2023-2024 Charles R Drew

[mdche]

Did y’all just get the email saying waitlist letters are going out after May 1? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of a waitlist lol

Yup! Just got it. I don’t understand the rationale of sending out WL letters so late.

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[noodlesmash]

Yup! Just got it. I don’t understand the rationale of sending out WL letters so late.

“To give you ample time to prepare and plan accordingly” LOL

 

[Pikablue]

My heart can’t take this

 

[muffinman#3]

Yup! Just got it. I don’t understand the rationale of sending out WL letters so late.

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

 

[drbb24]

So rn we are just in waitlist or A limbo and then after May 1st we will be in waitlist or R limbo lmao

 

[hijabimed]

i hated that email so much

 

[noodlesmash]

So rn we are just in waitlist or A limbo and then after May 1st we will be in waitlist or R limbo lmao

Not the waitlist for the waitlist 😭😭😭

 

[muffinman#3]

So rn we are just in waitlist or A limbo and then after May 1st we will be in waitlist or R limbo lmao

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

 

[drbb24]

Not the waitlist for the waitlist

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]

So rn we are just in waitlist or A limbo and then after May 1st we will be in waitlist or R limbo lmao

I’m just taking this as a waitlist

 

[monkeym8]

Did y’all just get the email saying waitlist letters are going out after May 1? Doesn’t that defeat the purpose of a waitlist lol

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]

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?

You might be right tbh, I’m just trying to not be emotionally invested anymore and moving on with my life

 

[djkandy002]

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]

Not the waitlist for the waitlist 😭😭😭

Bro like.... what? lmao I guess I'm on the waitlist? What a confusing email lol

 

[monkeym8]

The real question is… did any accepted students receive this email?

 

[studentdoctorco2028]

The email sucks bc like whatttt... 5/1...? But I think there'll be more movement.

 

[watchMedoiit]

Can someone paste the email on here?

 

[drbb24]

The email sucks bc like whatttt... 5/1...? But I think there'll be more movement.

This isn’t fun anymore :/ feels like a game

 

[noodlesmash]

Can someone paste the email on here?

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

 

[Questvine94]

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

 

[c@tlovers]

Idk if I’m overanalyzing the email but are they saying we are on the waitlist but don’t expect an email until May 1st?? Idk anymore I’m confused

 

[hijabimed]

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

 

[c@tlovers]

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

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.

 

[studentdoctorco2028]

I didn't get this :/ not sure what this means

wait, so there are some people who interviewed and haven't received a rejection letter who didn't receive this email???

 

[Questvine94]

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]

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

Praying your A is coming so soon that they didn’t need to send this email

 

[cactus2024]

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]

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!

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?

 

[mdche]

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.

 

[NIZMOJOE]

Just withdrew my A. Hope it goes to one of you. Good luck everyone!

 

[monkeym8]

There is another Q&A for MD applicants on Mar 8, 2024 11:30 AM... So... Maybe we will know more during that info session

 

[muffinman#3]

There is another Q&A for MD applicants on Mar 8, 2024 11:30 AM... So... Maybe we will know more during that info session

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

 

[c@tlovers]

What was the trend like last year regarding acceptances? Kind of scared of the ghosting 😓

 

[tuntun]

A this morning around 9am!!

 

[UncompetitiveInhibitor]

A this morning around 9am!!

Congrats! By any chance did you receive the pending waitlist letter on 02/22?

 

[tuntun]

Yes i got that too.. I think shordy just wasnt sure if she was ready for a relationship then so wanted to keep me on my toes

 

[Questvine94]

Got the A yesterday!

 

[muffinman#3]

Yes i got that too.. I think shordy just wasnt sure if she was ready for a relationship then so wanted to keep me on my toes

Congrats!!! It just shows how dumb that email was, they could’ve just told us the waitlist rank lol

 

[hijabimed]

this school just loves bringing me never ending anxiety.

 

[Joedirty]

Got the A yesterday!

+1 got the A yesterday. I also received the weird waitlist email.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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

It's just a process letter.

Read

While You Are Waiting: Processing Health Professions Applications - SDN

The Student Doctor Network provides free tools, resources, and advising services to help students become health professionals.

www.studentdoctor.net

From Waitlist to Offer: Inside an Admissions Committee - SDN

The Student Doctor Network provides free tools, resources, and advising services to help students become health professionals.

www.studentdoctor.net

 

[monkeym8]

It's just a process letter.

Read

While You Are Waiting: Processing Health Professions Applications - SDN

The Student Doctor Network provides free tools, resources, and advising services to help students become health professionals.

www.studentdoctor.net

From Waitlist to Offer: Inside an Admissions Committee - SDN

The Student Doctor Network provides free tools, resources, and advising services to help students become health professionals.

www.studentdoctor.net

Didnt you post this already?

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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.

 

[goldxm]

Does Charles Drew accept letters of intent? If they do, do I email or upload to the portal? I can't find info on it. Had an interview in November and got the pending waitlist email when it was sent out.

 

[Premed44-4]

Does Charles Drew accept letters of intent? If they do, do I email or upload to the portal? I can't find info on it. Had an interview in November and got the pending waitlist email when it was sent out.

Yes they do. You can send it to admission email.

 

[drbb24]

If I sent an update letter back in Jan would it be overkill to send a letter of intent as well

 

[muffinman#3]

If I sent an update letter back in Jan would it be overkill to send a letter of intent as well

Did they respond to the first? I don’t think it’ll hurt but I’ve had questions twice and they never responded

 

[monkeym8]

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

 

[LuminatorMan]

Got the A today! Interviewed back in November. Sent a strong update/letter of interest last week.

 

[Questvine94]

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?