2022-2023 Waitlist Support Thread

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rcc12 said:
Just got rejected from my only waitlist and this is my second year applying. I have no red flags and a solid application overall. This process is so unfair, something really needs to change with this system.
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I’m so so sorry rcc12. This is my 3rd cycle so I def know the feeling. I’m confident you’re a qualified applicant. I wish you hope as you grieve the end of this cycle. Next cycle is here, and if you wish to apply, may the heavens and the universe favor your application. Best of luck *virtual hugs*
 
Have any of you guys contacted your WL schools and tried to ask where you are ranked? I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it or would be negative
 
stressedstudent2000 said:
Have any of you guys contacted your WL schools and tried to ask where you are ranked? I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it or would be negative
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I did since I was already needing to reach out (my school offers consultations to people waitlisted in order to improve for next year). I was told they can't give that information. Unfortunately, from what I've read, that's the standard answer and it would be abnormal to be told where you are ranked.
 
Question: a school that historically sends likely emails which leads to acceptance via SDN and a friend who is now a student-- sends you one and it's been a week since they sent it to you and historically they send out emails mid-June when their class is full and it hasn't been sent out yet-- do you guys think that they just brought false hope to me or should I continue to be patient lol

They had their CTE date already and I received the likely email after so I would hope they sent it to me knowing they had spots available or soon to be avail due to some reason and not to just break my heart 🙁
 
I’m in the process of applying again. It took 3 cycles to get 2 II’s. So I’m scared that if I make changes to my application they may end up negative. Would it make sense to keep the same application but just apply to all new schools? Idk if it’s my anxiety talking to me but I feel like if my app could get me kind of somewhere, changing it could be counter productive.
 
ayoooooosauce said:
Question: a school that historically sends likely emails which leads to acceptance via SDN and a friend who is now a student-- sends you one and it's been a week since they sent it to you and historically they send out emails mid-June when their class is full and it hasn't been sent out yet-- do you guys think that they just brought false hope to me or should I continue to be patient lol

They had their CTE date already and I received the likely email after so I would hope they sent it to me knowing they had spots available or soon to be avail due to some reason and not to just break my heart 🙁
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I doubt they’d send something to you if it wasn’t meaningful. If only a select few got it, it wasn’t random! Keep your head up! There’s still time!
 
ayoooooosauce said:
Question: a school that historically sends likely emails which leads to acceptance via SDN and a friend who is now a student-- sends you one and it's been a week since they sent it to you and historically they send out emails mid-June when their class is full and it hasn't been sent out yet-- do you guys think that they just brought false hope to me or should I continue to be patient lol

They had their CTE date already and I received the likely email after so I would hope they sent it to me knowing they had spots available or soon to be avail due to some reason and not to just break my heart 🙁
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Is it one of those that you have to respond to? Did you respond saying you will go if given the spot?
 
KoolGirlKaye123 said:
Is it one of those that you have to respond to? Did you respond saying you will go if given the spot?
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yes! The dean didn't email me back with a confirmation so I emailed them to confirm they received it and got a very neutral thank you so much we got it email
 
N3utr0ph!l said:
So I’m scared that if I make changes to my application they may end up negative. Would it make sense to keep the same application but just apply to all new schools? Idk if it’s my anxiety talking to me but I feel like if my app could get me kind of somewhere, changing it could be counter productive.
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Any essay can be improved upon.
It only makes sense to apply to all new schools if the previous list was entirely unfeasible.
Updating essays is not counter-productive. It shows growth.
 
Currently on 1 WL with no other acceptances which has historically had some movement in June. CTE I think is July 1st or 15th in previous years. I already sent an update (6 months of a new job) plus letter of intent in early March. Would it hurt to send in another letter of intent? I really want to go here and I want to communicate that how much it means to me. I know movement can still happen but jw what the best course of action is. Any advice?
 
premedwithadream said:
Currently on 1 WL with no other acceptances which has historically had some movement in June. CTE I think is July 1st or 15th in previous years. I already sent an update (6 months of a new job) plus letter of intent in early March. Would it hurt to send in another letter of intent? I really want to go here and I want to communicate that how much it means to me. I know movement can still happen but jw what the best course of action is. Any advice?
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Can’t hurt to let them know again!
 
Will it hurt to email a dean of admissions directly with a letter of intent than sending to the generic admissions email? Thanks
 
Is it bad to email and ask if a class is full? They said they’d send an email when the class is full but I kind of need to know now because I need to resign my lease and don’t want to until I know what’s happening WL wise as if I got in I would be moving states.
 
tolietpaper123 said:
Is it bad to email and ask if a class is full? They said they’d send an email when the class is full but I kind of need to know now because I need to resign my lease and don’t want to until I know what’s happening WL wise as if I got in I would be moving states.
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I recommend paying by month, if possible, until you know where you'll be.
 
tolietpaper123 said:
Is it bad to email and ask if a class is full? They said they’d send an email when the class is full but I kind of need to know now because I need to resign my lease and don’t want to until I know what’s happening WL wise as if I got in I would be moving states.
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When is your schools CTE date and when does your lease end? My schools CTE date is 6/19 and by the 23rd, if I don’t hear back I will be signing a lease as I can no longer put my life on hold. I did the whole month to month thing and it’s not working out for me personally anymore.
 
N3utr0ph!l said:
When is your schools CTE date and when does your lease end? My schools CTE date is 6/19 and by the 23rd, if I don’t hear back I will be signing a lease as I can no longer put my life on hold. I did the whole month to month thing and it’s not working out for me personally anymore.
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Lol cte was 6/5 but historically people get in up until the week before classes😭
 
N3utr0ph!l said:
When is your schools CTE date and when does your lease end? My schools CTE date is 6/19 and by the 23rd, if I don’t hear back I will be signing a lease as I can no longer put my life on hold. I did the whole month to month thing and it’s not working out for me personally anymore.
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Mine is also 6/19 and I’m thinking the same thing as you. I wish schools were more transparent on WL and possibility of getting off (like rank on the WL) rather than just telling us to keep waiting.
 
stressedstudent2000 said:
Mine is also 6/19 and I’m thinking the same thing as you. I wish schools were more transparent on WL and possibility of getting off (like rank on the WL) rather than just telling us to keep waiting.
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Do you think the school knows in advance when any currently accepted student might suddenly withdraw for another offer? Or how many might do this?
Of course they don’t, and that’s why they can’t tell you more.
 
wysdoc said:
Do you think the school knows in advance when any currently accepted student might suddenly withdraw for another offer? Or how many might do this?
Of course they don’t, and that’s why they can’t tell you more.
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I of course agree with you, but I also think as was mentioned a couple of pages back that there is no need for schools to have 100 unranked people on their waitlist. Even being super generous for people who would decline a late admission, they could probably cut down to ~15-20 WL spots by now.
 
GoSpursGo said:
I of course agree with you, but I also think as was mentioned a couple of pages back that there is no need for schools to have 100 unranked people on their waitlist. Even being super generous for people who would decline a late admission, they could probably cut down to ~15-20 WL spots by now.
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True. Some Texas schools are especially vague about this, as in "everybody who didn't get in is on our unranked WL"
 
wysdoc said:
True. Some Texas schools are especially vague about this, as in "everybody who didn't get in is on our unranked WL"
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Like, I get it, everyone is busy and it's unrealistic to expect a school to continuously cut people loose from their waitlist as they get closer. but even just once around say ~6/10 (or maybe on their CTE), I think it would be reasonable for schools to cut down their WLs to a more manageable number. Certainly more kind than this slow-motion ghosting.
 
wysdoc said:
Do you think the school knows in advance when any currently accepted student might suddenly withdraw for another offer? Or how many might do this?
Of course they don’t, and that’s why they can’t tell you more.
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I understand and I get that. I’m referring to rank on WL.
 
Two weeks ago, I emailed the two schools where I’m currently waitlisted about whether I could get an update on waitlist status. But I never received a response.

Should I send another email? Does it come off too desperate?
 
mini_nimi said:
Two weeks ago, I emailed the two schools where I’m currently waitlisted about whether I could get an update on waitlist status. But I never received a response.

Should I send another email? Does it come off too desperate?
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I think you got your response—the answer was no, you can’t get an update 😞
 
How important are the dates on LORS? I asked my biochem prof to update the date of my letter to reapply and was told he will not. That I have to wait a year and think about whether I want to pursue medicine (or if medicine is even interested in me). That none of his students have had to apply more than twice (ouch). If I wait a year my MCAT will expire and I’ll be years away from my W/A.
 
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N3utr0ph!l said:
How important are the dates on LORS? I asked my biochem prof to update the date of my letter to reapply and was told he will not. That I have to wait a year and think about whether I want to pursue medicine (or if medicine is even interested in me). That none of his students have had to apply more than twice (ouch). If I wait a year my MCAT will expire and I’ll be years away from my W/A.
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Do not use this letter!
 
Hi! Question for adcoms- the CTE date for my backup school is nearing but I'm still on the WL for my top choice. A student at my top choice told me they think you can switch schools after CTE to one (like you are ABLE to) bc the AAMC traffic rules just say "Making an offer of admission to an applicant who has already matriculated at another school could result in the other school having an unfilled slot in its class. Each school is encouraged to take reasonable measures, including asking applicants under consideration whether they have already matriculated at another medical school, and carefully consider that information when deciding whether to make an offer to an applicant." This gives the idea you can switch schools until matriculation aka attending orientation (not considering ethics)

Is this true that you can switch to school B after CTE to school A or incorrect?
 
Reading-girl said:
This gives the idea you can switch schools until matriculation aka attending orientation (not considering ethics)

Is this true that you can switch to school B after CTE to school A or incorrect?
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The AAMC does not enforce the traffic rules.
Asking a school to break rules on your behalf is not a good look, but there is no law keeping you from trying it.
If school A discovers that you are doing this, it is grounds to rescind an acceptance or scholarship, though.
 
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At this point, is there any hope? The CTE deadline is July 10 for the school I got into. But I’m waitlisted at my dream school in Texas. And I’m an OOS student for Texas.
 
mini_nimi said:
At this point, is there any hope? The CTE deadline is July 10 for the school I got into. But I’m waitlisted at my dream school in Texas. And I’m an OOS student for Texas.
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You got into a medical school!
Count your blessings and look for housing.
60% of applicants would love to trade places with you.
 
wysdoc said:
You got into a medical school!
Count your blessings and look for housing.
60% of applicants would love to trade places with you.
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Of course! I’m definitely grateful for what I do have!

It’s the uncertainty that’s getting to me though.
 
I’m on the waitlist at 5 schools. I sent my letters of intent/internet in may and I’ve sent emails to admissions saying I’m still interested. Now what do I do? Call? More emails? Email different people ?

I don’t have any updates, honestly I quit my job
 
Idkidkidkidkidkidk said:
I’m on the waitlist at 5 schools. I sent my letters of intent/internet in may and I’ve sent emails to admissions saying I’m still interested. Now what do I do? Call? More emails? Email different people ?
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You have done everything in your power.
 
Idkidkidkidkidkidk said:
I’m on the waitlist at 5 schools. I sent my letters of intent/internet in may and I’ve sent emails to admissions saying I’m still interested. Now what do I do? Call? More emails? Email different people ?

I don’t have any updates, honestly I quit my job
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I almost sent in a 3rd LOI today right—I called the school first and asked if I’m doing too much and they said “You can send in as many as you want!!!” and I just decided to let it go and rest. You’ve done what you can. I’m wishing you luck and I hope you can come back here to share good news.
 
How are we all feeling? I also had a quick question. The school I am waitlisted at had their CTE deadline today. Is it safe to assume that I should be moving on (I already submitted my reapp and everything so I’m prepared)
 
kaleidoscope1202 said:
How are we all feeling? I also had a quick question. The school I am waitlisted at had their CTE deadline today. Is it safe to assume that I should be moving on (I already submitted my reapp and everything so I’m prepared)
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No one knows for sure but in this case, I would say you are better off moving on and starting afresh by submitting your reapp. Schools do and can accept applicants after their CTE deadline, but those instances are far and few. You would simply benefit from getting your reapp on the way and you can always withdraw should any offers be made. You’ve made it this far. Believe in that you are just as qualified as any other candidates.
 
lordparamounttargaryen said:
No one knows for sure but in this case, I would say you are better off moving on and starting afresh by submitting your reapp. Schools do and can accept applicants after their CTE deadline, but those instances are far and few. You would simply benefit from getting your reapp on the way and you can always withdraw should any offers be made. You’ve made it this far. Believe in that you are just as qualified as any other candidates.
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Already submitted my reapp 6/12 so I’m ready for the new cycle as well 🤠
 
ayobuddy said:
My WL school’s CTE deadline is this coming Friday 6/23…I was told recently that there are only a few ahead of me on the waitlist. Think the WL will move a few by Friday??
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They actually told you your place on the WL??????????????????
 
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