Just withdrew here, best of luck to those on the WL!!
Wanted to clarify and elaborate! Withdrew my A from pathways for similar reasons as someone else (patient population, community work, student culture, etc did not fully align with my needs/interests) BUT I mostly withdrew because I didn’t want to live in the northeast anymore!
Withdrew from Pathways
also withdrew from pathways in order to be close to my family 🙂
LostTranslator
Full Member
100%, people often get too caught up with just the nameI just found that a few others schools that I was fortunate enough to be accepted at had student culture, clinical experiences and academic/research opportunities that I felt were stronger than HMS. I also felt that HMS was much less caring for their students both financially and mentor-wise compared to other schools, but it’s a great school nonetheless. Just wasn’t for me.
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Any reason why you guys are deciding to withdraw from Harvard?
Pretty surprised to see so many withdraw their WL's when they don't give out so many of them!
Likewise! Withdrew because of better fit (curriculum, student body, patient population, community) and better opportunities for me (research, faculty, community outreach) personally at another school, and I felt like I could thrive better elsewhere.I just found that a few others schools that I was fortunate enough to be accepted at had student culture, clinical experiences and academic/research opportunities that I felt were stronger than HMS. I also felt that HMS was much less caring for their students both financially and mentor-wise compared to other schools, but it’s a great school nonetheless. Just wasn’t for me.
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+1Likewise! Withdrew because of better fit (curriculum, student body, patient population, community) and better opportunities for me (research, faculty, community outreach) personally at another school, and I felt like I could thrive better elsewhere.
zerotofate
Pre-Med (Accepted)
Reconsulted their COA budget and their off campus living allowance is an affront to God for anyone moving with a Wife/Kids. It’s one of the lowest living allowances (15k) for one of the most expensive areas in the country. It’s like they’re trying to not have anyone with a dependent go there
zestyzigzagoon
Full Member
WL movement doesn’t start till next week right?
dopamine+dogs
Full Member
Withdrew my A because of 1.) a massive difference in need-based financial aid package sizes, and 2.) wanting to be in the same city as my partner. Hard choice but right one for me in the endJust withdrew as well from Pathways, sending good vibes to those on the WL! <3
Felt the same. Seems like they're self-selecting for a very high income, dependent-less class.Reconsulted their COA budget and their off campus living allowance is an affront to God for anyone moving with a Wife/Kids. It’s one of the lowest living allowances (15k) for one of the most expensive areas in the country. It’s like they’re trying to not have anyone with a dependent go there
zerotofate
Pre-Med (Accepted)
My thought was that they want all their med students to get with each other to strengthen the ivory tower. That's the only reason that I can think of for why they asked for marital status on the secondaries😒. Shove a bunch of singles in one building hahaFelt the same. Seems like they're self-selecting for a very high income, dependent-less class.
zestyzigzagoon
Full Member
JUST GOT OFF THE WL @ 11:03 AM
zerotofate
Pre-Med (Accepted)
Congrats!!! Can I ask your stats/if you send a LOI?JUST GOT OFF THE WL @ 11:03 AM
zestyzigzagoon
Full Member
ORM, LM 79, sent LOI on April 17thCongrats!!! Can I ask your stats/if you send a LOI?
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zestyzigzagoon
Full Member
Thank you! And I was given a week to respond. Idk about further WL movement tho :/Does anyone know if waitlist movement happens in waves? @zestyzigzagoon CONGRATS! Question - How many days were you given to respond back? Any more ppl coming off of the waitlist? Plz post for us folks waiting! Thanks!
MDApplicant!
Full Member
From what I've seen on past threads, there's one small wave at the beginning of May and then silence after :/. But I'm gonna hold out hope nonetheless lmao.
HST or Pathways btw?Thank you! And I was given a week to respond. Idk about further WL movement tho :/
zestyzigzagoon
Full Member
Pathways!HST or Pathways btw?
Any hst movement yet?
zackowacko
Full Member
I haven't heard any yet, let's hope there will be some good movement soon!Any hst movement yet?
premed3142022
New Member
Friend got off Pathways WL this morning!!
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polarelephante
Full Member
I've honestly lost hopeDoes anyone have any insight on the likelihood i’ll receive an A off the pathways WL? It’s mid-May, 2 weeks after the deadline to commit to 1 school, so i’m not sure if I should lower my expectations of receiving anything.
zackowacko
Full Member
same. although no idea how the HST WL is going. But I just opened the 2024 AMCAS app yesterday, and boy did it hurt to do soI've honestly lost hope
I was admitted off WL and missed a bunch of the info sessions because of that. Does anyone know the deadline for submitting loan adjustment / applying for grad plus loans after receiving the financial aid award? I can't find anything on the financial aid site or canvas page
Congrats! When/which program?I was admitted off WL and missed a bunch of the info sessions because of that. Does anyone know the deadline for submitting loan adjustment / applying for grad plus loans after receiving the financial aid award? I can't find anything on the financial aid site or canvas page
I would definitely email and setup a call with financial aid office. Can PM me if you need help finding emailsI was admitted off WL and missed a bunch of the info sessions because of that. Does anyone know the deadline for submitting loan adjustment / applying for grad plus loans after receiving the financial aid award? I can't find anything on the financial aid site or canvas page
Be me: LM 69, WARS 75 (bad and badddd)I feel this! Also LM 68ish, so my stats aren’t my strength. Hoping WARS proves to be more accurate[emoji1696]