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Went thru several of the past year threads. Honestly at this point they’ll just create the alternative list and start pulling from there.
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Is the list ranked do you know?
It most likely is so that they can make decisions rather quickly over sifting through the pool each time a decision is made. Albeit that ranking is not disclosed
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it is ranked. after the interview another main committee meets and they present ur application holistically (not just the interview, but also ECS/essays/stats/scores from pre-interview file). everyone in that meeting anonymously votes to assign you a score. the scores are all averaged to give u a final score.
they make a list of everyone who has interviewed from highest to lowest score. every acceptance date, they’ve pulled the top X number of people.
that’s why sending updates post-interview doesn’t do anything if it’s after the committee has already put you on hold, because your score has already been established and you’re already ranked according to it.
i assume the WL is the same way.
choppedliver
Full Member
For a summary from last year's thread (for anyone as neurotic as myself and my own reference)
1. The email for the alternate list came out 3/22/2023 (this year, it seems we should expect it ~2 weeks later, the first week of April). It is unclear if they offered everyone on hold a spot on the waitlist, no one confirmed they were denied after being placed on hold. They will not inform you of your rank.
2. The first movement off the waitlist seemed to be ~4/25/2024 and continued for ~1 week. From there, they had 1-2 weeks of quiet followed by a week of acceptances. This pattern continued through the middle of June. There were certainly more acceptances sent after this, but not as many. Accepted applicants had interviewed from all over the cycle, they did not seem to give any preference to earlier interviews.
3. Some people sent an updated LOI(intent/interest), but most people who came off the waitlist had not sent one. One would assume it did not hurt, but it does not seem to help all that much.
4. It seems there is initially some IS movement, but towards the end of May it was mostly OOS. This is likely because they yield-protect to r/o kids that would get admitted to UVA, so a lot of admitted IS students will end up attending. Not to say there was not plenty of acceptances off the waitlist for IS students!
This obviously is subject to change, particularly as they have had a change in leadership. And a reminder that it is an accomplishment onto itself to be selected for an interview at VCU, IS or OOS! They have already determined on paper that you were qualified to attend their school and resonated with your writing 🙂 Best of luck everyone!
1. The email for the alternate list came out 3/22/2023 (this year, it seems we should expect it ~2 weeks later, the first week of April). It is unclear if they offered everyone on hold a spot on the waitlist, no one confirmed they were denied after being placed on hold. They will not inform you of your rank.
2. The first movement off the waitlist seemed to be ~4/25/2024 and continued for ~1 week. From there, they had 1-2 weeks of quiet followed by a week of acceptances. This pattern continued through the middle of June. There were certainly more acceptances sent after this, but not as many. Accepted applicants had interviewed from all over the cycle, they did not seem to give any preference to earlier interviews.
3. Some people sent an updated LOI(intent/interest), but most people who came off the waitlist had not sent one. One would assume it did not hurt, but it does not seem to help all that much.
4. It seems there is initially some IS movement, but towards the end of May it was mostly OOS. This is likely because they yield-protect to r/o kids that would get admitted to UVA, so a lot of admitted IS students will end up attending. Not to say there was not plenty of acceptances off the waitlist for IS students!
This obviously is subject to change, particularly as they have had a change in leadership. And a reminder that it is an accomplishment onto itself to be selected for an interview at VCU, IS or OOS! They have already determined on paper that you were qualified to attend their school and resonated with your writing 🙂 Best of luck everyone!
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Any insights from current students on deciding between this school and UVA? I am interested in a very competitive specialty, and cost would come out to be the same.
Not a current student, but UVA seems to be a good deal more highly ranked (#30 vs. #64 based on the US News research ranking). Prestige and rankings aren't everything, but I personally would go to UVA over VCU if I were interested in a very competitive specialty.
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Just a fellow applicant but from what I've seen, the very competitive specialties (surgical sub-specialties, ROAD, etc.) seem to really emphasize research. I think UVA has more research funding/opportunities per their ranking (and from personal experience as a UVA alum) which might make it easier to attain the necessary research output.
Sorry to hear 🙁, by post hold you also mean post-interview hold right not pre-interview?
catlover2000!
Full Member
Wow so they do give out post hold rejections? Even though the email says waitlisted or accepted
I am sorry to hear this. Honestly this process seems pretty random at times, I am hoping you get in somewhere. Thank you for sharing
choppedliver
Full Member
Last year, it seemed you could email medadmit and set up a meeting to review your application! I have a feeling they might send more information about this once the waitlist comes out. (of note: I am not sure how forthright they are, but it is nice they give this option)
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So sorry to hear that <3 They do give out feedback. I was on the waitlist last year, so I had to wait until after July 1 to set up an appointment but they should be able to meet with you sooner. It was very helpful and I met with the admissions dean after emailing the advising contact!
Do you know if there is generally good waitlist movement here?
I am only speaking from my experience so take what I say with a grain of salt, but I do think there is a good amount (especially for OOS and end of April-May) that varies a little year to year. I unfortunately did not get off the waitlist last year as IS but many did. I’m staying optimistic for a better outcome this year!
really stinks that this school can't afford/support more IS, I and many other IS would be happy to go here among our option(s)
I’m sorry to hear this, hoping you hear good news from other schools. Do you mind if I ask are you IS or OOS?
I was accepted back in October and never received anything about my banner V#, so I'm guessing they'll send those out much later?
You’ll find out later. They’ll be in communication regarding all of the orientation materials in a month or so I believe.
doctorstrange3248
New Member
I was accepted off alt list may 13th a couple years back. interviewed in october. if you interviewed before november and you feel like you did well, dont give up yet.
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IS WL, interviewed 9/14
snowywinter7
Full Member
Alternate list notifications just went out! OOS, interviewed 3/6
Alternate list oos interviewed 2/18
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IS WL interviewed 10/3
Does everyone get waitlisted or did anyone get rejected?
samhangster
New Member
IS WL, 1/31
The real question is did anyone who interview not get placed on the waitlist? Because they could just ghost applicants
OOS WL, interviewed in January
Nope
I am pretty sure schools can see through AMCAS if applicants hold another A anyway
cheetah115
Full Member
They won't be able to see a specific person's admission status until April 30th
After which is when 95% of the waitlist movement will happen anyways lol. They will most likely be able to see the acceptances a candidate is holding should they decide to take them off the WL.
catlover2000!
Full Member
What about DO A?
I’m pretty sure they can’t see DO As because those are handled by a different service.
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Guys they extensively waitlist to yield protect, especially IS. Strong IS applicants often go to UVA and they know that. If someone stays on WL, they have higher chances of acceptance after 1st May if they do not “Commit to Enroll”. Chances are even better for OOS.
Do we have to report a DO acceptance?
Oos wl interviewed 2/7 lm 77
Why are chances better for OOS? Is it because OOS students often go to in-state school instead?
