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Yup! Just got it. I don’t understand the rationale of sending out WL letters so late.
2023-2024 Charles R Drew
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“To give you ample time to prepare and plan accordingly” LOL
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muffinman#3
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Tbh I don’t even trust the May 1 date, they released R’s two weeks before Feb 15 and gave acceptances randomly then ghosted us
Not the waitlist for the waitlist 😭😭😭
muffinman#3
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They already sent out A’s so we are in waitlist limbo but they’ll be kind enough to officially waitlist us May 1 when it literally doesn’t matter anymore
The email def would’ve been more complete with “At this time, we are…. XXX” instead of like “fill in the blanks yourself but also follow your dreams”
But I will keep waiting patiently I suppose
Pikablue
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I’m just taking this as a waitlist
If they sent out the acceptances and have a committed class, cant they just put everyone else on the waitlist? Does this imply that they will continue sending out acceptances until May 1? After which anyone else remaining will be placed on the waitlist?
muffinman#3
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You might be right tbh, I’m just trying to not be emotionally invested anymore and moving on with my life
djkandy002
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I feel like that email kinda oddly gave me closure… Ever since the early first wave of acceptances, I’ve been constantly refreshing SDN and my emails. I have now come to terms that I’m probably waitlisted, and it’s ok 🥲🥲
brazzimamma
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Bro like.... what? lmao I guess I'm on the waitlist? What a confusing email lol
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The email sucks bc like whatttt... 5/1...? But I think there'll be more movement.
Can someone paste the email on here?
This isn’t fun anymore :/ feels like a game
Dear Medical School Applicants,
We hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. We understand that the application process can be a challenging journey, and we commend you for your dedication and hard work in pursuing your dreams of becoming a physician.
We are writing to inform you that waitlist letters for the Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine will be released after May 1, 2024. This date has been set to give you ample time to prepare and plan accordingly.
Please be sure to check your email regularly, including your spam or junk folders, as communications may sometimes be filtered into these areas.
In the meantime, we encourage you to stay focused and continue to pursue your passions and goals. Your dedication and perseverance will not go unnoticed, and we wish you the best of luck in your journey to becoming a physician.
Warm regards,
George Marks MD
Chair, CDU COM Admissions Committee
I didn't get this :/ not sure what this means
hijabimed
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We are writing to inform you that waitlist letters for the Charles R. Drew University College of Medicine will be released after May 1, 2024. This date has been set to give you ample time to prepare and plan accordingly.
This doesn’t make sense for me. How do I prepare if med schools starts 3 months after…CDU UR KILLING ME. I just don’t get any of this urgh
This doesn’t make sense for me. How do I prepare if med schools starts 3 months after…CDU UR KILLING ME. I just don’t get any of this urgh
c@tlovers
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Yes, this part didn’t make sense to me either! Are they letting us know softly that we are on the waitlist along with recommending that we “plan accordingly.” Not even sure at this point.
wait, so there are some people who interviewed and haven't received a rejection letter who didn't receive this email???
That’s what it’s looking for me. I interviewed earlier in the cycle and haven’t gotten the R or this particular email. So confused
hijabimed
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Praying your A is coming so soon that they didn’t need to send this email
Currently on Q&A Zoom for accepted students. Question that came up about the CYMS. Like many schools they are waiting to see who chooses CDU for Plan to Enroll. No additional information about exact days for A/W/R!
muffinman#3
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Do all schools do it this way? It seems strange to have a Q&A a week after giving out acceptances and did all 60 show up?
I just think it’s so weird that they sent exactly 60 As for 60 spots. Schools normally extend more As than that prior to the CYMS tool becoming available.
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Just withdrew my A. Hope it goes to one of you. Good luck everyone!
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muffinman#3
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We weren’t allowed to ask about admissions during the last one and the lady cut it short because she forgot she was double booked
Congrats! By any chance did you receive the pending waitlist letter on 02/22?
Got the A yesterday!
muffinman#3
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Congrats!!! It just shows how dumb that email was, they could’ve just told us the waitlist rank lol
+1 got the A yesterday. I also received the weird waitlist email.
It's just a process letter.
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It's just a process letter.
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Applications: While You Are Waiting
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of medical school admissions? Here we explore how an application moves through the process.From Waitlist to Offer: Inside an Admissions Committee | Student Doctor Network | SDN
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Didnt you post this already?
I'm not sure. Sorry if it came up as a duplicate. I don't think I posted back to back.
Premed44-4
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Yes they do. You can send it to admission email.
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muffinman#3
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Did they respond to the first? I don’t think it’ll hurt but I’ve had questions twice and they never responded
She responded to me and just put “received” lol
Got the A today! Interviewed back in November. Sent a strong update/letter of interest last week.
Congratulations!!! Did you get the notification via an email letter or just on the portal?
