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It sounds like it's too late to apply regardless, but was this scholarship something they publicized, or did they send it to people individually?
It was publicized; they sent out emails and it was also posted to the application status page. I assume it got sent to all applicants but it is possible it was only sent to certain students, given that the scholarship is intended for students from low SES backgrounds.It sounds like it's too late to apply regardless, but was this scholarship something they publicized, or did they send it to people individually?
I'm not seeing any emails or anything on my portal, so who knows. Could be they only sent it out to some applicants like you said, or could be my late ass secondary request, or maybe I wasn't neurotic enough in checking my portals loll. Anyways, good luck to all of you who submitted an application. Back to the land of the alternates I go.It was publicized; they sent out emails and it was also posted to the application status page. I assume it got sent to all applicants but it is possible it was only sent to certain students, given that the scholarship is intended for students from low SES backgrounds.
It looks like you will be asked to accept the alternate status regardless of you being waitlisted or placed on the alternate list. The wording of the letter makes it more specific if it’s a waitlist or alternate list. I received the same status update. I got waitlisted but had to accept the alternate status to be able to stay on the waitlist.So... along with the waitlisted status, I accepted the alternate status on the portal. Does anyone know if that overrides waitlist status? Or is it just that I'm now on the WL *and* an alternate? I'm very confused by the set-up of having to accept or decline alternate status while having a "you are waitlisted" letter in their portal.
Okay, exact same here. Trusting the letter then. Thank you!It looks like you will be asked to accept the alternate status regardless of you being waitlisted or placed on the alternate list. The wording of the letter makes it more specific if it’s a waitlist or alternate list. I received the same status update. I got waitlisted but had to accept the alternate status to be able to stay on the waitlist.
Hope for the best! Good luckOkay, exact same here. Trusting the letter then. Thank you!
Interviewed the same date, and got the same Lebanon waitlist letter :/ Currently sending an email to hopefully clarify some things.Interviewed 4/4 and just got a status update saying the class is full and I've been placed on the waitlist for the Lebanon campus but the letter was uploaded to my Pomona portal page... guessing I should just assume I've been waitlisted for Pomona since I didn't even interview at Lebanon. Pretty disappointed as this is my top choice school, does anyone know what the chances are of coming off the waitlist later? It says the class is currently full :/
I'm in the same boat. Interviewed 4/4 for Pomona campus but got placed on waitlist for Lebanon campus. I just sent an email to Christopher Vu for some clarification.Interviewed 4/4 and just got a status update saying the class is full and I've been placed on the waitlist for the Lebanon campus but the letter was uploaded to my Pomona portal page... guessing I should just assume I've been waitlisted for Pomona since I didn't even interview at Lebanon. Pretty disappointed as this is my top choice school, does anyone know what the chances are of coming off the waitlist later? It says the class is currently full :/
Did you reply to the offer yet, and do you know if there is a deadline or time constraint to submit the reply?Interviewed 4/4 and just got a status update saying the class is full and I've been placed on the waitlist for the Lebanon campus but the letter was uploaded to my Pomona portal page... guessing I should just assume I've been waitlisted for Pomona since I didn't even interview at Lebanon. Pretty disappointed as this is my top choice school, does anyone know what the chances are of coming off the waitlist later? It says the class is currently full :/
Can you let us know what you hear back? I had sent an email also and am still waiting for a reply. I will do likewise with anything I hear.I'm in the same boat. Interviewed 4/4 for Pomona campus but got placed on waitlist for Lebanon campus. I just sent an email to Christopher Vu for some clarification.
Sure! I'll be sure to add to this thread with whatever they decide to reply. Also, did you accept the waitlist/alternate status offer or are you waiting for an e-mail first? I'm nervous that accepting the offer now commits me to the Lebanon campus's waitlist, but I'm also nervous that responding later will result in me missing the deadline or something.Can you let us know what you hear back? I had sent an email also and am still waiting for a reply. I will do likewise with anything I hear.
I confirmed my spot on the alternate list, figured it couldn’t hurt. Not sure if there’s a deadline or time constraint, but I think on the letter it said if there’s no response it will be assumed you are still waitlisted. I would email/call to make sure though.Did you reply to the offer yet, and do you know if there is a deadline or time constraint to submit the reply?
Yes, my friends who go to Western said there is massive waitlist movement after April 30th because that is when people have to commit to one MD school, so starting May we should expect to hopefully get off the waitlist.Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know most of the movement happens between now and May 15th? Is that right?
did you interview at both campuses?Sure! I'll be sure to add to this thread with whatever they decide to reply. Also, did you accept the waitlist/alternate status offer or are you waiting for an e-mail first? I'm nervous that accepting the offer now commits me to the Lebanon campus's waitlist, but I'm also nervous that responding later will result in me missing the deadline or something.
nopedid you interview at both campuses?
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I had the exact thing happen to me. I did call an admissions counselor from Lebanon to ask they said that the letter was a mistake (and that it happened with other) but I'm definitely only being considered for Pomona. I just accepted the alternate status anyway and then the next day the letter changed to Pomona.Sure! I'll be sure to add to this thread with whatever they decide to reply. Also, did you accept the waitlist/alternate status offer or are you waiting for an e-mail first? I'm nervous that accepting the offer now commits me to the Lebanon campus's waitlist, but I'm also nervous that responding later will result in me missing the deadline or something.
Hi, I uploaded mine to my application portal under the supplementary materials!Has anyone sent an update letter? Who did you address it to and did the person/people reply to confirm they received your email? Thanks!
Waitlist is above the alternate list!Just got waitlisted. Kinda confused what the difference between the WL and the alternate list.
i'm pretty sure they're same thingJust got waitlisted. Kinda confused what the difference between the WL and the alternate list.
Waitlisted is higher priority than alternate list. They pull from the waitlist before the alternates.i'm pretty sure they're same thing
Okay I'm confused...the portal says I'm on the AL, but the status letter says I'm on the WL? Is there really a difference?Waitlist is above the alternate list!
I think you go by what the actual letter says.Okay I'm confused...the portal says I'm on the AL, but the status letter says I'm on the WL? Is there really a difference?
where do you check the status letter? is it just the "status update" on the portal?Okay I'm confused...the portal says I'm on the AL, but the status letter says I'm on the WL? Is there really a difference?
Any waitlist movement for anyone?
I just got the "app still under consideration" email from the Pomona campus, no II yet. Although I am on the AL for Lebanon. Any chance to still get an interview for Pomona at this point?? 😂😂
Anyone know why we haven't heard of much waitlist movement yet? From past years it seems like it started even earlier than May, so just wondering what is going on this year as it seems awfully quiet so far.
Why today? Is there a school commitment deadline or something similar?im not sure what is happening but i wouldnt be discouraged. this is the latest interview invites seem to have gone out and the school seems to be interviewing much later in the season than usual. i dont think they would be doing that if they weren't anticipating a large amount of movement. i have a feeling we'll start hearing about waitlist a's today.
AAMC was having problems with their system that allows people to finalize their commitment to one MD school, but apparently it’s up and working now so we should hear back very soon as people commit to their MD school and drop their spot at Western. Patience friends our time is near!Why today? Is there a school commitment deadline or something similar?