2023-2024 Mercer

[girlygirll]

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I don’t understand the rationale behind delaying the decisions. The portal said March 30th. What are they waiting for???

 

[JJN38291]

I don’t understand the rationale behind delaying the decisions. The portal said March 30th. What are they waiting for???

They have so many acceptances to send out this week they’re overwhelmed 😭

 

[thealphaking123]

They have so many acceptances to send out this week they’re overwhelmed 😭

I wanna think that but again it is probably going to be like last time where they waitlisted 230 people.

 

[JJN38291]

I wanna think that but again it is probably going to be like last time where they waitlisted 230 people.

That’s what I’m thinking. But also around this time last year people were getting accepted off of the waitlist pretty quick. +\- 1 wk

 

[thealphaking123]

exactly but at least we get some kind of update so we know what is going on. we don't even have nothing. hopefully in the next few hours, some of us get some kind of update or email or call. I am praying for all of us.

 

[TheOtherTurtle]

It's almost comical at this point, I love how everyone is online rn lmao. Best wishes to everyone, may our suffering end!! At least we have all this documented for next year's cycle, whenever we hear something I'm going to make sure to write down what time for people curious in the future.

 

[Miminko]

Ah, finally some news. Just got the WL email

 

[Crotchetlittlebuckets]

Ah, finally some news. Just got the WL email

+1 on WL

 

[TheOtherTurtle]

Waitlisted! 3:30pm! Interviewed on 11/16

 

[anonpeach]

+1 WL 3:28pm

 

[Feyre]

ahh congrats! No news 🙁 guess it's an R

 

[thealphaking123]

waitlisted at 3:32 pm ugh

 

[catalyst.synthesizer]

+1 WL

 

[HawkCan'tFly]

+1 waitlisted

 

[thealphaking123]

160 students on waitlist.

 

[Feyre]

didn't get the email rippppppppppp BUT CONGRATS EVERYONE!

 

[premedlife567]

WL 3:31pm, Interviewed 02/01

 

[2024NonTradAnon]

+1 WL

For posterity, there are 160 folks on the Alternate List for this cycle

 

[2024NonTradAnon]

ahh congrats! No news 🙁 guess it's an R

They could be sending them in batches.

 

[girlygirll]

They could be sending them in batches.

Also no news 🙁

 

[ash2055]

WL 3:28 pm

 

[thestokez]

Does anyone have an idea of how many people were accepted off the waitlist last year?

 

[hopefulpremed1923]

WL, interviewed Jan 9

 

[anaony24]

Hello,

WL as well at 3:31! I appreciate everyone’s transparency.

 

[Feyre]

Rejected 4 pm

 

[JJN38291]

Literally got rejected 💀 i tried to stay positive lmfaooo

 

[2024NonTradAnon]

Rejected 4 pm

You have been one of the kindest souls in this thread during the cycle, and one of the bravest, and I wish you the best with your next steps whatever that may be.

 

[TheOtherTurtle]

Rejected 4 pm

Thank you so much for all of your help! With what nontradanon said, you have gone so above and beyond on this thread this cycle and are so awesome! Best of luck with your next steps, and you are going to be amazing!! ❤️❤️

 

[thestokez]

Rejected 4 pm

Listen you've been so much help in this thread throughout this whole cycle and I think mostly everyone in here can agree with me on that. You're going to make a fantastic doctor one day, I can sure say that! Thank you so much!

 

[itscoldouthere]

shoutout to everyone who has been supportive and strong on this thread. it has definitely been a journey. does anyone know if anyone was accepted today?

 

[Crotchetlittlebuckets]

Does anyone have an idea of how many people were accepted off the waitlist last year?

They accept around 25 students off their waitlist. Check this waitlist procedures PDF from AMCAS

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://students-residents.aamc.org/system/files/2024-04/MSAR_Waitlist_Procedures_04.02.24.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjhwLm6_qaFAxVv5MkDHRt6BaEQFnoECBoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0DLVxco7FoG8Oa71XxSfCd

 

[Feyre]

Thank you guys for your sweet words, I'm cheering and praying for every single one of you. Please pray for me too!!! Hopefully our paths will cross one day!!

 

[girlygirll]

This is the cutest thread ever.

 

[MD.to.be]

+1 WL at 3:28 pm today. Fingers crossed for everyone

 

[TheOtherTurtle]

I love the energy of the Mercer thread, best wishes to everyone in their endeavors in the upcoming cycle and beyond! Keep being so amazing and supportive, it really makes you feel not as lonely during the application cycle!

 

[JJN38291]

Do yall know if they offer feedback?

 

[ash2055]

Do yall know if they offer feedback?

yes they do. it says it on the email: “If you have any questions or would like feedback on your application, please contact the Admissions Office by e-mail at [email protected].”

 

[JJN38291]

yes they do. it says it on the email: “If you have any questions or would like feedback on your application, please contact the Admissions Office by e-mail at [email protected].”

Literally skipped over that part cause after I saw the second paragraph I turned my phone off💀

 

[JJN38291]

Need more advice: applied ED this cycle (1st cycle), so I’m wondering if I should re-apply ED again or just do RD :/

 

[thealphaking123]

if you are dedicated and committed to musm then u should do ed.
but again this is my third year applying ED to Mercer cuz I am 100% dedicated that this is where I want to go and yet I got waitlisted.
So if u willing to wait and have the commitment for Mercer then go ED for sure.
first year i applied - rejected
second year i applied- ed, defer to regular pool, interviewed 01/10and waitlisted
third year I applied- ed, defer to the regular pool, interviewed 10/19, and waitlisted as of now

Just being hopeful at this point to get in this year.

 

[JJN38291]

if you are dedicated and committed to musm then u should do ed.
but again this is my third year applying ED to Mercer cuz I am 100% dedicated that this is where I want to go and yet I got waitlisted.
So if u willing to wait and have the commitment for Mercer then go ED for sure.
first year i applied - rejected
second year i applied- ed, defer to regular pool, interviewed 01/10and waitlisted
third year I applied- ed, defer to the regular pool, interviewed 10/19, and waitlisted as of now

Just being hopeful at this point to get in this year.

I hope you get in fr. This is dedication! Is it bad to re-use some secondary prompt responses?

 

[2024NonTradAnon]

I hope you get in fr. This is dedication! Is it bad to re-use some secondary prompt responses?

Has someone looked over your writing?

 

[JJN38291]

Has someone looked over your writing?

I had like 2 people look over it but that’s about it. I think I may re-word some stuff to make it sound better but the bulk of what I have still holds true. I’ll have some more things to talk with my new clinical experience and hopefully better MCAT🤞🏽

 

[TheOtherTurtle]

For those on waitlist: does anyone know when things potentially start moving?

 

[thealphaking123]

i think it will be first week of may before any movement.

 

[2024NonTradAnon]

For those on waitlist: does anyone know when things potentially start moving?

Last year there was some movement beginning mid-April when folks had to narrow their choice down to 3 schools but who knows this year…I’ve heard some schools are extending deadlines due to the late FAFSA cycle due to the fed.

 

[TheOtherTurtle]

Last year there was some movement beginning mid-April when folks had to narrow their choice down to 3 schools but who knows this year…I’ve heard some schools are extending deadlines due to the late FAFSA cycle due to the fed.

FAFSA this year has been rough, I also think things will be pushed back

 

[Miminko]

I was accepted off the WL today! Thanks everybody for your kindness and transparency this cycle.

 

[Crotchetlittlebuckets]

Congrats!!!!! What were your stats if you don't mind sharing?

 

[Miminko]

Congrats!!!!! What were your stats if you don't mind sharing?

Thank you! I had 507 MCAT and ~3.95 GPA