2023-2024 Baylor
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Rolltidings123
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OOS, and I also haven’t received any sort of waitlist notification. Communication status on the portal also doesn’t show anything.
TexasGuy12
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Also wondering this. When does BCM typically send out merit scholarship info?
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ruhrohsphaggetio
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Has anyone heard back from the mdphd program abt a WL or R? Also, for those of us still waiting, does bcm take paper updates?
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gravityrules
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IS no waitlist email received and nothing new under communications on the AMP portal. Should I send an email?
glucosedestroyer
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that would probably be ideal
Here is what the Baylor website says about WLs:
What is Baylor College of Medicine's waitlist process?
Interviewed applicants who do not Match to BCM through the TMDSAS Match and are not withdrawn via TMDSAS Match, are automatically placed on the waitlist. The applicant pool varies each year and we cannot predict exactly how many candidates will be offered admission from the waitlist. The committee evaluates a host of criteria for admission as we develop our class each year; we do not rank candidates on the waitlist. As such, it is impossible for the committee to determine an individual applicant's chances for admission.
I am currently on the waitlist at Baylor College of Medicine. Would it be possible to meet with a dean of admissions to update them on recent “events” in which I have participated?
Unfortunately, the deans of admissions are unable to meet with applicants on the waitlist. You can submit updates to your application through our AMP application system.
If OOS haven’t heard anything at this point after interview, should we assume R?
No, unless the school gives you an R it is not assumed.
I don’t think any OOS have heard back since the match tbh. Correct me if I’m wrong
The panel on the left side of the screen in the portal has a section called “Admissions Decision” where you can see what your position is. If I remember correctly, people have said all interviewees who did not match to Baylor and ranked it higher than a school they matched to are all on the WL.
I'm OOS so was hoping I would find some sort of decision. I don't see anything so guess I'm going to have to just keep waiting! Thanks!
OOS can't see an admissions decision either if that helps
Ah I didn't realize it was common courtesy to reply to waitlist emails :\ would it be a good idea to reply now, 2 weeks later, or should I just let it be?
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Tell them you want to be on the WL, unless you don’t!
mindresolve
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Realistically what are the chances of getting off the waitlist? I need to make plans for the school I’m in now but Baylor is my top choice
Thanks. I do think their practice this year is a bit different than prior years as they sent letters to those that they want on the WL. Correct?
I believe it may have changed, yes, as some people have received a WL email and some have not
I thought everyone got the WL email?
I have no way of knowing 😕
Rolltidings123
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It seems all Texas applicants got waitlisted but no OOS applicants have yet. This is based only on what folks have posted, so it may not be 100% accurate.
No, it appears only some texas applicants that interviewed and ranked Baylor got the WL email and some others did not.
Yeah but he made it seem like only some IS got the waitlist email like we’re preferred but idt that’s the case
I figured the people that didn’t are OOS and haven’t had a decision made on their app yet
If I’m on the waitlist, and I get off of it after the campus match, then will they notify me what campus they’re offering me a spot to or will I still be left in the dark until the last minute? I’m still kinda confused on how the waitlist process works for Baylor.
Currently matched to McGovern my second choice, but would love to go to BCM
Currently matched to McGovern my second choice, but would love to go to BCM
no ur 100% getting temple
I’m in the same position as well.
oh yikes didn’t know it was 100%
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BetaBlockMyAnxiety
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On the tour they said that they will tell you for what campus they are offering you a spot off of the waitlist.
Sorry idk why my comments keep deleting
When Dr Vallejo emailed me in in my response to the wl email he said that people from WL will be placed in the temple campus
When Dr Vallejo emailed me in in my response to the wl email he said that people from WL will be placed in the temple campus
Congratulations on the Harvard A.
gravityrules
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IS applicant. I did not receive a waitlist email, but when I reached out to admissions they sent a link to a common FAQ that says everyone that doesn't match but has them ranked higher is placed on the waitlist. Not sure why I did not receive an email as they did not clarify.
Edit: I should also add that I had them ranked higher than my match but still no email received or confirmation I am on the waitlist.
Edit: I should also add that I had them ranked higher than my match but still no email received or confirmation I am on the waitlist.
so anyone coming off the waitlist (instate or oos) will be matched at temple?
This is what someone reported above BUT I can say with certainty that this is not what happened last year - I know two students who got off the waitlist to Houston and were told Houston in their acceptance call. So not sure if this is a new policy.
Yes it’s a new policy
Sorry to see so many waitlists. where is the acceptance from?
this makes our odds when it comes to getting our first pref higher; how many does Baylor usually take off the waitlist?
Just FYI, on one of the Houston campus tours, they mentioned that most students choose Houston as their preferred campus. Last year, there were about 30 or so students who ranked Houston as #1 that were assigned to Temple (so about 10 students ranked Temple #1, because there are 40 seats there). They also said that any time there is any waitlist movement, they first move anyone assigned to Temple who ranked Houston #1 to the Houston campus, so a seat opens up at Temple. That’s why getting off the waitlist almost guarantees you a spot at the Temple campus.
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Rolltidings123
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I went ahead and reached out to the admissions office to try and clear any confusion about the status of OOS applications. They replied and said all OOS applicants are still under active consideration and will continue to be considered for admission on a rolling basis until April 30th. At that point, a waitlist will be formed for any OOS applicants that have not received offers.
It is what it is - holding out some hope! - Carle illinois
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MD/PhD apps are done outside the TMDSAS match protocol.
If you were an in-state applicant and also selected the box on your TMDSAS app to apply regular MD, it would be possible to now be on the WL for an MD-only spot.
If you were an OOS applicant you are probably done now.
However, since this is such a specific situation, your best bet is to enquire directly to Baylor admissions.
KawaiiBunny
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I know some people last year got assigned to Houston campus straight off the waitlist though
Make sure you guys are aware that this Friday is Match day for the MS4s!! Very exciting!
yes they changed it everyones going to temple this year from wl
