2022-2023 Waitlist Support Thread

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mrsbehindthemd said:
So is schools are making offers off the waitlist, does that mean the glitch isn’t affecting them? Or possibly they will offer even more spots once it is fixed? 😅😅
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I just assume they are operating off of emails. Like, people withdrawing are more than likely emailing, so they know if seats are opened
 
Do schools actually even check updates/ LOI for those on waitlists? Feel like with 100-200 people on a waitlist they probably don't even bother. How would they even keep track of what you're sending in?
 
fxryker said:
They do, because I sent an update to SKMC (which approximates 300 waitlistees) early this morning, and the dean responded.
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Did the dean happen to mention if the glitch was delaying the process at all? saw you on the other thread lol, just curious if that's why SKMC has had no movement at all or just very little waitlist movement this cycle. Thanks!
 
gyngyn said:
The glitch has reportedly, been resolved.
Back to our regularly scheduled mayhem.
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kaleidoscope1202 said:
Should we be expecting movement tomorrow ?
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It will depend on how much got done in anticipation of the return to function.
At least we can get back to work.
 
kaleidoscope1202 said:
That makes sense. Would it be safe to say it may be pushed back to Monday if you guys don’t work in it this evening because of business hours?
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Contingency plans may have been approved that would allow return to function.
That's what we did.
 
well, hopefully next week has some movement. thank you @gyngyn for keeping us all informed on this, i really appreciate it a lot as there has been a lack of communication about this from programs/AAMC. Definitely helps a lot of us on WL's understand why our programs haven't had any movement yet.
 
beepboop39 said:
I feel very blessed to have received 2 DO acceptances but I am on 3 MD waitlists for schools I prefer. I know I’m in a situation that is very fortunate compared to some, but I am really struggling. The weight of all of the uncertainty about where I’ll end up gets heavier and heavier every day. It’s so hard to balance trying to get excited about attending the DO school I’ve chosen while also holding hope for another acceptance. I’m struggling with comparison. This process is so hard.

Manifesting greatness for all of us stuck in limbo. Thankful for SDN to make me feel less alone.
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Update - I got my first MD A 😭😭😭 so thankful for everyone’s support ❤️❤️❤️
 
progressivepremed said:
Question about CYMS:

I know that schools can see an applicant's status when they "commit to enroll" versus when they "plan to enroll" either at their school or other schools. However, for applicants with no acceptances and no access to CYMS (just waitlists), what do schools see for them?
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Do they see individual applicants? I think they just see the number who commit to enroll and the number of pple with multiple acceptances, but not the individual stats of each applicant?
 
zipper33 said:
Do they see individual applicants? I think they just see the number who commit to enroll and the number of pple with multiple acceptances, but not the individual stats of each applicant?
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+1 for the progressivepremeds question

I thought schools are able to see if an applicant is PTE/CTE?
 
progressivepremed said:
Question about CYMS:

I know that schools can see an applicant's status when they "commit to enroll" versus when they "plan to enroll" either at their school or other schools. However, for applicants with no acceptances and no access to CYMS (just waitlists), what do schools see for them?
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We see: N/A.
 
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zipper33 said:
Do they see individual applicants? I think they just see the number who commit to enroll and the number of pple with multiple acceptances, but not the individual stats of each applicant?
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We see individuals.
 
iwantyouradvice said:
Do schools consider that when deciding to offer an A to a candidate, because these students will most likely accept the offer and do it quickly since they don't have any As? Or no?
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Sometimes, especially as we get closer to orientation.
 
Premed-person2515 said:
currently on 3 waitlists, wondering if schools can see other places I have been waitlisted at?
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We never see where you applied, interviewed, are waitlisted or where you are accepted.
 
iwantyouradvice said:
Do schools consider that when deciding to offer an A to a candidate, because these students will most likely accept the offer and do it quickly since they don't have any As? Or no?
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Pure speculation here but I assume schools target those with PTEs first, as they are likely more competitive applicants and are on a time crunch (different schools have different "commit by" dates). Given a good enough offer, the hope is to have that student attend your school. As the pool of competitive applicants dwindle, they target those with only waitlists since their only option is to withdraw.

Feel free to correct me.
 
Human Paladin said:
Pure speculation here but I assume schools target those with PTEs first, as they are likely more competitive applicants and are on a time crunch (different schools have different "commit by" dates). Given a good enough offer, the hope is to have that student attend your school. As the pool of competitive applicants dwindle, they target those with only waitlists since their only option is to withdraw.

Feel free to correct me.
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If thats the case then gdi im screwed
 
Is it appropriate to send a second LOI to the same school if it’s been a month since the first one sent? I have some updates I want to share so was thinking of sending an update letter but also reiterating that I will 100% attend if accepted. Any thoughts?
 
Anyone know anything about OSU or browns waitlist? Has anyone gotten off / know anything about the odds
 
progressivepremed said:
May be a dumb question but what does N/A mean? And how do schools view this for the applicant?
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"Not applicable." It means that they have neither PTE nor CTE at any school.
 
Has anyone heard of anyone getting off Brown waitlist? They say they take a fair amount of waitlist but no one has posted on SDN. Wondering if they got delayed or just no one on SDN got in
 
Treating this as a waitlist *emotional* support thread and venting a little. 3.95/521, studied biochemistry, with many research hours and a great LOR from my PI (though no publications), significant and very unique non-clinical work experience, 2000 hours of scribing in an ER with a good LOR from a doctor, very involved in music-related extracurriculars. Only about 60 hours of non-clinical volunteering but oh well. Hated my personal statement and the whole writing process, but then again I've hated every personal statement I've read and I think it got the job done. I knew med school apps were super competitive but I honestly assumed I was guaranteed at least 1 admission.

Applied to 15 schools (planned to do more but burnt out lol), interviewed at 5, and waitlisted at 3, including my top choice from the start. Thought my interviews went pretty well.

No acceptances yet and I feel like I'm going crazy. I've been miserable during my gap year without anything bigger to work towards. I absolutely hate being in this limbo, and I feel guilty for not doing better for everyone who's helped me so far. We are getting evicted from the apartment I grew up in at some undetermined point this year, which adds to the limbo and confusion. I love my ER job but feel like I plateaued w/r/t medical knowledge a while ago, and really want to move forward. It's even more confusing and stressful with the next application cycle approaching - I know I should get working on it, but doing that feels like defeat, and there's a big emotional/mental block stopping me. I also am not sure what I should change, besides minor things and updates, since whatever I did was enough to get me interviews at a third of the schools I applied to.

I also have a lot of shame regarding how I've been reacting to this. I'm having trouble taking it in stride and have been very depressed for a while, much worse over the past week. I know several wonderful doctors who were reapplicants and understand that in the long run, it's not that big of a deal. Still, I feel like I'm having an unusually strong psychological reaction, and am not sure whether it is "normal". I know that waitlists have only just begun to move and there is still a chance to get in, but the rapid mood swings between absolute dejection and "oh, I'll definitely get off at least one" are hard to tolerate. I don't really know what to do!

Anyway, I thought it might help to write all that down. Maybe it'll be of comfort or interest to someone going through something similar, Wishing you all good luck with your waitlists, unless we are on the same waitlist, in which case you are the only thing between me and happiness and I pray on your downfall.
 
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